https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/common-foods-that-may-increase-stress-levels
Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges or pressure. However, when it is prolonged, it leads to increased levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-cypriot-students-fail-basic-reading-benchmarks-in-latest-pisa-results
Educational standards on the island faced intense scrutiny this week as parliamentary leaders and academic experts grappled with alarming international test scores showing that a significant majority of local students struggle with basic reading skills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-artificial-intelligence-lead-us-into-war
The US-China rivalry, warnings about Europe falling behind, and the possibility of a major war took center stage in remarks by Nina Schick and Max Nikias, as well as the discussion at Digital Agenda Cyprus 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-road-to-completing-the-vasilikos-projects-is-fraught-with-obstacles
Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cortisol-and-weight-gain-is-stress-really-making-you-fat
In recent years, cortisol has become a hot topic in conversations about health, stress and weight gain. On social media, it is often labeled the “fat-storing hormone,” with many people blaming it for food cravings, stubborn belly fat and difficulty losing weight. But how much truth is there to these claims?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uninsured-unauthorised-rally-ends-in-porsche-crash-in-laneia
A Porsche taking part in an allegedly unauthorised rally collided with a pickup truck in Laneia, in the Limassol district, on Tuesday, leaving one person injured and prompting a sharp response from the Cyprus Motorsport Federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-untapped-reserve-of-greece-s-soft-power
Greece has an extraordinary reserve of ''soft power.'' Rubio’s speech demonstrated that as clearly as anything could. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the way he tailored his narrative to the setting, there is no doubt that it offered further proof of the strength of the Greece ''brand.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/boys-and-girls-face-different-patterns-of-childhood-cancer-cyprus-study-finds
For the first time, a national population-based study covering a 20-year period, sheds light on an issue of particular scientific and social importance. It answers one question frequently asked by parents, healthcare professionals and society at large whether there are differences between boys and girls in the incidence of cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-s-shaping-cyprus-business-this-week
Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-desperation-targets-the-wrong-person
Frustration over rising rents, traffic congestion and government inaction is fueling attacks on food delivery workers in Cyprus, with racism turning vulnerable migrants into easy targets. Addressing the root causes requires stronger government action, better regulation and anti-racism education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-so-much-violence-on-the-streets-of-limassol
In recent years, violent attacks and beatings targeting vulnerable delivery riders, usually of Asian origin, have become an everyday occurrence, particularly in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/932-requests-approved-for-ghs-treatment-abroad-in-first-year
When the treatment a patient needs cannot be provided in Cyprus in time, getting help abroad can become a race against the clock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tips-for-managing-menopause-symptoms
Menopause can be a difficult time for many women, but there are several strategies that can help manage the symptoms. It is important to understand the stages of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause) and the symptoms you may experience so that you can be prepared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracked-concrete-and-exposed-reinforcement-visible-on-overpass-in-agios-athanasios-video
A pedestrian bridge above the motorway in Agios Athanasios, Limassol, has come under scrutiny after footage showed sections of damaged concrete, openings in the walking surface and exposed reinforcement beneath the bridge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-german-intelligence-chief-held-in-espionage-investigation
August Hanning, who led Germany’s foreign intelligence service from 1998 to 2005, is accused of obtaining thousands of confidential documents through a former employee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-want-job-security-government-wants-a-fair-chance-for-newcomers
They already teach children in public schools. But for teachers working on temporary contracts or filling in for absent colleagues, getting into a classroom and securing a permanent job are two different things....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/more-than-a-morning-pick-me-up-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-coffee
Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed in many different ways. From boosting energy to providing essential nutrients, here are some of the main benefits of coffee that you may not have known about....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bluetongue-cases-confirmed-in-cyprus-with-btv-4-detected-in-livestock
Cases of Bluetongue disease have been confirmed in Cyprus, with the Veterinary Services urging livestock owners to remain vigilant and take steps to reduce animals' exposure to the insects that spread the virus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-europe-s-‘native-populations-become-minorities-new-model-makes-a-striking-claim
Could people classified as ''native'' become a minority in some European countries within a generation?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eating-less-but-not-losing-weight-7-possible-reasons
“But I don’t eat much. I’m careful, I’ve cut out sweets and dinner, and yet the number on the scales isn’t going down!” This is a phrase we often hear as dietitians. Weight loss, however, is not always as simple as “I eat less, therefore I lose weight”....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-history-to-gain-a-place-in-greek-schools-under-new-cyprus-greece-agreement
Cyprus and Greece have signed a new education cooperation agreement that will promote the teaching of Cypriot history and the contribution of Greek Cypriots to Hellenism in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-identified-in-beating-of-delivery-driver
The two men filmed punching and kicking a delivery driver on a main street in Limassol on Friday afternoon have been identified by police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/understanding-the-different-types-of-migraine
Migraine is more than just a severe headache. It is a neurological disorder that can take different forms and, in some cases, cause symptoms that affect vision, speech, balance or even movement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/by-2027-schools-will-have-no-teachers-unions-warn
Cyprus’s public schools risk opening in 2027 without enough teachers unless the government urgently rewrites a decade-old hiring law, the three main education unions warned on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘the-sky-s-the-limit-christodoulides-touts-u-s-ties-as-trump-shares-interview
President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus has never been closer to the United States—and an interview setting out that message has received a boost from Donald Trump himself....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/delivery-rider-punched-and-kicked-in-limassol-attack-caught-on-video-watch
A delivery rider was punched and kicked on a busy Limassol road Friday afternoon, with the attack caught on video as cars waited at traffic lights nearby....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-bakery-to-the-heights-of-fashion-lidl-wows-at-paris-fashion-week-with-the-neckcroissant
What is arguably the tastiest fashion accessory of the year has recently flown straight into the hearts of lifestyle enthusiasts: Just in time for Paris Fashion Week, Lidl has transformed the all-time classic from its bakery section into a stylish must-have. On a flight to the fashion capital, the grocery retailer welcomed passengers with the “NeckCroissant.” Behind the name lies a classic travel neck pillow designed to look like the iconic Lidl croissant—so realistic that it could easily be mistaken for the original from the bakery section.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-demands-permission-for-greece-cyprus-cable-athens-says-none-is-needed
Ankara is standing by its demand that any activity in areas it considers part of Turkey’s continental shelf must receive its authorization, particularly work on the electricity connection between Greece and Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fighter-jets-new-defenses-and-foreign-troops-mark-independence-day
With full ceremonial honors and troops marching in precise formation, the Independence Day military parade concluded shortly before noon on Iosif Hadjiosif Avenue, marking 66 years since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stabbed-pilot-helped-save-174-people-as-flydubai-jet-plunged
Bleeding on the cockpit floor as his aircraft plunged, Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the door—giving passengers and crew the chance to stop what Israeli officials describe as an attempt to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people....
