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1. Virginia Giuffre, central figure in Prince Andrew and Epstein allegations, dies by suicide at 41

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virginia-giuffre-central-figure-in-prince-andrew-and-epstein-allegations-dies-by-suicide-at-41

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....

2. UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-resurgence-in-deadly-diseases

Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....

3. Another glitch in the system: Nicosia speed cameras just for show since 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-glitch-in-the-system-nicosia-speed-cameras-just-for-show-since-2022

In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....

4. Study suggests nose-picking may be linked to Alzheimer’s risk, mouse model shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-suggests-nose-picking-may-be-linked-to-alzheimer-s-risk-mouse-model-shows

A 2022 study led by Griffith University scientists suggests a surprising potential link between nose-picking and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, at least in mice....

5. Cyprus moves forward with ambitious plan to revamp waste management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management

The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....

6. Prince Luxury Events hits back at scandalous rumors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prince-luxury-events-hits-back-at-scandalous-rumors

In the midst of swirling rumors and growing public interest surrounding the Odysseus Michaelides–Nikos Christodoulides controversy, a local entertainment venue has spoken out, firmly distancing itself from the narrative....

7. The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

8. Thousands ignore traffic camera fines despite extension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-ignore-traffic-camera-fines-despite-extension

Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....

9. Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-a-hit-with-polish-tourists-as-arrivals-reach-record-high

Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....

10. 51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance

As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....

11. ''Smoking rights'' go up in flames as court backs COVID mask fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smoking-rights-go-up-in-flames-as-court-backs-covid-mask-fine

In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man fined for refusing to wear a protective face mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a firm blow to challenges against public health regulations imposed under emergency powers....

12. Pattihis Foundation donation supports vulnerable families at Easter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pattihis-foundation-donation-supports-vulnerable-families-at-easter

Vulnerable families across Cyprus will receive much-needed support this Easter thanks to a €3,000 donation from the Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation to the Pancyprian Coordinating Council for Volunteering....

13. Rents keep climbing, but house prices aren’t going anywhere

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rents-keep-climbing-but-house-prices-aren-t-going-anywhere

If you’re renting in Cyprus, you’re not imagining it; it really is getting more expensive year after year. New figures from Eurostat confirm that rents on the island jumped by 4.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, continuing a steady upward trend that’s been going on since 2017....

14. Two worlds, one journey: Cyprus meets Cambodia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/two-worlds-one-journey-cyprus-meets-cambodia

Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....

15. A bright future for Cyprus’ cruise industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-bright-future-for-cyprus-cruise-industry

Cyprus’ cruise industry has been impacted by several events of the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant setback, bringing operations to a near halt for extended periods. ...

16. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

17. 12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-000-citizenship-applications-stuck-in-limbo-amid-processing-delays

A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....

18. Audit exposes gaps in Health Ministry’s grant and payment systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems

In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...

19. Cyprus’ tech boom boosts the economy by €7 Billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tech-boom-boosts-the-economy-by-€7-billion

For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....

20. Hollywood icon, Val Kilmer, dead at 65

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/val-kilmer-dead-at-65

Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has passed away at 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the news, noting that Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing chemotherapy and a trachea surgery that impacted his speech and breathing....

21. Cyprus Parliament rejects new dog welfare regulations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-rejects-new-dog-welfare-regulations

In a surprising move, Cyprus' Parliament has voted to reject the ''Animal Protection and Welfare (Keeping Dogs for Private Non-Commercial Purposes) Regulations of 2022.''...

22. Cyprus Customs returns stolen ancient coins to Department of Antiquities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-returns-stolen-ancient-coins-to-department-of-antiquities

In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...

23. 190,000 unpaid traffic fines as deadline looms on March 31st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/190-000-unpaid-traffic-fines-as-deadline-looms-on-march-31st

With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...

24. Suspended ex-Commissioner still paid thousands while awaiting trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial

By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....

25. Deadline looms for outstanding traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines

Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....

26. Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-1-in-5-households-in-cyprus-unable-to-keep-homes-warm

A recent European report has shed light on a concerning issue in Cyprus: nearly one in five households is struggling to keep their homes warm....

27. Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grid-limitations-threaten-cyprus-green-energy-boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

28. BOC seeks to acquire Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-seeks-to-acquire-ethniki-insurance-s-cyprus-subsidiary

Bank of Cyprus is moving forward with the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary, having entered exclusive negotiations for its purchase....

29. Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

30. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

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