https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-and-more-british-kids-abducted-to-occupied-cyprus
The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-€40m-setback-in-smart-meter-implementation
A €40 million allocation from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, earmarked for the purchase and installation of smart meters, is in jeopardy due to tight timetables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-limassol-leaves-trail-of-destruction
In the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th, shocking videos surfaced on social media, capturing the terrifying sight of a tornado ripping through the tranquil streets of Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-banks-wary-of-cypriot-student-accounts
The impact of Cyprus being deemed a high-risk destination continues to reverberate even in European Union countries, with remnants of its troubled past lingering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-germasogeia-causing-severe-hand-injury
The municipal authority in Germasogeia has sprung into action following the early morning havoc caused by at least two tornadoes, Mayor Kyriakos Xydias confirmed to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-homes-damaged
In the early hours of Wednesday, Cyprus faced a barrage of intense weather phenomena, with Limassol province experiencing the brunt of the onslaught....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-files-un-complaint-against-spain-over-border-tragedy
A 25-year-old individual from Cameroon, who identified himself under the pseudonym Ludovic, has lodged a complaint with the United Nations against Spain, alleging multiple violations of the convention against torture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-paphos-highway-lane-closed-after-street-light-pole-collapse
In a recent incident on the Limassol to Paphos highway, traffic authorities have closed off the left lane following the collapse of a street light pole near the Germasogeia roundabout.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-weather-warnings-across-cyprus
Cyprus is bracing for a spell of unsettled weather as a low-pressure system, dubbed ''Dawn,'' exerts its influence over the island nation until Thursday, according to forecasts from the Meteorological Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowfall-forces-road-closures-leading-to-troodos
In response to heavy snowfall, several roads leading to Troodos, including Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos, have been closed to traffic, announced local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooligans-force-suspension-of-alphamega-stadium-match
The events that unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, January 24, at Limassol's ''Alphamega'' stadium during the football match between Apollon and AEL have exposed the authorities as powerless....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/great-sea-interconnector-secures-€164-5m-boost-in-european-funding
The Independent Electricity Transmission Operator of Greece (ADMIE) has announced a substantial increase in European funding for the Great Sea Interconnector project, soaring from €55.2 million to €164.5 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-to-boost-frontline-presence-and-tackle-organized-crime
Amid escalating concerns about a recent surge in crime, the police have unveiled a comprehensive set of measures designed to enhance public safety and tackle underlying structural issues within the force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intensify-probes-into-illicit-sports-related-activities
In response to a meeting at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, the police announced immediate measures to prevent and tackle organized crime and violence in sports arenas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-scientist-revolutionizes-agriculture-with-soil-free-crop-growth
Growing crops without soil may sound like a contradiction, but for the research team "Eplants" (Electronic Plants) at Linköping University, Sweden, led by Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou, it is not only possible, but also groundbreaking....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-and-sweden-hit-40°c-breaking-winter-records
In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aging-channel-in-oroklini-raises-alarming-flood-risks
In Oroklini, an aging earthen channel crucial for rainwater management is on the verge of closure, posing a flood risk for Cyprus's largest community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amalthea-initiative-eludes-lyme-bay-in-malta-stopover
Despite initial reports that the British Royal Navy (BRN) auxiliary landing ship, ''RFA Lyme Bay,'' would sail from Cyprus to Gaza for humanitarian aid purposes - as part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip via Cyprus - this was never possible....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-as-iceland-s-volcano-roars-to-life
Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-fulfill-commercial-expectations
Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-streets-to-close-for-festive-christmas-parade
Get ready for a jolly time as the municipality of Larnaca announces the much-anticipated Christmas parade! Starting at 5:30 p.m., the event will feature Santa Claus descending upon the shopping center, accompanied by spirited school dance groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-historic-visit-to-athens-signals-potential-thaw-in-relations
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Athens, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, for crucial talks with Greek counterparts in a bid to enhance relations between the historically at-odds neighbors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-leaves-door-open-to-power-play-in-potential-white-house-return
Former President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, left the question of potential power abuse unanswered, fueling Democratic concerns about his rhetoric and future plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parekklisia-students-walk-out-demand-swift-infrastructure-attention
In a poignant demonstration against the school's crumbling infrastructure and alleged governmental negligence, students of Parekklisia Primary School orchestrated a two-hour walkout, seizing the streets with fervent calls for change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mega-investments-and-unanswered-questions
In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for instance, multi-million investments requiring a substantial workforce. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/msc-cruises-expands-ocean-cay-experience-in-the-bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to elevate the offerings at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian destination. New facilities include watersport-friendly excursion centers, a state-of-the-art dive and snorkel center, and additional dining options....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-crash-at-us-canada-border-kills-2
A dramatic incident unfolded on Wednesday as a high-speed crash on the Rainbow Bridge connecting New York and Ontario resulted in a fiery catastrophe, claiming the lives of two individuals in the vehicle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/icelandic-authorities-brace-for-eruption-following-earthquakes-and-magma-surge
Icelandic authorities are bracing for a potential volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island following a series of earthquakes and signs of rapidly spreading magma underground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vows-smart-lights-rule-over-timers
In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...
