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1861. School bus safety: 32 Complaints only this year

The House Transport Committee scrutinized the safety of buses, particularly those transporting students and citizens, during its session on Thursday, May 25. ...

1862. Nicosia looks forward to hosting next 3+1 summit

During a reception held by the Embassy of Israel in Nicosia to commemorate Israel's 75th independence anniversary, Cyprus's Defense Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, expressed that Nicosia eagerly looks forward to hosting the next political level 3+1 meeting involving Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the USA before the year's end. Additionally, Cyprus plans to host the 9th Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Trilateral Summit in 2023....

1863. EY: 4th Women Fit for Business Program Successfully Completed

1864. Declining rates of early school leavers: Cyprus outperforms EU target

The share of “early school leavers” (young people aged 18-24 leaving early from education and training after having completed at most a lower secondary education) has steadily decreased in the EU over the last 10 years,...

1865. Christodoulides to drill EU peace role into Berlin

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Berlin this week where he is expected to push once again for active EU involvement in peace talks on the divided island, a proposal so far rejected by Turkish Cypriots who call for cooperation between two states...

1866. Tatar pushes for energy cooperation while insisting on 'two states'

TC leader Ersin Tatar recently sent a message to President Nicos Christodoulides, expressing the TC side's support for a solution in Cyprus. Tatar emphasized the importance of cooperation "between the two states living side by side" and reiterated his belief that a two-state solution would enhance prosperity on the island. ...

1867. Christodoulides: Shift allowances and overtime compensation from 2024

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 60th Congress of PASYDY, the Civil Servants' Trade Union, where he discussed significant developments regarding the restoration of shift allowances and overtime compensation for civil servants....

1868. Mixed weather ahead: Showers, thunderstorms, and dust in the air

Today's weather will feature a mix of conditions, including localized showers and isolated thunderstorms, primarily in the northern half of the island. As per the forecast by the Meteorological Service, the area will be influenced by weak low pressure....

1869. Cracking down on 'Conversion Therapies': Parties' positions and ethical concerns unveiled

Based on the voting patterns of the AKEL and DISY parliamentary groups thus far, it appears that the proposed law criminalizing "conversion therapies" will be presented to the Parliament's plenary session on Thursday, May 25th....

1870. Cyprus Cancer Research Institute: Scientific bridge between Europe and Cyprus

An important project for science and humanity was inaugurated on Monday, May 22, at the University of Cyprus campus, the "Nicola David – Pinedo Building" of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), made possible thanks to the donation of Georgios and Kaiti David in memory of their daughter Nikola, who passed away in 2016 due to cancer....

1871. In search of an energy strategy

After President Christodoulides' visit to Israel and his meeting with Netanyahu, two key issues have emerged regarding Nicosia's energy strategy:...

1872. Kyriakides: 'Our goal now, medicines for all'

"I have always envisioned a European Health Union, where the European Union would be intimately connected to every citizen regarding health matters....

1873. Roaring for a cause as the 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' takes the streets by storm

Cypriot motorcyclists took to the main streets of Limassol, showcasing their bikes and raising awareness for prostate cancer during the successful "The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Limassol" event....

1874. The world's most expensive ice cream tempts taste buds

Keep your hands steady: a scoop of this exquisite delight is probably going to cost more than all the ice cream you will have throughout multiple summers....

1875. Restoring a wounded reputation

Last March, a publication by the Financial Times revealed the move of three shareholders of PWC Cyprus to resign from the audit firm and establish the company Kiteserve. ...

1876. Afternoon scattered showers start gloomy week

A low pressure system is affecting Cyprus this week, bringing chances of afternoon showers across the island along with near gale force winds...

1877. US publishes new sanctions list with Cypriot entities, raises concerns

In a recent development, the United States released a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which includes the names of several Cypriot citizens and entities....

1878. Latest sanctions list revealed: No new Cypriot names so far

The UK announced a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which has been made public. However, as of now, there are no Cypriot names included in the list....

1879. Energean unveils ambitious plans for Israeli gas exploitation

Energean announced on Thursday that by September 2023 it will submit to the Israeli government for approval a comprehensive program for the exploitation of the deposits of the "Olympus Area" of the Israeli Exclusive Economic Zone, so as to begin its implementation in early 2024....

1880. Sanctions have exposed our hypocrisy

The initial wave of sanctions, enforced by the UK and the US against Cypriot entities (individuals, law firms, service companies) for facilitating transactions to those impacted by the sanctions imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine,...

1881. Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....

1882. US State Department highlights religious freedom issues in Cyprus

The US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom for Cyprus sheds light on various issues concerning religious freedom on the island. ...

1883. Greece makes a splash with self-operating wheelchair ramps on 287 beaches

Describing access to the sea as an inalienable human right, Greek tourism authorities are retrofitting 287 beaches across the country with self-operating wheelchair ramps....

1884. Rights violations raise concerns amid sanctions

The Pancyprian Bar Association has expressed growing concerns over the violation of fundamental rights of both individuals and legal entities affected by the recent restrictive measures and sanctions imposed on April 12, 2023....

1885. USA: AI chatbots may deepen loneliness crisis

The United States is grappling with a loneliness crisis that has been further exacerbated by the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic....

1886. Cypriot commissioner wants women out of sex work

Cyprus’ gender commissioner is on a mission to steer debate on ending prostitution, saying she wants to criminalize paid sex and offer 'a way out' for women in the unregulated industry of the world’s oldest profession...

1887. Heroic beachgoer saves trapped shark in Ayia Napa

A passer-by on a beach in Ayia Napa spotted a shark trapped on the rocks....

1888. Dust and thunderstorms forecasted with temperature to hit 30 degrees

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, causing sparse dust to hang in the atmosphere until Saturday. Today, Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated light showers possible....

1889. Christodoulides, Netanyahu continue ties in chummy reunion

Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reconfirmed their commitment to working together during a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, with the two men picking up right where they left off while also joking around for the cameras...

1890. Senator boasts power over White House on Turkish F16

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has assured the Senate Robert Menendez that the Biden administration is not going to override the veto (congressional holding) for the sale of F-16 to Turkey, Menendez told the 8th annual conference of the PSEKA...