https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sets-new-rules-for-carry-on-bags-starting-september-1
Starting September 1, all air travelers in Europe should be prepared for significant changes in hand luggage regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-and-showers
A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing varying weather conditions throughout the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-china-set-to-hit-pwc-with-record-penalty-amid-evergrande-fallout
PwC China has informed its clients that it expects Chinese authorities to impose a six-month business ban starting as early as September, following its audit of the now-collapsed property developer Evergrande....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-criticized-after-azerbaijan-s-first-direct-flight-heads-to-larnaca
The first direct flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Larnaca Airport was carried out two days ago by Azerbaijan's state airline, *Yeni Bakış* reported on its front page today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-offer-more-affordable-homes-with-cldc-s-three-part-plan
The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rains-and-winds-ahead
A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, leading to brief periods of increased cloudiness today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travelers-to-the-eu-will-need-€7-visa-waiver-starting-may-2025
UK travelers heading to the EU will need to pay a €7 fee starting in May 2025, thanks to new rules introduced by the EU. This fee, part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), will be required for UK and other visa-exempt travelers, similar to the US ESTA system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tui-halts-day-trips-to-occupied-areas-of-cyprus
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harley-davidson-backs-away-from-diversity-and-inclusion
Harley-Davidson announced on Monday that it is ending its diversity and inclusion programs, joining other big U.S. companies like Tractor ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-slash-eurosystem-funding-by-€2-6-billion
Cypriot banks have almost zeroed funding from the Eurosystem via the Targeted Long-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO), with the latest data by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) showing repayments amounting to €2.6 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-set-for-major-changes-in-september
September will bring significant shifts for Cyprus's two largest banks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-expected-to-reach-40°c
The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow weather warning on Tuesday, predicting temperatures will soar to 40°C in the interior on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-democratic-convention-kicks-off-with-biden-passing-the-torch-to-harris
The Democratic National Convention began on Monday, marking a historic moment as President Joe Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now the party's presidential nominee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-6-6-million-passengers-from-january-to-july-2024
A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-criticized-for-inconsistent-policy-on-turkey-s-eu-role
On February 2-3, 2024, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted an informal meeting of Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich, in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slight-cooling-expected-as-temperatures-hold-steady
The heatwave eases slightly today, with temperatures staying just under the 40-degree mark....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-we-failed-as-a-country
In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-abandonment-and-neglect-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
Dog abandonment and neglect in Cyprus are getting worse, with shelters struggling to keep up. Volunteers at local shelters say they are seeing more and more dogs being abandoned, not just in the summer, but all year round....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-for-extreme-heat-across-cyprus
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures, set to take effect from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, August 19. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/final-decisions-on-akamas-projects-approaching
According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-film-icon-alain-delon-dies-at-88
Alain Delon, the renowned French actor who became a global icon through his work with legendary directors and his enigmatic screen presence, has died at the age of 88. Delon’s career spanned over six decades, during which he starred in some of the most revered films in European cinema, including Rocco and His Brothers, The Leopard, and The Samurai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-issue-may-have-sparked-deadliest-wildfire-in-greece
Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 hectares near Athens, covering a total area about the size of Paris....
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.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourself-for-another-scorcher-yet-again
For those who haven’t been paying attention (or are blissfully unaware), it’s going to be HOT in Cyprus today. Shocking, right? Yes, people who complained about the same weather report day after day, our bad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-arrested-in-matthew-perry-death
Five individuals, including two doctors, face federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, ABC News has learned. The charges, filed Thursday, include conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution resulting in death, and possession with intent to distribute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-launches-one-of-a-kind-all-you-can-fly-membership
Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable airline globally1, has announced the launch of its “All You Can Fly” membership, providing an extensive number of flights across 12 months for €599, to more than 800 destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-and-the-ferry-tale-nightmare
The ferry boat situation in Greece is rapidly becoming an unfortunate stain on the very fabric of the country. As someone who not only vacations in Greece, I also own, operate, and conduct business there in the tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-notebook-star-gena-rowlands-dies-at-94
Gena Rowlands, a renowned American actress famous for roles in films like *The Notebook* and *Another Woman,* has passed away at the age of 94....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/today-is-dekapentavgoustos-a-day-of-faith-family-and-tradition
In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/young-cypriot-preserves-traditional-basketry-craft
At just 36 years old, Athinodoros Georgiou from Pachyammos Tillyria is dedicated to preserving the art of basketry, a tradition passed down from his grandparents. His passion for this craft began in childhood, inspired by his grandparents' involvement in traditional arts....
