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1. EU Mayors show solidarity with İmamoğlu as protests continue (video)

On the second day of protests outside Istanbul’s city hall, mayors from several European Union cities have united in support of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul who was arrested earlier this week. ...

2. Government under fire over community leader appointments

Tensions are mounting over the government's controversial decision to appoint 209 community leaders in the newly established municipalities, ...

3. Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....

4. Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....

5. Exciting ''Beyond Sea & Sun'' conference to shape Cyprus' tourism future

Cyprus is gearing up for a pivotal event tomorrow, with the ''Beyond Sea and Sun'' conference set to bring together key players from the global tourism industry to discuss the future of the island's tourism sector. ...

6. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

7. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

8. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

9. Officials to remove 2,500 speed bumps across the island

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced that 13 speed bumps have been removed out of the 113 that were approved for removal by the relevant committee. ...

10. 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....

11. Prountzos says municipalities are here to serve the citizens

The newly appointed Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform during the mayoral handover ceremony....

12. New era in Cyprus local governance begins with 20 new municipalities

Cyprus is undergoing a significant local government reform aimed at enhancing service quality, financial and administrative autonomy, and transparency. ...

13. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

14. Newly elected leaders of Nicosia District officially announced

The newly elected mayors, municipal councilors, school superintendents, community mayors, and community council members of the Nicosia district were officially proclaimed on Tuesday....

15. Cyprus prepares for major local government reform

The June 9 elections mark the final step before the significant milestone on July 1, 2024, when a new local government structure will be established in Cyprus, Apostolos Tomaras reports. ...

16. Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....

17. Limassol mayors' debate ends in police intervention

Police intervened to defuse rising tensions after a mayoral debate between candidates Nikos Nikolaides and Yannis Armeftis on Tuesday night at the Lannitio Lyceum amphitheater....

18. Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,227 seats in June 9 polls

In preparation for the June 9, 2024 elections in Cyprus, Chief Returning Officer Dr. Elikkos Elia announced on Tuesday a significant level of candidate interest and voter eligibility. ...

19. British-Cypriot to challenge London mayor incumbent

We seek the urgent solution to the Cyprus problem and the full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels of the negotiation process......

20. Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....

21. Cyprus sees record 4,388 new voters joining European elections

To date a total of 4,388 new voters have been registered to vote for the June 9 elections, of which 1,386 concern Europeans residing in Cyprus for the forthcoming local administration elections. There were also 34 applications from Europeans for the European elections. ...

22. Government reveals setbacks in local governance overhaul

The Cypriot government admits to deficiencies in its largest administrative overhaul since the Republic's inception, just four months before its official launch....

23. Deputy Mayor paychecks stir controversy in municipality overhaul

The upcoming implementation of local government reform, scheduled for July 1, is marred by distortions and overlooked techno-economic data, leading to non-viable municipalities. ...

24. President reveals higher education upgrade by May

The comprehensive strategy for the reorganization and improvement of Higher Education is due to be published by May the latest, said the President of Cyprus......

25. US cities struggle as record 36,000 migrants arrive

The United States finds itself at a pivotal moment as cities across the nation grapple with a surge in migrants, placing President Joe Biden under increasing pressure from both Republicans and Democrats....

26. Mayors take on eco-warriors in Akamas showdown

In a heated dispute, the municipalities of Polis Chrysochous and Pegeia are vehemently protesting against the interference of various environmental organizations....

27. Famagusta mayors unite for a shared vision of reconciliation

During an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, Simos Ioannou, the mayor of occupied Famagusta, emphasized the urgent need for peace in the region. ...

28. Towns chase transformative cultural thrones

Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia have begun working towards the title of the European Capital of Culture for 2030, and it seems that the municipalities of Ypsonas and Ayia Napa also want to join this effort....

29. Urgent review of Geri's industrial zone

Eleven days later, the fire at the paper and plastic recycling factory in the Industrial Zone of Geriou remains unabated due to the materials involved. ...

30. Turkish president's construction plans in occupied Kato Deryneia

In a recent statement, Deryneia Mayor Andros Karayiannis expressed concerns regarding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plans for the construction of over a thousand residential units in occupied Kato Deryneia. ...