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121. Accusations against Von der Leyen shake re-election bid as Brussels elite speak out

Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job. ...

122. Ukraine's NATO membership in the cards, Blinken asserts

A summit to mark the alliance's birthday doubled as a renewed effort to keep members on board with aid for Ukraine....

123. Fake 'priest' targets people with €12 sweets

A charlatan priest appears to have been deceiving citizens in Larnaca, extracting money from them....

124. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

125. Green Agenda Summit gears up for May 20

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

126. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

127. Christodoulides heads to Lebanon to address migrant influx

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Lebanon on Monday to discuss the increased arrivals of migrants. He said once more that the situation was difficult but assured that “we will deal with it”....

128. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

129. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...

130. Audit exposes serious issues in collecting unpaid taxes in Cyprus

An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....

131. Venice introduces entry fee for day trippers

In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....

132. Controversial raffle lands Metropolitan in hot water

Despite being deemed illegal by multiple government authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Urban Planning......

133. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

134. Cyprus seeks EU aid amid migration surge

In response to increased migration flows, particularly from Syrians in Lebanon, Cyprus urges EU aid for Lebanon and steps up surveillance to prevent boat departures, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reports....

135. Where did all the declared cash go?

Director General of the Ministry of Finance, George Panteli, revealed to Parliament's Institutions Committee that between 2021 and March 2024, 1077 cash declarations, totaling 119 million euros, entered Cyprus via Larnaca and Paphos airports....

136. Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...

137. Countdown begins for next Cyprus Central Bank Governor

As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

138. Cyprus cracks down on smoking in cars

In Cyprus, lighting up a cigarette in your car could cost you a hefty sum if kids are riding along. It's one of those lesser-known traffic violations that could hit your wallet hard - a whopping 300 euros!...

139. Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....

140. Spain to recognize Palestinian territories as state by July

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced today that Spain is set to recognize the Palestinian territories as a state by July. The declaration came during his Middle East tour, according to reports from Spanish press agencies....

141. Hungary's Foreign Minister tackles EU presidency and global challenges

Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, begins a working visit to Cyprus on Tuesday 2 April 2024, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos....

142. Wave of 500 migrants arrive in Cyprus within 48 hours

Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night. ...

143. Sofia and Bucharest airports open doors to Schengen zone

Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone....

144. Lawyers challenge money laundering watchdog in Cyprus

Establishing a system to oversee financial companies in Cyprus is proving tricky, according to an article written by Apostolos Tomaras. It all started when the US and UK slapped sanctions on Russia,...

145. Metsola's visit in Cyprus sends shockwaves through EU politics

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is in Cyprus for a two-day working visit. ...

146. EU reform proposals spark concern among small states

Germany and France are pushing for significant reforms within the European Union, including the abolition of unanimous decision-making and a reduction in the number of Commissioners....

147. Employers call for tax reform to spur economic growth

Employers are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system, proposing significant changes aimed at boosting economic activity and competitiveness. Here's a breakdown of their proposals:...

148. Cyprus President urges EU action amid migration crisis

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Tuesday the urgency of the migration crisis, seeking intervention from the European Commission to stem the flow of irregular Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

149. Health Insurance Organization fines 40+ providers €80K

The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

150. Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. ...