https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minors-still-held-in-adult-prisons-urgent-action-needed
In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-struggles-with-hungary-s-blockade-on-ukraine-s-accession-and-funding-release
Efforts to prepare for the summit of the 27 European Union heads of state continued in a tense atmosphere until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-clash-with-auditor-general-escalates
When Nikos Christodoulides expressed bitterness and heartache after the publication of the auditor general's report on the benefits he received as a government representative and seconded civil servant, questions arose about the conflict between the president and the auditor general....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-historic-visit-from-iraqi-president
In a historic meeting at the Presidential Palace, President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq, who is on an official visit to Cyprus....
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/israelis-alarmed-at-security-hole-in-occupied-territories
Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement, following Kathimerini's revelation that the Cyprus Intelligence Service prevented a strike against Israelis by arresting two Iranians linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planned-attack-against-jews-in-cyprus-thwarted
The Cypriot police arrested two Iranians last month, alleging their connection to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC), targeting Jewish citizens in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/employers-positive-on-minimum-wage-adjustment
Employers express positivity towards a potential partial adjustment of the minimum wage in discussions led by OEB's General Director, Michalis Antoniou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-attacks-bus-driver-mid-route-to-parekklisia
The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-yet-again-in-buffer-zone-amidst-un-envoy-delay
Amid the delayed appointment of the UN Secretary General's envoy to the Cyprus problem, the occupation regime persists in targeted maneuvers to sow tension within the buffer zone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-and-mitsotakis-sign-landmark-friendship-declaration
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-special-envoy-s-role-amplifies-erdogan-s-cyprus-move
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Athens for the Greek-Turkish supreme council holds significance beyond the immediate dialogue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-defence-secretary-explores-humanitarian-aid-routes-to-gaza-during-cyprus-visit
Finding alternative routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is a focal point of UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' visit to Cyprus and the wider region, as he informed the House of Commons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-colombian-fm-nominated-as-un-envoy-for-cyprus
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended Maria Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, as his envoy for the long-standing Cyprus issue, sources revealed. The proposal has been extended to all parties involved in the matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-delegation-thrives-in-seville-european-smart-tourism-capital-2023
Nassos Hadjigeorgiou, Executive Director of the Pafos Region Tourism Development and Promotion Company, and Dr. Zenon Zignonos, Smart City Projects Manager of the Municipality of Pafos, engaged in a highly successful transition to Seville, the designated European Smart Tourism Capital for 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-delays-engineering-design-for-aphrodite-gas-field
Chevron Corp, the operator of the ''Aphrodite'' gas field in Cyprus’ block 12 has requested an extension for the commencement of the Front-End Engineering Design in a bid to “formulate together with the Cypriot government an optimal development plan” for the gas reserve, estimated to hold 4.2 trillion cubic feet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apoel-seeks-investors-amidst-financial-challenges
In a recent development brought to light by 24sports, the revelation that a Cypriot team is on the market through Mergerscorp has ignited discussions across the internet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-showdown-escalates-with-parliament-vote
The Greek government is set to present legislation in Parliament this Friday addressing borrower protection in relation to foreclosures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-expects-over-300-000-polish-tourists-in-2024
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, announced on Thursday that tourist arrivals from Poland are expected to exceed 300,000 in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-presidents-to-meet-in-cairo
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus engaged in a significant diplomatic endeavor on Tuesday, as he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/questions-arise-over-€18-5m-purchase-for-foreign-ministry-relocation
Members of the Finance Committee in the Parliament have raised questions about the proposed release of 18.5 million euros for the purchase of the former Laiki Bank building in Nicosia, intended as the temporary relocation site for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-gospel-ai-raises-alarms-in-gaza-strikes
In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-debates-cutting-traffic-violation-fines-in-half
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport convened today to deliberate on the potential reduction of extrajudicial fines for traffic light violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/developer-s-double-plea-amidst-partially-frozen-road-project-in-akamas
None of those who attended the meeting of the Environment Committee left any wiser about what is happening in the projects that have been carried out in recent months for the first phase of improvement of part of the road network of the Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/henry-kissinger-influential-diplomat-passes-away-at-100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice, passed away at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm. Known for dominating U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and fostering relations with China, Kissinger's legacy is marked by both acclaim and criticism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-dometios-violations-new-invasions-threaten-cyprus-says-tsivikos
The buffer zone is Cypriot territory, and every violation is a new invasion into our lands," said Savvas Tsivikos, the Supreme President of AHEPA, on Wednesday after his meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-loyalty-agreements-pose-threat-to-foreigners-freedom-of-expression
In a move that raises concerns over freedom of expression, Russia's interior ministry has drafted legislation requiring foreigners to sign a "loyalty agreement" upon entry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-s-adviser-clarifies-camera-placement-for-security-in-agios-dometios
In a recent TV broadcast on 'Bayrak,' academic Hossein Ishiksal, special adviser to the Turkish Cypriot leader for international relations and diplomacy, announced significant measures for border security and addressed the issue of the buffer zone in the Agios Dometios area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-cyprus
The 8th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum, focusing on ''AI & Business: creating value, minimizing risks,'' held at the University of Cyprus on Tuesday (28/11), delved into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-achieves-historic-50-drop-in-asylum-applications
There is a 50% reduction in the period March-October 2023 in new asylum applications compared to the 2022 corresponding period, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, noting at the same time that for the first time, the overall balance of arrivals-returns presents a positive picture, and Cyprus is now ranking in the first places among European states in absolute numbers of returns....