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31. Cyprus to launch 'National Sanctions Unit'

Cyprus is set to establish a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) in the coming year, aiming to improve how financial sanctions are enforced in the country....

32. Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....

33. President urges faster completion of 88 major projects

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...

34. AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

35. Cyprus seeks to amend recovery plan amid project struggles

The Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan Directorate is currently working with the European Commission to make amendments to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

36. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

The government is poised to toughen penalties for undeclared work in an effort to address the widespread issue....

37. Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved Wednesday the creation of a National Strategy focused on the LGBTQI community. ...

38. Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

39. Dutch government requests opt-out from EU asylum rules

The Netherlands’ new coalition government, led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party For Freedom (PVV), has requested an opt-out from the European Union’s asylum rules,...

40. England and Wales introduce safe zones for abortion access

Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....

41. Meta introduces new ''Teen Accounts'' for Instagram

Meta is rolling out a new ''teen account'' feature for Instagram users under 18, enhancing parental controls over their children's activity on the platform. ...

42. Cyprus secures majority of EU funds, with minor tax reform pending

The European Commission has given Cyprus the green light for most of its request for €152 million in funding as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience plan, which aims to boost economies after the pandemic. Out of 38 goals Cyprus needed to meet, 37 were approved....

43. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

44. Trump speaks out after gunfire: ‘I am safe' as suspect arrested

Former President Donald Trump, 78, was unharmed after an alleged gunman fired shots near him at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, according to the FBI. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was apprehended following a traffic stop on Interstate 95....

45. What Cyprus’ new EU minimum wage directive means for workers and employers

Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....

46. Ukraine passes law to ban Russia-linked church

Ukrainian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning the activities of a Russia-affiliated branch of the Orthodox Church, marking a significant break with an institution Kyiv has accused of aiding Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. ...

47. Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....

48. Local inspectors begin tackling illegal garbage dump sites

The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....

49. Cabinet approves new fire prevention laws

The Cypriot Cabinet approved six revised bills on Monday aimed at strengthening fire prevention measures....

50. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

51. Driving under the influence in Cyprus: 4 years in jail

Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....

52. Trump chooses JD Vance as Vice President for 2024

Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....

53. Health Minister awaits decision on convicted doctor's return

Health Minister Michael Damianos stated that the Disciplinary Council of the Pancyprian Medical Association (PMA) must complete its procedures before further action can be taken regarding a doctor convicted of indecent assault....

54. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

55. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

56. Councillor pushes for better support of foster children

In a heartfelt discussion on SPOR FM's "Diaspora News," Fotini Tsiridou, a Limassol Councillor for the DISY, addressed the pressing issue of support for foster children as they transition into adulthood....

57. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

58. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

59. Mandatory malpractice insurance now required for all doctors in Cyprus

A new law passed by the House of Representatives has made malpractice insurance mandatory for all practicing doctors in Cyprus. This legislation requires doctors registered in the Medical Register, as well as medical companies, to maintain an active insurance contract against civil liability for professional negligence....

60. Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....