https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-bookings-hits-95-in-august-says-pasyxe-president
President of Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE) Thanos Michaelides has told CNA that the current tourist period is on a good track, however, the season must be over in order to assess the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyla-developments-raise-alarm-in-nicosia
For months, the intention of the Turkish side to occupy a part of the buffer zone in Nicosia has been known. They plan to construct a road from the village of Arso to Pyla....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/croatia-tops-the-list-for-summer-escapes
Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-vows-to-proceed-with-controversial-road-project
Amid escalating tensions, Tahsin Ertugrologlu, the "foreign minister" of the occupied territories, remains adamant that the proposed road breaching the buffer zone is a humanitarian endeavor devoid of ulterior motives. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-erupt-in-pyla-buffer-zone-as-un-prevent-roadwork
Clashes erupted this morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, Cyprus, as Turkish Cypriots confronted United Nations personnel. The incident unfolded as UN peacekeepers intervened to block unauthorized road construction between occupied Arsus and Pyla, which violates the established status quo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museum-curator-sacked-for-selling-priceless-artifacts-on-ebay
A member of staff who was allegedly stealing priceless items from the British Museum was named to bosses three years ago - after they went up for sale on eBay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgian-ride-sends-riders-flying-caught-on-video
A fairground ride in Belgium has left three people in critical condition after safety bars malfunctioned, sending riders violently flying out of their seats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-s-high-stakes-gamble-under-scrutiny
As time goes by, the Christodoulides government resembles a family soap opera, which before it becomes tiresome and dull, captivates once again as a new protagonist emerges, renewing interest. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planned-russian-consulate-paves-way-for-direct-changes
Amidst renewed claims and developments in diplomatic circles, Star Kibris newspaper affirms that direct flights from Russia to the occupied territories are on the horizon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/viral-tiktok-call-sparks-chaotic-scene-on-london-s-iconic-street
A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-turkey-forge-partnership-to-curb-illegal-migration
Britain said it had struck a deal with Turkey in a bid to slow the flow of illegal immigrants passing through the Mediterranean country on their way to Europe, including joint police operations against smuggler rings and the trade in boat parts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dua-lipa-s-levitating-sued-in-court
Dua Lipa’s hit song ‘Levitating’ is back in court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-metal-festival-asks-for-car-free-commute
The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany, have asked visitors to leave their heavy metal at home. They issued a travel ban Tuesday for ticket-holders with cars and trucks due to the muddy terrain of the festival grounds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-vacations-in-rhodes-for-tourists-affected-by-the-fires
The Greek government, as announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will offer a week of free vacations in Rhodes to all tourists who had to cut short their stay on the island due to the devastating fires that occurred there in the recent past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/david-hunter-visits-late-wife-s-grave
The British pensioner who was freed after spending over a year in custody for his terminally-ill wife's manslaughter was finally able to pay his respects today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-revenue-up-by-over-40
A significant increase of 40.7% on an annual basis was recorded in tourism revenue, based on the results of the Traveler Survey of the Cyprus Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/david-hunter-sentences-for-assisted-suicide-in-paphos
On Monday, the Paphos court will decide the fate of David Hunter, a British pensioner who is accused of helping his terminally ill wife to end her life.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks
Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis pays on Monday an official visit to Cyprus to discuss in Nicosia the efforts to resume the UN-led talks on the Cyprus problem in connection with Turkey’s EU relations.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/growing-up-in-refugee-camps
The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-contained-in-paphos-state-forest
The fire in the Elitjies area of the state forest in Paphos was contained after an all-night effort, according to the spokesperson for the Department of Forests, George Constantinou. Approximately 20 acres of pine forest and wild vegetation were burnt, based on initial estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ryanair-to-resume-flights-despite-greece-wildfires
Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corfu-wildfires-spark-mass-evacuation
Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-wildfires-lead-to-flight-cancellations
Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-mercy-killing
In a significant legal development, David Hunter, a 76-year-old British man, has been found guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of his seriously ill wife, Janice Hunter, aged 74. The tragic incident occurred in their home near Paphos in December 2021....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-regrets-the-uk-s-changing-tune-on-eu-exit
British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mi6-chief-urges-russians-to-share-info
The head of the British Secret Service MI6, Richard Moore, urged Russians who are against the war to "share" information or documents they possess with the British secret services, to bring the war to a faster end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dogs-left-in-harsh-heatwave-ignored-by-authorities
The Agriculture Ministry, responsible for the welfare of animals on the island, has pledged to take swift action in response to a new case of dogs reportedly left unprotected during a prevailing heatwave, as reported by Philenews....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-to-drop-by-10-in-the-mediterranean
According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-double-triumph-historic-gold-in-european-athletics-and-bronze-in-olympic-sailing
Cyprus celebrated a historic gold medal at the European Athletics Under-23 Championships held in Espoo, Finland from July 13 to 16. Elena Kulitsenko, representing Cyprus, delivered an outstanding performance in the women's high jump final, securing the gold with her highest jump at 1.91m....
