https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fitiris-cuts-police-protection-for-former-officials-to-reduce-state-spending
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/torrential-rain-floods-larnaca-roads-and-sends-water-into-homes
Roads disappeared beneath muddy water and rain poured into homes and basements as severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Larnaca on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-may-have-been-a-stopover-in-record-ketamine-shipment
Cyprus may not have been the final destination for the record ketamine shipment uncovered in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-brings-storms-heavy-rain-and-a-much-needed-break-from-the-heat
A low-pressure system is expected to affect the area until tomorrow, bringing a rather soggy start to the day. However, the rain and storms should gradually calm down later this afternoon, just in time for everyone to pretend they had plans that didn't involve staying indoors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/under-13-social-media-could-soon-be-off-limits-across-the-eu
The European Commission is proposing a single EU-wide age limit for children’s access to social media, along with strict rules governing how digital platforms, online games, and artificial intelligence applications interact with minors, under a new legislative proposal known as the EU KIDS Act....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-firms-face-tougher-checks-on-business-with-greece
Cyprus has been included on a 42-country list that will bring certain transactions with Greek businesses under closer tax scrutiny. But the decision does not mean Greece has accused Cyprus, or every company based here, of tax evasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paid-for-the-school-bus-but-will-it-turn-up
For many families, the school bus is meant to remove one problem from an already hectic morning. In parts of Larnaca, it has become another question altogether: Will it actually arrive?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/before-you-dive-in-how-to-tell-if-the-sea-is-safe-for-swimming
Summer may officially be winding down, but in Cyprus, September and October can be some of the best months to head to the beach. The crowds begin to thin, the sea remains warm, and the intense heat becomes a little easier to handle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-is-bringing-the-rain-and-it-is-not-coming-quietly
Thursday has arrived, and the weather has apparently decided that sunshine and 30-plus temperatures have had quite enough attention for one year. A low-pressure system centred south of Crete is heading northeast and is expected to start affecting Cyprus from this afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-canada-be-the-eu-s-first-associate-member
The European Union could open the door to a new form of membership for Canada, potentially making it the first country to become an associate member of the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-tonnes-of-meat-smuggled-from-free-areas-into-occupied-north
This was not a few cuts of meat hidden in the back of a car. Around six tonnes, reportedly 216 sheep carcasses, were found after allegedly being moved illegally from the government-controlled areas into the north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-beds-long-waits-and-tired-nurses-larnaca-hospital-staff-stop-work
Nurses at Larnaca General Hospital staged an unannounced work stoppage Wednesday, saying severe overcrowding and repeated overtime had pushed staff to their limits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-stays-hot-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-proper-weather-switch-up
We’re still expecting 36°C inland today, so nobody is putting the air conditioner out of work just yet. But there is a weather disturbance on the way from Thursday, and it looks like the island is about to get a little more dramatic. Clouds are gathering. The mountains are plotting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-plasmapheresis-clinics-after-cyprus-patient-falls-seriously-ill
A Health Ministry complaint has triggered a police investigation into the operation of plasmapheresis machines at two centres in Cyprus, including a facility in Larnaca district that has previously attracted the attention of authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-corruption-authority-says-assistant-attorney-general-was-part-of-black-van-probe
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has rejected the suggestion that it had not intended to examine the role of the Assistant Attorney General in the “black van” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hunters-say-activists-are-getting-in-their-way
A long-running dispute between hunters and activists in the Cyprus countryside is heading to Parliament, with the island’s Hunting Federation accusing individuals and organized groups of harassing people who are hunting legally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-brings-clouds-breezes-and-the-first-signs-of-change
Summer is still refusing to leave quietly, with temperatures reaching 36°C inland, but the skies are getting a little more interesting and the mountains are apparently preparing to put on their own weather show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/does-jam-go-bad
Jam is one of those foods we often forget about in the fridge for months, but its shelf life is not unlimited and depends on several factors. Whether it eventually goes bad, how long it lasts, and when it should no longer be eaten are mainly determined by how it is stored and what it contains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-company-loses-€105-000-after-fraudsters-hijack-supplier-email
A Limassol company has been left €105,000 out of pocket after fraudsters impersonated one of its overseas suppliers and redirected a payment into a bank account controlled by the scammers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-plan-could-curb-holiday-rentals-to-make-room-for-residents
“We are not fundamentally opposed to short-term rentals,” EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen made clear. “They can be useful for travel and tourism and provide households with extra income.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-of-wales-scotland-and-northern-ireland-meet-to-talk-about-leaving-the-uk
For the first time since the UK gave Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland their own governments, all three have first ministers who want their countries to leave the United Kingdom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-and-wwf-reach-milestones-in-sustainable-sourcing-of-palm-oil
Lidl Cyprus has successfully achieved its ambitious palm oil certification target, marking a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with WWF Greece (World Wide Fund for Nature Greece). Today, 97% of the palm oil used in Lidl Cyprus’ own-brand products is certified by internationally recognized standards such as RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) or EU Organic.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-keeps-the-door-open-for-cyprus-to-buy-american-weapons
The United States will continue allowing defense equipment and services to be supplied to Cyprus for another year, a decision President Nikos Christodoulides says shows how close the two countries have become on security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-has-entered-the-chat-unfortunately
As much as we would happily cling to summer with both hands and refuse to let go, Cyprus is giving us a few hints that the season is slowly packing its bags. A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around the area, and a little dust haze may make an appearance today. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cost-of-pension-reform
The picture surrounding pension reform continues to shift as the government and social partners discuss new scenarios and raise fresh concerns—all before the actuarial studies needed to confirm the Social Insurance Fund’s long-term stability have been completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bad-loans-weigh-heavily-on-the-courts
Cases involving non-performing loans appear to be placing an increasing burden on Cyprus’ already strained court system, even as the net book value of all loans managed by credit-acquiring companies has fallen to €2.8 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fuel-prices-edge-towards-2022-record-levels
Fuel prices in Cyprus are once again approaching levels last seen during the sharp energy crisis of 2022, with motorists facing significantly higher costs at the pump and further increases expected in the coming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-12-kilometre-road-that-could-bring-athienou-closer-to-nicosia
For most people, 12 kilometres is a quick drive. For Athienou residents, it represents a route to Nicosia that has remained out of reach for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-threat-forces-passengers-off-rome-bound-flight-at-larnaca-airport
A bomb threat has triggered a security operation at Larnaca Airport, forcing passengers off an aircraft shortly before it was due to leave for Rome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mazonakis-cause-of-death-remains-a-mystery-after-autopsy
The cause of Giorgos Mazonakis’ death remains undetermined after an autopsy failed to provide a clear explanation for the popular singer’s sudden collapse....
