https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-india-a-tariff-king-not-really
There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-in-act-of-aggression
Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-to-fine-law-abiding-citizens-a-cyprus-innovation
What do you call a government that knowingly fines citizens who haven’t broken any laws? The Christodoulides government, of course. And how does it pull this off? Quite simply: when two of its ministers “team up.”
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurolife-run-in-the-park
With a shared vision of promoting an active lifestyle, teamwork, and giving back, Eurolife and the Dro.Me.A. Racing Club invite everyone to embrace exercise and contribute to the fight of our fellow human beings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-athens-heart-surgeon-arrested-over-alleged-cash-demands
Authorities in Athens have arrested the director of cardiac surgery at Hippocrates General Hospital over allegations that he demanded cash from patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-workers-to-strike-thursday-as-government-pushes-ata-pay-reform
Cyprus’ Labor Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made a last-minute appeal to trade unions Wednesday, urging them to hold off on Thursday’s planned general strike as he unveiled the government’s updated framework for the automatic cost-of-living adjustment, known locally as the ATA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-man-found-guilty-on-multiple-child-sexual-abuse-charges
The Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta on Thursday, September 4, unanimously found a man guilty on 29 counts of child sexual abuse, along with charges of producing and possessing child pornography and causing psychological harm to the victim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mild-3-9-earthquake-felt-across-cyprus-region-overnight
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Cyprus early Sunday morning, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/techisland-delivers-600-air-purifiers-to-wildfire-affected-villages
As part of the collective programme announced in July in response to this year’s wildfires in Cyprus, TechIsland has distributed 615 air purifiers to households in affected villages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-mostly-sunshine-with-a-side-of-maybe-showers-maybe-not
A seasonal low-pressure system is still holding the remote, which means the island’s forecast comes with its usual mix of clear skies and surprise interruptions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-reports-success-of-fast-track-patient-clinics-with-over-5-800-cases-treated
The government’s evaluation of the Fast-Track Patient Clinics has been positive, with more than 5,800 patients served since their introduction, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/attorney-general-no-national-investigation-on-vasilikos-while-eppo-probes
Attorney General Giorgos Savvides said Wednesday that national authorities in EU member states cannot launch criminal investigations into the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal while the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is conducting its own inquiry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-confirm-pit-bull-in-attack-on-toddler-in-foini
A two-year-old girl injured in a dog attack in the village of Foini was mauled by a pit bull, authorities confirmed after veterinary specialists reviewed the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgium-to-recognize-palestinian-state-at-u-n-assembly
Belgium plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine during this month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, the country’s foreign minister said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlicensed-scrap-metal-factory-in-aradippou-faces-criminal-charges
Authorities have launched a criminal case against a metal recycling factory in Aradippou after an explosion last Friday injured three people, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-attack-sends-toddler-to-hospital-in-limassol
A 2-year-old girl was injured Sunday when a dog attacked her at the waterfalls in Foini, Limassol District, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-athens-licensed-for-establishment-and-operation-in-greece-by-the-ministry-of-education-religious-affairs-and-sports
The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-take-to-akamas-to-protect-nature-while-festival-draws-thousands
Environmental and political organizations staged a protest Saturday morning at Agios Georgios in Peyia, voicing concerns over alleged violations in protected areas in Peyia and Akamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-much-of-a-priority-is-tree-planting
Another scorching summer is drawing to a close, at least on the calendar, and while the risk of major fires hasn’t vanished, we can hope that as the weather cools and the rain returns, we’ll move away from the extreme danger of deep-red alerts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-blocks-palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-from-attending-u-n-assembly
The United States has revoked visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 other officials, preventing them from attending next month’s U.N. General Assembly in New York, the State Department confirmed Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-at-aradippou-scrap-metal-site-injures-three
Three people were injured Friday morning when an explosion rocked a metal collection company in the industrial area of Aradippou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mount-sinai-abbot-appeals-for-protection-over-threats-to-his-life
The Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai has been shaken by an internal dispute that saw Abbot Archbishop Damianos expel a group of monks who attempted to challenge his leadership, according to statements from both the Abbot and the monks involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-sunshine-with-a-chance-of-grumpy-clouds
A seasonal low-pressure system is running the weather desk today, bringing mostly clear skies with a side order of afternoon theatrics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-university-cyprus-to-host-major-international-conference-on-assistive-technology
“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-is-committed-to-combating-food-waste-by-raising-awareness-among-the-general-public-with-the-aim-of-a-better-tomorrow
Lidl Cyprus fully understands that food waste is a serious global problem, with significant impacts on the environment, society and the economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-mostly-clear-skies-with-a-side-of-surprise-showers
Seasonal low pressure is running the show, making sure the weather has just enough drama to stay interesting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-data-suggests-83-of-gaza-war-deaths-are-civilians
Classified Israeli military intelligence data reviewed by three media outlets suggests that civilians account for the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/44-year-old-reports-being-shot-with-a-hunting-rifle
A 44-year-old filed a serious complaint with the police on Sunday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-approval-for-event-in-akamas-protected-area-authorities-say
Authorities said no approval was granted for an event held inside the Natura 2000-protected Akamas Peninsula and near the green turtle nesting site at Toxeftra beach, after concerns were raised by environmental groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-reportedly-expands-military-presence-in-occupied-cyprus
Turkish media report a major military buildup in occupied northern Cyprus, with troop numbers expected to more than double in the near future....
