https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-rages-out-of-control-illegal-garbage-dump-possible-cause-pics
A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raging-wildfire-forces-evacuations-from-villages
Firefighting efforts in the Paphos district are reaching superhuman levels as authorities battle a massive blaze that erupted on Tuesday, June 11, in the community of Yiolou. According to the latest updates, the Police have called on more personnel to assist in combating the fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-strong-voter-turnout-in-european-elections
The European elections in Cyprus saw a turnout of 58.86% on Sunday, according to Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia. This marked a significant participation rate as Cypriots cast their votes to determine their representatives in the European Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moderna-s-combined-covid-flu-vaccine-proves-effective
Moderna's combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine has demonstrated efficacy equivalent to that of separate shots in late-stage trials, according to results published on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexandros-jiang-makes-history-in-paphos-municipal-elections
In a historic turn of events, Alexandros Jiang, a Cypriot citizen of Chinese descent, clinched an impressive 1279 votes, securing a position as Municipal Councilor in the Municipality of Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/independents-and-far-right-candidates-gain-seats-in-eu-parliament
In a historic turn of events, Cyprus witnessed significant changes in its representation in the European Parliament as results from the June 9th election rolled in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-resumes-for-missing-british-doctor-on-symi
Search efforts for missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley, 67, resumed at dawn Saturday on the Greek island of Symi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-michael-mosley-intensifies-with-divers-in-symi
Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-execute-173-warrants-collect-€109-300
In a recent operation led by the Warrant Execution Unit of the Nicosia Police Directorate on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, a significant total of 173 fine warrants were executed, resulting in the collection of more than €109,300....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-takes-control-with-55-3-share-in-hellenic-bank
The European Central Bank (ECB) has given its approval for Eurobank to acquire a majority stake of over 50% in Hellenic Bank, marking a significant milestone in the banking landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-funded-project-aims-to-shatter-migrant-prejudices
The Advisory Centre for Family Support (SYKESO) has announced the launch of the ISOTITA project, a new initiative aimed at helping migrant and refugee women integrate into Cypriot society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-embassy-denies-zelensky-casino-purchase
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has firmly denied allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has purchased a casino in Kyrenia. In a recent statement,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mario-nava-advocates-bicommunal-energy-project-in-cyprus
A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dueling-visions-from-nicosia-s-mayoral-candidates
In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the race for mayoral office is heating up, with candidates Nikos Tornaritis and Charalambos Prountzos vying for the helm of Cyprus's capital city...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neolaia-leaders-urge-eu-election-participation
The Rectors and Presidents of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance have issued a joint statement emphasizing the significance of the upcoming......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-prioritizes-cross-border-electricity-links-at-eu-council
Electricity interconnection with third countries is a constant priority for Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-news-showcase-launches-in-cyprus
For over 20 years, we’ve been collaborating with publishers and journalists to promote a healthy, independent and diverse news ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-marks-first-international-day-of-potato
Today is the first UN International Day of Potato, an effort to celebrate and promote the potato's critical role in improving global nutrition, fighting hunger and poverty......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wins-imf-praise-for-strong-recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Cyprus for its robust economic recovery and fiscal discipline, recommending continued efforts......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-to-implement-first-interest-rate-cut
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ship-management-revenue-up-despite-global-challenges
Revenue from Cyprus' ship management industry rose by 2.4% in the second half of 2023, despite facing significant global challenges such as rising freight costs and geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in the Red Sea by Houthi forces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-ranks-fifth-in-europe-s-top-coffee-capitals
Ubuy's latest research has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for coffee aficionados to indulge in their favorite brews and immerse themselves in local café culture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-injects-over-€5-billion-into-cyprus-projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has injected over €5 billion into various projects in Cyprus, contributing significantly to the island nation's development, said Kyriakos Kakouris, Vice-President of the Bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/resilient-ceos-embrace-ai-plan-for-sustainable-futures
Two in three CEOs optimistic about revenue and profit growth despite a challenging economic environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/non-cypriot-candidates-vie-for-spots-in-local-elections
As Cyprus gears up for its self-elections on June 9, the focus remains firmly on candidates vying for municipal councilor, school governor, and mayoral positions, according to a report by Yiannos Ioannou of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-4-000-fewer-unemployed-in-cyprus
Cyprus is rejoicing as the latest figures from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveal a significant boost in its labor market, with the unemployment rate plummeting to a joyful 6% in the first quarter of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-police-and-military-help-settlers-block-gaza-aid-convoys
Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-dies-as-singapore-airlines-flight-encounters-severe-turbulence
A passenger died and several others were injured today when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Thailand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-foot-found-off-paphos-coast-sparks-extensive-search
Searches in the sea area of Lara have been ongoing since this morning, conducted by members of the Paphos ADE, along with a boat and divers from the Naval and Port Police, following the discovery of a human limb, according to Assistant Police Director of Operations Paphos, Michalis Nikolaou.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-climbs-to-115-globally-in-2024-the-young-university-rankings
The 2024 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings places the University of Nicosia (UNIC) at #115 worldwide, jointly with the University of Toulouse in France, among institutions 50 years old or younger. It is worth noting that the 2024 ranking includes 673 universities, up from 605 in 2023.
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