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31. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

32. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

33. The week’s wildest stories: From bird droppings to book launches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-s-wildest-stories-from-bird-droppings-to-book-launches

One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....

34. From Nagasaki to Nobel: A survivor’s plea for a nuclear-free world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world

Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....

35. ChatGPT: Your new digital assistant, but don't rely on it blindly!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-your-new-digital-assistant-but-don-t-rely-on-it-blindly

Since November 2022, we’ve been living through a tech revolution that’s changed the way we get information. Imagine having a digital assistant, always ready to answer your questions in a clear, structured way. ...

36. Paphos Mayor sounds alarm over suspected €30M GESY fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-suspected-€30m-gesy-fraud

The mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, has raised serious concerns about the possible misuse of public funds related to the medical procedure known as neurolysis....

37. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

38. Old grudges and gilded memories, Cypriot politics in reruns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/old-grudges-and-gilded-memories-cypriot-politics-in-reruns

Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....

39. Will we choose unity or division?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-we-choose-unity-or-division

Today, as Americans head to the polls, I find myself reflecting on what my country means to me, even from my home here in Cyprus. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona (a largely Republican-leaning state), to a Filipino mother and an American father with British roots, ...

40. Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-pilot-recalls-flight-hours-before-1974-turkish-invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

41. A black day for justice in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-black-day-for-justice-in-cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

42. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-elephants-drown-as-severe-floods-hit-thai-sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

43. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homebuyers-face-mounting-debts-as-developers-loans-go-unpaid

44. ''The Notebook'' star, Gena Rowlands, dies at 94

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-notebook-star-gena-rowlands-dies-at-94

Gena Rowlands, a renowned American actress famous for roles in films like *The Notebook* and *Another Woman,* has passed away at the age of 94....

45. ''We don't come here just to take'' (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-don-t-come-here-just-to-take-video

“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...

46. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-paralympian-blocked-from-competing-due-to-uk-guide-dog-policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

47. Top Cypriot producers honored for their culinary excellence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/top-cypriot-producers-honored-for-their-culinary-excellence

Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....

48. Fidias Panayiotou's election sets a new standard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-election-sets-a-new-standard

The election of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou to the European Parliament has left traditional political parties in Cyprus rethinking their game plan, according to an article written by Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

49. Jet without wings promises NY-London flights in 4 hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jet-without-wings-promises-ny-london-flights-in-4-hours

This spaceship-like aircraft promises to revolutionize the aviation industry with its unique ''wingless'' design, zero-emissions propulsion system......

50. Protecting pups or punishing breeds? Dachshunds caught in legal crossfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protecting-pups-or-punishing-breeds-dachshunds-caught-in-legal-crossfire

Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said....

51. Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/six-years-of-oversight-culminate-in-medicine-warehouse-catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

52. With the cross in one hand and the staff in the other

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/with-the-cross-in-one-hand-and-the-staff-in-the-other

The Church of Cyprus has weathered many storms throughout its long history, often paying a heavy price to maintain the cohesion of its flock. ...

53. Lather, rinse, repeat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/lather-rinse-repeat

Everywhere we turn in Cyprus, the specter of money laundering looms large. It was an open secret for years that our banking system was complicit, resulting in repercussions from foreign authorities....

54. Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-warns-israel-as-derogatory-soldier-videos-surface

President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....

55. Outcry erupts over treatment of Palestinian prisoners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outcry-erupts-over-treatment-of-palestinian-prisoners

A series of videos aired by Israeli television networks, depicting numerous Palestinian detainees clad only in underwear and blindfolded, has ignited a social media storm of criticism....

56. Mortgage-to-Rent scheme sparks overwhelming interest as call centers inundated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mortgage-to-rent-scheme-sparks-overwhelming-interest-as-call-centers-inundated

In a significant response to the newly launched 'Mortgage to Rent' Scheme by the implementing agency, KEDIPES, the service center has been inundated with hundreds of calls since the official commencement of the initiative today....

57. Guardian: Russian money flows ''without questions'' in the occupied territories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guardian-russian-money-flows-without-questions-in-the-occupied-territories

In the Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, an influx of Russian speakers, particularly from the former Soviet Union, has turned the area into a real estate hotspot. ...

58. UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-accused-of-turning-a-blind-eye-to-israel-palestine-war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

59. Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-in-deaf-children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

60. Allies of Israel or igniting the refugee crisis?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allies-of-israel-or-igniting-the-refugee-crisis

Our neighbors in the East are experiencing heightened tensions....

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