https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-goes-quiet-as-residents-flee-the-august-heat
As is well known, every year, the closer we get to August 15, the fewer people remain in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-deadly-limassol-wildfires
Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-your-holiday-plans-with-skies-that-are-looking-bright
Today will be mostly sunny and very hot, with just a few patches of medium clouds here and there to give the sun a short break. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnakos-avenue-closed-last-night-for-fatal-crash-reenactment-video
Larnakos Avenue turned into a silent stage late Tuesday night as investigators meticulously recreated the horrific July 29 crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou of Agios Dometios....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/missing-13-year-old-refugee-found-in-occupied-areas-safe
A 13-year-old unaccompanied refugee who went missing from an NGO-run facility in Nicosia on August 6 has been found in the occupied areas and is reported to be in good health, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-archaeologists-bring-bronze-age-history-to-life
At the ancient site of Kissonerga-Skalia near Paphos, a team of American archaeologists is digging deep into Cyprus’s distant past, and the discoveries are shedding new light on life during the Early to Middle Bronze Age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/romanian-woman-s-vacation-turns-nightmare-before-cyprus-airport-escape
What was supposed to be a relaxing holiday for a 48-year-old Romanian woman quickly spiraled into a terrifying ordeal of confinement, threats, and sexual exploitation, until a courageous moment at Paphos airport saved her life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-tug-of-war-in-nicosia-over-€25m-power-cable-payment
A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firestorm-in-the-palace
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-omodos-situation-improving-officials-say
A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-winds-keep-greek-ports-closed-sparking-travel-chaos
A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buses-cross-limnitis-crossing-point-for-annual-kokkina-commemoration
Convoys of small buses began crossing from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus into Kokkina early Thursday morning for an annual commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1964 bombing of Tylliria by the Turkish air force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-u-s-fire-experts-land-in-cyprus-to-probe-limassol-blaze
A team of elite U.S. fire investigators arrived in Cyprus Wednesday to begin an in-depth look into the recent wildfires that ravaged the mountains of Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-our-politicians-fail-to-manage-crises
The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-fiery-forecast-for-the-feast-of-transfiguration
As Cyprus wakes to the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, a day when many Orthodox faithful take grapes to church to be blessed, the island is set to bask under a sky that mirrors the occasion’s brilliance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bigger-smarter-greener-alphamega-s-new-superstore-is-coming-to-engomi
Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/want-to-visit-the-u-s-you-might-have-to-pay-a-$15-000-deposit-first
Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-expected-in-cyprus-for-historic-visit-by-year-s-end
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Cyprus before the end of the year in what’s being described as a landmark visit set to boost ties between the two countries, the Cypriot presidency said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-farewell-from-the-fault-line
On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-businessman-survives-bike-path-shooting-gunman-still-on-the-run
A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-hike-dividends-by-over-50
Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-launches-the-new-shell-go-campaign-starring-shell-stations-michalis-sofokleous-and-herodotos-miltiadous
Coral Cyprus, the official licensee of Shell in Cyprus, is launching a new humorous digital campaign for the Shell GO+ rewards app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, now is the time, because every transaction brings you closer to points, gifts, contests and exclusive perks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safety-concerns-or-just-a-tax-grab
A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/too-little-too-late-larnakos-closes-for-crash-probe-amid-public-fury
Larnakos Avenue was closed in both directions early Wednesday morning as police reconstructed a deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou earlier this week, an incident that’s ignited public fury over long-ignored warnings about illegal street racing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-wraps-up-third-phase-of-motorcycle-equipment-subsidy-program
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works said Wednesday that it has completed the third phase of its subsidy plan for protective equipment for motorcyclists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-happens-to-cyprus-if-no-solution-is-reached
After nearly four years of trying to bridge one of the world’s longest-running divides, Colin Stewart is calling it a day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-teams-play-vital-role-during-cyprus-wildfires-handling-70-cases
The Ambulance Service responded to 70 incidents during the recent wildfires, transporting 16 patients to Limassol General Hospital for further treatment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-under-fire-as-residents-slam-state-response-to-wildfires
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pushed back Thursday against growing criticism from residents and community leaders, who say authorities were too slow and disorganized in responding to the wildfires that swept through mountain villages this week, killing two people and destroying homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-hits-souni-homes-burn-as-volunteers-rush-to-save-dogs
A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-overnight-rescue-in-lofou-as-flames-encircle-village
What began as a quiet night in the mountain village of Lofou turned into a scene from a disaster movie, as police and National Guard forces launched a dramatic overnight rescue to save dozens of residents trapped by wildfire....