https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/800-divorces-annually-35-000-single-parents-and-outdated-benefits
The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-and-more-british-kids-abducted-to-occupied-cyprus
The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-teens-turn-to-weight-loss-drugs-amid-rising-obesity-rates
In response to escalating obesity rates among teens, some adolescents are turning to powerful weight loss medications, with the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsing their use for those aged 12 and above. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression
On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-court-ruling-may-impact-ivf-procedures-embryo-status-under-review
An Alabama medical center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has ceased all in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments after a recent court decision categorized embryos as babies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-faces-headwinds-in-2024
According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/christodoulides-unveils-€60m-relief-package-amid-rising-prices
In an address to the nation, the President of Cyprus unveiled a series of targeted measures aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by households and businesses amidst rising prices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-faces-starvation-as-food-deliveries-halted
In the midst of chaos, Soad Abu Hussein, a widowed mother of five in Jabaliya refugee camp, reflects the dire reality facing many families in northern Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-approves-interest-subsidy-scheme-for-housing-loans
In a significant development, the European Commission's DG Competition has approved an interest subsidy scheme aimed at housing loans in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vatican-s-keeper-of-secrets-retires-unveils-hidden-truths
The Vatican, known for its enigmatic archives, sheds light on its secrets as Archbishop Sergio Pagano reveals hidden details spanning 12 centuries in his upcoming book, ''Secretum.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-demand-for-electric-vehicle-subsidies-as-applications-surge
In response to the subsidy schemes for electric vehicles, the Road Transport Department reports significant interest since the application process began on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-joins-28-nations-in-recognizing-same-sex-families
In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-will-make-the-invisible-visible
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that a bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage would make their families ''visible.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-controversy-over-the-homophobic-school-video-and-societal-issues
In Cyprus, a heated debate has ensued over a school video labeled as homophobic. Despite the Minister of Education asserting no wrongdoing, tensions escalated on social media and in Parliament...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-sloppiness-of-our-brig-brother
The Cypriot's life is filled with cameras: pocket cameras worth 1,000 euros that also take phone calls, home cameras warding off unwanted visitors, and now cameras on the main arteries of the road network. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-raid-leaves-orphaned-children-shattered-lives-in-gaza
In the tumultuous landscape of southern Gaza, the plight of Mu'min, a five-year-old boy, epitomizes the harrowing reality endured by many children in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-germasogeia-causing-severe-hand-injury
The municipal authority in Germasogeia has sprung into action following the early morning havoc caused by at least two tornadoes, Mayor Kyriakos Xydias confirmed to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-president-engages-with-residents-at-kofinou-refugee-center
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-incentive-plans-aim-to-revive-maronite-villages-says-president
The government is working on and will soon will announce incentive plans for new families and young couples to resettle in the occupied Maronite villages......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pediatric-cancer-cases-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
Annually, approximately 42 new cases of cancer or leukemia afflict children and teenagers under the age of 19 in Cyprus, according to insights shared by Clinical Professor of Pediatrics,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-minister-unveils-€36-5m-ev-subsidy-scheme
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis unveiled a new €36.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme on Thursday, financed by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Mechanism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-files-un-complaint-against-spain-over-border-tragedy
A 25-year-old individual from Cameroon, who identified himself under the pseudonym Ludovic, has lodged a complaint with the United Nations against Spain, alleging multiple violations of the convention against torture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/town-in-croatia-sells-homes-for-13-cents
In the northern town of Legrad, Croatia, a creative initiative offers homes for as low as 13 cents to attract new residents. Launched in 2018, the program aims to reverse population decline, with already promising results....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hostage-families-urgently-plead-for-release-in-parliament-chaos
In a gripping display of anguish, relatives of Israelis held captive by Palestinian gunmen stormed a Jerusalem parliamentary committee on Monday, urging lawmakers to intensify efforts to free their loved ones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ranks-17th-in-european-quality-of-life-–-beats-athens-at-27th
A recent survey by the European Commission reveals that Nicosia residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their quality of life, with 86% expressing contentment.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/platres-historical-tapestry-unfurls-with-new-open-museum
In the next few months, the completion of the Open Museum of Platres is expected. In an interview with ''K,'' Platres Mayor Panagiotis Papadopoulos disclosed that work has commenced on the exhibition space, serving as the starting point for a historical walk through Platres....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sppmedia-epic-and-deejay-radio-hand-over-a-cheque-to-nicosia-s-center
The Epic Street Fest, which has now been established as an institution in the heart of the capital, is characterized by its philanthropic nature....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-photovoltaics-for-all-plan-sparks-debate-on-eligibility-and-funding
The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-unveils-stance-on-same-sex-marriage
He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus
''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...