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241. Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

In Cyprus, amid the backdrop of the Cyprus problem, discussions frequently revolve around Civil Society and its potential role in resolving the issue....

242. UN envoy Cuellar initiates diplomatic odyssey in Cyprus talks

Maria-Angela Olguin Cuellar has been in Athens since Monday morning, following her departure from Cyprus, where she engaged with key figures including the former President, Nikos Anastasiades......

243. Iconic Andy's Pizza bids farewell after 54 years

A beloved Nicosia restaurant, Andy's Pizza, renowned for its 54-year legacy, will close its doors as of March 1, transitioning into a new chapter....

244. Global support pours in as King Charles faces cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace shocked the world by revealing that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer after a recent hospital procedure. ...

245. Consumer alerts raised over potential fuel price hikes

Konstantinos Karagiorgis, Director of the Consumer Protection Service, emphasized the importance of factual justification for price increases during an interview with CNA....

246. Coast guard finds dog trapped in shipping container

In a heartwarming turn of events, a routine inspection at the Port of Houston led to the rescue of a dog trapped inside a shipping container for at least eight days, without food or water. ...

247. Theocharous reacts to sudden security change

Mrs. Theocharous, via the platform ''X,'' announced the decision to halt her security detail without prior notification....

248. Cuellar's peacekeeping quest faces tough terrain

Shortly after 9 am, the United Nations' fresh face, Maria-Angela Olguín Cuellar, descended upon the Presidential Palace, embarking on her inaugural rendezvous with President Christodoulides....

249. Iran-backed attack claims lives of three US service members

In a tragic development, three U.S. service members lost their lives, with at least 34 others wounded, in a devastating drone attack orchestrated by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops stationed in northeastern Jordan, close to the Syrian border....

250. Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....

251. Inquiry raises more questions in National Guardsman's death

252. Balcony collapse raises safety concerns in Germasogeia

In the early hours of Friday morning, a balcony in an apartment building on George A Street, Germasogeia, collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for residents and pedestrians. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident....

253. Transport for London accused of exploiting EU drivers for fines

European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....

254. Swearing parrots pose risk of vulgar clock chaos in wildlife park

In a daring move, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is relocating its notorious swearing parrots to a larger flock of over 100 birds. The decision comes as three more feathery offenders join the original five African greys introduced to the park in 2020....

255. 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....

256. 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....

257. 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....

258. Prince Harry drops lawsuit against Daily Mail

Prince Harry has chosen to abandon his libel lawsuit against the Daily Mail tabloid's publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd., following a recent court ruling that suggested a potential trial loss....

259. €500 for parking in a handicap zone

In response to a significant reduction in illegal parking in disabled areas following a prior extrajudicial fine increase, the Transport Committee is considering another proposal by MEP Andreas Apostolou to further raise the fine from €300 to €500....

260. Ministry's move to ease building permits sparks questions

The recent Ministry of Interior announcement, abolishing planning permission requirements for small developments, has left many with questions about the upcoming changes, especially those planning to build in the coming months....

261. Antoniou: ''Expect price hikes in consumer goods by month's end''

In a recent interview with Diaspora News, Marios Antoniou, the General Secretary of the Pancyprian Retail Trade Association, delved into the challenges emerging from the Red Sea crisis....

262. Cyprus shines with 20% tourism surge!

In a burst of post-pandemic enthusiasm, Cyprus shines as the EU's tourism star, celebrating an impressive 20% surge in 2023 – a dazzling spectacle second only to a breathtaking fireworks display!...

263. Switzerland hosts global peace summit for Ukraine

Ukraine's plea for peace resonated as Switzerland stepped forward to host a summit, according to a joint announcement by the presidents in Bern. ...

264. ''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,...

265. Trimiklini scandal unveiled: 15-year licensing nightmare shakes state agencies

The Control Committee of the Parliament heard an outcry from the state services, who took almost 15 years to act on a series of illegal activities......

266. President contemplates restart amidst manipulation claims

The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....

267. Government's 'Photovoltaics for All' plan sparks debate on eligibility and funding

The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...

268. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

269. Cofounder, CEO, philanthropist, and now cowboy

The Meta chief's new addition to a list of titles comes as he revealed his latest venture is livestock farming....

270. UN's new special envoy heads to Cyprus in early February

Unless something unexpected happens, Maria-Angela Kouegiar is expected to arrive in Cyprus in the first ten days of February after the formal renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) by the Security Council (SC) of the organization on January 30....