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1. Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-rains-bring-floods-across-cyprus-full-forecast-ahead-videos-and-pics

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

2. Escaped convict armed and allegedly heading to Columbia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escaped-convict-armed-and-allegedly-heading-to-columbia

Authorities in Cyprus are in an intense manhunt for 42-year-old Isovite Doros Theofanous, known as “the hairdresser,” who staged a daring escape from his parents’ home in Choletria, Paphos on Thursday, September 26. ...

3. Cyprus authorities probe house construction near river Kryos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-authorities-probe-house-construction-near-river-kryos

Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....

4. The Cypriot Hill Station

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cypriot-hill-station

"Next Thursday, His Excellency the High Commissioner will depart from here with his family to go to his residence in Troodos for a vacation."(June 25, 1910). ...

5. Attempt to light shisha leads to arrests over forest fire in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempt-to-light-shisha-leads-to-arrests-over-forest-fire-in-limassol

Two individuals were arrested yesterday afternoon in Limassol for allegedly starting a fire in the Trooditissa State Forest, claiming they were attempting to light a shisha. ...

6. President launches cultural drive ahead of 2026 EU Presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-launches-cultural-drive-ahead-of-2026-eu-presidency

''We must do much more for our culture", the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said, inaugurating, in Platres, in Limassol District......

7. Forest Park hotel acquisition joins Cyprus' mountain peaks investment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-park-hotel-acquisition-joins-cyprus-mountain-peaks-investment

Investment interest in the mountainous areas of the island continues to surge, a trend observed in recent years......

8. After Berengaria comes the development of the highlands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands

In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....

9. Rain, snow, and slippery roads ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-snow-and-slippery-roads-ahead

Cyprus is gearing up for a weather rollercoaster this weekend as rain, snow, and slippery roads are on the horizon. ...

10. Snowfall forces road closures leading to Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowfall-forces-road-closures-leading-to-troodos

In response to heavy snowfall, several roads leading to Troodos, including Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos, have been closed to traffic, announced local authorities....

11. Platres' historical tapestry unfurls with new Open Museum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/platres-historical-tapestry-unfurls-with-new-open-museum

In the next few months, the completion of the Open Museum of Platres is expected. In an interview with ''K,'' Platres Mayor Panagiotis Papadopoulos disclosed that work has commenced on the exhibition space, serving as the starting point for a historical walk through Platres....

12. Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-pack-bags-for-record-breaking-2023-getaways

Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....

13. Cyprus celebrates Dormition of the Virgin Mary amidst heatwave

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-dormition-of-the-virgin-mary-amidst-heatwave

Cyprus celebrates on Tuesday the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a religious and bank holiday, amidst a heatwave, with many flocking to the beach or mountain resorts, and with authorities issuing warnings about increased traffic in some areas, and overcrowded picnic sites....

14. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/platres-mayor-proposes-university-units-in-troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....

15. Arrest made in major weapons and drugs seizure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-major-weapons-and-drugs-seizure

More than 340 firearm cartridges, a large sum of money, and a quantity of cocaine were found in the residence of a 49-year-old, who was arrested and placed under custody for police investigations....

16. Enchanting Troodos in a blanket of white

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enchanting-troodos-in-a-blanket-of-white

Troodos is now covered in a blanket of white due to the recent snowfall that fell in the area. The photographs made public by the Forestry Department, which depict Troodos National Forest Park finally "dressed" in white, are telling....

17. Elderly man killed instantly in Limassol car crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-killed-instantly-in-limassol-car-crash

An elderly man in Limassol died on Monday when his car slammed into a tree, with reports saying the unrestrained driver hit the passenger side after being propelled the from his seat...

18. €6 million chalet just one of several investments planned for the mountains of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-€6-million-chalet-is-just-one-of-several-investments-planned-for-the-mountains-of-cyprus

The new €6.3 million project in Moniatis, which is looking for a buyer, shows that investment in mountainous areas is picking up steam. With DTA's Guru projects, the creation of the Tree Hotel, hotel acquisitions by Property Gallery, and the restoration of the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, interest has recently begun to be more active....

19. Limassol driver dies in foothills after missing turn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-driver-dies-in-foothills-after-missing-turn

A man was killed instantly in a road accident in Limassol district on Saturday night when his vehicle veered off a curvy road in the mountain foothills and crashed into a tree...

20. Haute cuisine in the mountains of Cyprus? I think so!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/haute-cuisine-in-the-mountains-of-cyprus-i-think-so

If you think haute cuisine is available only in urban centers around the island, well you're wrong! Meze isn't the only grub you'll find in the villages around Cyprus. And here are four restaurants in the countryside that are proof positive that fine dining isn't exclusive to the city at all....

21. Cyprus goes into sub-freezing levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-goes-into-sub-freezing-levels

A cold front with wind activity is affecting Cyprus this week, with Wednesday night expected to be the coldest yet this winter...

22. Passenger soldier dies after car veers into ditch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-soldier-dies-after-car-veers-into-ditch

A young soldier was killed in a road accident on Thursday after a car driven by an army buddy veered off the road and ended up flipped in a ditch...

23. Official criticizes foolhardy drivers after river rescue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/official-criticizes-foolhardy-drivers-after-river-rescue

The spokesperson for the Fire Department has singled out a young man who had to be rescued on Monday, criticizing his foolhardy attempt to drive through a river in Larnaca...

24. Kids rescued after fall at gorge in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kids-rescued-after-fall-at-gorge-in-troodos

Emergency rescuers pulled two children to safety on Monday after they fell in a gorge on Mount Olympos, the highest point in Cyprus...

25. Cyprus gets a break after severe weather

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-a-break-after-severe-weather

A high pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Thursday, a day after severe warnings ended, with low chances of rain as weather improves but some mountain roads remain accessible only to properly equipped vehicles...

26. Elderly man found dead on hiking trail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-found-dead-on-hiking-trail

An elderly man was pronounced dead on Sunday after a nature outing where he is believed to have fallen into a ditch on a registered footpath trail in Troodos...

27. Cops warn drivers of slippery road surfaces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cops-warn-drivers-of-slippery-road-surfaces

Officers on duty were seen helping a car that was stuck in sleet up in Troodos mountains over the weekend, amid reports of inclement weather and warnings over slippery conditions due to ice...

28. Young woman dies in hospital after brutal crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-woman-dies-in-hospital-after-brutal-crash

A young local woman died in hospital over the weekend, ten days after a brutal car crash caused by an illegal overtake, with reports saying her organs have been donated to patients in Cyprus and Greece...

29. Travelers speak of horror under quarantine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/travelers-speak-of-horror-under-quarantine

Dozens of travelers who arrived in Cyprus without a required health certificate for the coronavirus say they were hurried to the mountains in the dead of night and treated like “criminals” and “lepers"...

30. Elderly woman killed in brutal crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-woman-killed-in-brutal-crash

Police are investigating a traffic accident in Limassol where an elderly woman was killed in a brutal collision at a controlled intersection...

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