https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-halts-heavy-industry-in-vasilikos
The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hearing-continues-in-auditor-general-suspension-case
The Supreme Judicial Council continues to hear Attorney General George Savvidis' request to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on grounds of misconduct. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-of-winter-visitors-to-cyprus-stay-in-occupied-areas
A new survey from Hermes Airports shows that 2% of tourists visiting Cyprus during the winter months (October 2023 - March 2024) stayed in the occupied areas. Additionally, 3% visited the occupied areas while staying in the free areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-maintains-€300-fine-for-running-red-lights
On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/top-cypriot-producers-honored-for-their-culinary-excellence
Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-underway-for-suspect-in-ormideia-murder-case
A 45-year-old man is wanted in connection with a murder investigation following an incident last night in Ormideia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-27-charged-with-setting-multiple-fires-in-aradippou
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Aradippou, which destroyed vegetation, a dismantled premises, and 60 large bales of hay.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-meets-trafficking-standards-us-state-department-report
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assange-leaves-uk-for-australia-after-years-of-hiding-in-us-plea-deal
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-academia-to-governance-cyprus-latest-deputy-minister
The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-threatens-cyprus-over-israeli-military-activity
The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes, and he also threatened Cyprus and other parts of the Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geroskipou-awakes-to-explosion-solar-heater-suspected
An early morning explosion on Tuesday startled residents in the quiet neighborhood of Geroskipou. The blast, originating from a home solar water heater, caused significant damage but resulted in no injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-probes-public-works-tenders-from-10-years-ago
A report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini delves into how Cyprus is grappling with significant issues in its public construction projects, like the renovation of Larnaca's port, which have faced major delays and complications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-man-loses-€46-900-in-car-sales-scam
A 28-year-old man reported to Limassol Police Station that he was the victim of electronic fraud after transferring €46,900 to a bank account he believed belonged to a car sales company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-ravages-kelokedara-trachypedoula-area
Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/auditor-general-s-dismissal-hearing-begins
The hearing for the dismissal of the Auditor General of the Republic, Odysseus Michaelides, begins today, Wednesday, June 12. Attorney General George Savvidis will be the first witness to testify....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-foul-play-in-dr-michael-mosley-s-death
The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-hostages-rescued-in-daring-idf-operation
Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eco-friendly-farming-ideas-from-safe-h2o-farm-project-meeting
Earlier this month, The Cyprus Institute hosted the first annual meeting of the PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-olive-oil-producers-reject-bulk-sales-thrive-in-export-market
They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-prison-overcrowding
Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding and the percentage of female inmates, according to the Council of Europe’s Annual Penal Statistics on Prison Populations (SPACE I) for 2023, released Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-bids-farewell-to-jho-low-its-lost-diamond
I must confess, upon hearing the news, I almost burst into tears. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-turkish-cypriot-voters-expected-in-upcoming-elections
With only a few days left until Sunday, June 9, European citizens will decide who will represent them in the European Parliament. Cyprus will send six representatives to the European Parliament,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-for-firing-shot-in-money-disagreement
A 21-year-old man reported to police yesterday an alarming incident outside the residence of a 38-year-old individual in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunfire-at-us-embassy-in-lebanon-gunman-hurt
Gunfire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of fire between a gunman and the country's army, leaving the assailant wounded.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/electricity-interconnector-could-save-households-up-to-€400
The Great Sea interconnector, a €1.9 billion subsea cable linking the electricity grids of Cyprus and Greece, promises significant savings for Cypriot households. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vasiliko-president-dismisses-velvet-divorce-talks-with-chinese-firm
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides dismissed reports of a "velvet divorce" with the Chinese state-owned company CPP regarding the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasiliko....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexico-elects-its-first-female-first-jewish-president
Claudia Sheinbaum, former head of Mexico City's government and candidate for the ruling Morena party, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in a traditionally patriarchal society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-cautions-against-indirect-akel-support
As Cyprus gears up for the upcoming elections, the focus among party insiders has shifted to what will secure victory for the traditional parties and their leaders and what factors will influence voter turnout. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-discover-key-features-of-historic-cypriot-city
Exciting new discoveries about the ancient city of Nea Paphos have come to light thanks to a joint excavation by teams from the Universities of Warsaw and Krakow, working with the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...
