https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-council-and-parliament-agree-on-landmark-pact-on-immigration-and-asylum
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum, as announced by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, speaking to K....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-recognized-for-leading-the-way-in-gender-equality
PwC Cyprus was honored with the renewal of the ''Gender Equality Employer'' Certification at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance on December 15, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-assault-complaint-leads-to-family-arrests-in-limassol
In a shocking turn of events, a high school in Limassol District became the scene of a tumultuous clash involving multiple generations of a family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-schinas-criticizes-veto-use-stresses-need-for-compromise
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas voiced concerns about the use of the veto as a primary defense tactic, stating that it hinders compromise rather than facilitating it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-s-plea-to-russia-to-reshape-diplomatic-landscape
"I would like to ask the Russian leadership and the Russian people to reconsider their policy on Cyprus, especially after what happened in Ukraine and what is happening in the world with a multitude of global changes," Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told the Russian state news agency TASS - as reported by the latter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-city-will-win-culture-capital-2030-in-cyprus
Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, announced on Monday that the official process was launched through which the cities of Cyprus are invited to submit an application to claim the title of the 2030 European Capital of Culture.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-media-law-shift-sparks-concerns-for-journalists
It doesn't come as a shock that, in the debate over the European Media Freedom Act between EU Council member states and the European Parliament, the EU Council incorporated a paragraph into its negotiating stance, stating that national security should be an exception when prohibiting surveillance of journalists and related practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-summit-reaches-compromise-on-euro-turkish-issues-amidst-cyprus-concerns
The European Union Summit recently brokered an informal compromise on Euro-Turkish matters, redirecting decisions on the Borell/Commission document and proposed ''gifts'' to Ankara to seven pillars...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-attempted-murder-probe-in-ayia-napa
In a significant development, police apprehended two individuals, aged 39 and 40, yesterday, as part of ongoing investigations into an attempted murder case in Famagusta province last November.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-council-s-historic-decision-to-benefit-ukraine-moldova-and-georgia
Without agreement on the European budget, the first day of the European Council meeting was concluded at 2.30 Brussels time (3.30 a.m. on Friday), as no "common ground" was found on the revision of the budget (2021-2027), due to lack of unanimity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteer-doctors-from-cyprus-to-support-gaza-s-civilians
In a significant initiative, a four-member team from ''Volunteer Doctors - Cyprus,'' formerly known as Doctors of the World, is gearing up for a medical-humanitarian mission to Egypt.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-migration-and-pandemic-in-focus-at-brussels-summit
Victor Papadopoulos, Director of the Presidency Press Office, described the ongoing discussions at the Brussels Summit as particularly challenging....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-joins-elite-with-third-plea-for-€152-3m
Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-emphasizes-seriousness-in-addressing-cyprus-problem
In his remarks upon arrival for the European Council meeting in Brussels, President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides emphasized the need for seriousness in addressing the Cyprus problem, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parisian-nursery-and-school-grapple-with-knife-incidents
In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-reverts-vat-refund-amount-to-€50
The Ministry of Finance's new circular set to change in 2024, altering the decision that foresaw an increase in the minimum expenditure from €50 to €175. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vatican-allows-small-portion-of-cremated-ashes-to-be-stored-in-personal-places
The Vatican has modified its stance on the storage of cremated ashes, now allowing a small portion to be kept in a place of significance for the deceased, in contrast to previous guidance stating ashes must be kept in ''sacred places.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-playing-into-putin-s-hands-on-ukraine-aid-threat
In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-online-service-for-2024-european-elections
The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the operation of the electronic information service for registration in the special electoral roll for the 2024 European elections of citizens, who reside in areas where the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supports-eu-rule-on-monitoring-journalists
Cyprus is backing a controversial EU rule that allows government intelligence services to keep an eye on journalists for security reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/is-the-digital-euro-the-ecb-s-game-changer-or-a-banks-ally
The digital euro would not be a threat to the role of banks as financial intermediaries, Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and ECB Governing Council member, has said, stressing that the digital euro will be issued and guaranteed by the ECB and not at the level of the member state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-meet-amidst-un-envoy-appointment
President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar met under new circumstances, following developments in the appointment of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minors-still-held-in-adult-prisons-urgent-action-needed
In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-highlights-cyprus-vital-role-in-israeli-palestinian-conflict
In a recent interview with the Cyprus News Agency, German Ambassador to Cyprus Anke Schlimm emphasized the urgent need to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postal-workers-strike-over-burnout-and-job-insecurity
In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-struggles-with-hungary-s-blockade-on-ukraine-s-accession-and-funding-release
Efforts to prepare for the summit of the 27 European Union heads of state continued in a tense atmosphere until Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-measures-taken-after-a-series-of-fires-on-buses
According to the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and the owners of the 570 immobilized buses, a return to normality is expected early this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-historic-visit-from-iraqi-president
In a historic meeting at the Presidential Palace, President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq, who is on an official visit to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-hosts-annual-end-of-year-reception
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, are among the guests expected to attend the annual, end-of-year reception hosted by the UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, set to take place on Monday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-driving-the-dream
How did it all begin? With a phone call. Because when Porsche invites you to live the dream, you can only say yes. And becoming a member of a team with creative individuals from different European countries to experience an unforgettable two-day Porsche adventure, full of adrenaline and unique moments, is a life experience you will have to tell forever......
