https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-navy-seizes-gaza-aid-flotilla-arrests-greta-thunberg
The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jane-goodall-trailblazing-voice-for-animals-and-the-environment-dies-at-91
Jane Goodall, the British primatologist whose groundbreaking work with chimpanzees transformed science and inspired generations to care for the planet, has died at 91....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-cashiers-no-lines-greece-s-first-staff-free-supermarket-opens-in-athens
Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavrokolympos-back-in-service-what-we-re-waiting-for-now-is-rain
The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-tradition-came-to-life-at-alphamega-hypermarkets
The 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” took place on Sunday, 28 September, at the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi, attracting a large, enthusiastic crowd. Visitors of all ages enjoyed an authentic experience, full of flavours, music, games and images of Cypriot tradition that we all love and want to preserve....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bayern-munich-bus-trapped-at-limassol-port-amid-customs-strike
Bayern Munich’s team bus is enjoying an unexpected layover at Limassol port, thanks to an indefinite strike by customs officers that has brought much of the port to a standstill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-calls-trump-to-clear-the-way-in-new-york-traffic-jam
French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual traffic jam on the streets of New York this week, courtesy of Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/15-year-old-girl-found-in-car-with-39-year-old-man-and-drugs
A 15-year-old girl was discovered Thursday morning in a car in Limassol alongside a 39-year-old man and bags of what police say could be illegal drugs, sparking a major investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-hills-resort-launches-cyprus-first-trackman™-range
Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arab-leaders-condemn-israel-s-gaza-war-but-stop-short-at-words
Arab leaders met in Doha this week and spoke out strongly against Israel’s war in Gaza. But while their words were sharp, their actions, or lack of them, are raising eyebrows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-fines-company-€14-000-suspends-prison-term-for-workplace-safety-violations
A Larnaca District Court has fined a metal recycling company €14,000 and handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to an individual over breaches of workplace safety regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/net-metering-applications-open-through-year-end-energy-minister-says
Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-arrested-in-larnaca-for-drunk-driving
Police arrested a 58-year-old bus driver Tuesday morning after stopping his public transport vehicle on the Avdellero–Athienou road for a routine check....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citroen-recalls-15-vehicles-over-brake-safety-issue
The Department of Road Transport announced Saturday that Citroën has issued a recall for 15 vehicles due to a potential defect in the brake pedal transfer bar.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serdar-denktas-breaks-ranks-endorses-erhurman-in-presidential-race
Veteran Turkish Cypriot politician Serdar Denktas threw his support behind Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Tufan Erhurman ahead of next month’s contested ''presidential'' elections in the north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-firefighter-honored-in-european-parliament-after-heroic-mission-in-spain
Lawmakers at the European Parliament rose to their feet Thursday to applaud a 28-year-old Greek firefighter who helped lead an international effort to stop devastating wildfires in Spain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-traffic-lights-get-smart-helping-cars-move-faster-across-the-island
Stuck in traffic? Cyprus is rolling out a high-tech fix. Since 2021, the Public Works Department has been installing ''smart'' traffic lights that can literally see cars, buses, and motorcycles, and adjust their timing on the fly to keep traffic moving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-chief-calls-for-unity-pledges-sanctions-on-israeli-officials-and-new-aid-plan-for-gaza
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-jokes-spark-online-backlash-for-u-s-comedian-jeff-arcuri
American comedian Jeff Arcuri set off both laughter and outrage after cracking jokes about Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus during a recent stand-up show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-nobel-peace-prize-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-with-22-kilograms-of-cannabis
A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-in-act-of-aggression
Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-in-campaign-mode-since-day-1
President Nikos Christodoulides admits he’s been in ''campaign mode'' since the very first day of his presidency, a revelation that has fueled smirks in political circles and fresh criticism that he is more focused on re-election than governing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-gaza-tensions-escalate-as-netanyahu-urges-gazans-to-‘leave-now
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged residents of Gaza City to “leave now” on Saturday, hours after Israel announced it would intensify airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, as a deadly shooting in Jerusalem left six people dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-taxi-driver-refuses-paralympic-champion-and-her-guide-dog-video
A taxi driver in Greece refused to take Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou and her guide dog, prompting sharp criticism after the athlete shared the encounter online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-students-arrested-after-tip-leads-police-to-dangerous-items-in-vehicles
Three 18-year-old students were arrested Monday morning after police found weapons and fireworks in their vehicles, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mediablog-when-journalism-gets-buried-by-the-algorithm
A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paid-your-road-tax-you-might-still-get-fined
A glitch in Cyprus’ road transport system left drivers facing fines even though many believed they had successfully renewed their vehicle licenses online....