https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marine-patrol-chased-out-of-northern-waters
A Greek Cypriot police vessel was chased out of an area north of Tylliria, with reports saying shots were fired before an encounter with a Turkish coast guard vessel came to an end, while a Turkish Cypriot statement denies such an incident ever took place...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-mulls-over-safe-pass-across-the-board
Health experts in Cyprus are calling for Safe Pass requirements in indoor public spaces to apply across the board, including supermarkets and bakeries, with the Cabinet expected Friday to decide on new measures aimed at slowing down a recent spike but also boosting vaccinations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heat-grips-island-amid-new-climate-normals
A heat warning remains in effect in Cyprus with temperature highs expected to reach 41 degrees for the remainder of the workweek, as strong winds also continue to affect the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-against-the-clock-to-stop-erdogan
Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides has been going all out on a preemptive diplomatic strike aimed at garnering support in Brussels, Washington, and the international community to stop the Turkish President from revealing ‘surprises to the world’ during a scheduled visit to the island on July 20...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hot-temps-rise-gradually-this-week
A new heat advisory is in place for Cyprus, as parts of the Mediterranean and central Europe continue to experience intensely high summer temperatures, with the island’s interior expected to reach 41 degrees on Monday and levels reaching well above normal averages later in the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/policing-safe-pass-put-to-the-test
An incident in broad daylight in Nicosia has raised questions over the latest use of Safe Pass, with police keeping quiet about reports of a downtown arrest and some business owners refusing to check documents at the door...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jewel-sets-sail-fully-vaccinated-from-limassol
The Jewel of the Seas sets sail from Limassol on Saturday marking the beginning of Royal Caribbean’s return to the Mediterranean, a bold move mid-pandemic after Cypriot authorities jumped on board to offer a helping hand to an industry desperately looking for a welcoming port...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-hot-day-with-wind-in-the-mix
A yellow warning went into effect on Friday with maximums reaching 40 degrees inland, but a feel factor could vary across different areas due to afternoon wind activity and humidity levels...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-pimp-detained-in-cyprus
A suspected prostitution recruiter from Ukraine is awaiting trial in the Republic of Cyprus following his arrest on Monday at Larnaca International Airport...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rolls-out-‘jab-discount-for-hotel-stays
Lodging businesses in the Republic of Cyprus have until Friday to apply for a state subsidy that would partially fund hotel stays for vacationers who got the vaccine or the state has a record of their recovery from COVID...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/questions-emerge-in-cyprus-fire-deaths
Pro-migrant group KISA is accusing authorities and farmland bosses of leaving foreign workers to fend for themselves in Saturday’s wildfire in Cyprus, as more questions are being raised following the death of four Egyptian workers who perished while trying to evacuate in an inferno with the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweltering-heat-blankets-inland-and-mountains
Another hot day is in full swing on the island of Cyprus where a heat warning continues to be in effect as maximum highs are expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius on Friday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/truck-driver-dies-in-highway-night-accident
A truck driver was killed in a highway accident in Larnaca on Wednesday when his vehicle veered off the road and hit a road sign, with police calling on the public to come forward if they have any information about the incident...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/defense-committee-on-hold-over-elam-spot
The chairman of the House Defense Committee in the Republic of Cyprus has blackballed the head of the nationalist party, saying he wants to the matter resolved before he can convene the first meeting...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-pattern-continues-to-swallow-island
A heat warning continues to be in effect in the Republic of Cyprus, with maximum inland highs registering 41 degrees Celsius and a noticeable temperature drop not expected until later in the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vaccinated-woman-dies-of-rare-blood-clot
A local woman in her early 40’s who was vaccinated two months ago has died in hospital, but no yellow card had been submitted prior to her death with officials suggesting her case didn’t fit the bill...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-fire-caused-by-overhead-power-lines
Paphos officials believe a power line malfunction was behind a Saturday fire in Tala that burned wild vegetation in the area and destroyed a house where moments earlier a family was having a party...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excessive-heat-warning-issued-for-cyprus
A heat warning will be in effect Monday afternoon with inland highs reaching 41 degrees Celsius, as high winds are also expected to affect many parts of the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-maritime-dispute-pinned-down-over-coffee
A Greek Cypriot fishing boat was intercepted by a Turkish coast guard vessel this week off the northeastern tip of the island, with the captain speaking out upon returning south empty-handed...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-concessions-to-erdogan-says-bob-menendez
No concessions should be made to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 'without a significant behavior change,' US Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat and chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, tells Kathimerini...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-loom-over-flood-festival-in-cyprus
A yellow warning has been issued in Cyprus for Whit Monday, as heavy showers and possibly hailstorms could possibly disrupt outdoor activities during flood festival celebrations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-undergoes-surgery-under-wraps
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades underwent spinal surgery on Friday, after the procedure came up casually during comments he had made to reporters about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yiolitis-walks-away-with-‘clear-conscience
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades had no further comment but to thank outgoing Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis, who resigned Thursday following a barrage of bad publicity implicating her as the 'weakest link' in the administration ahead of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-tells-cyprus-lawmakers-to-get-it-right
Elizabeth McCaul, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, advised caution over possible amendments to the Cyprus foreclosure law stressing that 'such policies can also backfire and destabilize the banking sector if designed in a haphazard manner'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/girl-s-mom-furious-over-predator-priest-s-sentence
The mother of a 14-year-old girl in Greece was furious this week after a court handed down a suspended sentence to a priest from Cyprus, with reports saying he even traveled to Larissa to meet the teen...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-us-summit-mentions-eastern-mediterranean
In a move to restore transatlantic ties, the US commander-in-chief and his two EU counterparts stressed the need for “sustainable de-escalation' of tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, with a final draft making reference to Turkey and international law after some words were left out...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-clouds-looming-over-inland-cyprus
A weak low pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Tuesday, with chances of showers and strong winds expected in the afternoon while temperatures will rise later in the week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-found-dead-on-hiking-trail
An elderly man was pronounced dead on Sunday after a nature outing where he is believed to have fallen into a ditch on a registered footpath trail in Troodos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-fly-on-the-wall-during-brussels-meeting
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet Monday in Brussels where they are attending a NATO Summit, with reports saying the two leaders at some point plan to have only their interpreters in the room...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-safety-raised-after-unclear-incident
A physical altercation at a middle school in Larnaca was behind an impromptu demonstration on Thursday, a day after a teenager went to the school following an argument between his younger brother and others including a teacher...
