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31. Multiple pensions on their last leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

32. Cypriot judge banned for score fixing to secure Cyprus an Olympic spot

A top Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge has been banned for four years after an investigation found she manipulated scores to help a fellow Cypriot qualify for the Paris Olympics....

33. New garbage tax could mean higher costs for citizens

Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....

34. Ostrich or ordinary? Viral photo of dish fuels debate

One of the discussions that impassions readers concerns everything related to food in restaurants: the quality, the price, the quantity, the service, and even the environment....

35. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

36. Colin Stewart to meet Cyprus leaders in push to restart peace talks

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Colin Stewart, is set for crucial talks on Friday with the leaders of both Cyprus’ Greek and Turkish communities, as efforts continue to re-energize peace talks and open more crossing points across the divided island....

37. US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....

38. Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

39. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

40. Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....

41. RIK welfare fund scandal: Taxpayers on the hook for mismanaged millions

A potential case of misappropriation of public funds has emerged involving the Cyprus Radio Broadcasting Corporation's (RIK) Welfare Fund, according to findings from the Parliamentary Control Committee....

42. Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....

43. It was a low bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

44. Latchi port expansion to transform Polis Chrysochous

The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi Port, managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Polis Chrysochous, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region....

45. Important changes coming to GHS medicine prices

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....

46. Paphos-Polis motorway project faces €10 million cost increase and delays

The budget for the design and construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous Motorway has risen by €10 million, with the total cost now estimated at approximately €95 million. ...

47. Golden passport scandal: Trial postponed for ex-Minister and associates

The high-profile case involving naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Program has been postponed, with proceedings now set to resume on March 18, 2025....

48. Depositors affected by 2013 banking crisis to be compensated in May

Cypriots who lost their savings during the 2013 banking crisis will finally begin receiving compensation this May, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ...

49. 'Mafia State' probe nears end as Anastasiades’ testimony looms

The high-profile investigation into allegations from the controversial book Mafia State is reaching its final stages, with Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre arriving in Cyprus this week to oversee the process....

50. Wizz Air Launches Cabin Crew Recruitment Days in Larnaca

Wizz Air, EMEA's most environmentally sustainable airline , is thrilled to invite aspiring professionals in Cyprus to take part in its Cabin Crew Open Day Recruitment events in Larnaca this January. ...

51. Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

52. December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 27/12/2024

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

53. Attempted murder charges loom over flare incident at football match

What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....

54. Driver fined €30,000 for deliberately hitting dog near Thessaloniki

In a shocking incident near Thessaloniki, Greece, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Halkidona for intentionally swerving his car to hit a dog. The cruel act left the animal injured and sparked widespread outrage....

55. Video shows handcuffed inmate fatally beaten

Shocking footage from body-worn cameras shows the violent treatment of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in New York....

56. Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....

57. Biden grants clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardons 39

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking one of the largest single-day uses of presidential clemency in modern history....

58. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

59. December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 06/12/2024

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

60. Syrians withdrawing asylum requests, says Deputy Minister of Migration

Syrian nationals in Cyprus are beginning to submit applications to withdraw their asylum requests, according to Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannidis....