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991. Will Tesla's next factory be in Turkey?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an intriguing invitation to Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, proposing the establishment of a Tesla factory in Turkey....

992. SSM chief urges banks to be prudent amidst soaring profits

The Chairman of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Andrea Enria, has emphasized that the gains from high interest rates for banks will eventually come to an end....

993. AKEL blasts government amid rising bank profits

The political party AKEL has voiced its discontent with the government's handling of economic issues, particularly in light of the recent decision to raise interest rates for the tenth time....

994. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

995. Christodoulides rejects Cyprus solution changes

In a firm stance on the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides asserted that altering the foundation of a Cyprus solution is deemed unacceptable, not only by the Greek Cypriot side but also by the international community. ...

996. CBC governor joins EU leaders in Frankfurt

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), Constantinos Herodotou, is in Frankfurt, Germany, to participate in the meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB)....

997. 90% winter flight schedule boosts tourism hopes

Airlines based in Cyprus are planning to operate 90% of their flights during the upcoming winter season, as revealed by Maria Kouroupi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Hermes Airports, in an interview with "K." ...

998. Pyla's road construction issue stirs debate

The talk about building a road from Arsos (Larnaca) to Pyla is causing a stir among the occupation authorities, UNFICYP, and local authorities....

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 Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn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

1000. Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

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

1001. Are Cypriots stuck in traffic by choice?

Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....

1002. Big on big issues and small on small issues

Are you tired of scrolling and reading throughout long and multiple pages filled with every single detail of each accounting policy your entity of interest is using the last couple of years, only to find what really matters for you in page 25? Don’t get me wrong! I do that for living....

1003. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

1004. CDB Bank and Astrobank in talks for potential acquisition

In an official announcement released by CDB Bank to the Cyprus Stock Exchange, both banks have confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CDB Bank by Astrobank. ...

1005. The kiss that ended a soccer career

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....

1006. Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

A discussion about the benefits for asylum seekers has arisen recently due to violent and racist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol last week....

1007. Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

1008. New EU card to make travel easier for people with disabilities

The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to free movement for individuals with disabilities within the European Union....

1009. Recovery and Resilience measures target non-performing loans

In a move to address Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and maximize European funds, Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, announced the approval of an action plan under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

1010. 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....

1011. 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....

1012. Are dairy products the new focus for Israel-Cyprus relations?

If someone hadn't followed the Israeli Prime Minister's past statements about EastMed and the LNG terminal in Cyprus and didn't know that energy was the main topic in the previous eight meetings, they might have thought that the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel had more pressing matters during the 9th trilateral meeting in Nicosia. ...

1013. 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....

1014. Cyprus Apartment Showdown: Nicosia vs. Limassol

In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....

1015. Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting ends on high note

The Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting led by Nicos Christodoulides, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully concluded its discussions....

1016. 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. ...

1017. Queer Wave 2023: 4th year for the Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival

For the fourth year, the LGBTQ+ Cyprus Film Festival "Queer Wave 2023" will occur in Nicosia from September 8 to 17....

1018. U-turn on school bus fare hike

In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....

1019. 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....

1020. Can sexual education truly safeguard Cyprus youth?

With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....