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1. Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nobel-glory-for-ai-innovator-demis-hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

2. Cyprus' new national pastime: sitting in traffic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-new-national-pastime-sitting-in-traffic

With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...

3. Cyprus celebrates strong showing at Paris 2024 Paralympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-strong-showing-at-paris-2024-paralympics

Cyprus has celebrated a triumphant performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with the country's delegation securing two medals and delivering strong results across multiple events....

4. Cyprus' Olympion joins leading K12 education group Globeducate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympion-in-cyprus-joins-leading-k12-education-group-globeducate

Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....

5. Paris ranks as Europe’s most expensive city for housing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-ranks-as-europe-s-most-expensive-city-for-housing

Paris remains the most expensive city in Europe for free-market housing, with an average price of 14,900 euros per square meter, according to a report by Deloitte....

6. Boxer Khelif and the social media furor over the Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics

The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....

7. J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk named in harassment complaint by Olympian Khelif

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-k-rowling-elon-musk-named-in-harassment-complaint-by-olympian-khelif

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...

8. Remembering the magic of Athens 2004

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/remembering-the-magic-of-athens-2004

As the calendar turned to August 13, 2004, Greece witnessed a historic moment: the return of the Olympic flame to its homeland. Dimitris Papaioannou's groundbreaking opening ceremony captivated millions both in Greece and around the world with its emotional and spectacular presentation....

9. US leads Olympic medal count with 126, China follows closely

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-leads-olympic-medal-count-with-126-china-follows-closely

The Olympic Games have concluded, and the final medal tally reveals the United States once again dominating the overall count, securing a total of 126 medals. ...

10. Paris bids farewell to Olympics with stunning closing ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-bids-farewell-to-olympics-with-stunning-closing-ceremony

The Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday as French swimmer Léon Marchand took one last breath, bringing an end to the Paris Summer Games....

11. Cypriot athletes shine bright at Paris 2024 Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athletes-shine-bright-at-paris-2024-olympics

Team Cyprus had a blast at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with their athletes dazzling on the world stage. The Cypriot squad, led by Elena Koulichenko, Milan Trajkovic, and Olivia Fotopoulou, showed off their talents and made their country proud....

12. The Olympics and the battle against fake news

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-olympics-and-the-battle-against-fake-news

In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....

13. Closing ceremony script changed after controversial opening at Olympics 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-script-changed-after-controversial-opening-at-olympics-2024

Thierry Reboul, the executive director of the Olympic Games' closing ceremony, revealed he had to revise the script multiple times following backlash over the opening event on the Seine. ...

14. Cypriot athlete Tugolukova 16th in Paris Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athlete-tugolukova-16th-in-paris-olympics

Cyprus’ Vera Tugolukova placed 16th overall in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris....

15. Yeniduzen: Negotiations to resume in September with new framework

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yeniduzen-negotiations-to-resume-in-september-with-new-framework

Yeniduzen columnist Serhat İncirli reports that negotiations on the Cyprus issue will resume in September, picking up from where they left off at Crans-Montana. The UN has prepared a program for these talks, which will be structured in two main packages....

16. Cyprus welcomes silver medalist Pavlos Kontides back home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-silver-medalist-pavlos-kontides-back-home

Cyprus celebrated the return of sailor Pavlos Kontides, who secured his second Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games. ...

17. Cyprus rewards Olympians with substantial bonuses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rewards-olympians-with-substantial-bonuses

Cypriot athletes are set to receive substantial financial rewards following their performances at the Paris Olympics, reflecting the nation's commitment to honoring its sports stars....

18. Russian athletes banned from TV and opening at Paris Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-athletes-banned-from-tv-and-opening-at-paris-olympics

In Russia, the Olympics are not broadcast on television, and some politicians and media have labeled athletes competing in Paris as traitors. ...

19. Pavlos Kontides wins second Olympic silver medal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-wins-second-olympic-silver-medal

Pavlos Kontides has once again made history for Cyprus by winning a silver medal in sailing at the Paris Olympics, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in a statement on Wednesday. ...

20. Boxer Imane Khelif one win away from Olympic Gold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-imane-khelif-one-win-away-from-olympic-gold

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moved one step closer to a historic gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals. ...

21. Impressive Olympic outcomes for Cypriot athletes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/impressive-olympic-outcomes-for-cypriot-athletes

The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....

22. Marios Georgiou achieves historic Olympic finish despite fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-achieves-historic-olympic-finish-despite-fall

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou made history as one of the country's top Olympic performers, finishing sixth in the horizontal bar event with a score of 13.333. ...

23. Italian gold medalist sleeps outdoors amid Paris Olympic heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italian-gold-medalist-sleeps-outdoors-amid-paris-olympic-heat

The sweltering heat during the Paris Olympics has pushed athletes to install their own air conditioning units, as the eco-friendly Olympic village has opted to go without them....

24. Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kulichenko-makes-history-for-cyprus-in-olympic-high-jump-final

Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....

25. Boxer Khelif condemns bullying amid gender scrutiny

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-khelif-condemns-bullying-amid-gender-scrutiny

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash. ...

26. Djokovic finally strikes gold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/djokovic-finally-strikes-gold

Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....

27. Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-shines-in-2nd-place-overall

Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....

28. Woman boxer withdraws in tears after losing to 'biological male' boxer in 46 seconds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-boxer-withdraws-in-tears-after-losing-to-biological-male-boxer-in-46-seconds

In one of the most controversial matches in Olympic boxing history, Italy's Angela Carini lost to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif in just 46 seconds. Carini, visibly distraught, threw her helmet to the floor and called the outcome "unjust."...

29. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-cyprus-wins-the-gold-medal-for-corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

30. Cypriots Kontides and Makri set to compete in Olympic regatta today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-kontides-and-makri-set-to-compete-in-olympic-regatta

Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....

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