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4741. Transport Department looking for solutions to unpaid fines

In efforts to address unpaid fines stemming from the photo-identification system, the Department for Transport is exploring potential remedies....

4742. Italy to immediately deport immigrants for false age claims

Foreigners who lie about their age to benefit from a protection scheme reserved for unaccompanied minors arriving in Italy will be deported under a security decree expected to be approved by Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet on Wednesday as part of her far-right government’s crackdown on irregular immigration....

4743. Free Greek language courses for Turkish Cypriot adults

As part of the program of Literacy Courses for Turkish Cypriot Adults at the State Institutes of Further Education, free Greek language courses are offered to all Turkish Cypriot / Turkish-speaking citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, who have a Republic of Cyprus identity card....

4744. Nikos Christodoulides joins MED9 summit in Malta

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides departs Friday for Malta to participate in the MED9 Summit, which will take place in Valletta in the afternoon of the same day....

4745. CBC Governor Herodotou reveals breakthrough in digital finance

The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....

4746. Independence Day parade traffic updates

The police have announced road closures due to the upcoming military parade celebrating the Republic of Cyprus's independence on October 1, 2023....

4747. Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

Cyprus has taken robust measures to address the escalating migration flows from the east, particularly from Lebanon, in close collaboration with its neighbor....

4748. Skyline set to sizzle at 30°C

Today, Cyprus anticipates scattered showers along with varying temperatures across the island. The atmosphere will also experience sporadic dust concentrations....

4749. EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....

4750. Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...

4751. Unpredictable conditions ahead

The atmospheric drama unfolds over the Mediterranean, Cyprus finds itself under the influence of a weak low-pressure area....

4752. August 2023 petroleum sales up 2.3%

The total sales of petroleum products amounted to 124,832 tonnes in August 2023, recording an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....

4753. Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

The Parliamentary Education Committee convened on Wednesday, September 27, to address the pressing issue of school bullying and juvenile delinquency....

4754. Elk on the loose causes metro meltdown in Stockholm

Traffic resumed on Stockholm's red metro line on Wednesday afternoon after an elk who got loose on the tracks was shot dead....

4755. Children in Cyprus in jeopardy as 31,000 at risk of poverty

In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....

4756. Senator Menendez faces federal charges in court today

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez arrived in federal court on Wednesday to face charges of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, as calls for the senator's resignation from his fellow Democrats escalated....

4757. Foreign buyers flock to Cyprus real estate

Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....

4758. From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

4759. Supreme court rejects President's referendum on Turkish Cypriot properties

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...

4760. Apollonion hospital's inclusion in GESY postponed

The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....

4761. Just a breath away from a new tourism record

Hermes Airports statistics reveal that August achieved an unprecedented milestone in air traffic, with a total of 1.516 million passengers. When examining this figure in terms of arrivals and tourist arrivals, it amounts to 511,387 arrivals. ...

4762. 91% repatriation rate achieved in Cyprus

Today marks the tenth collaborative effort between the Cyprus Police and European countries, orchestrated under the guidance of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex....

4763. Embracing the digital change in education

In the modern age, one of the paramount areas that demands digital transformation is education....

4764. UN meeting and unity across the aisle

In a session lasting about two hours, the National Council convened to discuss the latest developments in Cyprus's diplomatic efforts....

4765. School escorts back on track to aid hundreds of disabled students

The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...

4766. Weather fluctuations hit Cyprus

A prominent low-pressure system named "Elias" is currently centered in the southern Ionian Sea, and its effects are being felt across the Hellenic region. ...

4767. Cyprus government approves 24-hour care facilities for disabled adults

The Council of Ministers has given its nod to a proposal by the Ministry of Social Welfare, paving the way for the acquisition of five buildings designated for 24-hour care facilities for adults with disabilities. Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou made this announcement following the Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday....

4768. California takes bold step towards gender-neutral school bathrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....

4769. Limassol port's grand eco-art showcase for World Tourism Day

In celebration of World Tourism Day, DP World Limassol, in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, hosted a special event last week for terminal passengers. The event's primary objective was to promote sustainable practices within the shipping sector....

4770. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak