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301. What's new in Germany's citizenship law?

The German government has introduced a new citizenship law, proposed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, aiming to streamline the process of acquiring dual citizenship and obtaining naturalization for non-EU citizens....

302. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

303. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

304. Chloraka complex ''Agios Nikolaos'' shut down as President tightens security

In response to recent incidents, President Nicos Christodoulides convened a meeting at the Presidential Palace to address the situation in Chloraka. ...

305. Nurse found guilty of serial infant murders

A nurse has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six other infants while working on a hospital's neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016....

306. Nearly 7,000 property purchase permits granted in 2.5 years

In the span from January 2021 to August 2023, approximately 6,958 foreigners were given the authorization to acquire real estate within the occupied territories, as reported by ''official'' data, according to a Yeni Dusen report....

307. Media's credibility challenged amidst political allegations

I'm interested in a proper investigation of the Kanari - Giannaki dispute, not who's right or wrong....

308. Loan denial sparks debate over EuroAsia electricity project

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) recent refusal to grant a loan for the EuroAsia Interconnector Electric Interconnector project has ignited a heated debate over the future of the ambitious energy initiative....

309. Court dismisses depositors' claims in controversial Laiki bank case

On August 10, 2023, the Nicosia District Court rendered a judgment dismissing a claim pertaining to the impairment of plaintiffs' deposits in the former Laiki Bank back in 2013. The plaintiffs had brought the case to challenge the constitutionality of the resolution measures implemented by the State in accordance with the "Resolution of Credit and Other Institutions Law of 2013."...

310. Corporate loans above €1 million surge

The net new loans (excluding restructurings) in Cyprus amounted to €1.73 billion in the first half of 2023, showing a slight annual increase of 1.26%. The continuous interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank significantly slowed down the granting of housing loans....

311. David Hunter visits late wife's grave

The British pensioner who was freed after spending over a year in custody for his terminally-ill wife's manslaughter was finally able to pay his respects today....

312. Italy ends social income for its poorest citizens

The government of Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has decided to halt the granting of ''social income'' to unemployed and low-income citizens in Italy, starting August 1....

313. 150 students from T/C community granted EU scholarships

The European Union (EU) has selected one hundred fifty (150) new scholars of the 2023 EU Scholarship Program for the Turkish Cypriot community (TCc), a press release by the European Commission states....

314. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

315. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

316. Sweden proposes tighter immigration law

The Swedish government is proposing to tighten the immigration requirements for family members of foreign residents residing in the country....

317. Americans to require visas for EU in 2024

United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide,...

318. Iraq cuts diplomatic ties with Sweden over Quran burning

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, ordered on Thursday to withdraw the Iraqi charge d’affaires in Stockholm and expel the Swedish ambassador to Iraq, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported....

319. Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. ...

320. EuroAsia Interconnector secures record-breaking contract

Paris-based Nexans will undertake the construction and installation of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Cable Systems, marking a significant milestone in the EuroAsia Interconnector project. ...

321. CMP secures funding for vital operations

The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....

322. A platform with substance?

George Pamboridis revealed plans for an interactive political reform workshop, unveiling the establishment of a political platform during an interview with K. ...

323. Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

324. Controversy erupts as Sweden approves burning of Torah and Bible

Swedish police on Friday approved a request to hold a public gathering to burn Judaism's holy book Torah and a Bible in front of the Israeli embassy....

325. Cyprus Parliament rejects bills on borrowers' rights

The Cyprus Parliament voted against two non-government bills regarding borrowers' rights on Thursday, disregarding warnings from the government and the Central Bank about potential threats to the stability of the financial sector....

326. Cyprus approves €361M supplementary budget for 2023

With criticism against the government's agreement for the purchase of the Metropolitan building, which will house the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance, the Plenary of the House of Representatives approved the supplementary state budget amounting to €361 million....

327. Protest erupts over Thanasis' murder case

Protesters gathered on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 outside the Legal Services in Nicosia to express their dissatisfaction with the Attorney General's decision not to pursue criminal charges in the murder case of national guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou....

328. Rising scams in Cyprus

Telephone and online scams are on the rise in Cyprus, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals and attempting to swindle their hard-earned money....

329. Relief for vulnerable households with non-performing loans

The ''Rent vs Instalment Scheme'' was approved by the Council of Ministers today, as announced by Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis following the conclusion of the Council. The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition also granted approval on July 6....

330. Double the number of tourist transfers to the occupied territories

The arrival of 11 tourists in Cyprus, through the country's legal airports, and then a number of them arriving in the occupied areas, is not a daily phenomenon....