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/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/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-maui-boy-found-burned-in-car
A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/should-you-sell-your-family-business
A common response from family business owners when asked the above question is, "Let them make an offer, and we'll see."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tokyo-apologizes-for-offensive-flyers-to-new-moms
There’s nothing a new mother likes more than being told how to please her husband – right?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-s-wildfire-crisis-severity-and-root-cause
Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-piraeus-ferry-ready-to-set-sail-in-ten-days
In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-force-greeks-to-flee-homes
Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-treated-respectfully-during-repatriation
The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has said that persons being returned to their countries were treated with respect by the Cypriot Police but highlighted the need for clear guidelines on the flight preparations and the boarding procedure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-soar-to-40°c
A scorching heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing sweltering temperatures and dry conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-disturbing-surge-in-incidents-reported-to-helpline-1480
Incidents reported to Helpline 1480 during the second quarter of 2023 have seen a notable increase of 47.97% compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-redress-in-irish-mother-and-baby-home-scandal
Ten years after a dark discovery was made in the west of Ireland, Euronews takes a look at the grim legacy of the maternity homes that were still in operation until the end of the 20th century.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-goes-out-with-a-bang-in-sex-client-case
The curtains were drawn on a Nicosia criminal court this week after its last act included sentencing a man for buying sexual services, the first ever explicit client conviction on the island, but questions remains over the long and protracted case where a young female prostitute was described as a trafficking victim...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-pals-around-with-small-state-colleagues
House President Annita Demetriou participates in the 16th Conference of the Presidents of the Parliaments of Small European States which began on Monday in Luxembourg...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-hails-cyprus-for-its-efforts-in-combating-human-trafficking
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has been recognized for its serious and sustained efforts in combating human trafficking, according to the annual report released by the U.S. State Department. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/unveiling-europe-s-hidden-gems-for-2023-10-affordable-and-underrated-destinations
Step off the overcrowded destinations that one can find all year and opt instead for unique destinations that have it all; beauty, serenity and, in most cases, more affordable prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/california-dismantling-women-s-rights-in-the-name-of-progressivism
Are there still women in California? They seem to have ceased to exist – at least as far as the state’s laws are concerned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jpmorgan-chase-settles-$290m-lawsuit-with-epstein-victims
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reached a tentative $290 million settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, one of two lawsuits alleging the nation's largest bank ignored warnings about its longtime client and facilitated his alleged sex trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-children-wounded-in-playground-stabbing-attack
Several small children were injured Thursday morning when a knife-wielding man attacked them in a playground in a park in the French Alpine town of Annecy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ayia-napa-marina-expands-with-exciting-new-additions
Ayia Napa Marina, renowned as the island's premier entertainment hotspot, is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of selected stores and brands in the shopping zone. The new establishments, expected to open in June, aim to provide visitors with even more choices to satisfy their every need and taste....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-wage-house-battle-for-married-parents
Immigration experts in the Republic of Cyprus are proposing a €50,000 house bonus for newlyweds, with an additional annual stipend for each child born in wedlock as well as legal avenues for adopting healthy foreign babies...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-conversion-therapies-parties-positions-and-ethical-concerns-unveiled
Based on the voting patterns of the AKEL and DISY parliamentary groups thus far, it appears that the proposed law criminalizing "conversion therapies" will be presented to the Parliament's plenary session on Thursday, May 25th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-and-becerra-eu-and-us-establish-joint-health-task-force
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-rise-in-domestic-violence-in-cyprus
The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/king-charles-iii-and-queen-camilla-crowned-in-lavish-ceremony
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned at Westminster Abbey, marking the symbolic beginning of a new royal era in Britain, and a personal fulfilment for a man who has spent more than seven decades in waiting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/benefit-payments-ministry-allows-paper-applications-after-server-failure
The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance has issued a response to the recent issue of their websites being temporarily down on Monday. The Ministry has informed the public that payments can still be made by cheque or cash at their local District Social Insurance Offices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/are-you-ready-for-chatgpt-to-take-over-your-job
Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-high-stakes-prosecution-of-a-former-president
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to face criminal charges before a court of justice in the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minor-hospitalized-in-adult-psychiatric-ward-due-to-bed-shortage
The PASYDY Mental Health Nursing Staff Branch has expressed their deep concern about the hospitalization of a minor at the Athalassa Hospital, due to a lack of beds in the Children and Adolescent Inpatient Department, which could lead to overcrowding of all mental health structures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-discuss-special-energy-plans-for-refugees-and-large-families
Lawmakers in Cyprus are urging relevant agencies to create two special plans for the installation of photovoltaics, energy-saving, and subsidizing electric mobility for refugees and large families....