https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-259-new-fire-service-members
Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Charalambous, announced the imminent completion of the recruitment process for 259 new firefighters, bolstering the current Fire Service strength of 680 members.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-expected-to-captivate-at-venice-art-biennale
Cyprus is set to make its mark at the prestigious 60th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art – Venice Art Biennale, slated to run from April 20 to November 24, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-marathon-800-runners-from-75-countries
Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis hailed the recent OPAP Limassol Marathon as a significant boost for Cyprus, as over 800 runners participated in the event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multicultural-children-s-story-celebration-lights-up-european-writers-day
Read Library and the University of Nicosia Library recently co-organized a two-day event titled ''A Multicultural Celebration of Children's Stories'' in honor of European Writers' Day, as prompted by the European Commission. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/european-writers-day-a-multicultural-celebration-of-children-s-stories
Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of European literature and nurturing a love for reading among the younger generation on European Writers' Day! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hailstorms-paralyzed-cyprus-on-green-monday-roads-turned-into-rivers
Green Monday in Cyprus was marred by severe weather conditions, causing widespread disruption across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carnival-2024-lights-up-the-limassol-streets
Today marks the official start of the Limassol Carnival 2024, with the Municipality of Limassol promising an impressive 11-day celebration filled with music, dance, and of course, many masked revelers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-custody-escapes-sparks-government-response
Once again, the spotlight shines on the issue of escapes from police custody, ignited by the daring getaway of a 17-year-old from the Kokkinotrimithia......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-dies-in-cape-greco-migrant-rescue-operation
In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quadruple-fatality-manslaughter-charges-pending
In a shocking turn of events, the New Year took a tragic toll with a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of four individuals. Limassol Traffic Police presented the case to the Legal Service, securing approval from the Attorney General to classify it as a homicide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-uptick-in-covid-19-cases-amid-winter-surge
Dr. Christos Charalambous, from the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Cyprus in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-remains-found-in-akamas-identified-as-missing-british-resident
The bones discovered on November 15 in Akamas have been positively identified as belonging to John Hugo, a 69-year-old British man and a permanent resident of Cyprus, according to statements from Assistant Police Operations Director Michael Nicolaou to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-double-digit-sanctions-violations-chaos
Cyprus’ Law Office has received complaints on possible sanctions violations amounting to double-digits, Attorney-General George Savvides told a parliamentary committee which discussed the “Cyprus confidential” publication, involving millions of leaked files on financial transactions investigated by the International Consortium of Investigative Reporters (ICIJ)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-grilled-on-russia-sanctions-progress
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, was informed during a meeting on Monday at the Presidential Palace about the course of implementation of decisions taken regarding the improvement of the monitoring framework of the sanctions imposed on Russia by the USA and about the course of investigations carried out for violating sanctions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-bones-point-to-missing-person
In the rugged landscapes of Akamas, a startling discovery of human bones has raised questions, but so far, authorities are yet to find any evidence pointing to foul play....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-ranking-officer-s-connection-to-organized-crime-exposed
Nikos Loizidis, the president of the Police Force branch of the Equality Guild, has raised serious concerns about a member of the authority responsible for investigating complaints and allegations against the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/read-library-unveils-a-world-of-stories-at-nicosia-book-festival-2023
The Nicosia Book Festival welcomes the Digital Read Library for its inaugural participation this year, marking a significant addition to the event's lineup. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/altia-transforms-the-real-estate-market-through-property-management-technology-services-developed-by-prosperty-and-robura
Altia, the fastest-growing real estate company in Cyprus with one of the largest real estate portfolios, is bringing digital transformation to the real estate sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-dismisses-depositors-claims-in-controversial-laiki-bank-case
On August 10, 2023, the Nicosia District Court rendered a judgment dismissing a claim pertaining to the impairment of plaintiffs' deposits in the former Laiki Bank back in 2013. The plaintiffs had brought the case to challenge the constitutionality of the resolution measures implemented by the State in accordance with the "Resolution of Credit and Other Institutions Law of 2013."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-dismissed-103-citizens-challenge-to-covid-19-measures-rejected
In a recent development, the Nicosia District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 103 adult and minor plaintiffs who sought to challenge the constitutionality of the state's measures implemented to safeguard citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-erupts-over-thanasis-murder-case
Protesters gathered on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 outside the Legal Services in Nicosia to express their dissatisfaction with the Attorney General's decision not to pursue criminal charges in the murder case of national guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-memorial-service-honors-heroes-of-mari-tragedy
Eleven years have passed since the tragic explosion in Mari, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives and injuries to many others, as well as significant damage to the Vasiliko Power Station....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-leaders-gather-for-climate-summit
Creativity with a Purpose - 10 Years Orb: ORB Communications Team Rebuilds and Designs a Basketball Court, Supporting Voice for Autism and the "Be an Angel" Initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-obstacles-of-being-vegan-in-cyprus
Have you ever thought about going vegan? The decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle goes beyond mere dietary choices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australian-citizens-collaborate-to-repatriate-cypriot-treasures
Thirty-six (36) Cypriot antiquities were successfully repatriated from Australia on May 20, thanks to the generous initiative of Australian citizens who voluntarily returned the antiquities in their possession to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-gets-honorary-doctorate-in-greece
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is traveling to Athens today, where he will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Piraeus and will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum, organized on a private initiative, with the participation of heads of state and government...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ip-day-–-celebrating-innovation-and-creativity
On April 26th, 2023 Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Day will bring together acclaimed local and international speakers and IP experts sharing their insights and expertise on the importance of identifying, managing and protecting ones Intellectual Property. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-death-in-chloraka-apartment-fire
A foreign man was found dead in an apartment in Chloraka on Wednesday, after neighbors reported a fire, but a preliminary investigation raised more questions than answers as to the cause of fire or time and manner of death...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-and-their-kids-took-part-in-cans-for-kids-campaign
Dozens of citizens from across the Nicosia district took part on Saturday, March 4, in the Cans For Kids WE CAN Spring Clean-up campaign, held near their recycling center in the Nicosia municipality Green Spot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-university-s-it-department-foils-cyber-attack
An attempted cyber attack against the University of Cyprus, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, was foiled by competent authorities without being able to cause any damage, according to a first estimate, as University services were able to cut off the system and prevent the "worst case scenario" from materializing....
