https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fifth-phalanx
The coming of age of my generation coincided with Cyprus' first appearance in the European Parliament in 2004. A generation that saw the EU as the vehicle for its hope—hope for change and reunification of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/voter-turnout-reaches-38-6-by-3pm-this-afternoon
Voter turnout for the elections reached 38.6% of the registered electorate by 3 p.m. local time, Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia announced. This translates to 269,727 individuals casting their votes so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-hostages-rescued-in-daring-idf-operation
Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-essential-but-not-all-powerful
Social media is undoubtedly a crucial tool in the electoral arena, according to a report by Kathimerini's Hectoras Georgiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-continues-to-sweat-under-the-scorching-heat
Cyprus' Meteorology Department issued new warnings on Thursday for extreme maximum temperature, as the heatwave in the Mediterranean island continues...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-bids-farewell-to-jho-low-its-lost-diamond
I must confess, upon hearing the news, I almost burst into tears. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-turkish-cypriot-voters-expected-in-upcoming-elections
With only a few days left until Sunday, June 9, European citizens will decide who will represent them in the European Parliament. Cyprus will send six representatives to the European Parliament,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fugitive-jho-low-stripped-of-cyprus-of-citizenship
The Council of Ministers ratified a decision by the Independent Commission for the Examination of Deprivation of Nationality to revoke the Cypriot citizenship of Malaysian fugitive Jho Low....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-general-hospital-s-trauma-center-treats-over-500-since-launch
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated Monday the Trauma Center at the Nicosia General Hospital saying that the state......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/inconsistencies-in-cyprus-politics-who-would-ve-guessed
The case of Pelekanos' admission that he never agreed with the bizonal, bicommunal federation, being himself the spokesman of a government - under Anastasiades - which has been supporting it over time,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-extreme-heat-and-high-fire-risk-tomorrow
The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-2024-when-where-and-how-it-all-happens
Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dueling-visions-from-nicosia-s-mayoral-candidates
In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the race for mayoral office is heating up, with candidates Nikos Tornaritis and Charalambos Prountzos vying for the helm of Cyprus's capital city...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-000-children-in-cyprus-below-poverty-line
The percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus stood at 18.1% in 2022, equivalent to around 31 thousand children according to Eurostat......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-emails-impersonate-cyprus-police-chief
In a troubling trend, cybercriminals are impersonating the Cyprus Police to deceive and exploit citizens through misleading emails and messages.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-special-polling-booths-for-wheelchair-users
In a move to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process, the Chief Returning Officer has announced the establishment of special polling booths for voters in wheelchairs during the upcoming June 9 elections in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/akel-accused-of-anti-european-populism-ahead-of-elections
In the past week, Annita Demetriou presented DISY's positions for the European elections while launching a simultaneous offensive against AKEL....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-fisher-space-knows-no-boundaries
Last Thursday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Art in Embassies event at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher. The highlight of the evening was an insightful presentation by Dr. Alexandra Lockwood of NASA, who had traveled all the way from the United States to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, a project she has worked on extensively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/laura-kovesi-there-are-no-clean-countries-in-the-eu
The head of the EPPO (European Public Prosecutor's Office) and the first EU Prosecutor General, Laura Kövesi, spoke with ''K'' during her visit to Cyprus for an event organized by the Department of Legal Science at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-and-akel-neck-and-neck-as-third-place-up-for-grabs
With just two weeks remaining until the elections, a Kathimerini poll reveals a crucially divided electoral landscape in Cyprus, marked by high rates of voter abstention and competitive races for the top political positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-injects-over-€5-billion-into-cyprus-projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has injected over €5 billion into various projects in Cyprus, contributing significantly to the island nation's development, said Kyriakos Kakouris, Vice-President of the Bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/non-cypriot-candidates-vie-for-spots-in-local-elections
As Cyprus gears up for its self-elections on June 9, the focus remains firmly on candidates vying for municipal councilor, school governor, and mayoral positions, according to a report by Yiannos Ioannou of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-unions-protest-in-cyprus-public-hospitals
The health sector in Cyprus is facing renewed turmoil, with public hospital staffing and the absence of collective agreements at the centre of contention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tired-of-bad-news-you-re-not-alone
Are you tired of reading ''the news''? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-health-ministers-discuss-transplant-cooperation
In a bid to fortify health alliances across Europe, Greek Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiades, underscored the necessity for intensified collaboration among European states......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-issue-returns-to-the-spotlight
Today, Friday, May 17, Nicosia will host a ministerial conference at the level of Foreign Affairs Ministers, with the participation of 7 EU member states ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-shortages-of-ozempic-spark-health-concerns-in-cyprus
The availability of injectable diabetes medicine, such as Ozempic, has reached critical levels in Cyprus, sparking concerns among health authorities and patient advocates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-implements-new-measures-to-address-traffic-light-malfunctions
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced new measures to address malfunctions in traffic light systems equipped with light detection technology. Speaking on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' program, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-top-3-in-eurozone-growth-for-2024
Cyprus stands out as one of the top performers in the Eurozone, boasting a robust growth rate for the year 2024, as announced by government spokesperson Constantinos Letympiotis today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-remains-the-champion-of-property-sales-to-foreign-nationals
Based on the Pancyprian Sales Statistics (excluding Cypriot citizens) Paphos remains the champion city in property sales for the current year 2024......
