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1861. Cabinet approves measures to combat school violence and delinquency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-measures-to-combat-school-violence-and-delinquency

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has given the green light to a series of measures aimed at preventing violence and delinquency, with a strong emphasis on the role of schools in addressing this issue....

1862. A cheesy dilemma as Halloumi faces new market challenges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-cheesy-dilemma-as-halloumi-faces-new-market-challenges

Amid renewed discussions on the PDO halloumi milk quota, a fresh challenge has emerged for producers and the competitiveness of the product. The market now sees products labeled as ''grilled cheese,''...

1863. Hagia Sophia to charge tourist visitors in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hagia-sophia-to-charge-tourist-visitors-in-2024

In a move that is raising eyebrows and sparking debate, the Turkish government is set to impose entry fees at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, a decision announced by the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nouri Ersoy....

1864. Christodoulides' bold plan for Gaza welcomed by World Leaders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-bold-plan-for-gaza-welcomed-by-world-leaders

Nicosia's proposal for a maritime humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza Strip has been received positively, according to President Nikos Christodoulides who had a a telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is expected to also speak with French President Emmanuel Macron....

1865. Minister Vafeadis clarifies penalties for traffic violations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeadis-clarifies-penalties-for-traffic-violations

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis addressed inquiries about potential reductions in fines related to traffic cameras during his appearance on SIGMA. ...

1866. Halloumi talks continue as stakeholders seek common ground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-talks-continue-as-stakeholders-seek-common-ground

In a meeting lasting over four hours on Monday evening at the Agricultural Research Institute in Aglandjia, discussions on the issue of halloumi concluded with a concise announcement from the Ministry. It was decided to continue talks with different stakeholder groups individually....

1867. Freeze on home foreclosures likely to continue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freeze-on-home-foreclosures-likely-to-continue

As the year comes to a close, it seems likely that the freeze on foreclosures of primary homes valued up to €350k will be extended....

1868. FT: Netanyahu called on EU to pressure Egypt to accept Gaza refugees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-netanyahu-called-on-eu-to-pressure-egypt-to-accept-gaza-refugees

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....

1869. Ministry secures €245 million boost for business growth in 2027

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-secures-€245-million-boost-for-business-growth-in-2027

A total of €245 million has been secured by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry for the new programming period up to 2027, which will be made available to businesses through targeted grant plans with an emphasis on absorbing and utilising as many resources as possible from European Funds, including the Recovery and Resilience Fund, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday, speaking at the General Electoral Assembly of the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry....

1870. Cyprus leads push for Gaza humanitarian corridor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-push-for-gaza-humanitarian-corridor

Nicosia is actively pursuing the creation of a humanitarian corridor to provide much-needed aid to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict and the Israeli Defense Forces' ground operations in the Palestinian enclave. ...

1871. President engages European Commission on Gaza corridor proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-engages-european-commission-on-gaza-corridor-proposal

Nicosia's consultations regarding the proposal for a humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza are at an advanced stage, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday announcing that tomorrow he will also have contact with the President of the European Commission on the matter....

1872. Labour Minister discusses pension relief proposal on SPOR FM

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-minister-discusses-pension-relief-proposal-on-spor-fm

Greek Minister of Labour Yannis Panagiotou addressed the proposal to exempt the basic pension from the actuarial reduction of 12% for employees with 40 years of contributions during an interview with SPOR FM and the show Diaspora News....

1873. Foreign Minister Kombos in Ramallah, announces economic aid for Palestinians

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-kombos-in-ramallah-announces-economic-aid-for-palestinians

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited Ramallah on Monday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East and explore the establishment of a maritime humanitarian corridor....

1874. Israel's top businessman pushes for Netanyahu's exit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-top-businessman-pushes-for-netanyahu-s-exit

Amon Shaswa, the head of the technology company Mobileye and one of Israel's leading businessmen, made a compelling call on Sunday for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the replacement of his government....

1875. Minister vows 'smart lights' rule over timers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vows-smart-lights-rule-over-timers

In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...

1876. Kombos embarks on diplomatic mission to Ramallah amidst Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kombos-embarks-on-diplomatic-mission-to-ramallah-amidst-middle-east-tensions

In a pivotal move aimed at addressing the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Ramallah, where he will engage in high-level discussions with his Palestinian counterpart, Riad Malki, along with other key officials....

1877. Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...

1878. Cyprus pursues humanitarian sea corridor for Gaza aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pursues-humanitarian-sea-corridor-for-gaza-aid

Consultations on an initiative to create a humanitarian maritime corridor continue both in Nicosia and through the Foreign Minister's ongoing contacts with countries in the region....

1879. Riot erupts in Russia as hundreds storm airport over Israel flight arrival

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/riot-erupts-in-russia-as-hundreds-storm-airport-over-israel-flight-arrival

Hundreds of people stormed into the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field Sunday, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, Russian news agencies and social media reported....

1880. Syrian migrant arrival puts Cyprus on high alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-migrant-arrival-puts-cyprus-on-high-alert

As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

1881. Canadian soldiers in Cyprus await call for Lebanon evacuation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadian-soldiers-in-cyprus-await-call-for-lebanon-evacuation

On a sunny Thursday in Cyprus, holidaymakers relaxed on beach chairs, while a small group of people in Canadian uniform sat inside a nearby hotel meeting room, staring into screens. ...

1882. Full basic pension exempted from actuarial reduction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/full-basic-pension-exempted-from-actuarial-reduction

The Minister of Labor, Yiannis Panayiotou, presented a proposal at the Social Insurance Council meeting, exempting the full basic pension from a 12% actuarial reduction for employees with 40 years of contributions. This proposal aims to relieve actuarial reductions for early pensions. ...

1883. Minister reveals startling quadrupling of cocaine users in two decades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-reveals-startling-quadrupling-of-cocaine-users-in-two-decades

The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides Procopiou, revealed a significant rise in cocaine use in Cyprus, with the number of users estimated to have quadrupled in the past two decades....

1884. 7,000 tons of halloumi on the brink

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-000-tons-of-halloumi-on-the-brink

Official Ministry of Agriculture data have unveiled a critical situation in the halloumi production industry, a beloved and essential product in Cyprus....

1885. Italy's AI tsar: An 85-year-old who might struggle to google AI

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/italy-s-ai-tsar-an-85-year-old-who-might-struggle-to-google-ai

A decision to appoint an 85-year-old as Italy’s artificial intelligence (AI) tsar has caused bafflement and stoked political tensions within the ruling coalition....

1886. Austria allocates €33m for wrongly convicted gay men

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-allocates-€33m-for-wrongly-convicted-gay-men

A historic proposal by the Austrian Ministry of Justice sees €33m set aside to compensate those who were wrongly convicted - but critics say the amount on offer is not enough....

1887. EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-call-for-humanitarian-pauses-draws-attention-ahead-of-un-vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

1888. Health Minister to mediate labor dispute with state Health Services Agency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-to-mediate-labor-dispute-with-state-health-services-agency

Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....

1889. Biden stresses Israel's dual ''right'' and ''responsibility'' in war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-stresses-israel-s-dual-right-and-responsibility-in-war

In a press conference during the visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House, President Joe Biden emphasized that Israel holds not only the 'right' but also the 'responsibility' to defend itself....

1890. Israeli ground forces launch significant incursion into Gaza strip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ground-forces-launch-significant-incursion-into-gaza-strip

Israeli ground forces carried out a ''relatively large incursion'' into the Gaza Strip overnight, in the first official admission by Israeli security forces of a tank raid inside the Gaza Strip....

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