https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ongoing-wildfire-battle-attica-firefighters-tackle-new-outbreaks
Firefighting efforts are ongoing through the night to control wildfires in northeast Attica, primarily affecting the Mount Penteli and Lake Marathon areas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-firm-warns-of-halt-on-cyprus-crete-cable-over-payments
The second meeting of the Commission overseeing the Cyprus-Crete electric cable project, which included representatives from IPTO, the energy ministries of Cyprus and Greece, and the energy regulators from both countries, ended with no significant progress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-forces-push-30km-into-russia-in-deepest-incursion-of-the-war
Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 30 kilometers into Russian territory, marking the most significant incursion since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-modernize-education-system-starting-2024-25
Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blaze-in-souni-zanakia-burns-5-hectares-causes-building-damage
The fire that broke out shortly after eleven in the morning in Souni - Zanakia, Limassol district, has caused damage to several buildings, which is manageable, according to Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-hit-a-snag-as-tatar-says-no-to-un-meeting
According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-rise-in-surrogacy-applications-mostly-from-ukraine
Since surrogacy laws were introduced in Cyprus in 2017, there have been 96 applications for surrogacy up to 2023, with four of those being turned down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-link-decision-expected-soon-energy-minister-confirms
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced that key decisions regarding the electricity interconnection......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-online-legal-system-still-facing-problems-after-fixes
The gradual relocation of state data center servers to fully compliant and secure facilities will begin before the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Innovation......
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/comment/opinion/christodoulides-un-meeting-move-raises-public-image-concerns
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-from-high-temperatures-this-week
Today’s weather will be mostly clear, with occasional local cloud cover bringing isolated showers to the mountains.
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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/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-survivors-after-plane-crashes-in-residential-area-in-sao-paulo
A tragic plane crash in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has left all 62 people on board dead after the aircraft plummeted into a residential area in the municipality of Vinhedo, local authorities confirmed on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-expands-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-the-black-sea
Athens is closely monitoring Turkey’s expansion of its hydrocarbon exploration and extraction capabilities in various maritime areas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-castle-concert-to-offer-musical-magic-with-vakia-stavrou
The Department of Antiquities and the State Ministry of Culture will host a concert titled "By the Glow of the Moon" at Larnaca Castle on August 22, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-entrepreneurs-hit-hard-by-turkey-s-instagram-shutdown
Turkey's decision to block access to Instagram has dealt a significant blow to female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to market and sell products ranging from homemade cookies to baby bedding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ariston-pastry-shop-to-relocate-after-57-years
Ariston, the beloved pastry shop that has been a culinary landmark in Cyprus since 1967, is set to move to a new location in mid-September...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-identify-second-victim-found-in-burned-car-in-limassol
Authorities have identified the second victim found charred inside a burning car in the Limassol district on July 31. The victim has been confirmed as 38-year-old David Chmelar, a Slovakian national.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increased-military-activity-linked-to-humanitarian-mission-amid-regional-tensions
The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-growing-older-and-smarter
Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iraqi-teen-detained-in-vienna-over-alleged-taylor-swift-concert-attack-plot
Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-potential-european-repatriations
The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are on standby in case there is need to evacuate Europeans or third-country nationals from the region, Deputy Government Spokesman Giannis Antoniou told CNA on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/marina-satti-to-headline-wave-pool-party-in-ayia-napa
Two highly anticipated Wave Pool Parties will take place at WaterWorld Waterpark in Ayia Napa this August, promising an experience to remember.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cats-show-grief-after-a-pet-dies-study-finds
Cats are often seen as independent and aloof, but new research suggests they may grieve the loss of a fellow pet, challenging the perception of them as antisocial creatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-tepak-discuss-urgent-student-housing-needs
Paphos Mayor Phaedonas Phaedonos met with representatives from the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) student union to discuss the newly constructed student housing facilities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-side-of-breezy-bliss
Good morning! After the early morning mist and low clouds clear away, we’re in for a mostly sunny day, with just a few clouds popping up here and there to keep things interesting....
