https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-move-brings-displaced-cypriots-property-rights-into-focus
A new development in the European Parliament marks a significant step forward for displaced people from Cyprus, as their property rights are now formally acknowledged within discussions on future EU funding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-compensation-plan-for-occupied-properties-as-little-as-€2-monthly
Lawmakers in Cyprus are working to introduce legislation that would regulate compensation for displaced property owners who lost the use of their land in the occupied areas following the events of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-property-contracts-issued-to-deceased-owners
Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/young-cypriots-struggle-to-leave-home-as-state-housing-aid-nears-€80-million
Cyprus’s housing crisis, mirroring a wider European struggle, has left young people increasingly unable to move out of their parents’ homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teacher-evaluation-bill-nears-deadline-with-no-common-ground
The long-running debate over Cyprus’s Teacher Evaluation Bill appears to be heading toward a deadlock, with both the Education Ministry and teacher unions showing little sign of compromise as the November 5 deadline set by the House Education Committee approaches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-upgrade-to-smart-traffic-lights-impacting-photo-enforcement-law
Proceedings began Wednesday before the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the President's referral of a law passed by Parliament concerning the use of timers in the photo-enforcement system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/net-billing-to-replace-net-metering-what-you-need-to-know
Cyprus is set to transition from the current net-metering system to net-billing for new residential solar energy systems, with the backing of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-general-strike-continues-in-occupied-areas-over-cost-of-living-reforms
The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amendment-introduced-to-share-geopolitical-risks-equally-on-gsi
Late last night, Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy introduced an important amendment that aims to share the geopolitical risks equally between Greece and Cyprus for the Great Sea Interconnector, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fruits-and-perishables-made-of-gold
Soaring retail prices for fresh fruits and vegetables have heavily impacted both consumers and producers in recent months. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-health-ministers-discuss-transplant-cooperation
In a bid to fortify health alliances across Europe, Greek Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiades, underscored the necessity for intensified collaboration among European states......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/state-collects-€90-million-in-taxes-from-casino
The state has seen a boost in tax revenue since the summer of 2018 when the temporary casino debuted in Limassol. The trend continues with the current operation of the resort and satellite locations in the provinces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-hits-record-high
In ongoing discussions about new hires and the 2024 budget in Parliament, the focus is on the remarkable increase in government employment, surpassing levels from 2012....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-rejects-president-s-referendum-on-turkish-cypriot-properties
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-asks-house-for-money-to-pay-for-unbought-vaccines
The House finance committee met on Monday to discuss a supplementary budget that would include additional funds to buy more COVID vaccines but also pay fines for fewer orders due to low demand...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-warns-of-vat-consequences
With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-transport-minister-vows-to-fix-traffic
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos says the traffic congestion problem in Cyprus can be significantly addressed or even resolved with the implementation of a plan involving various measures and initiatives...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-belgian-wheel-is-in-motion
Many Cypriots live in a state of frustration. How did Belgian authorities respond decisively to the well-known case, while the island's law enforcement took two weeks to visit Syllouris?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menendez-i-will-not-support-the-sale-of-f-16-fighter-jets-to-turkey
According to Senate International Affairs Committee Chairman Robert Menendez, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the defense budget is not a victory for Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nouris-eu-should-sanction-countries-that-instrumentalize-migration
The EU should have concrete sanctions in place when there is proof that migrants are being instrumentalized, as in the case of Cyprus, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-scrambles-to-keep-ships-under-cyprus-flag
The House health committee in the Republic of Cyprus is scrambling to amend healthcare legislation in a race against the clock, following reports that ship owners are trying to take their business elsewhere to avoid having to pay GESY tax...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-house-passes-bill-restricting-f-16-sales-to-turkey
The US House has approved an amendment for blocking F-16 sales to Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-goes-off-script-over-controversial-museum
All hell broke loose this week in Cypriot parliament after opposition blocked state funds earmarked for an EOKA museum dedicated to Grivas, a highly divisive figure in the island’s history...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bike-subsidy-plan-to-be-modified-to-benefit-vulnerable-groups
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Giannis Karousos, announced today amendments to the Incentive Plan for the purchase of a bicycle in order to allow more vulnerable groups to apply for bike subsidies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supporter-to-lead-us-foreign-committee
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades says he looks forward to working with US Senator Bob Menendez, after the NJ Democrat was named officially chairman of the foreign relations committee in the new Congress...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dueling-small-parties-help-pass-budget
The House in the Republic of Cyprus approved a revision of the government’s 2021 state budget on Thursday, following a month of consultations between the administration and small opposition parties that offered additional amendments to the bill...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-fm-visits-gulf-before-us-inauguration
Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to hold a private meeting with his counterpart, days after the two countries signed a military cooperation agreement but also days before a changing of the guard in Washington could spell trouble for US arms sales to Gulf states...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-defence-industry-to-go-it-alone
US Senator Robert Menendez says he is not worried about retaliation from Turkey after Washington imposed sanctions on Ankara, with officials in Turkey warning further development of their domestic defence industry could speed up as a result...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-russia-come-to-terms
It will no longer be possible for wealthy Russians to distribute profit via dividends to foreign firms in Cyprus, after Nicosia said it agreed with Moscow on terms to amend a double tax treaty, but some say the island still kept some competitive advantages...
