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1. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-castration-proposed-for-child-rapists-in-new-law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

2. Finance Minister doubts future of Cyprus-Greece interconnector project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-doubts-future-of-cyprus-greece-interconnector-project

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that he is not particularly optimistic about the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity interconnection project with Greece, especially while there are still serious political obstacles posed by Turkey....

3. COSMOS Insurance envisions ''an angelic world'' for its new campaign

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cosmos-insurance-envisions-an-angelic-world-for-its-new-campaign

How often have you wished to live in a world where unexpected events, accidents, problems, and bad moments were nonexistent? In other words, an angelic world?...

4. Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/removal-of-dangerous-chemicals-from-astrasol-begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

5. Multiple pensions on their last leg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-pensions-on-their-last-leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

6. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

7. Roads to Troodos open only for 4x4 vehicles or those with snow chains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-roads-to-troodos-open-only-for-4x4-vehicles-or-those-with-snow-chains

Frost has formed in the higher Troodos mountains, and the roads leading to Troodos are open only for 4x4 vehicles or those with anti-slip chains....

8. Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/millions-spent-little-progress-how-government-failures-derailed-the-paphos-polis-road-project

The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...

9. Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/faulty-airbags-political-theatrics-and-a-president-playing-messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....

10. State of emergency declared for Santorini

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-emergency-declared-for-santorini

A state of emergency was declared on Santorini on Thursday amid intense and ongoing seismic activity....

11. Simon Aykut allegedly threatened President Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-allegedly-threatened-president-christodoulides

Simon Aykut, an Israeli property developer and founder of the controversial Afik Group, is awaiting trial in Cyprus, facing serious accusations that he threatened the country’s president, Nicos Christodoulides. ...

12. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-stash-found-in-daycare-nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

13. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

14. Hunters meet with Justice Minister to discuss anti-poaching efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-meet-with-justice-minister-to-discuss-anti-poaching-efforts

The fight against poaching was the central topic of a meeting Monday between the Hunting Federation and the Minister of Justice....

15. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

16. Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-vs-bureaucracy-can-the-red-tape-finally-be-cut

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus. ...

17. UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-heads-to-cyprus-for-crucial-talks-on-peace-process

UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10 for meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the push for progress on the Cyprus issue continues. ...

18. Nicosia protest demands justice for Tempi tragedy (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-protest-demands-justice-for-tempi-tragedy-video

On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...

19. Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-doctor-fired-for-bribery-over-patient-s-surgery

A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....

20. Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-robotics-teams-earn-top-honors-at-international-competition

Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....

21. Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/data-center-emissions-skyrocket-662-beyond-what-they-claim

A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....

22. Cyprus left high and dry over dam failure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure

The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...

23. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' package on crossing points

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-christodoulides-package-on-crossing-points

Ersin Tatar is considering sending a letter to the UN Secretary-General....

24. Cypriots losing confidence in solar energy amid frequent shutdowns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-confidence-in-solar-energy-amid-frequent-shutdowns

In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

25. Water crisis looms for Paphos farmers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-crisis-looms-for-paphos-farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture is ramping up efforts to tackle water shortages in Paphos and ensure farmers have enough resources to sustain their crops. ...

26. Leak at Mavrokolympos Dam risks losing 1.4 million cubic meters of water

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-risks-losing-1-4-million-cubic-meters-of-water

Authorities are racing to address a significant water leak at the Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, where stopping the issue appears increasingly challenging. ...

27. Uncontrolled water leak at Mavrokolympos dam raises fears of ecological disaster

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncontrolled-water-leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-raises-fears-of-ecological-disaster

A significant and uncontrolled water outflow from the Mavrokolympos Dam in the Paphos region has raised alarm over potential ecological and agricultural consequences. ...

28. The week’s wildest stories: From bird droppings to book launches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-s-wildest-stories-from-bird-droppings-to-book-launches

One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....

29. Cyprus-U.S. relations grows under Biden, but what’s next with Trump?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump

In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....

30. From Nagasaki to Nobel: A survivor’s plea for a nuclear-free world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world

Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....

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