https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-russia-s-decision-to-expel-embassy-personnel-arbitrary-and-retaliatory
Russia’s decision to expel members of the Greek embassy in Moscow is “arbitrary, retaliatory and not based on any evidence,” the Greek Foreign Ministry said in a lengthy announcement issued on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-jitters-hit-greek-bonds
Just days before Greece is to emerge from its international bailouts, upheaval in international markets took a toll on Greek bonds on Thursday, driving yields up above 4 percent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forbes-calls-wilbur-ross-a-‘grifter
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, the former vice-chairman of Bank of Cyprus, is being accused of being a grifter, following allegations that he swindled associates out of millions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-labour-peace-as-schools-open-next-month
State teachers and the government failed to reach an agreement this week, with the education minister saying the unions were placing demands that cannot be addressed before September and accusing them of avoiding the budgeting issue...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-heavy-cost-of-cowardice
I’ve heard a government minister speak about a vital agency of the Greek state and admit that “there’s nothing that can save this department – it ought to be shut down and rebuilt from scratch.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/runner-dies-after-collapsing-in-paphos
A 38-year-old runner from Nicosia, who was vacationing with his family in Chloraka, died Thursday morning near Coral Bay during his morning run...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/west-nile-virus-claims-2-lives
Health officials have confirmed two West Nile virus-related deaths. Both victims were octogenarian residents of western Attica....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-underway-after-paphos-mall-robbery
Paphos police are conducting a manhunt for a suspect following a currency booth robbery at the Mall, where €7500 in cash was stolen at gun threat...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-thrust-back-into-furnace
Officials warn of extreme hot weather on Thursday with highs at 41 degrees, while temperatures are expected to drop slightly Saturday but still above the normal average...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/price-caps-on-gasoline-in-some-islands-expected
The authorities are expected to impose a two-month price cap on fuel prices in the southern Aegean islands where unleaded gasoline has soared to almost 2 euros per liter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medical-negligence-not-ruled-out-in-little-girl-s-death
Cyprus police has opened a criminal investigation into possible medical negligence in connection with the death of an 8-year-old girl, following statements from her family that contradict a hospital report...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/struggle-for-survivors-of-fire-trying-to-return-to-normalcy
Survivors of last month’s deadly blazes on the outskirts of Attica are struggling to cope while experts are warning of the public health risks posed by toxic ash in the afflicted areas, Kathimerini has learned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-weather-alert-goes-into-effect
An extreme high temperature alert is in effect until Thursday 6pm, with officials warning the public to take precautions and follow hot weather safety tips...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-suspect-dies-while-in-police-custody
A man died Tuesday in police custody after officers who were responding to a domestic violence call used force to arrest him...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/wanted-a-respected-person-for-assistance-effort
After the cries of despair come the calls for help and the need for long-term support. The victims of the lethal inferno that devastated eastern Attica on July 23 don’t just need words of solidarity but deeds too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-drives-car-into-russian-consulate-gate
Police are playing down the arrest of a Cypriot man on Tuesday, who drove his car into the gate the Russian Consulate in Limassol shouting Russian intelligence were after him...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-refutes-hospital-report-on-daughter-s-death
A woman whose 8-year-old daughter died Monday in hospital says she didn’t know what documents she was asked to sign, raising doubts over claims that she declined medical treatment for her little girl...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/report-vindicates-medics-in-young-girl-s-death
An internal report was urgently submitted to the health ministry, giving full account of events in an 8-year-old girl’s death after her mother declined specialised medical treatment...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-pollution-in-areas-hit-by-attica-wildfires
As a judicial investigation into last month’s catastrophic wildfires in parts of Attica gathers pace, experts have warned of toxic pollution in the areas affected by the blazes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-favours-scrapping-five-religious-school-holidays
Archbishop Chrysostomos says religious holidays on school days no longer serve their purpose, suggesting that five of them should be eliminated while also taking a jab at union teachers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yay-or-nay-on-daylight-saving-time
Only one week is left as European citizens are asked to vote whether they want to keep or scrap Daylight Saving Time...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-department-gives-out-numbers-to-free-up-lines
The Fire Services Department says in addition to the national 112 emergency number, the public should also become familiar with local station direct contact numbers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-expels-greek-diplomats-in-retaliatory-move
Russia said on Monday it had summoned Greece’s ambassador to Moscow and told him it was responding in kind to what it called an unfriendly decision by Athens to expel two Russian diplomats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/earthquake-strikes-northwest-of-lefka
An earthquake struck off Lefka/Lefke in the northern part of Cyprus on Monday, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/travel-adaptor-sold-in-cyprus-could-electrocute-someone
Cyprus authorities warn the public over an electrical travel adaptor, saying it fails to comply with safety guidelines and could cause electric shock...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reignited-dherynia-fire-under-control
A Sunday night fire in the buffer zone, which was thought to have been contained Monday morning, reignited hours later with authorities on both sides going on full alert and UN officials saying the fire is once again under control...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-toskas-departure-pm-looks-to-government-reshuffle
Following the departure of Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas from the government – a delayed response to the fatal wildfires that ravaged Attica last month – Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is said to be mulling a more sweeping overhaul of his cabinet in a bid to appease public discontent and signal that his administration is robust ahead of anticipated snap polls next spring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gap-in-education-talks-seems-unbridgeable
A truce agreed upon ten days ago by state teachers and the government, which aimed to help reengage in a dialogue on school reform, appears to be collapsing...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-posture-could-overpower-cyprus-solution-agenda
Following July’s meeting with the two Cypriot leaders, sources say special UN envoy Jane Holl Lute appeared unconvinced regarding the basis for further peace talks and that a meeting in New York could be in the works to clarify once and for all...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vacationers-evacuate-polis-campsite-due-to-fire
The Polis campground was evacuated Sunday after midnight due to a fire raging in nearby reed beds, with initial signs pointing to arson...
