https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-thrives-after-groundbreaking-pig-kidney-transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama resident, is enjoying a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney in a groundbreaking transplant at NYU Langone Health last month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unparalleled-luxury-and-breathtaking-views
Rising majestically at the highest peak of Minthis, LOFOS is a masterpiece where natural beauty effortlessly merges with refined luxury....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-mountain-resorts-see-revival-with-government-s-hotel-upgrades
Cyprus' mountain resorts are seeing a business boom, thanks to a government-backed subsidy scheme aimed at upgrading hotels and tourist accommodations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-wonderland-in-troodos-after-a-fresh-blanket-of-snow
If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weed-wipeout-as-authorities-seize-1-450-cannabis-products
More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess
On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-irony-as-father-of-crash-victim-receives-recall-notice-for-fatal-vehicle
The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgallis, who lost her life in a car accident last October, was devastated to receive a recall notice for the very vehicle in which she died—months after the crash....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance
Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-gsp-redevelopment-nears-completion-set-to-transform-nicosia-s-historic-centre
The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-santorini-as-earthquakes-continue
Santorini, usually bustling with life, is now a place of anxiety and uncertainty. As the Cyclades continue to be shaken by relentless seismic activity, thousands of residents and visitors have made the difficult decision to leave the island—at least for now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/organs-of-abused-child-donated-after-tragic-death
Early Tuesday morning, doctors at Pagni Hospital in Heraklion completed the organ retrieval procedure for little Angelos, the boy who was declared brain dead after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-kindergarten-teachers-oppose-extended-hours
Extending the operating hours of private kindergartens will negatively impact teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mild-skies-but-winter-is-plotting-something…
Ah, Monday. As if dragging ourselves out of bed wasn’t hard enough, we now have to deal with a weather system that can’t make up its mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/priced-out-londoners-live-in-empty-schools-and-offices-as-rents-soar
According to CNN, as London’s rental crisis deepens, a growing number of residents are opting to live in disused schools, office buildings, and even an old cathedral to escape skyrocketing housing costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives
A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-on-cyprus-roads-as-two-young-lives-lost-in-separate-crashes
Two tragic road accidents within hours of each other have left two young lives lost, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asylum-seeker-detained-at-airport-for-months-ordered-released
The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-decay-of-limni-pier-a-forgotten-landmark-in-paphos-video-photos
Limni Pier, located on the coast near Polis Chrysochous, is a relic of Cyprus’s industrial past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-have-never-seen-a-child-so-badly-abused
The atmosphere outside the Heraklion courthouse is tense as people gather to await the testimonies of the 26-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner for the abuse of little Angelos, who is fighting for his life in the ICU of Heraklion University General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-protest-demands-justice-for-tempi-tragedy-video
On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-green-planet-with-india-leading-the-way
Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/basketball-initiative-brings-greek-and-turkish-cypriot-girls-together
A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension
Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-overturns-french-ruling-blaming-woman-for-divorce-due-to-lack-of-sex
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has sided with a French woman who was blamed by French courts for the breakdown of her marriage because she did not engage in sexual relations with her husband....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-to-release-more-hostages-in-second-exchange
Hamas has announced plans to release the names of four hostages on Friday, who are set to be freed on Saturday as part of the second exchange in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/holier-than-thou-but-stuck-in-the-middle-ages
"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/georgian-ballet-to-dazzle-paphos-in-march
World-class artistry is coming to Paphos this spring, as the renowned Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili takes the stage for two breathtaking performances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-cypriot-citizens-get-the-right-to-vote
In a groundbreaking move for Cyprus, President Nicos Christodoulides called today a historic day for democracy in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
