https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billionaire-jared-isaacman-completes-first-ever-commercial-spacewalk
On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-vs-trump-debate-sees-67m-viewers-surpassing-biden-event
An estimated 67.1 million people tuned in to watch the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking a 31% increase from the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, which saw Biden withdraw from the 2024 race....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-major-wildfires-threaten-los-angeles-evacuations-ordered
At least four wildfires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations and complicating firefighting efforts due to extreme heat and strong winds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-reveals-shift-from-tv-to-online-news-in-the-uk
For the first time since the 1960s, online news sources have surpassed television as the main way people get their news, according to a new survey by Ofcom. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-too-dependent-on-us-for-defense-gear-report-finds
The European Union is buying too much of its defense equipment from the United States and not investing enough in its own military projects, a new report by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harris-surges-in-polls-but-faces-key-test-in-first-debate-with-trump
The June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump marked a turning point in the race, leading to Biden's exit from the campaign on July 21. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-opens-doors-to-women-in-cyprus
Cyprus announced on Sunday that women will be able to voluntarily serve in the National Guard for six to 14 months, starting in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/star-wars-legend-james-earl-jones-passes-away-at-93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor best known for voicing Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 93. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/princess-of-wales-announces-end-of-chemotherapy-in-heartfelt-video
In a heartfelt video message released by Kensington Palace, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has shared the uplifting news that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now focusing on staying cancer-free. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-offers-free-travel-to-brussels-for-migrants-in-response-to-eu-fines
Hungary’s government reaffirmed Friday its plan to offer asylum seekers free, one-way travel to Brussels, aiming to pressure the European Union to ease fines over Hungary's strict asylum policies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-the-dogs-now-working-in-a-900-year-old-english-abbey
Meet Eric and Florence, two black Labradors who have become official members of staff at Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, despite being dogs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-tries-to-help-trump-beat-harris-in-u-s-election-2024
Russia is intensifying its efforts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, aiming to help Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, according to U.S. intelligence officials. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/proposal-steals-the-spotlight-at-ed-sheeran-s-larnaca-concert
A magical moment unfolded at Ed Sheeran's concert in Larnaca on Saturday, September 7, when a surprise marriage proposal added an unforgettable touch to the night. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-remove-130-speed-bumps-in-road-reassessment
Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-shot-hvaldimir
The sudden death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale famous in Norway and suspected of being trained by Russia as a ''spy whale,'' has turned into a potential murder mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-doctor-faces-trial-for-kidnapping-and-rape
A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-mummified-state-sparks-investigation-near-ayia-napa
The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-crete-electricity-link-should-cut-costs-by-20-25
The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project could reduce electricity costs by 20-25%, according to Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-first-teacherless-gcse-class-begins
David Game College in London is set to start the UK’s first "teacherless" GCSE course this September, where artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-aftershocks-follow-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-off-cyprus-coast
Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finally-a-bit-of-a-break-from-the-oven
Good news, folks—Mother Nature finally decided to sprinkle some relief on our sun-baked island! After weeks of feeling like we're living on the surface of the sun, a seasonal low-pressure system and some unstable air are bringing us a bit of that sweet, sweet rain. Get ready to embrace those cooler vibes!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passengers-receive-suspended-sentence-for-smoking-on-cyprus-flight
A Paphos District Court on Wednesday handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to two British passengers, aged 50 and 44, for smoking and consuming alcohol on a flight.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/borrell-urges-turkey-to-recognize-eu-s-role-in-cyprus-problem
"It is important for Turkey to understand the role of the European Union with respect to the position of a member state, Cyprus, which has a difficult relationship with Turkey......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-under-investigation-after-bulgarian-in-paphos-killed-and-emergency-calls-ignored
Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mariah-carey-loses-both-mother-and-sister-on-the-same-day
Mariah Carey revealed Monday that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died over the weekend on the same day.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-tightens-bank-statement-rules-for-schengen-visa
Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/delays-in-school-air-conditioning-installation-spark-criticism
The Ministry of Education’s plan to install air conditioning units in 50 schools by September has fallen short, with fewer than half expected to be completed on time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mosquito-borne-triple-e-virus-found-in-the-us-for-first-time-since-2020
Massachusetts has reported its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or "Triple E," since 2020, marking another instance of the mosquito-borne illness in the United States this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sven-goran-eriksson-legendary-football-coach-dies-at-76
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at age 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/london-building-erupts-in-flames-exposing-safety-failures
More than 200 firefighters are battling a large fire at a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Dagenham, east London....
