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241. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

242. 2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...

243. Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint, bolsters migration management efforts

President Nicos Christodoulides, leading the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace, announced significant developments in Cyprus' foreign policy and measures taken to address migration challenges....

244. COVID-19 Novavax vaccine now available for 18 and older

As of Thursday 21/12/2023, the Nuvaxovid HBV.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax will be available for people over 18 years of age, the Ministry of Health said in a statement....

245. Israel proposes Hezbollah relocation 6 miles from border

In a bid to alleviate tensions with Lebanon, Israel has communicated to the Biden administration its desire to push Hezbollah's forces approximately 6 miles away from the border....

246. Erdogan instructs Tatar: ''Maintain silence on Cyprus issue until elections''

In a recent meeting between Erdogan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Unal Ustel, an order was issued to ''all nationalist groups in the 'TRNC' that speak about the Cyprus problem and especially Ersin Tatar...

247. Twenty Akamas wrongdoings reported to the Attorney General

The owners of agricultural premises in the Akamas area are set to face justice for unauthorized interventions and modifications, violating their licenses....

248. Illegal land alterations spark legal action in Akamas

In a significant development, reports of wrongdoing by 20 owners of agricultural/land properties in the Akamas region have been forwarded to the General Prosecutor's Office....

249. BOC to revitalize former Orphanides building by 2026

Thoughts from the past year and a half are taking concrete form for the Bank of Cyprus, particularly concerning its plans for the creation of a new central headquarters (BOC Headquarters - Q H)....

250. Tesla recalls over 2M vehicles following autopilot safety concerns

In response to safety concerns related to its Autopilot system, Tesla is initiating a massive recall, impacting more than 2 million vehicles across its entire model range....

251. Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....

252. Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

253. The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....

254. President's clash with Auditor General escalates

When Nikos Christodoulides expressed bitterness and heartache after the publication of the auditor general's report on the benefits he received as a government representative and seconded civil servant, questions arose about the conflict between the president and the auditor general....

255. US vetoes UN cease-fire resolution in Gaza, escalating tensions

Friday marked a contentious day at the United Nations as the United States took a solitary stand, vetoing a resolution calling for an urgent cease-fire in Gaza....

256. Alleged patient mistreatment sparks investigation by OKYPY

The Health Services Organization (OKYPY) has filed a complaint with the police regarding the mistreatment of a patient by hospital staff....

257. Hamas accused of drugging released hostages

Israeli Health Ministry officials claim that members of Hamas provided sedatives to hostages before their release to Red Cross representatives. The alleged purpose was to create a facade of happiness and calmness for the hostages, who endured over 50 days in Gaza....

258. Cyprus on edge as UNFICYP peacekeepers attacked in buffer zone

Four months ago, in late August, UNFICYP peacekeepers faced a violent attack within the buffer zone in Pyla by a group of Turkish Cypriots....

259. Israel's 'Gospel' AI raises alarms in Gaza strikes

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...

260. Nicosia takes measures as status quo violation escalates in Agios Dometios

What began last Monday, inside the buffer zone in Agios Dometios with the installation of a camera in an abandoned house, continued on Wednesday with the presence of Turkish military forces....

261. Senior CIA officer takes public stance on Israel-Palestine crisis

In an unusual move, a high-ranking CIA official has stirred controversy by posting a pro-Palestine image on Facebook amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas....

262. First Pyla, now Agios Dometios

The actions of the occupation authorities within the buffer zone appear to be following a pattern, aiming to challenge the status quo and create a fait accompli. ...

263. Education minister pushing for all day schools

The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....

264. DAC6 revisited through the prism of DAC8

The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....

265. Solidarity...It is in our interests

During this Middle East crisis, the public debate in Cyprus surpasses the stereotypical reactions of the nation, going beyond irresponsible traders, processors, laundries, and services....

266. Allegations of assault and workplace bullying surface in public sector

A formal complaint has been lodged with the authorities concerning an alleged case of assault and workplace bullying involving a public sector manager and an employee....

267. Paphos court breaks new ground with landmark ruling on house collapse

In a groundbreaking decision, the Paphos District Court recently ruled on a case involving a house collapse in the village of Armos, Paphos District, due to subsidence. The court awarded the plaintiffs 256 thousand euros, covering the purchase price of the house, along with interest and costs....

268. Gaza's largest hospital caught in the crossfire

Israel executed a targeted overnight raid on Gaza's largest medical facility, al Shifa hospital. Israeli forces asserted precision in their operation, aiming squarely at Hamas within a specific area....

269. UN chief's controversial view on Cyprus unity

In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....

270. Netanyahu's rejection shakes up Gaza crisis

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....