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241. France's abaya ban draws cheers from the Right, debate on the Left

The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism....

242. Ministries launch joint crackdown on undeclared employment

The Ministries of Interior and Labour announced they will start doing checks on Monday in workplaces concerning undeclared employment of third-country nationals....

243. Spanish Soccer President stays firm after lip-kissing incident

Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....

244. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

245. Chloraka complex ''Agios Nikolaos'' shut down as President tightens security

In response to recent incidents, President Nicos Christodoulides convened a meeting at the Presidential Palace to address the situation in Chloraka. ...

246. How many public servants does it take to boil an egg?

In a hilariously bureaucratic process, boiling an egg in Cyprus' public service requires a series of convoluted steps. ...

247. Harvard professor of 'honesty' faces fraud allegations in startling twist

In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud....

248. Unemployment sees significant drop, down by 6.8% in July 2023

The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of July 2023, reached 13,187 persons, with their number decreasing by 958 persons or 6.8%, compared to July 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Thursday....

249. Presidential election complaints lead to €36,000 fine for Christodoulides' staff

In the aftermath of the 2023 Presidential Elections, the staff of Nikos Christodoulides faced a hefty fine of €36,000 following complaints lodged with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Ms. Irini Loïzidou-Nikolaidou....

250. Owner fined €30k for horse death

The owner of a horse that collapsed and died while pulling a tourist carriage through a Corfu street has been arrested and fined 30,000 euros, according to a report by state broadcaster ERT....

251. The top 20 professions that can land you a European work visa

An astonishing number of 400 different occupations have been classified as shortage occupations in at least one European Union or Schengen Area member state, while another 321 different professions have been listed as a surplus in at least one of these countries....

252. Digital ''One-Stop-Shop'' to access renewable energy projects in 2024

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry announced on Monday the launch of the online "Digital One Stop Shop" platform, an action of the Recovery and Resilience Plan "Cyprus - Tomorrow", which, in the first phase, concerns the digital submission of applications for the licensing of renewable energy projects....

253. Man fined €120,000 for abandoning kittens

A fine of 120,000 euros was imposed on a 76-year-old resident of Rhodes for abandoning four kittens inside a cardboard box....

254. Applications open for 'Rent in Exchange' program

"The submission of applications for the 'Rent in Exchange for Installment' program will begin in October," said Ioanna Markidou, Chief Economist A' at the Ministry of Finance, in a statement to CNA....

255. Police corruption: 15 cases in court with 2 convictions since 2018

Marinos Kyriakides, the deputy representative of the Internal Audit Service of the Police, presented data on police corruption cases to the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....

256. Illegal employment of advisors exposed in audit

An audit report by the Audit Service has exposed the illegal employment of four individuals who serve as advisors to the President of the Republic and the Deputy Minister of Shipping. ...

257. Migrant reception center in Kofinou inaugurated today

The inauguration of the first phase of construction works at the International Protection Applicant Reception Center in Kofinou, upgraded with the support of the European Asylum Agency (EUAA), took place today, conducted by the Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, along with Nina Gregory, the Executive Director of EUAA, and Beate Gminder, Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for Internal Affairs of the EU....

258. Nicosia to appoint sanctions czar

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided on a series of measures and actions for the coordination on issues related to sanctions, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced...

259.  Land sales surge in Akamas

The irregularities observed within Akamas' protected area, as highlighted in last Sunday's report by "K," appear to be just one aspect of a broader issue emerging in anticipation of the implementation of the local plan in September....

260. Akamas will be scanned by drones to find illegal converstions

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has outlined the forthcoming measures to address complaints concerning livestock farms in the protected Akamas area,...

261. Illegal construction in Akamas linked to wealthy businessman with political ties

An investigation conducted by "K" magazine has shed light on eight instances of illegal construction in Akamas, with two cases already in court proceedings....

262. Cyprus slips in global competitiveness rankings for third consecutive year

Cyprus has experienced a decline in its global competitiveness for the third consecutive year, dropping from the 40th position to the 45th out of 64 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Center rankings....

263. Cypriot authorities take action against exploitative practices by foreign workers

The long-standing issue of domestic helpers and third-country workers taking advantage of Cypriot employers and authorities through deceitful tactics, with the aim of migrating to other European countries, has prompted the relevant departments of the Republic to implement stringent measures....

264. Cypriot House Speaker slams Russian invasion of Ukraine

Cyprus’ full sympathy and support to the people of Ukraine, who are experiencing what the Cypriot people experienced, as a result of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the island by Turkey, was expressed by the President of the House Annita Demetriou, during the Conference of the Presidents of Parliaments of small European States...

265. All-Day school program sees gradual expansion in primary education

The Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, highlighted the well-known significance and value of full-day schools for education and society as a whole....

266. From animal pens to vacation retreats: The illegal conversion of Akamas shelters

Several months prior to the scheduled implementation of the Akamas plan, stone buildings are emerging in the heart of the forest, completely unrelated to livestock housing, which abounds in the surrounding area. ...

267. Maritime security partnerships for Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States have achieved a mutually beneficial deepening of defense cooperation during their second meeting of the bilateral Security and Defense Dialogue....

268. Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

269. Greek islands grapple with doctor shortages as tourism takes priority

Many Greek islands face severe shortages of doctors and nurses and attempts to solve the issue fall afoul of local economies and, in certain cases, government bureaucracy....

270. The 'controversial' e-kalathi bill: House and stakeholders remain unconvinced

The e-kalathi bill fails to convince the House and stakeholders. Yesterday, the Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives held discussions on the matter, with Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou present....