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30 November, 2025
 

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1. 17-year-old Aliki dies in highway accident involving alleged drunk driver

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-aliki-dies-in-highway-accident-involving-allegedly-drunk-driver

A devastating car crash early Saturday morning on the Limassol–Nicosia highway has claimed the life of 17-year-old Aliki Nicolaou, a former resident of Lympia....

2. The countdown begins for Cyprus’ turn at the EU helm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-countdown-begins-for-cyprus-turn-at-the-eu-helm

Cyprus is ramping up preparations as it gets ready to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, a role that will put the country at the center of EU decision-making for six months....

3. Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-flooding-in-nicosia-traps-school-bus-and-shuts-key-roads

Severe flooding in Nicosia has forced authorities to respond to dozens of emergencies and close key roads in the city....

4. The animal police… are they on a break?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-animal-police…-are-they-on-a-break

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

5. Trapped heron saved from eucalyptus tree in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-heron-saved-from-eucalyptus-tree-in-nicosia-s-athalassa-park

A dramatic bird rescue unfolded Saturday at Athalassa National Forest Park, when a heron was found entangled in a rope hanging from the branches of a dry eucalyptus tree....

6. Animal shelter faces crisis as volunteers protest planned removal of 2,000 animals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-shelter-faces-crisis-as-volunteers-protest-planned-removal-of-2-000-animals

Volunteers at a privately run animal shelter in the Paphos district say they face a crisis as a court order and landowner dispute threaten the wellbeing of roughly 2,000 animals under their care. ...

7. Hunter rescued after 50-meter fall into ravine in Gerasa, Limassol (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunter-rescued-after-50-meter-fall-into-ravine-in-gerasa-limassol-video

Emergency services were called into action early Sunday morning after a hunter fell into a deep ravine in the mountainous area of Gerasa, in Limassol District....

8. Man found dead in waters off Cape Greco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-dead-in-waters-off-cape-greco

Emergency services were placed on high alert Wednesday afternoon after a man was found unresponsive in the sea near Agioi Anargyroi, off Cape Greco....

9. Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines, strengthens on path toward Vietnam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/typhoon-kalmaegi-leaves-114-dead-in-the-philippines-strengthens-on-path-toward-vietnam

At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi, as the powerful storm regains intensity while crossing the South China Sea toward Vietnam....

10. Police rescue one live hare among pile of dead wildlife

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-rescue-one-live-hare-among-pile-of-dead-wildlife

In a significant effort to combat wildlife crimes, Cyprus Police and the Game and Fauna Service carried out coordinated raids today targeting poaching activities....

11. Blue dogs spotted at Chernobyl leave experts puzzled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blue-dogs-spotted-at-chernobyl-leave-experts-puzzled

Something strange, and oddly colorful, is happening in Chernobyl. A few stray dogs living in the Exclusion Zone around the abandoned nuclear plant have been spotted with bright blue fur, baffling animal rescuers and sparking wild speculation online....

12. €2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€2-000-fine-and-€8-000-bill-all-for-a-sunset-shot

What was meant to be a picture-perfect sunset in Larnaca turned into a very expensive mistake. A driver who entered the Larnaca Salt Lake last week to capture the evening glow got his car stuck, and when a second car came to the rescue, it got trapped too....

13. Rescue underway for cars stuck in salt lake, owners face hefty fines (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescue-underway-for-cars-stuck-in-salt-lake-owners-face-hefty-fines

Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday....

14. Authorities seize over 100 bird-snaring devices in Famagusta District

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seize-over-100-bird-snaring-devices-in-famagusta-district

Authorities discovered more than 100 bird-snaring devices, known locally as "xoverga", on the property of a 68-year-old man in the Famagusta district, part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal poaching....

15. Elderly Larnaca woman rescued after cry for help; Son faces abuse charges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-larnaca-woman-rescued-after-cry-for-help-son-faces-abuse-charges

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating a suspected case of domestic abuse after an elderly woman was heard crying for help from behind a locked door in her home....

16. EMAK Commander: ''I had nightmares after the Limassol wildfires''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/emak-commander-i-had-nightmares-after-the-limassol-wildfires

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

17. Deputy Fire Chief Michael: ''The girl left looking at the sky''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/deputy-fire-chief-michael-the-girl-left-looking-at-the-sky

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

18. Deputy Fire Chief Kyriakides: “We put the little donkey on the stretcher”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/deputy-fire-chief-kyriakides-we-put-the-little-donkey-on-the-stretcher

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

19. Man found dead on sailboat near Protaras after losing consciousness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-dead-on-sailboat-near-protaras-after-losing-consciousness

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli man was found dead on a sailboat near the Protaras coastline....

20. Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/clinging-for-their-lives-fire-chief-kapillas-recalls-harrowing-rescues

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

21. Cyprus seeks U.S. military equipment, joins EU defense program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-u-s-military-equipment-joins-eu-defense-program

The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....

22. Deadly 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, over 600 killed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-6-0-earthquake-strikes-eastern-afghanistan-over-600-killed

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500 in one of the country’s deadliest tremors in recent years. ...

23. Runner hospitalized after snake bite in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/runner-hospitalized-after-snake-bite-in-limassol

A man who went for a run in Limassol was hospitalized after being bitten by a venomous snake and later found unconscious, authorities said....

24. Paramotor pilot, 31, killed in crash near Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paramotor-pilot-31-killed-in-crash-near-larnaca

A 31-year-old man from Nicosia district was killed Thursday morning when the motorized paraglider he was flying crashed near Kiti, authorities said....

25. Firefighters rescue driver after vehicle plunges into 10-meter deep ravine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-rescue-driver-after-vehicle-plunges-into-10-meter-deep-ravine

A driver was rescued from a ravine approximately 10 meters deep on the Nicosia–Palaichori road after their vehicle veered off course, authorities said....

26. Emergency rescue saves four after Cape Greco sea caves fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-rescue-saves-four-after-cape-greco-sea-caves-fall

Four people were rescued Sunday after falling in the sea caves area of Cape Greco, authorities said. ...

27. Cyprus remembers Helios plane crash 20 years later

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remembers-helios-plane-crash-20-years-later

Today marks 20 years since the Helios Airways Flight 522 disaster, when a Boeing 737 flying from Larnaca to Prague, with a stop in Athens, crashed in the mountains near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board. ...

28. Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chios-firefighters-push-beyond-their-limits

In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....

29. Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-wildfires-rage-across-multiple-fronts-in-greece

Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....

30. Romanian woman’s vacation turns nightmare before Cyprus airport escape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romanian-woman-s-vacation-turns-nightmare-before-cyprus-airport-escape

What was supposed to be a relaxing holiday for a 48-year-old Romanian woman quickly spiraled into a terrifying ordeal of confinement, threats, and sexual exploitation, until a courageous moment at Paphos airport saved her life....

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