https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-sweltering-heatwave-across-europe
Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-outbreaks-increase-public-urged-to-stay-vigilant-amid-heatwave
In recent days, the number of fires breaking out has increased, Fire Service Spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, told CNA on Monday, adding that during this period of high temperatures, the risk of fires is too high and called on the public to be vigilant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/orange-warning-kleon-s-heatwave-crisis-escalates
Heatwave "Kleon" intensifies in the Central Mediterranean, causing scorching temperatures in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundwater-shifts-earth-raises-sea-31-5in
Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-one-third-of-turkish-fruit-and-vegetable-imports-to-eu-violate-safety-standards
According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters and Traders (INCOFRUIT-HELLAS), over one-third (35.3%) of fruit and vegetable shipments imported from Turkey to the European Union (EU) were found to contain excessive pesticide levels, as reported by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-vulnerable-to-ransomware
The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate, and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-carves-names-on-colosseum
An English tourist accused of defacing the Colosseum has said he was not aware of the age of the ancient monument....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-hits-region-with-record-breaking-temperatures
In a dramatic turn of events, a blistering heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing with it record-breaking temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-dead-and-three-injured-in-nottingham-attack
British police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were found dead on the street in the central English city of Nottingham on Tuesday and three were injured after an attempt to run them over with a van....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-and-plume-expand-partnership-in-intelligent-connectivity-for-cyprus-homes
Cablenet and Plume joined forces once again in Nicosia to celebrate their successful collaboration and discuss plans for future expansion. The two partners in intelligent connectivity convened to review their market achievements and explore opportunities for growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-lands-lawyers-in-legal-hot-water
Two apologetic lawyers responding to an angry judge in Manhattan federal court blamed ChatGPT Thursday for tricking them into including fictitious legal research in a court filing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-rocks-referee-building-in-cyprus
A bomb exploded outside the building of the Cyprus Referees Association in Nicosia on Thursday, with the incident taking hours after a late night meeting as well as amid allegations of match fixing on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/determined-man-makes-a-run-for-it-at-ledra-crossing
A man was arrested on Tuesday near the Ledra crossing point in divided Nicosia, but little is known about the incident which ended up with Greek Cypriot officers who blocked his way to the south getting injured as he tried to make a run for it...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-reveals-plot-to-kill-queen-elizabeth-ii-during-1983-us-visit
Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat during a 1983 visit to the US, newly released FBI documents show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/netflix-cracks-down-on-password-sharing
Netflix Inc. on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on password sharing to the United States and more than 100 other countries, alerting users that their accounts cannot be shared for free outside of their households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pigeon-drug-couriers-paphos-mayor-exposes-startling-phenomenon
Photographic evidence showcasing pigeons being exploited for drug transportation has been released by Phaidon Phaidonos. Expressing his dismay, the Mayor of Paphos took to Facebook, highlighting that those responsible are known, leading to the question of why no action has been taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-park-kidnapper-remanded-in-custody-for-eight-days
The 29-year-old man accused of kidnapping minors in a park on April 20th was brought before the Nicosia District Court. As per reports, the foreign national, who has been detained for eight days, is refusing to cooperate with the investigators regarding the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-end-to-covid-19-global-emergency
The World Health Organization said Friday that Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-impersonation-scam-alert
The police are urging the public to be extra cautious following new reports and complaints of a scam that continues to be perpetrated with the aim of stealing money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-alert-temperature-soars-to-34-degrees-with-hazy-skies
Brace yourself for a scorching heatwave as the temperature hits 34 degrees, while a weak high-pressure system lingers in the area. To add to the discomfort, thin dust particles will hang in the atmosphere until Wednesday, making the air hazy and dusty. Stay cool and take the necessary precautions to beat the heat!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turk-connect-over-tombstone-in-istanbul
Kerem Soyyilmaz knew very little about the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey but felt such a strong urge to investigate after discovering in the summer of 2017 a marble slab with an inscription in Greek...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hurries-to-launch-eu-alert-on-mobile-phones
Cyprus is the only EU member state that does not use a Public Warning System to alert cell phone users of an emergency or imminent threat, but officials in Nicosia say they hopeful they can launch Emergency Alert by next year...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doubts-raised-over-larnaca-airport-breach-story
A cloud of uncertainty has emerged over media reports about a serious security breach at Larnaca International Airport, with both airport and government officials in Cyprus raising a number of questions about the alleged incident...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scraps-online-migration-appointments-after-scandal
Immigration authorities in the Republic of Cyprus scrapped an online appointment platform on Monday after allegations were made public about agents selling available slots to foreigners for profit and causing months of waiting for those who did not shell out the cash...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-storm-watch-ahead-of-eventful-weekend
A weather alert has been issued for Cyprus on Friday, as heavy thunderstones coupled with strong winds are expected throughout the island in the daytime...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boyfriend-arrested-after-autopsy-in-woman-s-cliff-death
A man who says his girlfriend slipped and fell to her death in coastal Paphos over the weekend has been arrested on premeditated charges, after a post mortem showed injuries inconsistent with a free fall...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/week-starts-off-with-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain
A severe weather alert has been issued for Monday in Cyprus where isolated thunderstorms and possible hailstorms are expected along with daytime strong winds...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-law-enforcement-to-shed-schengen-s-lone-sheep-status
Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Prokopiou has said she is pleased with the launch of the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the fact that the Republic of Cyprus will be able to have access to the system starting from the end of July. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-pooch-s-howling-leads-to-‘ruff-rescue
A stranded dog’s crying for help in coastal Limassol got the attention of a concerned citizen, who pointed rescuers to an inaccessible beach last week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowfall-in-parts-of-l-a-leads-to-rare-blizzard-warning
A rare blizzard warning remains in effect for parts of Southern California – including the Los Angeles region – Saturday as some areas endure heavy snow and record rainfall that has delivered dangerous flooding....
