https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-palodeia-the-future-of-higher-education-in-cyprus
The University of Limassol (UoL), formerly known as CIIM, is set to relocate from central Limassol to Palodeia, as part of a large-scale, mixed-use development led by real estate firm bbf.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modernist-landmark-in-nicosia-faces-demolition
The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-drug-testing-at-stadiums-is-impractical
The President of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, analyzed the difficulties in implementing drug and alcohol tests at stadiums in light of the government’s new bills aimed at tackling violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-to-celebrate-new-year-s-eve-with-silent-fireworks-for-the-first-time
Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up
Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground
A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-apostolos-andreas-bus-breakdown-to-political-meltdowns
A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation
The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s
A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/old-grudges-and-gilded-memories-cypriot-politics-in-reruns
Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fired-paphos-polis-road-contractor-wants-€35-million-payout
The Cyprus government has formally terminated its contract with Intrakat, a Greek construction company, for the long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway, citing severe delays and excessive demands from the contractor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fatal-fire-at-aradippou-factory-leaves-one-dead
A fire that broke out Sunday morning at a two-story styrofoam factory in the Aradippou Free Industrial Zone has turned tragic after a severely charred body was discovered on the ground floor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-a-key-player-in-u-s-military-strategy
Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increase-in-missing-minors-from-cyprus-juvenile-homes-raises-alarms
Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms
Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-nominee-under-fire-for-waste-management-scandal
Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-police-disrupt-€26-million-vat-fraud-scheme
The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-issue-may-have-sparked-deadliest-wildfire-in-greece
Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 hectares near Athens, covering a total area about the size of Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-marks-19-years-since-helios-airways-fatal-crash
Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-planes-helicopter-and-teams-to-battle-greek-fires
The European Union sends support to Greece to combat fires, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said in a post on X platform on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-issue-new-evacuation-orders-as-attica-fire-spreads
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fierce blaze in northeast Attica that ignited Sunday afternoon in Varnavas and has since spread to Penteli, endangering Nea Makri. Despite the extensive efforts of emergency services, the fire has rapidly intensified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-to-help-greece-as-massive-wildfire-threatens-athens
Cyprus is prepared to assist Greece as a major wildfire rages northeast of Athens, causing significant disruption and damage. The Cyprus Fire Service, led by Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, is in close contact with Greek officials, including Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias of the Greek Fire Brigade, to coordinate potential support efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-inspectors-begin-tackling-illegal-garbage-dump-sites
The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-forces-kill-hezbollah-commander-in-beirut-hamas-leader-in-iran
The Middle East faces heightened tensions following two significant Israeli strikes. Last night, Israeli forces targeted and killed Fouad Soukr, a key member of Lebanon's Shi'ite Hezbollah organization, in Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-land-registry-hit-by-major-cyberattack
A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-convoy-of-800-fighters-from-paphos-to-nicosia-marred-by-tragedy
In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-s-not-forget-to-whom-we-owe-a-debt-of-gratitude
It has been 50 years since the dramatic events of July 1974. We must never forget that the joyous hours of democracy's restoration in Greece were also hours of great sorrow and tragedy for Cyprus....