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2221. Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

2222. State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

The Cyprus President’s State of the Union address is to take place on Monday in the presence of representatives of the Legislative and Judiciary, and other officials, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. ...

2223. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

2224. Embassy brew-haha: US scientist's ''salty'' tea tips stir controversy in the UK

An American scientist caused a diplomatic storm for her unconventional tea tips, including adding salt and microwaving...

2225. Saudi Arabia opens first diplomatic liquor store in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has reportedly inaugurated its inaugural liquor store in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter....

2226. Hooligans force suspension of Alphamega stadium match

The events that unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, January 24, at Limassol's ''Alphamega'' stadium during the football match between Apollon and AEL have exposed the authorities as powerless....

2227. Cyprus and USA forge military alliance

On January 19, 2024, officials from the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus and the Armed Forces of the United States of America (USA) signed the Bilateral Defense Cooperation Program for 2024 in Nicosia....

2228. Town in Croatia sells homes for 13 cents

In the northern town of Legrad, Croatia, a creative initiative offers homes for as low as 13 cents to attract new residents. Launched in 2018, the program aims to reverse population decline, with already promising results....

2229. Cyprus exposes 25 cases of dual pensions and salaries

Around 25 citizens and officials in the Republic of Cyprus are receiving double pay—pension plus salary, according to the Republic's Auditor General....

2230. Legal chaos unleashed as e-justice project collapses

Four years ago, when physical presence dominated business, the collapse of e-justice dealt a severe blow to the judicial system....

2231. US and UK launch fresh strikes against Houthi

The United States and the United Kingdom, along with their allies, launched the eighth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, according to a joint statement. ...

2232. Commissioner Zannetou reveals details on alcohol test incident

In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou offered detailed insights into the recent controversy stemming from an alcohol test conducted on an official on January 11, 2024. ...

2233. Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire, stresses security concerns

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, emphasized in a recent CNN interview that the kingdom won't normalize relations with Israel or contribute to Gaza's reconstruction without a credible pathway to a Palestinian state....

2234. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

2235. Official's breathalyzer controversy sparks reactions

The President's office has taken a measured stance on the case of a state official who reportedly tested positive in a breathalyzer test and allegedly refused a second sample for retesting, a legal requirement....

2236. Japan lands 'moon sniper' on moon, faces urgent power challenge

In a groundbreaking achievement, Japan joined the exclusive club of nations that have successfully executed a soft lunar landing....

2237. Be specific, Mr. Stewart

''It would be particularly interesting if the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative would list each side’s violations in the buffer zone and their characteristics''....

2238. Concerns grow over new faces controlling the streets

Amid a series of serious events, concerns intensify as the Minister of Justice officially addresses the ''difficult situation.''...

2239. Cyprus Officials forbidden to enter Russia after media clash

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a ban on the entry of citizens – officials of the Republic of Cyprus, connected to the revocation of accreditation and the expulsion of the correspondent of the Russian government's newspaper from Cyprus last fall....

2240. Frontex commends Cyprus for successful immigration management

Grigorios Apostolou, the Head of the Frontex Liaison Office for Greece and Cyprus, commended Cyprus for its effective immigration management strategy....

2241. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....

2242. Actors celebrate as grants soar to 40,000 euros

In a significant development, the funding limit for theatrical actors has doubled to 40,000 euros from the previous 20,000, as reported by "K" on Wednesday, January 17....

2243. House President praises France’s support for Cyprus in Paris meetings

The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....

2244. Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over unregistered luxury watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the renowned actor and former Governor of California, has encountered a legal hurdle at Munich Airport where he is reportedly being detained and questioned under tax law....

2245. Paphos Mayor calls for immediate action amid escalating crime wave

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, expressed deep concern over a recent spike in criminal activities over the past 25 days, urging immediate action from the State to demonstrate political will....

2246. Kursat rejects extradition request in Greek Cypriot land dispute

In a recent development, the extradition case of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Kursat has been adjourned until February 6 by a court in Rome....

2247. Cup Match halted after player collapse amidst firecracker chaos

In a dramatic turn of events during the cup match at ''Famagusta'' between Nea Salamina and APOEL, the game was abruptly halted, leaving fans and players in disbelief....

2248. Shell halts Red Sea route amidst Houthi threats

In a significant move responding to heightened security risks, oil giant Shell has officially opted to suspend the utilization of the Red Sea Route for cargo transport, a decision unveiled through the Wall Street Journal....

2249. Police arrested for leaking Mafia-style execution video

Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....

2250. ''It is, therefore, right that I resign''

I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...