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1771. South Korea bans dog meat in landmark legislation that ends centuries-old practice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-korea-bans-dog-meat-landmark-legislation-ends-centuries-old-practice

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare....

1772. The cabinet reshuffle saga is a lesson in governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cabinet-reshuffle-saga-is-a-lesson-in-governance

When Nikos Christodoulides was vying for the Presidency last year, the primary question scrutinized was not just his readiness to govern, but also the individuals he would choose to surround himself with....

1773. Cyprus and UK businesses join forces in new strategic partnership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-uk-businesses-join-forces-in-new-strategic-partnership

The Cyprus Organization for Standardization and the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association (GBCY) have announced a new strategic collaboration....

1774. Persianis reveals limited cooperation with Finance Ministry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/persianis-reveals-limited-cooperation-with-finance-ministry

For the limited cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, for the wrong interpretation of the research with a political prism and for the fiscal risks, the President of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus......

1775. Can dress codes tackle bullying in French schools?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-dress-codes-tackle-bullying-in-french-schools

As French schools gear up to implement mandatory uniforms in September, a two-year trial initiated by Education Minister Gabriel Attal aims to address inequality and curb bullying....

1776. Greece rolls out 'climate resilience levy' to fund post-disaster reconstruction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rolls-out-climate-resilience-levy-to-fund-post-disaster-reconstruction

In an effort to finance reconstruction projects following severe forest fires and floods, the Greek government has introduced a new accommodation tax, referred to as the 'climate resilience levy.'...

1777. EU Council President to resign, pursue European Parliament seat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-council-president-to-resign-pursue-european-parliament-seat

Charles Michel, the current European Council president, announced his decision to step down early to run for a seat in the European Parliament....

1778. UN buffer zone tensions spark President's warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-buffer-zone-tensions-spark-president-s-warning

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convey to Ankara the need for self-restraint with regard to continued violations in the UN buffer zone, expressing “profound concern” that escalating violations would lead to “a serious crisis.”...

1779.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulidis-announces-cabinet-reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

1780. Elon Musk's late SpaceX meeting sparks concerns over drug use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-s-late-spacex-meeting-sparks-concerns-over-drug-use

Elon Musk's usually dynamic SpaceX meetings took a bizarre turn recently, as the CEO arrived fashionably late, only to deliver a rambling and incoherent speech that left executives privately questioning his state of mind, according to The Wall Street Journal....

1781. A government on fragile ground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-government-on-fragile-ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

1782. US cities struggle as record 36,000 migrants arrive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cities-struggle-as-record-36-000-migrants-arrive

The United States finds itself at a pivotal moment as cities across the nation grapple with a surge in migrants, placing President Joe Biden under increasing pressure from both Republicans and Democrats....

1783. Leaders embrace appointment of UN envoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-embrace-appointment-of-un-envoy

In a significant development for the longstanding Cyprus issue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal envoy for the region. ...

1784. UN appoints María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar as envoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-appoints-maria-angela-holguin-cuellar-as-envoy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar of Columbia as his envoy for Cyprus, it was announced at the UN regular briefing in New York....

1785. 'The bill goes to the President'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-bill-goes-to-the-president

The resignation of Deputy Minister of Innovation Philippos Hadjizacharias shouldn't come as a surprise. This is not solely due to ethical considerations, as his name has been among those vilified and deconstructed by the Presidential Office....

1786. CIFA projects optimistic 2024 for Cyprus investment funds amid challenges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cifa-projects-optimistic-2024-for-cyprus-investment-funds-amid-challenges

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has expressed optimism for the Investment Funds sector in Cyprus in 2024, projecting another positive year despite existing challenges and uncertainties, according to a press release. ...

1787. Cyprus confirms one-way humanitarian maritime corridor to Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-one-way-humanitarian-maritime-corridor-to-gaza

Cyprus Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Friday that the planned humanitarian corridor to Gaza is designed as a one-way maritime route for delivering aid. He indicated that the Palestinian Authority's Foreign Minister is anticipated to visit Cyprus soon....

1788. Trump-linked companies receive $7.8M from 20 governments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-linked-companies-receive-$7-8m-from-20-governments

In a groundbreaking report released yesterday by Democratic lawmakers, a comprehensive 156-page document titled "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump" has brought to light a complex web of financial transactions....

1789. Blinken's urgent mission in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east

Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....

1790. Red Sea hit by explosive drone assault

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-sea-hit-by-explosive-drone-assault

In a significant maritime incident, a drone boat laden with explosives has detonated in the Red Sea, as confirmed by the US navy....

1791. Cabinet approves free preschool for 4-year-olds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-free-preschool-for-4-year-olds

The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....

1792. UN envoy raises alarm on buffer zone militarization

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-raises-alarm-on-buffer-zone-militarization

Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, expressed concern over the increase of militarisation along the buffer zone and said the UN Secretary-General’s report on the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus reflects these concerns....

1793. Cyprus President addresses cabinet on reshuffle speculations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-addresses-cabinet-on-reshuffle-speculations

In a pre-Cabinet meeting address, Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides dismissed media speculation regarding a potential government reshuffle. He emphasized that any such decisions would be communicated directly to the ministers and not leaked through the press....

1794. Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-exports-drop-by-10-amid-ongoing-dairy-industry-crisis

With a request to lift the decree 332/2023 of October 20th, for an increase in the percentage of goat-sheep milk to 19%, the cheesemakers are going to the Presidential Palace......

1795. Politico: Newly unsealed Epstein documents offer few insights into high-profile associates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-newly-unsealed-epstein-documents-offer-few-insights-into-high-profile-associates

Newly unsealed court papers related to Jeffrey Epstein include the names of a handful of famous men whose associations with the late sex offender were previously known, but the documents provide few new disclosures about the nature of their relationships....

1796. ISIS suspected in devastating Kerman blasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-isis-suspected-in-devastating-kerman-blasts

The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......

1797. Nations unite to stop Houthi attacks on vessels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-unite-to-stop-houthi-attacks-on-vessels

In a joint statement, the United States and 12 allied nations delivered a final warning to Houthi rebels, urging them to halt attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention....

1798. UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-security-council-to-renew-peacekeeping-force-mandate-in-cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

1799. Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-tightens-rules-on-short-term-rentals-for-sustainable-tourism

The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...

1800. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-sex-childbearing-not-allowed-says-archbishop-george

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

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