https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spotty-rain-returns-to-the-scene
A weak low-pressure system is dominating the area, with a low-pressure center over the Italian peninsula moving eastward, set to impact us mainly from tomorrow afternoon onwards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-s-bark-saves-neighbor-s-home-from-flames
In the quiet town of Arlington, Washington, a furry hero emerged in the dead of night, changing the tune of a seemingly ordinary evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guinness-recognizes-oldest-person-to-conquer-grand-canyon-on-foot
In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-welcome-its-first-crematorium-in-paphos
In a groundbreaking move, the industrial heart of Agia Varvara in Paphos District is poised to witness the commencement of construction for Cyprus's inaugural crematorium within the first half of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-15-griffon-vultures-in-battle-for-survival
In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/journalism-is-also-a-job-like-any-other
Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-nearly-11-years-for-murder
Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cristiano-ronaldo-invests-in-paphos-based-strikerz-inc
International football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a group of investors committing over $40 million to UFL, a new free football game developed by Paphos-based gaming publisher Strikerz Inc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus
''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-suggests-17-000-deaths-linked-to-covid-19-treatment
In a startling revelation, a study by French scientists indicates that nearly 17,000 individuals may have lost their lives during the first wave of the pandemic after taking hydroxychloroquine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-showers-today-clear-skies-tomorrow
Get ready for a mix of weather across the island today! Clouds are on the rise with isolated showers expected in the western half, while the eastern regions initially enjoy clear skies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-jn-1-sub-variant-surpasses-3000-cases
Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-free-preschool-for-4-year-olds
The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-implements-new-vat-transparency-rules-targeting-e-commerce-fraud
The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-seasonal-sellers-really-hot-or-cold
Stephanos Koursaris, the Secretary-General of the Pancyprian Organization of Craftsmen, Professionals, and Shopkeepers (POVEK), spoke on 'SPOR FM 95.0' and the show 'DIASPORA NEWS' about the movement of markets during the holidays and the discounts.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-winds-and-showers-dance-across-the-region
In the latest forecast, a gentle low-pressure system is making its mark on the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/veganism-from-fringe-movement-to-global-phenomenon
The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayfair-shaken-by-£300k-ferrari-collision
A high-octane saga unfolded on the streets of London's Mayfair as a £300,000 Ferrari 296, painted in regal purple, met its match in a collision with a bollard on New Year's Day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-sex-childbearing-not-allowed-says-archbishop-george
Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/highlights-and-shadows-in-global-new-year-s-revelry
As the world transitioned into the new year, a kaleidoscope of celebrations unfolded across the globe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/displaced-gazans-seek-shelter-among-lions-and-monkeys-in-zoo-crisis
In the heart of the Rafah Zoo, amid cages holding monkeys, parrots, and lions, displaced Gazans have found temporary refuge during Israel's 12-week military offensive.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-germany-s-silvester-celebration-outshine-ordinary-new-year-s-eve
As the clock ticks towards New Year's Eve, delve into the cultural tapestry of Germany's Silvester celebration. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-volunteer-doctors-medical-aid-triumphantly-reaches-rafah
In a persistent effort to overcome obstacles and bureaucratic hurdles, pharmaceutical aid from Volunteer Doctors-Cyprus is en route to Rafah....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aging-channel-in-oroklini-raises-alarming-flood-risks
In Oroklini, an aging earthen channel crucial for rainwater management is on the verge of closure, posing a flood risk for Cyprus's largest community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romania-and-bulgaria-to-be-part-of-the-eu-schengen-area-in-2024
According to a report in the Financial Times, Romania and Bulgaria are set to join the EU's Schengen area in March, signaling the conclusion of talks with Austria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stars-and-clouds-to-welcome-the-new-year
In Nicosia, weak high pressure sets the tone for a mostly clear New Year's weekend. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotel-occupancy-rates-at-30-40-in-december
The average occupancy rates in December, the predominantly festive month, in hotels and accommodation units, is expected to range around 35% to 40%, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/as-2023-ends-banks-and-unions-lock-horns-on-pay-structures
The banks and bank employees' unions are at odds over labor issues and the signing of new collective agreements. As we approach the end of 2023, no significant progress has been made in renewing collective agreements during the outgoing year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-year-s-final-weather-extravaganza
Today, imagine the fog as a shy guest at a party, finally deciding to step aside. Ta-da! Clear skies are here, flaunting temperatures like they're showing off New Year resolutions: 21 degrees inland, 22 degrees coastal, and a breezy 13 degrees up in the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pafos-polis-chrysochous-motorway-construction-continues-amid-contractual-discussions
The risk of halting construction on the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway has been temporarily averted. In recent days, the construction company formally submitted a series of requests in a letter to the Department of Public Works and the Ministry of Transport,...