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1. US plane brings captives back home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-plane-brings-captives-back-home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

2. Puma vs. Sheep battle caught on camera

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/puma-vs-sheep-battle-caught-on-camera

Incredible footage showing guard dogs stopping a puma from hunting sheep in the pitch black Patagonian mountains has been captured using heat sensitive cameras and drones. It is the first time this behavior has ever been filmed....

3. bbf: The second phase of repair and renovation work continues at the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-the-second-phase-of-repair-and-renovation-work-continues-at-the-berengaria-hotel-in-prodromos

The anticipated development of Cyprus’ most historic mountain resort, once called the ''Jewel of Prodromos,'' the Berengaria Hotel, is now in the second phase of emergency repair and renovation work by the well-known residential and commercial developer, bbf: which undertook the mission of the ambitious project to restore the legendary Berengaria Hotel....

4. Hunter slapped with 3,000 euro fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunter-slapped-with-3-000-euro-fine

A hunter in Cyprus has received a 3,000 euro out-of-court fine for engaging in illegal hunting in a restricted area. According to Paphos Police Department spokesman and Paphos CID head Michael Nicolaou,...

5. Unicorn of the Savanna: Meet the spotless giraffe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unicorn-of-the-savanna-meet-the-spotless-giraffe

There’s a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo....

6. Luxurious residences and cutting-edge offices transform Nicosia's skyline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxurious-residences-and-cutting-edge-offices-transform-nicosia-s-skyline

After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...

7.  Acropolis sets limits on visitors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acropolis-sets-limits-on-visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

8. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-iead-hand-akamantis-by-artist-kyriaki-costa

9. Government's solar power initiative for vulnerable homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-s-solar-power-initiative-for-vulnerable-homes

The government is currently working on the installation of free solar power systems for vulnerable individuals....

10. Groundwater shifts earth, raises sea 31.5in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundwater-shifts-earth-raises-sea-31-5in

Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....

11. UK Ministers urged to end marine mammal hunting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ministers-urged-to-end-marine-mammal-hunting

Dolphins and other marine mammals are being failed by the UK government, MPs have said, as they call for ministers not to sign trade deals without considering cetacean welfare....

12. Paphos hosts global gathering of dragonfly enthusiasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hosts-global-gathering-of-dragonfly-enthusiasts

Around 80 scientists from 23 countries will gather in Paphos, a coastal town, for the World Dragonfly Congress scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 3....

13. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage for future generations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/preserving-cyprus-cultural-heritage-for-future-generations

The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (TCCH) has completed the conservation works at the church of Agios Georgios and the church of Panagia Agia Napa both in the Turkish-occupied Famagusta area, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Friday. ...

14. Burisma owner may have Bidens on tape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burisma-owner-may-have-bidens-on-tape

Shocking revelations in Washington suggest the owner of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company registered in Cyprus, said he had secretly recorded phone conservations with Joe Biden as 'insurance policy' while accusations continue to build up against the FBI for redacting crucial information from a document alleging bribery and corruption...

15. Hooters in divided island's buffer zone root out poison

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooters-in-divided-island-s-buffer-zone-root-out-poison

BirdLife says light wooden boxes for owls are to encourage farmers to abandon using poison and to help repopulate the barn owl population of Cyprus, which has been in decline across Europe...

16. California: Electricity bills based on your paycheck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-electricity-bills-based-on-your-paycheck

Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb....

17. Killer whales are deliberately hitting and sinking boats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/killer-whales-are-deliberately-hitting-and-sinking-boats

Researchers believe killer whales are deliberately hitting boats, causing some to sink, following a string of incidents off the southwestern tip of Europe....

18. US State Department highlights religious freedom issues in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-state-department-highlights-religious-freedom-issues-in-cyprus

The US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom for Cyprus sheds light on various issues concerning religious freedom on the island. ...

19. First Lady launches initiative to convert Presidential Palace into 'Zero Waste to Landfill' building

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-launches-initiative-to-convert-presidential-palace-into-zero-waste-to-landfill-building

First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou presented their joint initiative on Monday to transform the Presidential Palace into a Zero Waste to Landfill building. The initiative aligns with World Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd....

20. Another 14 vultures arrive from Spain to supplement Cyprus' dwindling population

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-14-vultures-arrive-from-spain-to-supplement-cyprus-dwindling-population

Another 14 vultures arrived in Cyprus from Spain on Thursday last week as part of a population-boosting action under The LIFE with Vultures project team....

21. Lidl Cyprus is constantly reducing its energy footprint and contributes to the protection of the environment on a daily basis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-is-constantly-reducing-its-energy-footprint-and-contributes-to-the-protection-of-the-environment-on-a-daily-basis

This year, the company was also certified with the ISO 50001 for its energy management system and for the first time it attained green certificates for 100% of the energy supplied by EAC....

22. Excavations reveal rare feature in prehistoric Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-reveal-rare-feature-in-prehistoric-cyprus

The 2022 excavations at Chlorakas-Palloures which have been completed have yielded important information on the Chalcolithic period, between 3500 and 2500 BC in Cyprus, the Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced on Wednesday....

23. Economic events that will be remembered in 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/economic-events-that-will-be-remembered-in-2022

The energy crisis, which intensified after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and resulted in skyrocketing gas prices, took the lead throughout the year....

24. UK pledges support in Cyprus maritime sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-pledges-support-in-cyprus-maritime-sector

British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Irfan Siddiq expressed his country’s readiness to deepen its cooperation with Cyprus in the maritime and marine sectors. ...

25. The Louvre, the British Museum, and now the New Cyprus Museum (photos - video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-louvre-the-british-museum-and-now-the-new-cyprus-museum-photos-video

Work on the New Cyprus Museum will begin in January 2023, and the project is expected to take 42 months to complete, with completion scheduled for mid-2026. ...

26. Bird activists in Cyprus stand ground after video incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bird-activists-in-cyprus-stand-ground-after-video-incident

The Committee Against Bird Slaughter in Cyprus says organized hunters were misleading the public over an incident last week, saying an activist caught on video and accused of harassing them was in fact waiting for authorities after having called in an illegal activity...

27. Hunting and environmental awareness make up this week's electoral issues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-and-environmental-awareness-make-up-this-week-s-electoral-issues

On Tuesday the activity of the candidates for the presidency of the Republic continued with analyses of their positions and statements on various issues. The President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, also made a statement regarding the unity of the Democratic Rally (DISY)....

28. IMF predicts a return to fiscal surpluses for Cyprus following the pandemic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-predicts-a-return-to-fiscal-surpluses-for-cyprus-following-the-pandemic

Cyprus’ public finances will return to surpluses in 2023 which will continue until 2027, the IMF said in its Fiscal Monitor 2022 issued on Wednesday....

29. Spain donates more vultures to Cyprus in an attempt to repopulate the species

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-donates-more-vultures-to-cyprus-in-an-attempt-to-repopulate-the-species

A total of 15 vultures were recently released into the wild in an attempt to save the species, which is in danger of extinction due to poisoned baits....

30. 186 year old landmark zoo in Bristol finally closes its doors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/186-year-old-landmark-zoo-in-bristol-finally-closes-its-doors

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Bristol Zoo, closed its doors after 186 years of operation on September 3rd as its guests have been moved to a new site....

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