https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-reclaims-right-to-wear-hijab
High School principal Loizos Sepos has been relieved of his administrative duties at Saint Barnabas, following a controversy last week when he banned a female student who wore a hijab...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-don-t-give-up-hope-after-inconclusive-effort
We don’t give up hope, there is an ongoing process said the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, after attending an informal social gathering on Friday with the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci and UN envoy Jane Holl Lute, in the United Nations Protected Area, in Nicosia
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-launches-exandas-portal-in-a-bid-to-enhance-transparency
The implementation of 767 development projects, with a total cost of more than 2.7 bln euros, as well as the progress in implementing 321 government policies, reforms and national strategies are outlined in “Exandas”, the new internet portal launched on Friday by Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades. According to officials, 92.17% of the projects listed is expected to be completed by 2023.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-principal-probed-after-hijab-incident
A high school principal in Nicosia is facing a disciplinary probe after he reportedly expelled a female student for wearing a hijab...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sixth-round-of-talks-as-lute-continues-efforts-to-hammer-out-a-deal
The UN Secretary General's special envoy Jane Holl Lute will hold new meetings on Friday morning with Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, and with the Turkish Cypiot leader, Mustafa Akinci, as efforts continue to formulate the terms of reference, that will pave the way for the resumption of the Cyprus talks.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wet-weather-looming-over-cyprus
A low-pressure system is affecting the area with some clear weather and highs in the mid 30’s but also clouds and possibly afternoon rain in the days ahead...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brexit-no-deal-preparedness-final-commission-call-to-all-eu-citizens-and-businesses
With 8 weeks to go until the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union on 31 October 2019, the Commission has today – in its 6th Brexit preparedness Communication – reiterated its call on all stakeholders in the EU27 to prepare for a ‘no-deal' scenario. In light of the continued uncertainty in the United Kingdom regarding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement – as agreed with the UK government in November 2018 – and the overall domestic political situation, a ‘no-deal' scenario on 1 November 2019, remains a possible, although undesirable, outcome...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bit-of-rain-in-the-forecast
A low pressure system is affecting the area with highs in the mid 30’s and officials forecasting chances of rain in the afternoon.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advisory-extended-as-temperatures-soar
A warm air front is expected to start clearing out on Monday but not before another hot weekend with a yellow warning due to extreme high temperatures on Saturday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/builder-falls-to-his-death-in-limassol
Authorities are investigating an accident in Limassol where a local construction worker fell to his death on Friday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-on-scooter-dies-in-limassol-accident
A woman possibly on an electric scooter was killed in a road accident in Limassol on Friday after being struck by a vehicle as she was trying to cross the road...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/macbeth-premieres-at-paphos-medieval-castle
The first of three performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Macbeth is staged on Friday at the square of the Medieval Castle in Paphos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-back-on-hot-weather-alert
A yellow warning has been issued for Friday due to high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 40 degrees, while afternoon rain is expected in the mountains...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-kills-young-son-in-south-nicosia
Police are investigating the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Geri, south Nicosia, with media reports saying his injured mother appears to be a primary suspect...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-hosts-annual-wine-festival
It’s that joyful time of the year again when Limassol holds its annual Wine Festival, where visitors and wine enthusiasts can have state-sponsored fun just like locals did back in antiquity...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-to-name-exoplanet-this-year
Members of the public in 100 countries, including Cyprus, will soon have an opportunity to vote on a name to be given to an exoplanet by the end of the year...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-hotter-day-ahead
A yellow warning for the afternoon hours has been extended through Tuesday due to high temperatures in the interior of the island expected to reach 41 degrees, while the coast remains in the mid-30's...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/scope-rates-cyprus-with-bbb
Scope Ratings affirmed last week the Republic of Cyprus’ BBB- long-term issuer and senior unsecured local- and foreign-currency ratings, along with a short-term issuer rating of S-2 in both local and foreign currency, noting that all outlooks are stable...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/newly-arrived-syrian-suspected-of-terrorism
A Syrian national who has been arrested on terrorism-related charges is facing deportation, after migration officers said they suspected the man of posing a security threat...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-highs-in-weekend-forecast
Maximum highs are expected to gradually climb in the interior Friday and over the weekend, while mid 30’s continue along the coast throughout the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-and-humid-days-ahead
A warm front is heading back to the island by the end of the week, with temperatures trending upwards ahead of a hot weekend...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-more-day-of-rain
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue on Tuesday in parts of the island, along with strong winds, while clear weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-dies-in-brutal-collision-in-limassol
Police are searching for witnesses in a fatal accident in Limassol, where a senior citizen lost her life in a brutal collision and two women remain in critical condition...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-to-slap-coastal-south
Maximum high temperatures are expected to be below 40 on Wednesday and Thursday, as a warm front is on its way out with a chance of showers later in the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/front-to-break-swelter-by-midweek
A new heat advisory has been issued for Tuesday while a warm front affecting weather patterns should be on its way out by midweek, with chances of rain towards the end of the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-piles-on-pressure-over-greece-cyprus-israel-electricity-cable
Just when the Greek Energy Minister thought he could take a short August break, after a hectic first 30 days of the Mitsotakis administration, a stern warning from Brussels has exposed the wavering attitude that Athens has chosen by succumbing to pressure from the Chinese-controlled transmission system operator ADMIE over the Attica-Crete subsea electricity cable...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-hands-over-murder-suspect-to-north
Another murder suspect is in police custody in the north in connection with the murder of a Turkish Cypriot businessman, after Greek Cypriot police handed Azmad Ali Virk over to UN officials...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/10-best-cocktail-bars-in-ayia-napa-and-protaras
There’s one thing there’s no shortage of in Ayia Napa and Protaras it bars! From exclusive cocktail lounges to traditional beach bars and, of course, fantastic clubs and roof bars. Whether you want to admire the town from above or watch the sun goes down, check out our guide to the best cocktail bars in Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seek-more-answers-in-natalie-s-death
The post mortem of Dr. Natalie Christopher could take another couple of days until more is known about the death of the British Cypriot astrophysicist who was found dead in a gorge on the Greek island of Ikaria...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inland-continues-to-bake-in-hot-weather
A heat advisory continues Friday afternoon due to extreme high temperatures in the interior, with maximum inland highs trending upwards and milder temperatures expected along the coast throughout the weekend...
