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1741. 7.68 million people await hospital treatment in England, a record high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-68-million-people-await-hospital-treatment-in-england-a-record-high

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....

1742. Mexican congressional hearing unveils extraterrestrial specimens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexican-congressional-hearing-unveils-extraterrestrial-specimens

Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....

1743. 90% winter flight schedule boosts tourism hopes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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." ...

1744. Pyla's road construction issue stirs debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

1745. Government cuts interest income rates from 30% to 17%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-cuts-interest-income-rates-from-30-to-17

The Cyprus government decided to slash taxation on interest income from 30% to 17%, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday, noting that banks should follow suit in boosting income for depositors. ...

1746. Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/request-for-200-000-euros-in-overtime-pay-for-state-officials-withdrawn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....

1747. Chinese espionage alert shakes British politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-espionage-alert-shakes-british-politics

The British intelligence agency, MI5, has reportedly issued a warning to the ruling Conservative Party, alerting them to the presence of two potential parliamentary candidates with alleged ties to Chinese espionage....

1748. Government extends zero VAT on essentials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-extends-zero-vat-on-essentials

The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....

1749. Digitizing the state for modern times

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digitizing-the-state-for-modern-times

The digitization of the state is not just a challenge for modern society; it must be a top priority....

1750. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-unleash-70-crocodiles-in-china

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

1751. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-uk-researcher-for-spying-fuels-uk-s-china-policy-reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

1752. Fire in Hanoi claims lives of more than 30

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-in-hanoi-claims-lives-of-more-than-30

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....

1753. Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-admits-failures-in-immigration-crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

1754. Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-reported-dead-in-libya-floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

1755. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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....

1756. Maria Ressa's Nobel-worthy legal triumph

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maria-ressa-s-nobel-worthy-legal-triumph

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has been acquitted of her final tax evasion charge in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison over cases that she has previously described as part of a pattern of harassment....

1757. Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-shipping-minister-s-exit-shakes-government-after-fatal-ferry-incident

Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis announced his resignation on Monday, a few days after the death of a ferry passenger who was forcefully pushed off a ferry in Piraeus last week....

1758. Cyprus police arrest 4 in immigration smuggling bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-arrest-4-in-immigration-smuggling-bust

The Cyprus Police have carried out a new operation to dismantle one more immigrant smuggling network and have arrested four people....

1759. Government spokesman denies agreement in Pyla dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyla

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said there is no agreement regarding the issue in Pyla....

1760. Police block access to troubled Ayios Nikolaos complex

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-block-access-to-troubled-ayios-nikolaos-complex

Ayios Nikolaos apartment complex in Chlorakas has been officially sealed off, marking a significant turn of events for the site that formerly served as housing for migrants....

1761. US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-anti-corruption-chief-shines-spotlight-on-cyprus

Richard Nephew, the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the US State Department, emphasized the severe consequences of corruption on economies and international investments during his visit to Cyprus....

1762. Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

1763. Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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. ...

1764. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-awards-the-highly-anticipated-awards-ceremony-of-the-tech-sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

1765. Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unmasking-jack-straw-s-biased-agenda-in-cyprus-problem

In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...

1766. Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appalling-lack-of-accessibility-revealed-at-nicosia-bus-stop

Disturbing images have surfaced, shedding light on the dire condition of a bus stop in Nicosia, where an elderly disabled individual was found waiting in distress....

1767. Chlorakas Council concerned over young jihadists infiltrating Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chlorakas-council-concerned-over-young-jihadists-infiltrating-paphos

In a recent letter addressed to the chairman and members of the House Standing Committee on Internal Affairs, the Chlorakas Community Council voiced concerns about the alleged influx of young jihadists in the Pafos area....

1768. President promises air conditioning for all schools in three years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-promises-air-conditioning-for-all-schools-in-three-years

In a visit to Acropolis High School to mark the beginning of the new school year, President Nicos Christodoulides pledged that within the next three years, air conditioning would be installed in all school facilities....

1769. Recovery and Resilience measures target non-performing loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

1770. Public sector considers summer 4-day workweek proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-considers-summer-4-day-workweek-proposal

The Pancyprian Guild of Civil Servants is set to reintroduce a proposal for a four-day workweek in the public sector, according to Stratis Matthaiou, the General Secretary of the Guild. ...

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