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1. Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-medieval-findings-at-panagia-karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

2. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/spanish-scientists-uncover-potential-source-of-atlantis-legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

3. US Ambassador celebrates new digital platform for Cypriot youth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-celebrates-new-digital-platform-for-cypriot-youth

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus has voiced strong support for a newly launched digital platform, Cyprus Digital Heritage, aimed at bringing young people closer to the island's rich history and cultural legacy. ...

4. A must-see artistic event in Cyprus!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kapopoulos

Kapopoulos Auction House will present a live auction of Artworks at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m....

5. Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyramid-climbing-dog-thrills-social-media-users

A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....

6. Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/merchants-of-cheap-patriotism-empty-words-no-solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

7. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-000-year-old-skeletons-found-beneath-petra-s-treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

8. Night at the museum, Cyprus edition!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-at-the-museum-cyprus-edition

Imagine wandering through centuries of history while sipping cocktails (well maybe not exactly next to artifacts) and enjoying techno beats. ...

9. Greek Cypriot dialect preserves Ancient Greek roots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-dialect-preserves-ancient-greek-roots

Greek and Greek Cypriot dialects have distinct characteristics that have developed over millennia. ...

10. Here's your chance to become a gondolier earning up to €150,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/here-s-your-chance-to-become-a-gondolier-earning-up-to-€150-000

Picture this: gliding through Venice’s canals, steering a sleek black gondola beneath ancient bridges, serenading tourists as the city’s history unfolds around you....

11. 19th-century message in a bottle found in France

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/19th-century-message-in-a-bottle-found-in-france

A group of volunteers excavating an ancient Gaulish site in Normandy, France, made a surprising discovery—a message in a bottle from 1825. The message was written by P.J. Féret,...

12. Ancient Cypriot settlement reveals child burial and early metallurgy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-settlement-reveals-child-burial-and-early-metallurgy

Excavations at the ancient Chalcolithic settlement of Chlorakas-Palloures in Cyprus have unveiled remarkable insights into life on the island 5,000 years ago,...

13. Greece tightens bank statement rules for schengen visa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-tightens-bank-statement-rules-for-schengen-visa

Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area. ...

14. New findings reveal life on Cyprus’ northwest coast 4,000 years ago

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-findings-reveal-life-on-cyprus-northwest-coast-4-000-years-ago

More information has been revealed about the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age on the island’s northwest coast during excavations at the Makounta-Voules Archaeological project in the Paphos district....

15. Scientists find massive underground water source on Mars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-find-massive-underground-water-source-on-mars

Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....

16. Today is 'Dekapentavgoustos', a day of faith, family, and tradition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/today-is-dekapentavgoustos-a-day-of-faith-family-and-tradition

In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....

17. Boxer Khelif and the social media furor over the Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics

The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....

18. Paris bids farewell to Olympics with stunning closing ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-bids-farewell-to-olympics-with-stunning-closing-ceremony

The Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday as French swimmer Léon Marchand took one last breath, bringing an end to the Paris Summer Games....

19. Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-from-larnaca-to-cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

20. Historic Artemis statue found at Kourion site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-artemis-statue-found-at-kourion-site

A marble statue of Apollo’s twin sister Artemis dated to the fourth century CE was found during the 2024 final excavation season of the Kourion Urban Space Project....

21. Let's not forget to whom we owe a debt of gratitude

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-s-not-forget-to-whom-we-owe-a-debt-of-gratitude

It has been 50 years since the dramatic events of July 1974. We must never forget that the joyous hours of democracy's restoration in Greece were also hours of great sorrow and tragedy for Cyprus....

22. Mallias Winery: Reviving Cyprus's ancient grape varieties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mallias-winery-reviving-cyprus-s-ancient-grape-varieties

In the 1990s, Mallias Winery, originally established by KEO in 1927, played a pivotal role in redefining Cypriot wine by rescuing indigenous grape varieties on the brink of extinction....

23. Accurate dating of Kyrenia shipwreck confirmed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accurate-dating-of-kyrenia-shipwreck-confirmed

Using various lines of evidence researchers have determined that the Kyrenia shipwreck had been constructed between about 345-313 BC and sank between about 286-272 BC......

24. King Jason Zante Invites Guests to Experience the Art of Slow Living

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/king-jason-zante-invites-guests-to-experience-the-art-of-slow-living

On June 29th, 2024 King Jason Zante opens its doors and invites discerning travelers to embark on a journey of tranquillity......

25. American artist turns Cyprus' ancient stones into vibrant art

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-artist-turns-cyprus-ancient-stones-into-vibrant-art

Have you ever heard of any Cypriot artists climbing up into the mountains on an extremely hot day just to collect stones and extract colors?...

26. Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-michaelidou-affirms-cyprus-commitment-to-european-schools

Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....

27. Sunshine, showers, and Kataklysmos fun, without the ark

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-showers-and-kataklysmos-fun-without-the-ark

Get ready, folks! As we dive into a three-day Kataklysmos weekend, we've got a fun mix of sunshine, light showers, and plenty of seaside festivities. ...

28. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-paint-stonehenge-taylor-swift-jet-not-present-at-airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

29. Unveiling the earliest account of Jesus Christ's childhood

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unveiling-the-earliest-account-of-jesus-christ-s-childhood

A recently unearthed manuscript, dating back to the 4th or 5th century, tucked away in the Hamburg Carl von Ossietzky State and University Library, has been identified by researchers as the earliest surviving account of Jesus Christ's childhood....

30. Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bison-return-to-portugal-after-thousands-of-years

Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....

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