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/news/cdc-reports-rapid-spread-of-jn-1-subvariant-now-dominant-in-the-us
The JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has swiftly become the predominant strain in the United States, leading to a surge in new cases, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-raises-alarm-on-buffer-zone-militarization
Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, expressed concern over the increase of militarisation along the buffer zone and said the UN Secretary-General’s report on the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus reflects these concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-africa-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-urgent-icj-appeal
South Africa has urgently petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to intervene and prevent potential genocide by Israel in Gaza, specifically calling for a cessation of combat operations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-isis-suspected-in-devastating-kerman-blasts
The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......
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/news/negative-covid-19-tests-and-masks-now-required-in-select-areas
A meeting of the Scientific Monitoring Committee for Covid-19 under Minister of Health Dr Popi Kanari decided on Wednesday to introduce negative COVID-19 tests as well as the use of protective face masks in specific areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-security-council-to-renew-peacekeeping-force-mandate-in-cyprus
The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-tightens-rules-on-short-term-rentals-for-sustainable-tourism
The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...
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/health-minister-convenes-advisory-meeting-amidst-rising-covid-cases
The Minister of Health, Poppy Kanari, is scheduled to convene a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Group on Wednesday at 15:00 to address the surge in coronavirus cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-and-sweden-hit-40°c-breaking-winter-records
In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terrorist-attacks-mar-soleimani-memorial-with-20-fatalities
In a solemn ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, tragedy unfolded near a cemetery in Iran as two explosions, attributed to 'terrorist attacks,' resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives and left dozens wounded, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-grapples-with-lingering-private-debt-woes
In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-ponder-responsibility-following-quadruple-fatality
Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-undergoes-administration-overhaul
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-light-winds-and-fluctuating-temperatures-in-focus
Expect a mix of weather conditions today as a weak low-pressure system influences the area. In the western half, the day kicks off with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-and-uk-join-forces-to-deliver-90-tons-of-aid-to-gaza
In a joint effort marked by exceptional cooperation, Cyprus and the United Kingdom have successfully dispatched nearly 90 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayios-dometios-warehouse-devoured-by-raging-fire
A blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon, sending the Fire Service into immediate action as it engulfed a warehouse in the Nicosia District, specifically in the Ayios Dometios area.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/knitted-octopuses-emerge-as-essential-companions-for-preterm-babies
In the delicate world of premature infant care, a heartwarming discovery has emerged. Crafted with precision and care, knitted octopus teddies are proving to be indispensable companions for preterm babies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-massive-quake-strikes-japan-on-new-year-s-day-leaving-48-dead
In a devastating turn of events, at least 48 people have lost their lives following a powerful earthquake that rocked the central coast of Japan on New Year's Day....
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/1-post-new-year-chill-with-spotty-showers
Happy New Year! We're rolling into the day after with a weather update, much like a post-celebration breeze....
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/comment/opinion/beware-of-the-brits-bearing-ideas-for-a-cyprus-solution
According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....
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/thymeli-project-awards-shine-on-2024-productions
The Deputy Ministry of Culture has finalized the selection process for the Thymeli Project, revealing 31 outstanding proposals from 18 theatre companies....
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/affordable-water-soon-in-high-demand-spots
Konstantinos Karagiorgis, director of the Consumer Service, is spearheading efforts to establish maximum retail prices in areas lacking sufficient competition....
