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1. Multiple pensions on their last leg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-pensions-on-their-last-leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

2. Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-dromolaxia-meneou-face-closure

Twelve schools in the Dromolaxia-Meneou municipality in are at risk of closure on Monday due to a strike by school staff over unpaid wages....

3. Chaos over fine notifications: 'Website operation is illegal'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-over-fine-notifications-website-operation-is-illegal

A barrage of criticism from MPs has been directed at the Police for "threatening citizens" with court referrals if they fail to pay fines from the photo-enforcement system by the end of March....

4. From non-aligned neutrality to pro-Western alignment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment

Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....

5. Sweden moves to strip citizenship for national security threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-moves-to-strip-citizenship-for-national-security-threats

Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...

6. Supreme Court upholds government's right to reclaim Turkish Cypriot property

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-government-s-right-to-reclaim-turkish-cypriot-property

In a significant ruling on January 9, 2025, the Cyprus Supreme Court upheld the State's actions to recover a Turkish Cypriot residence without the need for an eviction order. ...

7. US greenlights defense aid to Cyprus in historic move

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-defense-aid-to-cyprus-in-historic-move

The White House has announced a landmark decision that directly impacts Cyprus and its role in the Eastern Mediterranean....

8. Political Islam is changing. What it means for the Middle East and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-islam-is-changing-what-it-means-for-the-middle-east-and-cyprus

Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...

9. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

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. ...

10. The bizonal myth: Reuniting Cyprus by keeping it apart

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart

Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....

11. Former Greek royals ask to be recognized as citizens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-greek-royals-ask-to-be-recognized-as-citizens

Members of the former Greek royal family are set to request the official recognition of their Greek citizenship on Thursday....

12. Syria’s new leader calls for lifting sanctions, says country no longer a threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....

13. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

14. In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-first-for-cyprus-volt-elects-a-female-majority-to-its-leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

15. MPs set to vote on over 100 bills today, including 5% tax on banks and car recalls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-set-to-vote-on-over-100-bills-today-including-5-tax-on-banks-and-car-recalls

In today's last plenary session before the Christmas holidays, Cypriot MPs will vote on over 100 bills and legislative proposals, with attention focusing on several high-profile issues....

16. France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-government-falls-in-historic-no-confidence-vote

France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....

17.  Debate intensifies over proposed 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-intensifies-over-proposed-5-tax-on-bank-profits-in-cyprus

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's 'Oikonomiki', a controversial proposal to introduce a 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus is racing against time to be debated in Parliament before the Christmas recess....

18. South Korean President declares martial law amid political turmoil

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-korean-president-declares-martial-law-amid-political-turmoil

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an ''emergency martial law'' on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of undermining the government with what he described as pro-North Korean sympathies and anti-state activities....

19. From Apostolos Andreas' bus breakdown to political meltdowns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-apostolos-andreas-bus-breakdown-to-political-meltdowns

A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...

20. Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

21. America decides today: Key points on the US Election

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/america-decides-today-key-points-on-the-us-election

In one of the most pivotal U.S. elections in recent decades, the nation heads to the polls today as Kamala Harris faces off against Donald Trump. The race appears tight, polarizing American society while drawing worldwide attention. ...

22. What happens if Trump and Harris end up in a tie?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-happens-if-trump-and-harris-end-up-in-a-tie

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in national polls and key swing states....

23. Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway to voters raises legal red flags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-elon-musk-s-$1-million-giveaway-to-voters-raises-legal-red-flags

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has committed to giving away $1 million daily to voters who sign his political action committee's (PAC) petition supporting constitutional rights....

24. A black day for justice in Cyprus

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....

25. Activists call on Parliament to address police behavior during protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-call-on-parliament-to-address-police-behavior-during-protest

Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......

26. President Christodoulides urges stronger oversight with new Auditor General

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. ...

27. Cypriot MEP questions fairness of auditor general’s firing

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. ...

28. Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

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....

29. Cypriots discuss roadmap to constitutional unity for a federal state

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-discuss-roadmap-to-constitutional-unity-for-a-federal-state

A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is engaging Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots......

30. Supreme court ruling on Auditor General fuels corruption debate in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus

The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....

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