https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-unassuming-constantinos-kombos
In every Cabinet meeting, there is a ''luxury'' position held by the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-attacks-on-foreign-delivery-workers-spark-crackdown-on-racist-violence
Attacks against foreign food delivery workers in Cyprus have surged recently, with eleven incidents reported in Limassol during October 2024 alone, according to Kathimerini's Christos Bouris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms
A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-s-king-pelted-with-eggs-amid-fury-over-flood-response-in-valencia
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced an angry backlash during a visit to the flood-ravaged Valencia region on Monday, where crowds hurled eggs and booed as they met with residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-rain-and-thunderstorms-expected
Today's forecast calls for mostly clear skies across much of the island, though residents in northeastern areas may see patches of increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-a-key-player-in-u-s-military-strategy
Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting
President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-floods-205-dead-and-50-arrested-for-looting-in-valencia
The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-reshuffles-key-roles-in-long-awaited-overhaul
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-crackdown-leaves-shanghai-streets-empty-on-halloween
Halloween night in Shanghai took a surprising turn this year, as a heavy police crackdown on costumes left the city’s streets eerily quiet. Young revelers had been gearing up for a festive night, but instead, they found themselves in a city where costumes were almost entirely absent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extra-500-troops-deployed-to-spain-amid-ongoing-search-for-flood-victims
Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-investigates-temu-over-unsafe-products-and-addictive-tactics
The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-rents-in-cyprus-causing-a-burden-for-middle-class-families
In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-weather-stormy-skies-and-spotty-showers-on-the-horizon
Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-sentences-two-minors-for-hotel-arson
The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-floods-in-spain-s-valencia-region-leave-95-dead-and-many-missing
Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dust-rain-and-winds-ahead
A weak low-pressure system is forecasted to affect Cyprus beginning Friday, bringing diluted dust across the region and intermittent strengthening of winds through Saturday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-95-dead-as-flash-floods-devastate-southeastern-spain
At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-plans-€10-000-cash-limit-to-fight-money-laundering
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm
Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-experts-arrive-in-cyprus-to-aid-search-for-missing-persons
A team of forensic experts from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is set to arrive in Cyprus next week to assist in locating the remains of missing persons from the island’s past conflicts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-€30-million-in-luxury-property-sales-in-september
In September, the ten priciest property sales in Cyprus totaled €30 million, with Limassol dominating the list, accounting for 62% of these high-value transactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large residential plots in Paphos and other building plots in Nicosia and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-expected-today
Weak high pressure will influence the region’s weather, keeping conditions mostly clear today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-bans-unrwa-restricting-key-aid-services-to-palestinian-refugees
Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-faster-completion-of-88-major-projects
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-proposes-law-for-euthanasia
According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lecture-by-renowned-entrepreneur-john-christodoulou-at-european-university-cyprus
The School of Business of European University Cyprus (EUC), demonstrating its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the business sector and society, hosted a prestigious lecture featuring world-renowned London-based Cypriot-born entrepreneur, John Christodoulou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-trafficking-ring-uncovered-in-cyprus-involving-former-football-player
The Anti-Trafficking Bureau in Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to unravel a serious case involving an organized trafficking ring that is believed to be sexually exploiting women on the island....
