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19 May, 2025
 

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Rain and thunderstorms expected

Rain and thunderstorms expected

Today's forecast calls for mostly clear skies across much of the island, though residents in northeastern areas may see patches of increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers....

Cyprus becomes a key player in U.S. military strategy

Cyprus becomes a key player in U.S. military strategy

Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....

Cyprus shifts westward with historic White House meeting

Cyprus shifts westward with historic White House meeting

President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

Parliament considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

Parliament considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

AI holds key to curing social ills, inequality

AI holds key to curing social ills, inequality

Artificial intelligence has the potential to eliminate diseases, lift billions out of poverty, combat depression, and tackle social issues....

New York achieves solar power milestone a year early

New York achieves solar power milestone a year early

New York has reached its target of 6 gigawatts of solar power one year ahead of its 2025 goal, state officials announced recently. ...

Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

European voters favor Kamala Harris in US Presidential Race

European voters favor Kamala Harris in US Presidential Race

A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of voters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark prefer the election victory......

Spain floods: 205 dead and 50 arrested for looting in Valencia

Spain floods: 205 dead and 50 arrested for looting in Valencia

The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....

Cyprus repays over €1B in debt, easing financial strain

Cyprus repays over €1B in debt, easing financial strain

Cyprus made strides in paying down its debt in the second quarter of 2024, settling over €1 billion in bonds and loans....

Kathimerini Cyprus unveils Eleni Xenou’s new book, ''Hirografo'', in Nicosia event

Kathimerini Cyprus unveils Eleni Xenou’s new book, ''Hirografo'', in Nicosia event

In a packed Casteliotissa Hall in Nicosia on Wednesday, October 30, Kathimerini Cyprus presented Hirografo, a new book by journalist and author Eleni Xenou....

Cyprus Police reshuffles key roles in long-awaited overhaul

Cyprus Police reshuffles key roles in long-awaited overhaul

In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....

Cypriot residents' travel spending hits €2.23 billion in 2023

Cypriot residents' travel spending hits €2.23 billion in 2023

Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....

Police crackdown leaves Shanghai streets empty on Halloween

Police crackdown leaves Shanghai streets empty on Halloween

Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....

Stella Kyriakides honored for cancer advocacy

Stella Kyriakides honored for cancer advocacy

European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides has received the highest recognition from the European Federation of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) for her contributions to cancer prevention and treatment. ...

Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

Extra 500 troops deployed to Spain amid ongoing search for flood victims

Extra 500 troops deployed to Spain amid ongoing search for flood victims

Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....

Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...

Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of Let’s do it! Cyprus, Clean Up Cyprus Campaign

Aligned with its commitment to support Cyprus and its people, Petrolina continues to support as the Platinum Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus campaign for another year....

76-year-old scammed out of €145,000 by fake UN major

76-year-old scammed out of €145,000 by fake UN major

A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...

The New Era of Accounting Services: A Complete Solution for CFOs

The New Era of Accounting Services: A Complete Solution for CFOs

Comprehensive Solutions for CFOs in the Modern Accounting Landscape, in the fast-paced business world of today, strategic financial management has become increasingly critical....

Police arrest 63-year-old suspect in massive £300,000 cheddar theft

Police arrest 63-year-old suspect in massive £300,000 cheddar theft

Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed. ...

Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

Middle-class families in Cyprus burdened by rising rents

In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....

Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

Cypriot President's White House visit sparks hope and debate over path to unity

Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...

Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...

Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors. ...

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...

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