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91. Biden's approval hits record low as Trump gains momentum

In a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Donald Trump takes a lead over Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in the race....

92. Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

93. Limassol: Six vehicles seized for unpaid fines

In a concerted effort to combat crime, address traffic violations, and enhance overall public safety, the Limassol Police Department conducted extensive checks over the last 48 hours. ...

94. Government to appeal Limassol court granting compensation for Laiki Bank depositors

In a significant legal development, the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus is set to file an appeal against the recent decision of the Limassol District Court....

95. Cyprus-U.S. relations soar to historic highs as President pledges economic cooperation

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening economic ties, trade, and investment with the United States during the AmCHAM Cyprus Thanksgiving Gala Dinner in Nicosia. ...

96. 18 linked to Pournara events deported, 11 in line for expulsion

97. Alleged sexual abuse of 5-year old girl comes to light

In a significant development within the Cypriot Justice system, a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl has come to the forefront....

98. Ethical issues hang heavy on controversial organ retrieval method in donors

A heated controversy has erupted among major hospitals in New York City over a groundbreaking heart retrieval method for organ donors, exposing ethical concerns surrounding the delicate balance between life and death in medical practice....

99. Decoding the secrets of 'Confidential' oligarch deals

Hours before Cyprus faced criticism in the European Parliament for alleged involvement of Cypriot companies in the movement of funds for Russian oligarchs, officials in Nicosia defended their reputation. ...

100. Hellenic Bank rakes in €240.7M in 2023's first 9 months

Hellenic Bank announced on Tuesday a profit of €240.7 million for the first 9 months of 2023....

101. Michalis Persianis: 'The wet firecracker'

The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....

102. Cyprus Central Bank challenges court ruling on Laiki Bank 'haircuts'

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) declared on Tuesday its intention to appeal the Limassol District Court's decision favoring the claimant in the Laiki Bank deposit impairment case from 2013....

103. Cyprus Bar Association under scrutiny for alleged misleading of asylum seekers

The President of the Pancypriot Bar Association, Michalis Vorkas, has confirmed today that the association is facing complaints from the Ministry of the Interior regarding allegations of lawyers misleading asylum seekers....

104. Ministries unite to transform halloumi industry

There is a need for order, mainly regarding the conduct of inspections but also other issues related to the production and distribution of halloumi cheese, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying, with George Papanastasiou and Petros Xenofontos agreeing that the management of all issues concerning the product, should be transferred to one and only ministry. And this was deemed necessary, since halloumi is now a protected designation of origin....

105. Russian depositor triumphs over Laiki bank's 2013 haircut

The Legal Service, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), will appeal the decision of the Limassol District Court, which awarded compensation to a depositor of the former Laiki Bank for the 2013 deposit haircut, according to CNA....

106. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

107. Rape of female police officer covered up

DISY MP Rita Superman today (08/11) denounced the cover-up of the rape of a policewoman by two policemen at the Parliament's Institutions Committee. She said the case was closed without any criminal or disciplinary action being taken....

108. UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

109. New US sanctions target Cyprus over Russia connections

Four individuals and two legal entities related to Cyprus are included in a new US list of sanctions imposed due to Russia's offensive against Ukraine....

110. No foreclosures on first homes until the end of 2023

In a development concerning foreclosures, four months after the summer 2023 decisions, the data remains unchanged. Banks and credit redemption companies have been urged to provide a two-month grace period for first homes and properties up to 350 thousand euros. ...

111. Cablenet fined €6,000 for workplace safety violations leading to fatal injury

In a significant legal ruling, the Larnaca District Court has issued a fine of €6,000 to CABLENET COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD for multiple violations of safety and health regulations. ...

112. EU unveils East Med action plan to stem migration flows

The European Commission has unveiled an EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean in anticipation of the forthcoming meetings, including the Justice and Home Affairs Council scheduled for October 19 and the European Council on October 26-27....

113. Cyprus leads in Europe with anti-femicide law

Cyprus encourages all States to acknowledge the existence of femicide, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the UN Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou has said, noting that the Cyprus Parliament has adopted a law on femicide which was the first of such piece of legislation in Europe....

114. Doxa Komodromou reveals shocking truths about her resignation

In a recent interview with "Kathimerini," former Deputy Government Representative Doxa Komodromou shed light on the controversy surrounding her resignation, which was closely tied to the issue of overtime payments....

115. New law protects consumers against unlawful practices

In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....

116. Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...

117. California takes bold step towards gender-neutral school bathrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....

118. Doxa is gone, but damage is done

One way was considered for days the resignation of Doxa Komodromou from the Presidential. ...

119. 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....

120. US plane brings captives back home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....