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1. Cyprus Environmental Dept backs Latchi development despite irregularities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-environmental-dept-backs-latchi-development-despite-irregularities

A controversial tourist development in Latchi, Paphos, is facing increasing scrutiny as both the Paphos Provincial Municipality and the Environment Department become involved in a growing legal and environmental dispute. ...

2. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

3. Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shortcomings-in-cyprus-citizenship-and-immigration-processes

A recent audit of the Department of Population and Immigration (DPI) has revealed significant delays in the processing of citizenship applications, particularly those based on marriage to a Cypriot citizen....

4. Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/removal-of-dangerous-chemicals-from-astrasol-begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

5. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

6. Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/millions-spent-little-progress-how-government-failures-derailed-the-paphos-polis-road-project

The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...

7. Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-take-action-on-company-for-dumping-animals-illegally-in-meniko

Authorities are cracking down on a company responsible for illegally dumping dead animals in Meniko, with fines and possible legal action on the way, the Director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, confirmed on Friday....

8. 76-year-old arrested in Cyprus after €150,000 fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-arrested-in-cyprus-after-€150-000-fraud

A 76-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Larnaca after a joint investigation between Cypriot and German authorities uncovered his involvement in an internet fraud and money laundering scheme....

9. Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-in-latchi-sparks-legal-battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

10. Pay as You Throw: Roadmap agreed despite 20 obstacles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pay-as-you-throw-roadmap-agreed-despite-20-obstacles

A roadmap for implementing the "Pay as You Throw" system by municipalities and communities was agreed upon on Thursday during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment....

11. Community demands action after fatal dog attack in Oroklini

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/community-demands-action-after-fatal-dog-attack-in-oroklini

A heartbreaking incident in Oroklini has ignited a wave of outrage and heated discussion among residents after a beloved cat, Mr. T, was killed by a dog that reportedly entered a private garden. ...

12. Chaos erupts at Blinken's final press conference over Gaza ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-erupts-at-blinken-s-final-press-conference-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...

13. Top Cyprus football clubs face big tax bills, risking legal trouble

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-cyprus-football-clubs-face-big-tax-bills-risking-legal-trouble

Football clubs in Cyprus are facing mounting pressure from the Tax Department to settle their overdue debts. ...

14. Cyprus Tax Department going after football clubs over unpaid debts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-department-going-after-football-clubs-over-unpaid-debts

The Cyprus Tax Department is moving forward with plans to issue indictments against all football clubs in the country that have outstanding debts to the state, regardless of the size of the amounts owed. ...

15. Unions push back on new foreign worker rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules

Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...

16. US sanctions hit two Cyprus-based companies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies

In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....

17. Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-contractor-s-agreement-being-terminated

The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...

18. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-alleged-residence-permit-scam-in-cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

19. In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-remarkable-ruling-court-upholds-$5m-verdict-against-trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

20. Caught on camera? New website lets you check traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-on-camera-new-website-lets-you-check-traffic-fines

Starting January 7, 2025, drivers in Cyprus will have a new, hassle-free way to check if they’ve been caught by traffic cameras. The Traffic Department, in collaboration with the system’s contractor, is rolling out a dedicated website that will allow citizens to search for pending fines online....

21. Palestinians sue US State Department over Israel military aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinians-sue-us-state-department-over-israel-military-aid

A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...

22. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

23. Cyprus recalls 11,000 Mazda Demio cars over faulty airbags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-recalls-11-000-mazda-demio-cars-over-faulty-airbags

The Cyprus government is facing a growing issue involving hundreds of cars that need to be recalled due to faulty airbags. Specifically, about 11,000 Mazda Demio vehicles, imported as used cars from non-EU countries,...

24. Legal battle intensifies over Intrakat’s €7.2m guarantee for Paphos motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-battle-intensifies-over-intrakat-s-€7-2m-guarantee-for-paphos-motorway

The ongoing legal battle between the Republic of Cyprus and the contractor Intrakat over the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project continues to create a complicated mess with multiple court cases in play....

25. Police prepared to ensure security and order at the event supporting mujahideen in Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepared-to-ensure-security-and-order-at-the-event-supporting-mujahideen-in-syria

The police have announced their readiness to ensure security and maintain order during an event organized by Syrians residing in Cyprus....

26. Intrakat’s €1 million debt to Cypriot subcontractors sparks legal action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/intrakat-s-€1-million-debt-to-cypriot-subcontractors-sparks-legal-action

Greek-owned construction company Intrakat, which was contracted to build part of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway in Cyprus, is facing significant financial troubles, leaving behind nearly €1 million in debts to seven local subcontractors and suppliers....

27. Cyprus DOT warns drivers about Takata airbag recalls: Check your car now

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-dot-warns-drivers-about-takata-airbag-recalls-check-your-car-now

The Department of Road Transport (DOT) has issued an important reminder to vehicle owners in Cyprus about the ongoing recall of vehicles with defective parts, including Takata airbags. ...

28. Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-software-company-offers-job-to-7-year-old-programming-prodigy

A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....

29. Cyprus faces multi-million Euro losses as major development projects collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-multi-million-euro-losses-as-major-development-projects-collapse

Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical challenges following the abrupt termination of contracts for major infrastructure projects, with some cases likely to lead to costly legal battles....

30. Lois Builders slams contract termination, cites mismanagement and delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lois-builders-slams-contract-termination-cites-mismanagement-and-delays

Lois Builders Ltd. has issued a statement in response to the recent termination of its contract for the Fishing Reserve and Liopetriou River project, calling the move ''unprecedented.''...

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