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31. Cracking down on animal cruelty, tougher penalties on the horizon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-animal-cruelty-tougher-penalties-on-the-horizon

In a hopeful step toward stronger animal protection, Cyprus' Attorney General has urged the Minister of Justice to toughen penalties for animal abuse, making the law a true deterrent for offenders....

32. Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-airbags-six-years-of-silence-now-the-eu-is-investigating-cyprus

The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...

33. Parliamentary Committee on Environment pushes for harsher penalties on animal abuse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-committee-on-environment-pushes-for-harsher-penalties-on-animal-abuse

The way a society treats its animals reflects its level of civilization, stated DISY MP Savia Orphanidou after a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment....

34. Vasilikos project needs another €200 million—will it ever be finished?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-project-needs-another-€200-million—will-it-ever-be-finished

The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical hurdles, with an additional €200 million needed to complete construction. ...

35. New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-protest-bill-sparks-backlash-over-stricter-regulations-and-harsh-penalties

The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

36. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

37. The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cyprus-cabinet-s-romantic-february-14-meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...

38. Hotels cannot retain guest ID copies, Commissioner warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotels-cannot-retain-guest-id-copies-commissioner-warns

39. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

40. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

41. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

42. Driver fined €30,000 for deliberately hitting dog near Thessaloniki

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-fined-€30-000-for-deliberately-hitting-dog-near-thessaloniki

In a shocking incident near Thessaloniki, Greece, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Halkidona for intentionally swerving his car to hit a dog. The cruel act left the animal injured and sparked widespread outrage....

43. Cyprus increases fines for mobile phone use while driving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-increases-fines-for-mobile-phone-use-while-driving

In a move to curb road fatalities, the Road Safety Council of Cyprus has unanimously decided to sharply increase penalties for serious traffic violations, effective immediately....

44. Palestinians sue US State Department over Israel military aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinians-sue-us-state-department-over-israel-military-aid

A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...

45. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-and-netherlands-block-cyprus-s-push-to-link-eu-turkey-relations-with-cyprus-issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

46. City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-engineers-investigate-balcony-collapse-in-neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

47. Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-hands-down-stiff-sentences-in-major-extortion-and-embezzlement-case

In a significant move against financial crime, the Criminal Court in Larnaca has handed down tough sentences to two men involved in an elaborate scheme of extortion, embezzlement, and money laundering. ...

48. Spain fines Ryanair and other low-cost airlines €179M for abusive practices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spain-fines-ryanair-and-other-low-cost-airlines-€179m-for-abusive-practices

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has slapped five major low-cost airlines with hefty fines totaling €179 million for a range of alleged abusive practices, including charging extra fees for hand luggage. ...

49. When parking defies logic, in more ways than one

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-parking-defies-logic-in-more-ways-than-one

Nicosia General Hospital isn’t just a place for medical emergencies anymore; it’s apparently also the stage for parking theatrics. Social media erupted on Wednesday after photos surfaced of a driver’s truly perplexing parking maneuver. ...

50. Cyprus in mourning as four young lives lost in weekend crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-mourning-as-four-young-lives-lost-in-weekend-crashes

Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....

51. Australia to ban under-16s from social media in global first

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-in-global-first

Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....

52. At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-the-doorstep-of-mica-what-to-expect-as-crypto-regulation-takes-shape

The European Union's (EU) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets is envisioned to be shaped by the game changer, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. ...

53. What happens if Trump and Harris end up in a tie?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-happens-if-trump-and-harris-end-up-in-a-tie

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in national polls and key swing states....

54. Parliament considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-considers-chemical-castration-for-child-sex-offenders

Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

55. Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-raises-penalty-points-for-license-suspension

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...

56. Cyprus plans €10,000 cash limit to fight money laundering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plans-€10-000-cash-limit-to-fight-money-laundering

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...

57. Business losses mount as Paphos-Polis road stalls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/business-losses-mount-as-paphos-polis-road-stalls

Paphos citizens are expressing growing frustration over the stalled construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway......

58. Disputes delay Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/disputes-delay-pafos-polis-chrysochous-motorway-project

In today's Oikonomiki, Dorita Yiannakou reports that the ongoing dispute between the Greek construction company Intrakat and the State over the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project has led to a stalled construction timeline and potential penalties. ...

59. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

60. EU takes Cyprus to court over tax law delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-takes-cyprus-to-court-over-tax-law-delays

The European Commission has referred Cyprus, along with Spain, Poland, and Portugal, to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the 2022 directive on a global minimum level of taxation for multinational corporations and large companies (Pillar 2 directive)....

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