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28 March, 2024
 

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1. Finance Ministry to shield vulnerable homes from price hikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-to-shield-vulnerable-homes-from-price-hikes

The forthcoming measures are set to target specific areas, not just spread thinly across the board, in the fight against rising prices....

2. Government mulls support extension amidst rising costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-mulls-support-extension-amidst-rising-costs

The Council of Ministers convenes on Thursday for an extraordinary session to approve a new package of targeted measures to alleviate pressures from price hikes....

3. Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nepali-fighters-demand-return-from-russia-s-war-in-ukraine

Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, according to information obtained by Sky News. Many of these men, driven by poverty, are now seeking a way to return home....

4. Cabinet allocates €11.7M for training and job opportunities

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....

5. Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-halts-humanitarian-visas-children-in-gaza-at-risk

Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....

6. Nicosia police pursue allegations of human trafficking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-police-pursue-allegations-of-human-trafficking

Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....

7. Christodoulides unveils €60M relief package amid rising prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/christodoulides-unveils-€60m-relief-package-amid-rising-prices

In an address to the nation, the President of Cyprus unveiled a series of targeted measures aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by households and businesses amidst rising prices. ...

8. Cyprus development expenditure: 2023 surpasses €1B

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-development-expenditure-2023-surpasses-€1b

The realization of state budget development expenditure in 2023 reached 72% compared to 70% in 2022 and the average of 69% over the last decade, according to a Treasury report released on Wednesday....

9. Tornado strikes Germasogeia, causing severe hand injury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-germasogeia-causing-severe-hand-injury

The municipal authority in Germasogeia has sprung into action following the early morning havoc caused by at least two tornadoes, Mayor Kyriakos Xydias confirmed to CNA....

10. Deputy Minister vows swift action to combat homelessness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-vows-swift-action-to-combat-homelessness

In response to the tragic incident of a homeless woman found dead in an abandoned house in the Neapolis area of Limassol, Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Social Insurance,...

11. Faster approvals in just 90 days, Deputy Minister reveals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/faster-approvals-in-just-90-days-deputy-minister-reveals

The average processing time for the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) applications has been reduced by 75%, from 12 months to 90 days, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou, said during a press conference on the modernisation and upgrade of the GMI....

12. SppMedia, EPIC, and Deejay Radio hand over a cheque to Nicosia's Center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sppmedia-epic-and-deejay-radio-hand-over-a-cheque-to-nicosia-s-center

The Epic Street Fest, which has now been established as an institution in the heart of the capital, is characterized by its philanthropic nature....

13. EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson visits Cyprus to discuss migration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-ylva-johansson-visits-cyprus-to-discuss-migration

Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as part of her ongoing tour in Greece and Cyprus, to discuss migration management as well as the implementation of the EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean route....

14. Number of homeless people sees increase in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-homeless-people-sees-increase-in-2023

Official data released to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, in response to a question from AKEL MP Nikos Kettiros, highlights a notable increase in individuals experiencing homelessness during the first half of 2023....

15. Far-right claims victory as Macron's party divided over immigration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-claims-victory-as-macron-s-party-divided-over-immigration

The French government is grappling with a political upheaval as Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau tenders his resignation in protest against a stringent immigration bill. ...

16. Cracking down on exploitation: Farm raid exposes labor abuses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-exploitation-farm-raid-exposes-labor-abuses

In a collaborative effort, the Anti-Trafficking Bureau, YAM, and Ministry of Labour Inspection Department executed a court-authorized inspection at a 40-year-old man's animal farm in Nicosia yesterday....

17. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-494-cases-of-domestic-violence-in-just-2-months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

18. Leroy Merlin to host stray dogs under Christmas trees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leroy-merlin-to-host-stray-dogs-under-christmas-trees

In a heartwarming display of compassion, Leroy Merlin, known for its animal-friendly initiatives, is making headlines again....

19. Parliament debates shops' opening hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-debates-shops-opening-hours

The talk about when shops should open is back, and this time, it's the Parliamentary Committee on Labour, Welfare, and Social Security discussing it. The Committee's head, Andros Kafkalias, thinks the government needs to set some rules on when shops can be open....

20. ''Voice'' council president unveils rise in child abuse amidst cyber surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/voice-council-president-unveils-rise-in-child-abuse-amidst-cyber-surge

In an interview with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' show, Anastasia Papadopoulou, President of the ''Voice'' Council, discussed the escalating flow of complaints related to the sexual abuse of children and minors. ...

21. Navigating Gaza, 'Cyprus Confidential,' and financial turbulence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navigating-gaza-cyprus-confidential-and-financial-turbulence

Discussions on the regional and global implications of the war in Gaza, on tighter anti-money laundering rules in light of the “Cyprus confidential” investigation but also on the lack of adequate legislative follow-up to Parliament’s inquiry into the use of spyware, are on the agenda of the European Parliament session taking place this week in Strasbourg....

22. Minister unleashes 4% boost for retirees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-unleashes-4-boost-for-retirees

In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....

23. The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-mystery-of-cyprus-social-insurance-fund

The Republic of Cyprus achieved its first significant milestone with the establishment of the Social Insurance System, originally introduced during the colonial era. ...

24. Cabinet amends minimum guaranteed income and social benefits laws

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-amends-minimum-guaranteed-income-and-social-benefits-laws

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has recently approved an amendment to the Minimum Guaranteed Income and Social Benefits Laws, signaling a significant change in the country's approach to residency requirements. ...

25. Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...

26. Cyprus grapples with alarming gaps in youth employment and basic skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-alarming-gaps-in-youth-employment-and-basic-skills

The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Labour, Welfare and Social Security, Andreas Kafkalias, expressed concern over the gaps in basic skills and the high percentage of young people not in employment, education, or training (14.7%) in Cyprus. ...

27. Cyprus launches special unit for human trafficking victims in anti-trafficking effort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-special-unit-for-human-trafficking-victims-in-anti-trafficking-effort

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare in Cyprus has introduced a new unit dedicated to managing human trafficking victims. This unit operates from a shelter in Nicosia designed to aid victims of sexual exploitation but extends its services across the entire island....

28. Government to expand workforce in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-expand-workforce-in-2024

In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...

29. TechIsland Appoints Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl. to the Board of Directors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-appoints-ugne-buraciene-group-ceo-of-payabl-to-the-board-of-directors

TechIsland, Cyprus's leading tech association, is proud to announce that Ugne Buraciene, Group Chief Executive Officer of payabl., will be joining its Board of Directors, effective 4th October 2023....

30. Online applications open for child tuition and feeding subsidy scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-applications-open-for-child-tuition-and-feeding-subsidy-scheme

As of August 28, 2023, parents of eligible children up to four years old can apply for the Child Tuition and Feeding Subsidy Scheme through a dedicated online platform. The initiative aims to provide financial support to parents for early childhood education and nutrition....

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