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181. Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeless-residents-forge-dangerous-caves-along-california-riverbanks

In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....

182. School becomes sanctuary for abandoned boy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-becomes-sanctuary-for-abandoned-boy

In a heartbreaking tale from France, a resilient nine-year-old boy managed to endure two years of abandonment, living alone in a council flat during the Covid pandemic. ...

183. 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,...

184. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

185. 300,000 strong protests sweep Germany against far-right

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/300-000-strong-protests-sweep-germany-against-far-right

Over the weekend, Germany witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests with approximately 300,000 people taking to the streets nationwide....

186. Mythologizing Nikos Koshis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mythologizing-nikos-koshis

The portrayal of Nikos Koshis as a role model for combating organized crime, being showcased on various TV stations whenever crime rates surge, has consistently caused me significant embarrassment....

187. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-and-far-right-parties-react-to-greece-s-marriage-equality-proposal

Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....

188. Eurobank expands scholarship program to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-expands-scholarship-program-to-cyprus

Eurobank Group is bringing its long-standing ''Forward for Education'' initiative to Cyprus, unveiling a new chapter in the program's 21-year history....

189. Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for cars per capita, exceeding average

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-fourth-in-eu-for-cars-per-capita-exceeding-average

In 2022, Cyprus ranked as the country with the fourth-highest number of passenger cars per population, boasting 658 cars per 1000 inhabitants, significantly surpassing the EU average of 560 vehicles per 1000 inhabitants, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

190. Cyprus backs UN resolution condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-un-resolution-condemning-houthi-attacks-on-red-sea-shipping

The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......

191. Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ever-wonder-how-happy-people-are-in-cyprus

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus? Well, they recently gave their overall life satisfaction a score of 7.2 out of 10, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. That's pretty close to the EU average, which stands at 7.1....

192. Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-86-years-before-gender-equality-is-achieved-in-cyprus

The European Commission has positioned Cyprus at 21st among the 27 member states concerning gender equality, revealed Josie Christodoulou, the Commissioner for Gender Equality. ...

193. Police resolve mystery behind 24-year-old's brain injury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-resolve-mystery-behind-24-year-old-s-brain-injury

Law enforcement authorities have unraveled the mystery surrounding the hospitalization of a 24-year-old man with a brain injury since Sunday (14/01), shedding light on the incident that led to his medical condition....

194. Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-british-bases-role-in-gaza-conflict

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....

195. Diversity and the Church

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/diversity-and-the-church

The ongoing discussion in Greece regarding same-sex couples and parenting is poised to capture the attention of the political leadership and Cypriot society at some point. ...

196. New cameras ahead aimed at preventing accidents on roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cameras-ahead-aimed-at-preventing-accidents-on-roads

Serious road accidents have become an open wound for society in Cyprus, with the competent authorities taking additional measures as the systems of photo-signaling and mobile cameras, which may have improved the numbers of accidents compared to previous years, however they did not manage to solve the whole issue....

197. Minister Michaelidou unveils ambitious strategy for sports talent development

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-michaelidou-unveils-ambitious-strategy-for-sports-talent-development

All the necessary policies and actions are being adopted to promote talent in sport and to ensure an environment with equal opportunities and equal participation for all,...

198. President contemplates restart amidst manipulation claims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-contemplates-restart-amidst-manipulation-claims

The official first was Wednesday, January 10, for the new members of the Government after they officially received their portfolios from the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis....

199. Heiress lets citizens redistribute €25M inherited fortune

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heiress-lets-citizens-redistribute-€25m-inherited-fortune

Austro-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn, 31, residing in Vienna, is initiating a novel approach to philanthropy by forming a citizens' group to decide the allocation of €25 million ($28 million) from her inherited fortune. ...

200. 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....

201. Government's 'Photovoltaics for All' plan sparks debate on eligibility and funding

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-photovoltaics-for-all-plan-sparks-debate-on-eligibility-and-funding

The Government Grant Scheme for transitioning citizens to renewable energy sources and promoting energy-saving initiatives in homes for the period 2024-2025 is currently open for public consultation until January 19, 2024. ...

202. Construction: Say farewell to building permits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/construction-say-farewell-to-building-permits

In a groundbreaking move to simplify the development control system, Cyprus is set to abolish urban and building permits for small-scale projects....

203. Christodoulides' strong message: Ignore sirens, focus on governance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-strong-message-ignore-sirens-focus-on-governance

The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....

204. 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....

205. 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....

206. 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....

207. Greek PM sparks debate on same-sex marriage rights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-pm-sparks-debate-on-same-sex-marriage-rights

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to open the debate on same-sex marriage and parenthood, as is expected to address the issue extensively in a television interview on Wednesday....

208. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-and-conservatives-gain-momentum-in-europe

The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....

209. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/journalism-is-also-a-job-like-any-other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....

210. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/veganism-from-fringe-movement-to-global-phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

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