https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-champions-eu-s-innovative-auto-rules
Cyprus supported the compromise proposal put forward by the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council on the proposed Euro 7 regulation, during a meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council in Brussels, on Monday, with the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Marios Panayides, stressing that the new rules should protect human health while ensuring the competitiveness of the automotive industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-return-deadline-extended-to-october-31
The Finance Ministry has announced an extension of the tax return submission deadline for the year 2022 until October 31, 2023, at 23:59. This extension comes after a proposal presented to the Council of Ministers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syprodat-and-government-join-forces-to-end-non-performing-loans
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed satisfaction with the progress made in divestments and the reduction of non-performing loans (NPLs) during a meeting at the Ministry of Finance with SYPRODAT President Costas Melas and Association Director Jenny Papacharalambous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-meets-guterres-in-new-york
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, meets on Friday in New York with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/22-startups-aim-for-10k-prize
Twenty-two startups hailing from Cyprus, Great Britain, Israel, and Greece are vying for the prestigious 10,000 euro prize at the 2023 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/e-kalathi-bill-sparks-debate-in-parliament
During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-diagnostic-tests-help-kids-learn-better
The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-considers-making-face-covering-in-protests-a-crime
DISY is set to present a proposal to amend the Penal Code to criminalize participating in demonstrations while deliberately concealing one's identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-demands-urgent-action-on-migrant-smuggling
Migrant smuggling is a global concern that demands our immediate attention, Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Tuesday, adding that a country deeply affected by this phenomenon, is Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-advocates-sex-ed-as-long-as-it-s-responsible
The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus convened in its third regular session of the year, presided over by Archbishop George, Archbishop of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-tesla-s-next-factory-be-in-turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an intriguing invitation to Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, proposing the establishment of a Tesla factory in Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vafeadis-targets-unpaid-camera-fines
The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-entrance-fees-to-gastroscopy-checks-is-this-the-solution
Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has commented on EDEK's proposals to tighten fuel controls for vehicles from the occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-and-erdogan-s-plan-for-turning-turkey-into-an-energy-hub-stalls
A joint endeavor between Putin and Erdogan to transform Turkey into a crucial conduit for Russian gas to Europe appears to have hit a roadblock, according to sources cited by Reuters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-banking-sector-heading-for-a-shake-up
The Cypriot banking sector is in trouble, and it looks like Eurobank is on the verge of acquiring Hellenic Bank. Meanwhile, Astrobank and CDB Bank's relationship has shifted from a "flirtation" to an "appointment."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-admits-failures-in-immigration-crisis
Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/techisland-powers-up-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is delighted to announce its collaboration with "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, whose objective is to promote startups in Cyprus and the wider region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-s-€10-000-prize-ai-competition-deadline-extended
The application period for the Digital Agenda Alpha stage Artificial Intelligence Competition has been extended. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the former Deputy Minister of Innovation, made this announcement on "SPOR FM 95.0" during the "news drill" show. Initially, the deadline was set for September 10th, but due to high interest, it has been extended to September 16th.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jack-straw-s-call-for-two-state-solution-in-cyprus
Former UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has offered a proposal to resolve the long-standing conflict between the Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-card-to-make-travel-easier-for-people-with-disabilities
The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to free movement for individuals with disabilities within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erc-s-€628m-investment-sparks-scientific-renaissance-among-young-scholars
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced today the winners of the latest round of its Starting Grants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-considers-summer-4-day-workweek-proposal
The Pancyprian Guild of Civil Servants is set to reintroduce a proposal for a four-day workweek in the public sector, according to Stratis Matthaiou, the General Secretary of the Guild. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-public-schools-to-benefit-from-german-language-pilot-program
The Council of Ministers has given its approval to a groundbreaking proposal put forth by the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to initiate a pilot program aimed at introducing German language education in public secondary schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-school-preparedness-are-they-ready-for-the-first-bell
Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compensation-plans-unveiled-for-akamas-communities
Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-s-bold-demand-tax-bank-profits-to-power-people-s-pockets
The AKEL political party is urging the government to take immediate action to alleviate the financial strain on Cypriot households by taxing banks' surplus profits and redirecting the funds towards fuel and electricity subsidies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-yes-to-no-in-the-annan-plan-saga
When we talk about the Annan Plan, we're not just referring to another proposal that was presented to us and rejected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeless-man-found-dead-inside-vehicle-his-makeshift-home
In the vehicle where a deceased homeless person from Poland was found, there was also another individual, also homeless, who is the owner of the vehicle and a compatriot of the deceased....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finnish-travelers-take-the-lead-in-digital-travel-docs
The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from August 28....
