https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evacuations-ordered-nw-of-athens-as-blaze-ravages-villages
Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of two villages in the central Viotia region, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Athens after a forest fire broke out Monday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fattal-group-acquires-grand-resort-hotel
The Israeli hospitality conglomerate, Fattal Hotel Group, is continuing its expansion in Cyprus by acquiring the five-star GrandResort hotel in Limassol, according to an announcement by Invest Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/media-s-impact-in-cyprus-crisis-fanning-flames-or-offering-relief
A series of events in recent days, from Chloraka to Apostolos Andreas and then to Pyla, along with the disputes on social media about what is happening or not, remind us more than ever of the need for serious media that don't simply adopt official statements and don't stay on the surface of things, in the emotional and political stereotypes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/86-migrants-safely-rescued-off-cyprus-coast
A total of 86 people were rescued off the coast of Cyprus on Sunday afternoon, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) in Larnaca has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadian-woman-s-poison-pen-lands-her-20-year-sentence
A Canadian woman who mailed a threatening letter containing a poisonous substance to former President Donald Trump while he was serving in the White House was sentenced to over two decades in prison on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/croatia-tops-the-list-for-summer-escapes
Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-eases-defense-trade-rules-for-cyprus-in-2024
The US Secretary of State has lifted the Defense Trade Restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for the fiscal year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-hospitalized-after-assault-in-pyla-buffer-zone
Three UN peacekeepers are being treated in hospital after an assault within the buffer zone near Pyla by personnel of the Turkish Cypriot side earlier in the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-70-victims-of-maui-fires-identified
As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-7-000-property-purchase-permits-granted-in-2-5-years
In the span from January 2021 to August 2023, approximately 6,958 foreigners were given the authorization to acquire real estate within the occupied territories, as reported by ''official'' data, according to a Yeni Dusen report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-video-shows-turkish-cypriot-un-peacekeepers-clash-near-pyla-buffer-zone
Fresh video footage has come to light depicting the clashes that transpired on Friday morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, involving Turkish Cypriots and United Nations personnel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-adjust-position-amidst-tensions-in-buffer-zone
In a recent update to the incident at the Pyla buffer zone, Simos Mitidis, the leader of the G/C community in Pyla, conveyed that the UNFICYP personnel have slightly repositioned themselves in response to the confrontation with Turkish forces within the buffer zone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-secret-police-accused-of-lgbtq-targeting
Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-erupt-in-pyla-buffer-zone-as-un-prevent-roadwork
Clashes erupted this morning within the buffer zone near Pyla, Cyprus, as Turkish Cypriots confronted United Nations personnel. The incident unfolded as UN peacekeepers intervened to block unauthorized road construction between occupied Arsus and Pyla, which violates the established status quo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-national-injured-in-billion-dollar-money-laundering-sweep
Singapore law enforcement authorities disclosed on Thursday that a Cypriot national sustained injuries while attempting to evade capture by leaping from a second-floor balcony within an affluent district, marking one of the most significant money laundering cases to date. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-peacekeepers-confront-construction-dispute-in-buffer-zone
Clashes erupted earlier today within the buffer zone near Pyla as tensions escalated between Turkish Cypriots and United Nations personnel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-nationals-arrested-for-money-laundering-in-singapore
The Singaporean Police arrested 10 foreigners on suspicion of money laundering and forgery offenses in connection with a case involving 1 billion Singapore dollars (737 million dollars) in cash, luxury cars, and other assets.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-corruption-figures-return-to-court
On September 12, 2023, the four accused individuals will once again appear before the Nicosia District Court in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strategic-release-of-7-000-tons-of-barley
The release of up to 7,000 tons of barley, an amount equivalent to 30% of the strategic reserves, was decided by the Grain Advisory Committee, which convened at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-raises-alarm-over-unauthorized-construction-in-buffer-zone
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has expressed concern about plans for unauthorized construction work by the Turkish Cypriot side inside the UN buffer zone, near Pyla and has warned against it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labor-department-imposes-outdoor-work-ban-in-higher-mountains
In response to an amber warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labour Inspections in Cyprus has enforced a ban on outdoor work in higher mountainous areas between 12:00 and 16:00 local time on Thursday. This directive applies specifically to areas situated at elevations ranging from 1150 to 1650 meters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-rise-over-emergency-grain-stocks
The Grain Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene this morning at 10 am at the Ministry of Agriculture, to engage in a discussion centered around the adequacy of grain supplies within the market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-conditions-expected-today
The Meteorology Department has sounded a double warning for exceptionally high temperatures, urging residents to take precautions as a heatwave grips the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/g-c-handed-two-year-sentence-for-drug-possession-in-occupied-territories
A Greek Cypriot man apprehended in March with narcotics has been sentenced to two years in prison by a tribunal operating in the occupied territories, as reported by T/C media outlets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/downed-power-line-suspected-in-fatal-maui-wildfires
Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battling-medicine-shortages-head-on
Recommendations to pharmaceutical companies to increase their production capacity of antibiotics for the treatment of respiratory infections, and to EU member states not to stockpile them at the expense of their general availability in Europe, were addressed by the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) ahead of the winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-warning-for-severe-heatwave
As a scorching heatwave tightens its grip on the region, local authorities are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-dormition-of-the-virgin-mary-amidst-heatwave
Cyprus celebrates on Tuesday the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a religious and bank holiday, amidst a heatwave, with many flocking to the beach or mountain resorts, and with authorities issuing warnings about increased traffic in some areas, and overcrowded picnic sites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrant-and-refugee-border-crossings-down-29
The number of detections of irregular border crossings by migrants and refugees at EU’s external borders declined by 29% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary calculations published by Frontex....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-s-dynamic-future-adapting-to-change-from-within
It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....
