https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/viral-tiktok-call-sparks-chaotic-scene-on-london-s-iconic-street
A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-surge-in-loan-renegotiations-amidst-rising-interest-rates
Loan renegotiation in the Cyprus banking system spiked to record levels in the first half of 2023, driven mainly by the repeated interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) in its effort to tackle soaring inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electrifying-cyprus-only-2-5k-evs-drive-the-change
A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-trees-felled-with-approval-in-paphos
Over 100 trees were recently felled on private land in the Mandria community, as confirmed by Kypros Michaelides, the community's leader, in a statement to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/670k-euros-invested-in-ayia-napa-beach-amenities
Four thousand new sunbeds and a thousand beach umbrellas, valued at a total of 670 thousand euros, have been recently set up along the shores of Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxurious-residences-and-cutting-edge-offices-transform-nicosia-s-skyline
After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-hotel-s-daring-rescue-amid-alassa-blaze
The evacuation process of the animal hotel in Paramytha during the swift Alassa fire's approach on Sunday afternoon was recounted to K by those involved. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-triumphs-challenges-and-unity-in-the-mountains-of-limassol
The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aerial-photos-unveil-resurging-fire-s-path
Aerial photographs revealing the extent of the large fire that resurged on Sunday afternoon (06/08) have been obtained by "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smartphones-out-learning-in
According to a recent UN report, smartphones should be prohibited in schools worldwide as a measure to address student distraction, enhance learning outcomes, and safeguard children from online bullying....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-tackle-wildfire-in-mountain-communities
A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airport-staff-s-compassion-for-dogs-goes-viral
A video of dogs in crates being carefully unloaded from a Virgin Australia plane has gone viral on TikTok....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-fire-erupts-in-the-mountains-of-limassol-district
A massive fire erupted in the Limassol district on Wednesday (02/08) around noon, prompting the Fire Brigade and the Forestry Department to take immediate action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-faces-indictment-over-2020-election
Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/melco-announces-unaudited-second-quarter-2023-earnings
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patients-endure-extended-waits-for-beds-amidst-shortage
An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-dominates-7-10-searched-summer-getaways
The European destinations continue to have the highest travel interest this summer, while Asia Pacific has experienced a surge in popularity, a recent research by Skift has revealed, showing the ten most searched destinations for travel in the summer of 2023 is led by Bangkok, Thailand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ufo-witness-exposes-government-secrets
In a remarkable turn of events, a UFO whistleblower recently testified before a House Oversight Subcommittee on national security, shedding light on bold claims that the Pentagon is concealing evidence of alien spacecraft from Congress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-drugs-for-weight-and-diabetes-backfire
Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-firefighters-to-support-greece-s-fire-battle
The Cypriot mission that contributes to the effort to battle the wildfires in Greece will remain there at least until Thursday, the member of the Cypriot mission and First Class Forestry Officer of the Forestry Department, Stavros Mouchlis, told CNA on Tuesday, noting that, for now, it is unknown when they will return.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-revives-seine-swimming-after-century
With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-cyprus-stands-in-eu-minimum-wage
The minimum wage in Cyprus is slightly lower than 1,000 euro per month since the country became the 22nd out of 27 EU member states to have instituted a national minimum wage on January 1st, 2023, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, about the situation as it stood on July 1st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rapid-expansion-for-cyprus-airways
Cyprus Airways in the first half of 2023 carried a total of 260,000 passengers marking a steep increase of 300% year on year, while it doubled its operations compared with June of last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-military-emails-accidentally-sent-to-mali
A small spelling error has resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent instead to Mali, an issue that Pentagon officials said they've taken steps to mitigate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chatgpt-s-rise-sparks-academic-debates
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-top-20-professions-that-can-land-you-a-european-work-visa
An astonishing number of 400 different occupations have been classified as shortage occupations in at least one European Union or Schengen Area member state, while another 321 different professions have been listed as a surplus in at least one of these countries....
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/north-korea-us-soldier-fled-to-evade-disciplinary-action
An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-soldier-detained-in-north-korea
An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea during a tour in the region.
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