https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-pay-debacle-and-lessons-in-effective-governance
The issue surrounding the payment of overtime compensation to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Doxa Komodromou, has become the focal point of political discussion in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-shuts-down-chief-of-police-dismissal-debate
Justice Minister Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou unequivocally stated that there is no room for dismissing Chief of Police Stelios Papatheodorou, reiterating the stance previously articulated by the President of the Republic.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/government-faces-mounting-criticism-over-six-month-stumble
If a governing coalition in a state aspiring to be European were to make as many mistakes and omissions as the Christodoulides government has in just six months, it would face strong opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staff-shake-up-ahead-after-resignation-fallout
In the wake of Doxa Komodromou's resignation following revelations regarding overtime issues within the Presidential Office, forthcoming announcements are anticipated concerning individuals involved in the Chloraka and Limassol incidents. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-demands-urgent-action-on-migrant-smuggling
Migrant smuggling is a global concern that demands our immediate attention, Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Tuesday, adding that a country deeply affected by this phenomenon, is Cyprus....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-ex-convict-sheds-light-on-police-shortcomings-in-limassol-riots
A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/viral-image-adds-intrigue-to-syrian-man-s-controversy
A 47-year-old Syrian man has captured headlines due to his public threats following the Chloraka incidents, sparking a whirlwind of responses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-justice-minister-sparks-controversy-with-remarks-on-topless-journalists
"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wanted-syrian-activist-s-presence-at-emergency-meeting-raises-eyebrows
Police spokesman Christos Andreou fielded questions regarding the presence of a Syrian protester at an emergency meeting with the Justice Minister and Chief of Police, despite an active narcotics-positive status and an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant had been issued a mere few hours prior to the gathering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-handle-group-with-bats-and-crowbars-in-chlorakas
The police responded on Monday night (28/08) to a group of people gathered in the Chlorakas area, holding bats and crowbars, causing incidents for the second night in a row....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed
The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-greece-s-wildfire-battle
A mission from Cyprus departed early on Friday for Greece to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fire in Mount Parnitha....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-condemns-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-in-pyla
The attack on UN peacekeepers in the dead zone in Pyla was a completely unacceptable violation of international law, and the United Nations Security Council should promptly pass a resolution condemning the recent assault on Cypriot territory, stated Robert Menendez, the President of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate, during his speech at the World Conference of Cypriots in the Diaspora at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-to-aid-low-incomes
The association called "Equality" is requesting a reduction in fuel taxes through a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-wildfires
As thick black smoke filled the Athenian sky and blazes consumed homes in the suburbs, a political firestorm broke out among Greek politicians Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decisive-steps-planned-for-chlorakas-crisis
A meeting led by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is scheduled for Monday to discuss the situation in Chlorakas, especially after recent events. The goal is to make prompt and decisive decisions on the matter, as per an official source....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-israeli-aircraft-tackle-limassol-wildfire-flare-ups-controlled
Two Greek Canadair planes and an Israeli aircraft commenced operations on Tuesday morning in the Limassol district, where a massive fire has scorched a 10-square-kilometer area. While minor flare-ups were detected last night, swift action from ground forces contained the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-triumphs-challenges-and-unity-in-the-mountains-of-limassol
The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aerial-photos-unveil-resurging-fire-s-path
Aerial photographs revealing the extent of the large fire that resurged on Sunday afternoon (06/08) have been obtained by "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-devastating-impact-of-revenge-pornography
Twelve women in Cyprus recently fell victim to revenge pornography, where a 40-year-old man from Larnaca posted explicit videos and photos of them on erotic websites. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-pm-honors-cyprus-heroes
On October 11th and 12th, the first intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece was held in Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced this after concluding their meeting at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayia-napa-pushes-for-ban-on-four-three-wheeled-vehicles
The Municipality of Ayia Napa is urging the government to implement a ban on four and three-wheeled vehicles from July 19 to August 20, between 21:00 and 07:00. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/quest-for-justice-in-thanasis-tragic-death
Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-memorial-service-honors-heroes-of-mari-tragedy
Eleven years have passed since the tragic explosion in Mari, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives and injuries to many others, as well as significant damage to the Vasiliko Power Station....
