https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/not-in-the-mood-lately-what-can-change-a-woman-s-sex-drive
By the time you’ve finished work, sorted dinner and checked in on an aging parent, sleep may be the only thing you want from bed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyrenia-ferry-first-mate-accused-of-failing-to-help-passengers-during-evacuation
Authorities in the occupied north say no shortcomings were found at the so-called ''ports department'', despite earlier safety deficiencies aboard the Filo Jet. The investigation has also revealed allegations of crew failures, while the cause of the sinking remains unconfirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-reception-venue-still-operating-illegally-three-years-after-opening
A reception venue in Nicosia district has continued operating since October 2023 despite failing to meet essential planning and building permit requirements, according to a new report by the Audit Office, which points to persistent failures by state authorities to enforce the law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tens-of-thousands-left-without-access-to-microsoft-services-following-global-disruption
A major Microsoft service disruption has left tens of thousands of users worldwide experiencing difficulties accessing essential workplace applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams and its artificial intelligence platform Copilot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-puts-maritime-rights-on-the-agenda-at-dublin-summit
European leaders gathering in Dublin on Thursday will discuss how to defend their democracies against war, cyberattacks and disinformation. Cyprus has brought a specific request to the table: Put the international rules that govern rights at sea in writing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-averof-takes-off-his-socks-stefanos-keeps-us-guessing
At the last election, Averof was accused of getting so caught up with the big interests of the elite that he snubbed the party faithful and the average voter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minimum-income-benefits-paid-for-nearly-11-years-in-some-cases-without-final-approval
Cyprus paid Guaranteed Minimum Income benefits for years in some cases while applications were still awaiting a final decision, the Audit Office found....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/turkish-cypriot-peace-demonstrator-greets-president-with-flowers-and-a-call-for-solution-video
A moment captured on video shows a 75-year-old Turkish Cypriot peace activist approach President Christodoulides with a small bouquet and a village poem, turning a brief roadside stop into a warm, human plea for a federal solution and the chance to see a reunited Cyprus in his lifetime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/10-habits-for-a-healthier-smile-and-better-oral-hygiene
Discover 10 simple everyday habits that can help protect your teeth and gums, prevent common oral health problems and keep your smile looking its best. From proper brushing and flossing to healthier dietary choices and regular dental check-ups, small changes can make a lasting difference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-step-backward-two-steps-forward
Yesterday’s announcement by the two Cypriot leaders of two new crossings between Louroujina–Lympia and Kampos–Karavostasi is welcome news....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-problem-gathers-momentum-on-the-road-to-another-deadlock
A new round of diplomatic activity is giving the Cyprus negotiations fresh momentum, but meaningful progress remains elusive. As Turkey strengthens its strategic ties with Europe, Nicosia risks mistaking diplomatic movement for genuine progress as another deadlock looms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/depression-in-men-can-hide-behind-anger-and-irritability
Depression in men does not always look like sadness. From irritability and angry outbursts to excessive drinking and workaholism, discover the less obvious warning signs, why many men struggle to seek help and how to recognize when support is needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-if-cyprus-kept-more-of-the-rain-that-falls
Growing pressure on Cyprus’ water supplies is drawing attention to how the Netherlands manages its water. Shortages and the effects of climate change have made the search for new approaches more urgent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-agree-to-open-two-new-crossings
Cyprus’ two leaders spent more than three hours in talks Monday at the residence of Khassim Diagne, the U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Cyprus. The meeting was led by María Ángela Holguín, the secretary-general’s personal envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-needs-5-000-more-workers-who-gets-to-hire-them
The labor shortage in Cyprus’ construction industry is getting worse. Building activity is picking up, new projects are getting underway, and employers are struggling to fill skilled jobs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-upgrades-cyprus-to-‘a-on-strength-of-public-finances
Cyprus has received another credit rating upgrade, with Fitch Ratings raising the country’s long-term rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’, citing strong public finances, falling debt levels and continued economic growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-demolition-in-lapithos-opens-new-search-for-cyprus-missing
Nearly four decades after a worker reported finding human remains beneath a hotel under construction in Lapithos, archaeologists are watching the unfinished building come down. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-nothing-changes-in-cyprus
The other day, I watched Britain’s growth minister, Dan Tomlinson, give an outstanding interview on Sky News....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-swedish-to-lomi-lomi-learn-about-which-therapeutic-massage-is-right-for-you
From Swedish and deep tissue to sports and Lomi Lomi, discover nine types of therapeutic massage, their potential benefits and how to choose the right one for your needs. Find out which techniques can help ease muscle tension, promote relaxation and support recovery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-caught-speeding-is-one-in-half-a-million
A traffic camera caught MP Yiannis Laouris driving above the speed limit near Platres, prompting him to draw attention to what he describes as serious problems with Cyprus's system for delivering traffic fines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-presses-turkey-to-recommit-to-cyprus-settlement-talks
The European Commission on Wednesday called on Turkey to renew its support for United Nations-led talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute, while criticizing Ankara’s ongoing refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its push for a two-state arrangement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-supermarket-freezer-hacks-france-s-blood-storage-systems-are-targeted
First it was supermarket freezers. Now, cooling equipment used by France’s national blood service has reportedly been targeted in a cyberattack, as retailers across Europe deal with the fallout from hackers tampering with their fridges and freezers. No link between the incidents has been confirmed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/some-social-welfare-officers-juggle-up-to-150-cases-each
A single social welfare officer in Cyprus can be responsible for as many as 150 open cases, far above the international benchmark of 20 to 40, lawmakers heard. In Nicosia, the average caseload is more than 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushback-does-little-to-slow-turkey-s-gas-pipeline-to-occupied-northern-cyprus
The European Union has responded weakly to plans for an undersea natural gas pipeline linking Turkey to occupied northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-european-flights-searched-after-bomb-threats
Seven passenger aircraft were searched on Tuesday after a string of bomb threats across Europe, with security teams finding no explosives on any of them. The incidents involved flights landing in Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and Spain, coming a day after a separate threat forced a plane bound for Sofia to divert to Budapest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-butcher-shop-hit-in-refrigeration-cyberattacks-should-cypriot-retailers-be-worried
A butcher’s shop in the Athens suburb of Kifisia has been targeted in a cyberattack on its refrigeration equipment, Greek media reported on Tuesday, adding a local dimension to a series of incidents that have disrupted supermarket cooling systems across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-says-disy-risks-repeating-2023-with-neofytou
''Either we turn the page or we remain hostage to the past,'' George Pamborides tells Kathimerini, setting out what he believes is at stake in the race for the Democratic Rally (DISY) nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/life-lessons-you-wish-you-d-known-at-20
These are the life lessons most people only learn the hard way by their forties. Knowing them earlier can change how you handle responsibility, relationships, self-worth, and the slow work of building a life that actually feels good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-teenagers-taken-to-hospital-after-drinking-alcohol-at-limassol-halloween-party
Thirteen teenagers aged between 15 and 17 received treatment at a hospital emergency department after becoming unwell following alcohol consumption at a Halloween party in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-suspected-cyberattack-hits-supermarket-fridges-across-europe
The next major cyberattack may reach shoppers through the chilled-food aisle. Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg have reported refrigerators and freezers warming overnight, raising fears of a second widespread attack on the systems that keep food safe, according to the Guardian....
