https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amalthea-talks-gather-more-than-40-nations-for-gaza-route
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, announced that representatives from over 40 countries will meet in Cyprus on March 21st to discuss the operational coordination......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rocked-by-abbey-sandal
Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-allocates-€11-7m-for-training-and-job-opportunities
The cabinet greenlit two initiatives on Wednesday aimed at bolstering employment and training opportunities for 1,265 individuals who are currently unemployed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-plans-proposal-to-subsidize-medical-escort-expenses
President Nikos Christodoulides announced plans to present a proposal on Wednesday to subsidize travel, accommodation, and food expenses for patient escorts abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praises-eu-financial-plan-for-2025
The joint statement on the orientation of the eurozone’s fiscal policy for 2025 satisfies Cyprus as it validates the cautious and conservative fiscal policy that Cyprus has followed so far, Minister for Finance Makis Keravnos said in Brussels, where he was attending the meeting of the Eurogroup on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/washington-to-larnaca-via-bucharest
The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/employers-organizations-cry-foul-as-water-price-cap-sparks-debate
In a decision that pleased consumers but left employer organizations dissatisfied, the Council of Ministers approved a bill on Wednesday that grants the minister the authority to set a maximum price for specific products, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/energy-minister-calls-for-eu-solar-bank-to-energize-solar-industry
In a proposal during the EU Council of Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy yesterday, Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-stands-firm-on-peace-plan
President Nikos Christodoulides vowed that he will not put before the citizens a peace plan for the Cyprus issue with which he does not agree and expressed once again his readiness to enter into reunification talks based on the agreed framework.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasiliko-energy-project-now-under-eu-scrutiny
The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project in Vasilikos are gaining significant attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-probes-russian-leaked-military-talks-on-ukraine
German authorities are launching an investigation following the emergence of an audio recording in which German military officials purportedly discuss aiding Ukraine, including the potential deployment of Taurus missiles, in Russia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasilikos-scandal-unveiled-€250-000-spent-recommendations-ignored
The decision made by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2016 to shift away from failed attempts to introduce F.P. by constructing a terminal at Vasilikos initially offered hope for resolving an 11-year dilemma....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-a-backseat-as-the-eu-initiates-gift-giving-to-turkey
In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Pavlos Xanthoulis delves into the intricate diplomatic maneuvers and decisions made by Nicos Christodoulides' government in response to the Borel/Commission document on EU-Turkey ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-allow-f-16-sale-to-turkey-despite-concerns
US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-marriage-shouldn-t-be-the-answer-to-€2b-loans
In 2023, Cyprus secured a substantial loan totaling €2.02 billion from the Bank of Cyprus, earmarking €510 million specifically for housing initiatives. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-awards-€40m-smart-meter-contract-to-cyta-despite-higher-bid
The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has granted the contract for 400,000 smart electricity meters to Cyta, following pressure from the Energy Regulatory Authority and in compliance with EU Recovery Mechanism obligations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-want-drivers-to-pass-medical-exams-every-15-years
European Union lawmakers are debating whether to require drivers to pass medical exams every 15 years to keep their licences, a proposal that has sparked backlash in France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-deserve-fair-treatment-in-green-shift
The green transition is necessary, but in order for it to be fair and efficient, the reduction of farmers' incomes must be compensated with appropriate funding, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fodder-for-the-beasts
Last week, Nicos Anastasiades demanded through his lawyer the withdrawal of the books of Makarios Drousiotis, an apology and compensation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-s-planning-amnesty-paves-way-for-affordable-housing
In a recent development, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou directed the Director of Planning to formulate a comprehensive proposal for a planning amnesty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector
The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cabinet-unveils-business-carbon-grants
The Cabinet approved on Wednesday a new grants scheme to encourage greenhouse gas emission reductions in businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-reveals-setbacks-in-local-governance-overhaul
The Cypriot government admits to deficiencies in its largest administrative overhaul since the Republic's inception, just four months before its official launch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-gambling-addiction-with-new-gesy-proposal
In January 2024, the National Betting Authority submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Minister of Health, advocating for the inclusion of treatment for gambling-related behavioral disorders in Gesy, Cyprus' healthcare system.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-aims-to-become-cyprus-first-energy-self-sufficient-community
Inspired by the success of the Tilos Project, the first operational renewable energy initiative that achieved energy independence for the island of Tilos, Kato Pyrgos aspires to become the first energy self-sufficient community in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-france-halt-funds-for-turkish-drones-in-ukraine
Greece, Cyprus and France reportedly blocked the financing for the supply of Turkish-made Bayraktar drones and artillery shells for Ukraine, which were to be purchased with European funds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-biodiversity-under-threat-eu-commission-acts
The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eu-turkey-relations-what-comes-next
Cyprus stands firm in its commitment to engage with Turkey within the European Union framework. However, it seeks to steer this engagement strategically to align with its national interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-las-vegas-on-the-mediterranean-plan-for-varosha-unveiled
A proposal to transform Varosha into a ''Las Vegas on the Mediterranean'' has surfaced, reportedly backed by a consortium of global billionaire businessmen, as revealed by the British newspaper Daily Express....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-led-efforts-prompt-britain-s-cyprus-diplomatic-push
Amid the political tremors sparked in Nicosia by Irphan Siddiq's interview with "K" magazine, Britain ventures into the Cyprus conundrum by assembling a robust diplomatic unit at the Foreign Office....
