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The news from Politis, Cyprus, covers a range of topics including international affairs with the US-Iran tensions and Russia-Ukraine conflict, domestic politics with upcoming presidential elections and party leadership changes, economic reforms, and social issues like child benefits. There is also…
Iran announced it has struck a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the United States and warning of harsher retaliatory measures.
Makis Keraunos discusses upcoming reforms concerning the public sector, semi-public organizations, budget surpluses, and the welfare state in Cyprus.
The eligibility criteria for the child benefit are expanding, with income thresholds set at €90,000 and €100,000.
The article discusses the upcoming 2028 presidential elections and the political landscape within DISY, with three potential candidates and significant internal shifts.
A new defense agreement between Greece and Israel, 'Achilles' Shield', is analyzed for its implications on the geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Cyprus potentially involved.
The Cyprus National Guard's recommendation to purchase a new armored vehicle for the presidential limousine is examined, with the justification being 'objective and technical criteria'.
Introduction to Sofia Christodoulou Makri, the 27-year-old new president of the EDEK party, marking the first woman to lead the party.
A three-hour private meeting between Vladimir Putin, Goutkov, and Kushner reportedly discussed 'a series of ideas' concerning the conflict in Ukraine.
A tragic accident involving two pilots in Tanagra has led to widespread mourning, with personal details of one of the victims highlighted.
