https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-triumphs-challenges-and-unity-in-the-mountains-of-limassol
The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-resurges-in-limassol-mountains-amidst-strong-winds
A massive fire broke out in the mountainous area of Limassol on Sunday afternoon (6/8), fueled by strong winds that made firefighting efforts challenging. The fire, which resurged in Alassa before rapidly spreading to other regions, posed a significant threat to the local communities and natural habitats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/renowned-musician-s-legacy-lost-in-wildfires
The country house of the renowned musician Stelios Argyris was reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that struck Apesia. As per Christina Argyris, his daughter, the flames engulfed her father's precious sound work, leaving only the scores of his masterpieces in her possession, with no sound tapes remaining....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aerial-photos-unveil-resurging-fire-s-path
Aerial photographs revealing the extent of the large fire that resurged on Sunday afternoon (06/08) have been obtained by "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-sets-record-revenue-with-fewer-arrivals
The latest data on tourism revenues for the month of May has brought encouraging news for the tourism sector, signaling positive effects on the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-stopped-the-fire-just-150-meters-from-the-village
Throughout the night, residents of Apsiou and Iasias communities bravely stayed put, defying evacuation orders, and joined forces with the Forestry Department and Fire Department to battle the flames that were inching dangerously close to their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-tackle-wildfire-in-mountain-communities
A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pfizer-s-value-sinks-$144b-on-covid-changes
Pfizer has lost $88billion in market share and $144billion in value since its market peak in just one year as the drugmaker suffers a major hangover from the success of its COVID vaccine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-industrial-prices-up-0-1-in-june
In June 2023, industrial producer prices in Cyprus increased by 0.1% compared with May 2023, while decreasing by 0.4% in both the eurozone and the EU, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-arrested-for-starting-rhodes-wildfires
More than 100 people have been arrested for starting fires in 2023, with 10 cases including arson with intent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unemployment-sees-significant-drop-down-by-6-8-in-july-2023
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of July 2023, reached 13,187 persons, with their number decreasing by 958 persons or 6.8%, compared to July 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-universities-earn-impressive-global-rankings
The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/corporate-loans-above-€1-million-surge
The net new loans (excluding restructurings) in Cyprus amounted to €1.73 billion in the first half of 2023, showing a slight annual increase of 1.26%. The continuous interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank significantly slowed down the granting of housing loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-fire-erupts-in-the-mountains-of-limassol-district
A massive fire erupted in the Limassol district on Wednesday (02/08) around noon, prompting the Fire Brigade and the Forestry Department to take immediate action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surf-s-up-ministry-boosts-lifeguard-services-on-cyprus-beaches
The Ministry of Interior is actively implementing measures to improve the quality of lifeguard services on organized beaches, prioritizing the safety of beachgoers, according to a recent statement from the Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-cyprus-reports-soaring-profits-amid-rising-interest-rates
Eurobank Cyprus posted soaring profitability after tax for the first half of 2023 with net profits approaching the profitability of full year 2022, due to rising interest rates and the high remuneration of its liquidity held at the ECB....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-companies-announce-significant-price-hikes
Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-says-barbed-wire-plan-impractical-and-politically-risky
In a recent statement, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou deemed the idea of placing barbed wire along the Green Line to handle migrant flows as practically impossible and politically dangerous. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-forge-partnerships-in-health-investment-and-emergency-response
Cyprus and Jordan's governments signed two Memorandums of Cooperation and a Technical Arrangement on Tuesday, establishing collaborations in the health and investment sectors...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidential-election-complaints-lead-to-€36-000-fine-for-christodoulides-staff
In the aftermath of the 2023 Presidential Elections, the staff of Nikos Christodoulides faced a hefty fine of €36,000 following complaints lodged with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Ms. Irini Loïzidou-Nikolaidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/southern-europe-shines-as-affordable-summer-haven
In an analysis by Allianz Research, holidays in southern European countries retain their cost advantage over other "competitive" summer destinations worldwide, despite rising expenses. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-stops-visa-processing-in-russia
The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prices-of-homes-and-apartments-up-7-7-annually
The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retail-trade-soars-by-8-4-in-june
Retail trade turnover increased by 8.4% in value and 6.4% in volume in June 2023 compared to the corresponding month of 2022, according to data presented by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/melco-announces-unaudited-second-quarter-2023-earnings
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bronze-victory-for-pelendritou-at-world-championships
Karolina Pelendritou won the bronze medal in the 50m freestyle at the World Para-Swimming Championships (in the S11 category) held in Manchester on Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-repatriate-migrants-to-lebanon
The Police have a special permit for the boat used in the operation to repatriate migrants to Lebanon, according to Christos Andreou, the spokesperson for the Cyprus Police, who stated this to CNA. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-achieves-€155-5m-surplus-in-2023
Cyprus government's surplus for the first half of 2023 increased to €155.5 million, equivalent to 0.5% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €92.4 million (-0.3% of GDP) for the period of January-June 2022, based on preliminary fiscal results from the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/150-students-from-t-c-community-granted-eu-scholarships
The European Union (EU) has selected one hundred fifty (150) new scholars of the 2023 EU Scholarship Program for the Turkish Cypriot community (TCc), a press release by the European Commission states....
