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1. Momentum for green cities begins where the pavement ends

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/momentum-for-green-cities-begins-where-the-pavement-ends

We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...

2. Desalination alone won’t solve the problem, expert warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-alone-won-t-solve-the-problem-expert-warns

Cyprus is facing an escalating water crisis, and while desalination plants are often touted as the solution, an expert warns that this may not be enough to solve the island's long-term water problems....

3. Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-paphos-first-to-receive-uae-mobile-desalination-units

Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....

4. What’s the deal with the weather this week?!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-the-deal-with-the-weather-this-week

Ah, Wednesday evening! Okay, so here’s the deal: it’s already 33°C today, right?...

5. Katy Perry sings among the stars in historic all-women spaceflight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/katy-perry-sings-among-the-stars-in-historic-all-women-spaceflight

Pop star Katy Perry made history as the first artist to sing in space, joining a landmark all-female crew aboard a Blue Origin rocket launched from West Texas....

6. Over 6,400 earthquakes shake Santorini, sparking mass exodus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-over-6-400-earthquakes-shake-santorini-sparking-mass-exodus

Santorini, one of Greece’s most beloved tourist destinations, has been left eerily quiet. The usually bustling island, famous for its stunning caldera views and whitewashed houses, has emptied as thousands of residents, workers, and visitors flee a relentless earthquake swarm shaking the region....

7. Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-dam-levels-bring-hope-after-months-of-drought

The recent rains, storms, and snowfall across Cyprus have brought a welcome relief after years of drought and dry reservoirs. As we step into the new year, there’s cautious optimism that the country can avoid the looming threat of desertification this summer....

8. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

9. Morocco’s flooding and Antarctic greening highlight climate crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/morocco-s-flooding-and-antarctic-greening-highlight-climate-crisis

Striking images from the Sahara Desert and the Antarctic Peninsula reveal dramatic changes in two of the world’s most extreme environments, driven by climate change....

10. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-000-year-old-skeletons-found-beneath-petra-s-treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

11. Cyprus must embrace unity to find peace, says UN official

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-must-embrace-unity-to-find-peace-says-un-official

''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....

12. Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sahara-desert-turns-green-after-rare-heavy-rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

13. US West Coast braces for 49°C heat as Phoenix breaks 100-day streak record

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-west-coast-braces-for-49°c-heat-as-phoenix-breaks-100-day-streak-record

The U.S. West Coast is bracing for extreme heat this week, with temperatures in desert areas expected to soar as high as 49 degrees Celsius. Phoenix, Arizona, is likely to extend its record streak of 100 days with temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius, according to forecasts released Tuesday....

14. Cyprus joins European effort to combat desertification in rural areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-effort-to-combat-desertification-in-rural-areas

Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....

15. Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-hit-by-two-years-worth-of-rain-in-a-single-day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

16. The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-feathered-employees-of-akaki-grove

When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...

17. Missiles filled with water spark corruption scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/missiles-filled-with-water-spark-corruption-scandal

China's army fielded missiles filled with water instead of fuel and arrays of silos with improper lids — examples of military corruption that led to a dramatic purge of top officials, Bloomberg reported, citing US intelligence....

18. Unveiling the playful magic of Christmas decor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unveiling-the-playful-magic-of-christmas-decor

As the high temperatures persist on our island, Christmas might feel distant, but the festive season is just around the corner! Get ready to infuse your home with the magic of Christmas lights and vibrant colors....

19. 5,000-year-old wine discovered in Queen's resting place

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-000-year-old-wine-discovered-in-queen-s-resting-place

Sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago have been uncovered amongst the grave goods found in an Egyptian Queen’s tomb....

20. Walt Disney's 100-year story of success

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/walt-disney-s-100-year-story-of-success

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

21. Families reveal painful ordeal amid Israel's war

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-reveal-painful-ordeal-amid-israel-s-war

Amid the devastating war in Israel, relatives of hostages have had to learn of their kidnappings through frantic, whispered phone calls and videos posted to social media....

22. Hamas praise rally in Times Square shocks nation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-praise-rally-in-times-square-shocks-nation

At a pro-Hamas rally in the heart of New York City, speaker after speaker praised the slaughter of civilians that had taken place in Israel on Saturday, after the terrorist group overwhelmed Israeli defenses in an audacious, unexpected raid. ...

23. Israeli Military unearths 1,500 Hamas militant bodies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-military-unearths-1-500-hamas-militant-bodies

Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....

24. Over 140 abandoned cats found in Abu Dhabi desert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-140-abandoned-cats-found-in-abu-dhabi-desert

A group of United Arab Emirates residents has found more than 140 cats dumped in a desert lot in the capital Abu Dhabi, in a phenomenon that has drawn criticism from international animal rights organizations and prompted a government investigation....

25. Cyprus' gas dilemma deepens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-gas-dilemma-deepens

While Netanyahu's recent visit to Cyprus generated considerable attention, it's apparent that promises of cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean have yet to materialize. ...

26. Key Wagner figures among victims in jet crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-wagner-figures-among-victims-in-jet-crash

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the 62-year-old head of Russia's private military company Wagner, known for his leadership in a mutiny against the Russian military in June, along with his company's top military figure, Dmitry Utkin,...

27. Is there a need for radical changes in civil protection?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-there-a-need-for-radical-changes-in-civil-protection

The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...

28. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-sweltering-heatwave-across-europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

29. Murder or setup? Russian General's fatal jog

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murder-or-setup-russian-general-s-fatal-jog

The Russian submarine commander Stanislav Ritski, who was murdered by an unknown man in Krasnodar on Monday evening, was possibly a victim of surveillance by his killer on the popular jogging app "Strava," according to the Russian news agency Tass....

30. Diverse music styles unite at Windcraft Music Fest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/diverse-music-styles-unite-at-windcraft-music-fest

The Windcraft Music Fest opens its doors for the ninth time on the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd in Katidatata Solia and invites music lovers and those seeking an interesting festival experience to join this celebration of wind instruments and more....

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