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901. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

902. How University of Cyprus handles overtime pay

The University of Cyprus, led by its rector, Tassos Christofides, acknowledged that overtime was paid to Doxa Komodromou....

903. Controversy deepens over overtime pay to deputy spokesperson

The controversy surrounding overtime payments for Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has escalated, with revelations and calls for reimbursement by the Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides....

904. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....

905. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

906. Popular decongestant ingredient ineffective, US FDA reveals

A key ingredient in well-known decongestant products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, phenylephrine, has been deemed ineffective when taken orally, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel. ...

907. Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn

Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President, has announced the withdrawal of a request for more than 200 thousand euros in funds to cover overtime pay for state officials working at the Presidential Office. She revealed this on state radio's Morning Routes program, specifying that the request was related to one specific person....

908. Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

909. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

910. Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

The extensive network of traffic cameras across Cyprus has unearthed a concerning revelation....

911. Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

912. Cyprus triumphs with 3 awards at International Short Film Festival

Cyprus had a successful run at the 46th International Short Film Festival in Drama, held from September 4 to 10. The festival concluded on Sunday, September 10, with Cyprus winning three awards....

913. Confronting racism and the far-right threat

The awful attacks on migrants, refugees, and others in Chloraka and Limassol were not sudden but rather a predictable continuation of a long-standing problem....

914. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

915. Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

After the troubling events in Chlorakas and Limassol, where right-wing extremists carried out violent acts, have you heard any teachers' unions speak out against these incidents?...

916. Chlorakas Council concerned over young jihadists infiltrating Paphos

In a recent letter addressed to the chairman and members of the House Standing Committee on Internal Affairs, the Chlorakas Community Council voiced concerns about the alleged influx of young jihadists in the Pafos area....

917. Minister skips Limassol and Chlorakas crisis discussion

The Justice and Public Order Minister, Anna Koukkidis-Prokopiou, couldn't make it to the Parliamentary Committee meeting discussing recent events in Limassol and Chloraka because she had a Council of Ministers meeting....

918. Ministry of Health in conflict with Insurance Agency over healthcare control

During yesterday's Parliamentary Committee on Health meeting, the Government decided to shift the responsibility of sending patients abroad from the Ministry of Health to the Health Insurance Organization....

919. In a historic first, asylum applications drop by 51%

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....

920. Poland welcomes 170,000 Ukrainian students

Many face problems with language, integration and displacement....

921. Gov't embraces flexible work for public servants

The Council of Ministers, in its meeting on August 30, 2023, greenlit a policy framework aimed at regulating flexible employment within the public service. This initiative aligns with the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026....

922. Former Finance Minister continues to question EuroAsia project

Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has returned to the issue of the Eurasia Interconnector, expressing concerns and raising important questions. In a post on the "X" platform, he highlighted the need for transparency and clarity surrounding this significant and costly project....

923. Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

924. Jenca's Cyprus mission explores UN's common ground

UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Miroslav Jenča, visited Cyprus from 27 to 29 August, as part of the UN’ continued engagement with the parties to explore common ground on the way forward on the Cyprus issue....

925. Potential bank tax discussed amidst rate dissatisfaction

Leaving the door open for potential action, the Finance Ministry is considering an additional tax on banks due to dissatisfaction with their current approach to deposit and lending rates....

926. EU approves first vaccine for infant respiratory protection

The Committee approved Abrysvo, the first vaccine protecting older adults and infants up to six months old from the respiratory illness caused by the RSV virus....

927. 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....

928. Former President hosts dinner for US Senate's Menendez

In an exclusive gathering, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, opened his Limassol residence for an official dinner, welcoming the Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Robert Menendez. President Christodoulides also attended the event, which unfolded at 21:00 local time on August 24th....

929. Gang rape horrors shake Italy: 7 men accused, victim's assault filmed

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....

930. Senator Menendez condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Pyla

The attack on UN peacekeepers in the dead zone in Pyla was a completely unacceptable violation of international law, and the United Nations Security Council should promptly pass a resolution condemning the recent assault on Cypriot territory, stated Robert Menendez, the President of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate, during his speech at the World Conference of Cypriots in the Diaspora at the Presidential Palace....