https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-really-raking-it-in-a-peek-at-cyprus-government-salaries
The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-demand-€45-000-for-carnival-security-sparks-outrage
A €45,000 bill from the police to Limassol's local authorities for security at this year's Sunday carnival parade has stirred heated reactions, with municipal officials calling the demand unacceptable and legally baseless....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-killer-road-to-become-four-lane-highway-after-years-of-delays
The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-23rd-edition
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host the prestigious Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards—an evening dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who lead by example....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-welfare-fund-scandal-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-mismanaged-millions
A potential case of misappropriation of public funds has emerged involving the Cyprus Radio Broadcasting Corporation's (RIK) Welfare Fund, according to findings from the Parliamentary Control Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-took-on-second-jobs-and-covered-for-eachother
During Thursday's meeting of the Parliamentary Audit Committee, a finding that troubled attendees arose during discussions about the Audit Office's report on the central administration of the State Health Services Organization (SHSO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures
The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus
2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-the-european-artificial-intelligence-ai-act-will-transform-auditing-and-financial-reporting-and-the-crucial-role-of-the-external-auditor
The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms
A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-official-sued-over-fraud-allegations-and-damaging-audit-report
A legal battle has erupted in Cyprus, with the former Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, Giannakis Papadouris, and V.V. Lampadistis Wineries Limited filing a lawsuit against Odysseus Michaelides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-anti-corruption-authority-s-major-investigations-near-completion
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority of Cyprus is making waves as it tackles high-profile investigations into alleged corruption, including the controversial ''gold passports'' scheme, claims of a ''state mafia,'' and other issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-2024-deadline-to-align-with-eu-regulations-on-foreign-investments
Cyprus faces a deadline by the end of 2024 to align with the European regulation governing large foreign investments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-government-revisits-foreign-investment-control-amid-hospital-takeovers
The foreign investment control (FDI) bill, often referred to as the ''Lonestar'' bill, has resurfaced in Cyprus, prompting fresh discussions about foreign ownership of critical sectors, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections
Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-nightclub-owners-under-investigation-for-embezzlement-and-money-laundering
A significant investigation has been launched into allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving two high-ranking officials from the Catholic Church of Greece and five nightclub owners in the Peloponnese region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annual-international-meeting-of-the-contact-committee
The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-black-day-for-justice-in-cyprus
September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attorney-general-and-auditor-general-vow-strong-cooperation
Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-fostering-resilience-creating-enduring-value
Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-urges-stronger-oversight-with-new-auditor-general
Andreas Papaconstantinou was officially appointed as Cyprus' new Auditor General on Wednesday, following a ceremony at the Presidential Palace with President Nikos Christodoulides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-anyone-in-this-country-ever-take-responsibility
Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already beginning to polarize, the president of the coalition's Democratic Party posted pictures of his family vacation in London....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-questions-fairness-of-auditor-general-s-firing
Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou has submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission regarding the recent dismissal of Cyprus’s Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-to-review-leadership-replacement-rules
Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-removed-court-cites-breach-of-public-trust
The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-papaconstantinou-to-become-the-new-auditor-general
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the Republic's new Auditor General.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-over-auditor-general-appointment-threat
Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...
