https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-woman-defrauded-strangers-seize-her-gold-valuables-and-jewelry
An elderly woman told police that strangers stole her gold valuables and jewelry after convincing her over the phone to place the valuables outside her home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/messiahs-mukhtars-and-missed-calls-cyprus-politics-as-usual
There are five factions inside DISY, Cyprus’ main right-wing party, and our beloved influencer is now expected to herd them into something resembling unity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-fire-suspect-allegedly-threatened-owner-i-ll-burn-you-alive
A 43-year-old man has been ordered held for seven days in connection with a fire that destroyed a paper workshop in Ypsonas early Wednesday morning. He is under investigation for arson and malicious damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forestry-department-urges-caution-as-hunters-head-into-drought-stricken-forests-ahead-of-august-24-season-start
The Forestry Department has issued an urgent appeal to hunters ahead of the opening of the wood pigeon hunting season on Sunday, August 24, 2025, urging them to exercise extreme caution in rural and forested areas to prevent wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-faces-worst-wildfires-in-45-years-thousands-evacuated
Spain is battling its most destructive wildfires in 45 years after more than 120,000 hectares burned across the north and west in a single day, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-rescue-driver-after-vehicle-plunges-into-10-meter-deep-ravine
A driver was rescued from a ravine approximately 10 meters deep on the Nicosia–Palaichori road after their vehicle veered off course, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/yelling-crying-and-presidential-interventions-thekla-s-latest-beef
The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-experts-pinpoint-origin-of-limassol-wildfire-report-due-in-two-weeks
A team of U.S. fire investigation experts has identified the exact origin and cause of the recent wildfire in the Limassol mountains, with a final report expected within two weeks, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tala-council-struggles-to-establish-firebreaks-in-fire-prevention-efforts
The head of Tala’s Community Council said Monday that efforts to establish firebreaks face major obstacles, following criticism from residents after a wildfire swept through parts of Paphos district over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-rescue-saves-four-after-cape-greco-sea-caves-fall
Four people were rescued Sunday after falling in the sea caves area of Cape Greco, authorities said. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-dies-last-but-the-ice-cream-melts-first
At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-tenants-reckless-fires-raise-questions-about-state-oversight
The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-meets-u-s-experts-on-deadly-limassol-wildfire
President Nikos Christodoulides met Monday with a team of U.S. investigators assisting in the probe of the deadly Limassol wildfire that killed two people and destroyed vast forest areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-over-112-response-after-fire-report-near-paphos-forest-video
A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-was-found-in-the-ashes
The fire in Limassol was a painful tragedy. And yet, as painful as it was, this tragedy also illuminated another, moving and precious aspect of Cypriot society: The power of “we” when everything around collapses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-deadly-limassol-wildfires
Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remembers-helios-plane-crash-20-years-later
Today marks 20 years since the Helios Airways Flight 522 disaster, when a Boeing 737 flying from Larnaca to Prague, with a stop in Athens, crashed in the mountains near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chios-firefighters-push-beyond-their-limits
In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-wildfires-rage-across-multiple-fronts-in-greece
Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-the-dark-as-power-cuts-expose-decades-of-delayed-planning
Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shots-fired-at-empty-home-in-limassol-police-investigate-motive
Late Monday night, gunshots rang out at a home in the Agios Athanasios area of Limassol, leaving the neighborhood shaken but no one hurt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops
The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blistering-43°c-heatwave-continues-today-with-red-alert-for-wildfires
If you step outside today, be ready for a blast furnace. Inland areas are bracing for a sweltering 43°C as an intense heatwave grips the region, prompting an orange weather warning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ancient-monuments-damaged-in-limassol-wildfires
Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-news-roundup-fires-finance-and-fiery-wage-demands
From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firestorm-in-the-palace
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-omodos-situation-improving-officials-say
A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tomorrow-s-weather-yellow-warning-as-hell-s-kitchen-hits-cyprus
Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-winds-keep-greek-ports-closed-sparking-travel-chaos
A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorcyclists-block-road-to-occupied-cyprus-sparking-social-media-firestorm
A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....
