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361. Moment of truth: Critical juncture for Cyprus

The shift attempted by Turkish President Erdogan, with a backdrop of Turkey's relations with the US, the European Union, and Athens, seems to indicate a significant change in paradigm. ...

362. Ministry of Labor to improve minimum wage policies

Cyprus currently has an outdated software system for pension fund operations. The government aims to expedite the actuarial study for the Social Insurance Fund (TKA) with the support of the International Labor Organization and the government of Austria. ...

363. Revitalizing democracy: George Pamboridis launches new political platform

George Pamboridis is taking strides towards establishing a political platform, an interactive workshop for political reform, in collaboration with others....

364. Sunny days with moderate winds

Influenced by a seasonal low-pressure system, the region is experiencing fluctuating weather patterns....

365. Climate change threatens tourism as tourism impacts climate change

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels, increased temperatures, sea disturbances, and storms, as well as the reduction of freshwater supply, are some of the consequences of climate change....

366.  EU confronts asbestos-related deaths

A very serious issue that concerns members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the use and exposure of citizens to asbestos....

367. Electric vehicle transforms into flying car

The US approved this electric vehicle from Alef Aeronautics for test flights...

368. Inland heats up, coast stays cooler

Today, the weather will predominantly be sunny, offering pleasant conditions for outdoor activities....

369. President urges solution as foreclosure laws vote approaches

Cyprus is heading towards suspending first residence property foreclosures up to 350,000 euros until the end of October....

370. Varied weather conditions ahead

Today, expect mostly sunny skies throughout the region, with a possibility of localized cloudiness intensifying over the mountainous areas during the afternoon. ...

371. Greek side rules out ‘partitionist solutions’ in Cyprus

We will not accept, in any way, faits accomplis on the ground, Greek Foreign Minister, Georgios Gerapetritis, said on Tuesday, after a meeting in Nicosia with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, noting that reaching a just solution to the Cyprus problem was Greece's 'top national priority'. Kombos said Nicosia will never accept partitionist solutions ...

372. A taste of nature: New restaurant opens at Minthis Lifestyle Resort, offering a culinary journey

373. Clear skies and gradually rising temperatures expected

Today's weather will feature predominantly clear skies with a gradual increase in cloud cover over the mountains during midday and beyond. Winds will initially be predominantly from the north to northeast direction, ...

374. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

375. Green energy policy progresses with approval for EV charging infrastructure

The Council of Ministers, in its session on June 21, 2023, approved the Amendment of the Regulations on Petroleum Stations from 1972 to 1999, to allow for the installation and use of electric vehicle charging points at petrol stations, as part of the government's policy for transitioning to green energy....

376. New Harry Potter TV series sparks discussion

Daniel Radcliffe has openly shared his thoughts on the upcoming TV series that will feature a different actor playing the iconic role of Harry Potter....

377. Students identifying as animals, sparking controversy

Schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses, and dinosaurs - and teachers are 'failing to question them', it was claimed today....

378. Weather update: Weekend forecast and temperature trends

Tonight the weather will remain mostly clear. However, there might be scattered clouds initially, resulting in partly cloudy spells....

379. Backlash over Cyprus' VAT refund change

The recent decision made by the Department of Customs to raise the expenditure limit for VAT refunds to third-country travelers visiting Cyprus is receiving criticism for its adverse effects on tourism expenditure....

380. Christodoulides touches base with Cypriot MEPs

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides will elaborate on Tuesday morning before the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg on his proposal for a more active involvement of the EU in efforts to lift the deadlock in the Cyprus problem and immediately resume negotiations for a Cyprus settlement within the agreed UN framework...

381. Variable weather patterns with isolated showers and thunderstorms

Today, we anticipate the dissipation of local low clouds and thin fog, leading to mostly clear conditions across the majority of the region....

382. Parliament approves reduced VAT rate on first homes

The plenary session of the Cyprus Parliament passed on Thursday almost unanimously a law allowing for the imposition of a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the first 130 sqm of a primary residence, including both houses and apartments...

383. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....

384. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

385. Climate change and increased wildfires

The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....

386. Drones revolutionize Russia-Ukraine conflict

The war between Russia and Ukraine is witnessing an increasing use of drones alongside conventional weapons....

387. Isolated showers and rising temperatures expected

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing changes to the weather conditions. Today, we can expect mostly clear skies with occasional low clouds in certain areas. ...

388. IMF says Cyprus untouched by war fallout

The economy of Cyprus is expected to slow to around 2.5% in 2023, reflecting an erosion in household incomes, tighter financial conditions, and delayed impacts from sanctions against Russia, International Monetary Fund forecasts, after the conclusion of the Article IV consultation with Cyprus...

389. Striking the balance between tradition and tourism

The Flood Festival in Larnaca, Cyprus, stands as a shining example of how tradition and tourism can coexist and flourish together....

390. Overcoming obstacles in Cyprus' green transition

Undoubtedly, the fact that it no longer requires a building permit as a prerequisite for installing a photovoltaic system on residential roofs could be characterized as a positive development in our long-standing effort to turn towards green development....