https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/are-cyprus-s-leaders-failing-amidst-territorial-crisis
The occupying authorities are taking control of a part of the dead zone in the Arsos-Pyla area to build a road to "improve access for their citizens living in Pyla....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evacuations-ordered-nw-of-athens-as-blaze-ravages-villages
Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of two villages in the central Viotia region, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Athens after a forest fire broke out Monday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-end-for-63-year-old-hunter-after-lifeless-body-discovered-in-limassol
A 63-year-old hunter's outing was fatal, as he was found dead in Limassol district on Sunday afternoon (20/8)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadian-woman-s-poison-pen-lands-her-20-year-sentence
A Canadian woman who mailed a threatening letter containing a poisonous substance to former President Donald Trump while he was serving in the White House was sentenced to over two decades in prison on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fiery-pakistan-bus-crash-kills-18-including-drivers
At least 18 people have died and 16 are injured after a bus caught fire in the eastern Punjab province of Pakistan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-70-victims-of-maui-fires-identified
As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pig-kidney-thrives-in-brain-dead-man-for-a-month
A pig’s kidney transplanted by surgeons into a brain-dead man has continued to function normally for more than a month – a critical step toward an operation the New York team hopes to eventually try in living patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-maui-boy-found-burned-in-car
A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/downed-power-line-suspected-in-fatal-maui-wildfires
Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunpoint-robberies-follow-maui-wildfires
Desperate survivors in Lahaina are robbing people at gunpoint as they wait for food and shelter in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, Hawaiian locals said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/startups-get-boost-from-new-pre-seed-program
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has introduced the PRE-SEED program, welcoming entrepreneurs and early-stage startups with open arms. The program offers aspiring business owners the opportunity to secure equity-free funding,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-reaches-55-in-maui-wildfires-with-more-lives-feared-lost
The death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, has now climbed to 55 – as officials warned that the loss of life is expected to rise further....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-hotel-s-daring-rescue-amid-alassa-blaze
The evacuation process of the animal hotel in Paramytha during the swift Alassa fire's approach on Sunday afternoon was recounted to K by those involved. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/croatian-hooligans-clash-with-greek-soccer-fans-in-deadly-athens-encounter
Investigations are underway to determine how an estimated 100-120 Croatian hooligans traveling on buses and in cars made their way to Athens from Zagreb on Monday and engaged in deadly clashes with local soccer fans despite a ban on supporters traveling to Greece for a match between Dinamo Zagreb and home team AEK on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-arrested-for-starting-rhodes-wildfires
More than 100 people have been arrested for starting fires in 2023, with 10 cases including arson with intent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-capital-hit-by-deadly-floods-20-dead-27-missing
Torrential rain in areas around China's capital, Beijing, killed at least 20 people and left 27 missing, the government reported Tuesday, as flooding destroyed roads, uprooted trees, and knocked out power.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-universities-earn-impressive-global-rankings
The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-linked-to-bottled-water-a-tragic-case
"The bottled water he drank in Paphos (combined with the inadequate medical care he received) was the reason for the infection that caused his death."
Vacation Tragedy: Bottled Water and Medical Error Led to UK Tourist's Death"
Subtitle: "Coroner's Inquest Reveals Untreated Water Contamination and Medication Mishap"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-faces-indictment-over-2020-election
Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecologists-investigate-mysterious-fish-deaths-in-kakopetria-river
Allegations of dead fish found in the Klarios River are under investigation by the Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Co-operation (Nicosia District Committee) following complaints from the Kakopetria Community Council. The ecological group is looking into the matter after receiving reports of numerous dead trout in the river....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/typhoon-doksuri-hits-china-31-000-forced-to-flee
Two people are reported to have died in severe flooding that has engulfed parts of Beijing, as Typhoon Doksuri passed through China’s capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-700-electric-cars-devoured-in-ship-fire
As per AFP, the Dutch authorities are set to tow away a blazing cargo ship with hundreds of electric vehicles on board sitting off the country’s coast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/owner-fined-€30k-for-horse-death
The owner of a horse that collapsed and died while pulling a tourist carriage through a Corfu street has been arrested and fined 30,000 euros, according to a report by state broadcaster ERT....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-heartbreaking-farewell
Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-blazes-strike-mediterranean-nations
More than 40 people - most of them in Algeria - have been killed as devastating fires destroy homes, businesses and trigger mass evacuations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-stance-legitimizes-illegal-invasion
Since the illegal Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 Turkey preserves its provocative and aggressive stance wanting to legitimize the unjust assault, Defense Minister Michalis Giorgallas has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closure-after-5-decades-former-pastor-charged-with-murder
An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-s-wildfire-crisis-severity-and-root-cause
Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corfu-wildfires-spark-mass-evacuation
Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....
