https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coordinating-efforts-for-earthquake-protection
An earthquake is an event that we cannot prevent or predict when it will occur. What we can do as a state is fortify our structures so that they can withstand such an event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-to-close-investigation-into-mercenary-led-rebellion
Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the aborted armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and are pressing no charges against him or his troops....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-to-take-charge-of-high-profile-corruption-cases
The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-president-s-omissions-and-unaddressed-issues
Flanked by his cabinet and through a 24-page document, the President of the Republic presented the program and actions of the government from his first day in office until today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visa-fraud-scandal-widens-after-airport-arrest
Cyprus Police made headway in an investigation into visa fraud over the weekend, following an airport arrest in connection with an illegal network where Syrians rejected for refugee status ended up paying middlemen for subsidiary protection...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-and-increased-wildfires
The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-bold-steps-towards-inclusion-of-disabled-persons
The government is focused on developing a new national strategy for disability, aiming to enhance the integration and well-being of persons with disabilities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-want-less-bureaucracy-better-skilled-civil-servants
Cypriots appear largely dissatisfied by the functioning of the country’s public administration, and believe that the way forward goes through the reduction of bureaucracy, better skills for civil servants and more communication with citizens, according to the findings of a flash Eurobarometer survey on how EU citizens perceive the support provided to member states through the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-employment-declines-led-by-transfer-of-hourly-workers
Government employment in April 2023 dropped in Cyprus by 2,7% or 1,432 persons compared to April last year and amounted to 52,498 persons, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lebanon-bans-top-cypriot-airline-from-flying-over-israeli-territories
Lebanon has barred the largest airline in Cyprus, TUS Airways, from flying in the Arab country’s airspace or landing at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, due to the fact that an Israeli corporation owns nearly half of the shares in the company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-in-cyprus-to-probe-russian-asset-freeze
Commissioner Reynders will request information on the total value of the assets of 'Russian oligarchs' in Cyprus that have been frozen by the authorities he told Cyprus News Agency in an interview, noting that so far, according to official figures 104 million euros in assets have been frozen, which is considered a low amount...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safeguarding-first-responders-on-duty
The rapid evolution of technology is bringing huge and beneficial changes in all areas and the rescue sector isn't an exception. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-casual-staff-up-permanent-down-3-3
Total government employment decreased by 3.3% in March 2023, compared to March 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Tuesday. Total persons employed by the Government amounted to 1,778 and reached 52,103 persons...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hurries-to-launch-eu-alert-on-mobile-phones
Cyprus is the only EU member state that does not use a Public Warning System to alert cell phone users of an emergency or imminent threat, but officials in Nicosia say they hopeful they can launch Emergency Alert by next year...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surplus-of-€363-mn-recorded-in-cyprus-in-jan-feb-2023
A surplus of €363 mn or 1.3% of GDP for the period of January-February 2023, according to the preliminary General Government fiscal results, published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-employee-arrested-in-driver-permit-middleman-scandal
More suspects including a civil servant have been arrested in the document fraud scandal where foreign food delivery drivers allegedly paid hundreds of euros to a middleman in order to secure a driver’s permit...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/newly-appointed-presidential-advisors-to-work-pro-bono
President Nikos Christodoulidis has appointed two new special advisors to his team to help with economic affairs and crisis management, respectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-continue-as-macron-stands-firm-on-pension-reform
French workers angry with President Emmanuel Macron and his plan to raise the pension age blocked access to a terminal at Paris' main airport on Thursday as part of a nationwide day of protests, forcing some travelers to get there on foot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legalities-and-time-constraints-delaying-repairs-of-refugee-apartments
Attempting to overcome legal and time constraints in the construction of refugee apartment buildings...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/criticism-grows-as-europe-pushes-to-restrict-cars-in-cities
In an effort to ease traffic congestion and curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, municipalities from Barcelona to Brussels have embarked on what has been called a “transportation revolution.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-surplus-of-€609-5-million-for-2022
General Government preliminary fiscal results published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Tuesday indicate a surplus of €609.5 mn, equal to 2.3% of GDP, for the period of January-December 2022, compared to a deficit of €402.8 mn or 1.7% of GDP, that was recorded during the period of January-December 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government
On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drakos-radical-reforms-achieved-in-the-past-20-months
Outgoing Minister of Justice and Public Order, Stephie Drakos, presented her work at the Ministry over the past 20 months at a press conference held at the Presidential Palace, noting that during this period a series of sweeping reforms took place at almost all levels and areas of responsibility of the Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protection-granted-to-ukrainian-nationals-extended-for-another-year
The right to temporary protection granted to Ukrainian nationals in Cyprus is automatically extended for a year, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cypriot-rescue-mission-to-turkey-canceled
The Cypriot mission to Turkey will not depart after all, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides announced on ANT1's midday show, explaining the reasons for the cancellation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-campaign-for-earthquake-victims
Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Citizen announced on Wednesday a campaign for the collection of humanitarian aid for the people affected by the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey, which will run between February 9 and 17...
