https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/injured-golden-retriever-saved-from-300-foot-cliff
In a heart-stopping incident at Oregon's Ecola State Park, the United States Coast Guard executed a daring rescue to save Leo, a courageous Golden Retriever who tumbled over a 300-foot cliff on New Year's Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guinness-recognizes-oldest-person-to-conquer-grand-canyon-on-foot
In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-embrace-appointment-of-un-envoy
In a significant development for the longstanding Cyprus issue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal envoy for the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-appoints-maria-angela-holguin-cuellar-as-envoy
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar of Columbia as his envoy for Cyprus, it was announced at the UN regular briefing in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-bill-goes-to-the-president
The resignation of Deputy Minister of Innovation Philippos Hadjizacharias shouldn't come as a surprise. This is not solely due to ethical considerations, as his name has been among those vilified and deconstructed by the Presidential Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-welcome-its-first-crematorium-in-paphos
In a groundbreaking move, the industrial heart of Agia Varvara in Paphos District is poised to witness the commencement of construction for Cyprus's inaugural crematorium within the first half of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-targets-green-initiatives-and-economic-revitalization
By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cifa-projects-optimistic-2024-for-cyprus-investment-funds-amid-challenges
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has expressed optimism for the Investment Funds sector in Cyprus in 2024, projecting another positive year despite existing challenges and uncertainties, according to a press release.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-15-griffon-vultures-in-battle-for-survival
In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-one-way-humanitarian-maritime-corridor-to-gaza
Cyprus Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Friday that the planned humanitarian corridor to Gaza is designed as a one-way maritime route for delivering aid. He indicated that the Palestinian Authority's Foreign Minister is anticipated to visit Cyprus soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/journalism-is-also-a-job-like-any-other
Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-nearly-11-years-for-murder
Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-warrants-tie-four-lawyers-to-e-c-property-sales
In a significant legal development, the Republic of Cyprus has issued arrest warrants through Europol for four lawyers in the occupied territories, as reported by Yeni Bakis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cristiano-ronaldo-invests-in-paphos-based-strikerz-inc
International football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a group of investors committing over $40 million to UFL, a new free football game developed by Paphos-based gaming publisher Strikerz Inc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-linked-companies-receive-$7-8m-from-20-governments
In a groundbreaking report released yesterday by Democratic lawmakers, a comprehensive 156-page document titled "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump" has brought to light a complex web of financial transactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus
''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-suggests-17-000-deaths-linked-to-covid-19-treatment
In a startling revelation, a study by French scientists indicates that nearly 17,000 individuals may have lost their lives during the first wave of the pandemic after taking hydroxychloroquine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-year-s-tragedy-investigation-continues-video
In the aftermath of the New Year's tragedy that claimed four lives, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the quadruple fatality that occurred just half an hour into the new year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-uncover-large-scale-cannabis-operation
In a meticulously planned operation, law enforcement in Larnaca district successfully apprehended two individuals linked to a significant cannabis enterprise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east
Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-sea-hit-by-explosive-drone-assault
In a significant maritime incident, a drone boat laden with explosives has detonated in the Red Sea, as confirmed by the US navy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-showers-today-clear-skies-tomorrow
Get ready for a mix of weather across the island today! Clouds are on the rise with isolated showers expected in the western half, while the eastern regions initially enjoy clear skies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-jn-1-sub-variant-surpasses-3000-cases
Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-free-preschool-for-4-year-olds
The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-underway-of-turkish-cypriot-lawyer-arrested-in-rome
In light of initial evidence, the Cyprus government suggests that Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, recently apprehended in Rome for allegedly selling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-implements-new-vat-transparency-rules-targeting-e-commerce-fraud
The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cdc-reports-rapid-spread-of-jn-1-subvariant-now-dominant-in-the-us
The JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has swiftly become the predominant strain in the United States, leading to a surge in new cases, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-raises-alarm-on-buffer-zone-militarization
Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, expressed concern over the increase of militarisation along the buffer zone and said the UN Secretary-General’s report on the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus reflects these concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-new-e-consultation-platform-for-public-feedback
The Council of Ministers approved Thursday the establishment of a public consultation platform, known as e-consultation, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos said after the Cabinet meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-peaks-in-cyprus-natural-gas-development
The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......
