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1. Nine severely injured in knife attack on London-bound train; Two suspects in custody

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-severely-injured-in-knife-attack-on-london-bound-train-two-suspects-in-custody

Nine people were left with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing rampage on a London-bound train Saturday evening, prompting armed police to halt the train near Cambridge and arrest two men....

2. The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weekend-is-over-and-it-s-time-for-the-weather-to-get-back-to-business

That seasonal low pressure is back, acting like the annoying colleague who insists on joining every conversation....

3. Israel-Gaza tensions escalate as Netanyahu urges Gazans to ‘leave now’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-gaza-tensions-escalate-as-netanyahu-urges-gazans-to-‘leave-now

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged residents of Gaza City to “leave now” on Saturday, hours after Israel announced it would intensify airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, as a deadly shooting in Jerusalem left six people dead....

4. Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chios-firefighters-push-beyond-their-limits

In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....

5. Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

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....

6. Buses cross Limnitis crossing point for annual Kokkina commemoration

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....

7. Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-erupts-in-military-van-soldiers-escape-unharmed-video

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

8. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ship-full-of-electric-cars-sinks-in-pacific-now-the-ocean-could-pay-the-price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

9. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-found-with-hands-and-feet-bound-in-mediterranean-sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

10. Coast Guard fires warning shots in boat chase; 15 migrants found

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coast-guard-fires-warning-shots-in-boat-chase-15-migrants-found

A high-speed maritime chase involving warning shots took place early Wednesday after a suspected migrant-smuggling boat attempted to flee from authorities and ram a coast guard vessel, police said....

11. Spring goes rogue as Cyprus gets a surprise soaking (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-goes-rogue-as-cyprus-gets-a-surprise-soaking

Sudden downpours caught many across Cyprus off guard on Wednesday, as a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department kicked into full effect....

12. Search for missing tourist in Chrysochou Bay suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochou-bay-suspended

Authorities have suspended the search for a 35-year-old tourist missing since Tuesday in the waters off Chrysochou Bay, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca said Friday....

13. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-continues-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochous-bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

14. Paphos: Missing tourist's boat found, search continues for man

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-missing-tourist-s-boat-found-search-continues-for-man

The boat of a man who went missing in the waters of Chrysochou Bay has been located, though he remains unaccounted for....

15. 23 people rescued in Lesbos shipwreck with an additional seven dead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23-people-rescued-in-lesbos-shipwreck-with-an-additional-seven-dead

A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....

16. Greek trafficking ring repurposed seized boats to smuggle migrants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-trafficking-ring-repurposed-seized-boats-to-smuggle-migrants

Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that repurposed seized boats for smuggling migrants, exposing a shocking loophole in maritime enforcement....

17. Hope fades as search for missing migrants off Cape Greco suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-fades-as-search-for-missing-migrants-off-cape-greco-suspended

Authorities have called off the search for migrants who were aboard a boat that overturned in international waters southeast of Cape Greco....

18. Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-accused-of-migrant-pushbacks-amid-deadly-shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

19. Three dead, search ongoing after migrant boat sinks off Cavo Greko

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-dead-search-ongoing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-cavo-greko

A desperate search is underway off the coast of Cyprus after a migrant boat capsized in international waters near Cape Greco, leaving at least three people dead and many still missing....

20. Cyprus, US strengthen military alliance with special operations drill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-us-strengthen-military-alliance-with-special-operations-drill

The Cyprus National Guard and the United States Armed Forces recently wrapped up a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing cooperation and boosting operational readiness in special operations...

21. Cyprus boosts maritime security with high-tech coastguard vessels (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-maritime-security-with-high-tech-coastguard-vessels

In a significant step to enhance Cyprus’ maritime security, the Port and Maritime Police introduced ten new high-tech vessels at a ceremony held at Limassol Port today. ...

22. Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives

A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....

23. US lifts arms ban, giving Cyprus new defense opportunities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities

In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...

24. Over 69,000 migrants arrive in East Med as Cyprus faces rising numbers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers

In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....

25. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

26. Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-9-400-deportations-and-repatriations-in-2024

As of December 13, authorities in Cyprus have deported or repatriated a total of 9,420 individuals to their countries of origin, according to a recent statement from the Cyprus Police. ...

27. 9,420 deported from Cyprus in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/9-420-deported-from-cyprus-in-2024

As of December 13, Cyprus has deported or repatriated 9,420 people in 2024, marking a slight increase compared to the 9,276 recorded during the same period last year, according to a statement from the Police....

28. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

29. Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-pilot-recalls-flight-hours-before-1974-turkish-invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

30. Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....

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