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1. Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

2. Pig causes double takes as it wanders onto Agios Tychonas road (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pig-causes-double-takes-as-it-wanders-onto-agios-tychonas-road-video

A lone pig was spotted strolling along a public road during active traffic hours, catching motorists completely off guard....

3. Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

4. GeSY system disruptions under scrutiny in high-level Health Ministry meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-system-disruptions-under-scrutiny-in-high-level-health-ministry-meeting

A high-level meeting was convened this week to address mounting concerns over ongoing disruptions to the Information System of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY)....

5. Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urges-citizens-in-iran-to-get-out-as-tensions-soar

Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....

6. Property prices hit the brakes, but the housing crisis remains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/property-prices-hit-the-brakes-but-the-housing-crisis-remains

I am referring to the price race the real estate sector has been running for quite some time now, a rally that is also producing negative spillovers for housing affordability....

7. Stormy seas leave thousands waiting at Greek ports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-seas-leave-thousands-waiting-at-greek-ports

Strong winds grounded ferry services across much of Greece on Friday, leaving thousands of travelers stuck at major ports, including the busy Piraeus hub....

8. Cyprus steps onto Europe’s center stage with €25.6 million infrastructure overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-europe-s-center-stage-with-€25-6-million-infrastructure-overhaul

Cyprus has completed extensive infrastructure upgrades as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union, investing €25.6 million in conference and media facilities to host hundreds of high-level meetings throughout 2026....

9. Snow forces hundreds of flight cancellations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-forces-hundreds-of-flight-cancellations-at-amsterdam-s-schiphol-airport

Heavy snow and icy conditions have thrown travel plans into disarray at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, where at least 450 flights were canceled on Monday, according to Dutch media reports....

10. New Year’s Day chaos as strong winds uproot trees across Nicosia (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-year-s-day-chaos-as-strong-winds-uproot-trees-across-nicosia-pics

Nicosia got a wild start to the new year yesterday as strong winds tore through the city, uprooting trees and sending branches crashing across streets and sidewalks....

11. Cyprus weathers global turbulence as economic growth and reforms hold firm in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025

Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...

12. Cyprus pays drivers stuck with faulty airbags, €100 per week for waiting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pays-drivers-stuck-with-faulty-airbags-€100-per-week-for-waiting

The Cypriot government has handed out one-time payments to drivers whose cars were grounded because of faulty airbags, a move aimed at easing frustration and financial strain caused by a nationwide vehicle recall....

13. Luxury wine cellar in Limassol ravaged by arson

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-wine-cellar-in-limassol-ravaged-by-arson

A luxury wine cellar in Limassol was severely damaged in an arson attack, resulting in the loss of some of the world’s most expensive wines, including Château Petrus and Château Margaux....

14. India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem

India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....

15. Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-continue-flooding-roads-and-homes-across-cyprus-photos

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

16. Greek retail giant Jumbo heads to Canada with first Ontario stores in 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-retail-giant-jumbo-heads-to-canada-with-first-ontario-stores-in-2026

Greek retail giant Jumbo is taking its next big step abroad, this time to Canada. The chain, known for its toys, home goods, and seasonal products, plans to open its first three stores in Ontario in 2026, marking its 12th market globally....

17. Second major Cloudflare outage in weeks disrupts key communication and financial services

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-major-cloudflare-outage-in-weeks-disrupts-key-communication-and-financial-services

Cloudflare experienced another widespread outage on Friday, taking major websites and online services offline for the second time in less than a month and revealing the internet’s reliance on a handful of core infrastructure providers....

18. Low demand and lack of storage forcing Cyprus to cut solar power output

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/low-demand-and-lack-of-storage-forcing-cyprus-to-cut-solar-power-output

As Cyprus heads into winter, some households have already begun experiencing cuts to their photovoltaic (PV) system output....

19. Pompeo to Kathimerini: ''Cyprus must stand firm with the West''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pompeo-to-kathimerini-cyprus-must-stand-firm-with-the-west

In a wide-ranging interview, former U.S. Secretary of State and current Executive Chairman of Impact, Mike Pompeo, spoke about the importance of Western unity, the evolving geopolitical balance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the challenge posed by China, and Cyprus’ role in an increasingly complex global landscape....

20. Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines, strengthens on path toward Vietnam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/typhoon-kalmaegi-leaves-114-dead-in-the-philippines-strengthens-on-path-toward-vietnam

At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi, as the powerful storm regains intensity while crossing the South China Sea toward Vietnam....

21. On the road to patience: Cyprus builds 3 kilometers in 25 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/on-the-road-to-patience-cyprus-builds-3-kilometers-in-25-years

If slow and steady really does win the race, Cyprus might just take gold. After a quarter of a century of promises, studies, delays, and political ribbon-cutting, the first 3.6 kilometers of the long-awaited Limassol–Saittas highway have finally been completed....

22. 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....

23. The Future of Finance: Five key trends shaping the role of finance leaders by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-finance-five-key-trends-shaping-the-role-of-finance-leaders-by-2026

Finance is no longer just about numbers and budgets. Today’s finance leaders are stepping up as key strategists, using technology and new ways of working to help businesses grow and adapt in an uncertain world....

24. Amazon Web Services outage disrupts major apps and websites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-major-apps-and-websites

Several widely used online platforms experienced disruptions today after a reported outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon....

25. Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-shakes-football-and-business-circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

26. Peter Hinssen at European University Cyprus: An Exclusive Talk on Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peter-hinssen-at-european-university-cyprus-an-exclusive-talk-on-innovation-in-an-era-of-uncertainty

European University Cyprus (EUC) is proud to host Peter Hinssen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on innovation, leadership, and technology, for an exclusive keynote event in Nicosia....

27. Cancer patients in occupied areas face medicine shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-patients-in-occupied-areas-face-medicine-shortages

The Turkish Cypriot Cancer Patients’ Aid Association (KHYD) is raising alarms over serious problems in accessing cancer medicines in the occupied territories....

28. GPS blackout at Bulgarian airport forces manual landing for EU chief

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gps-blackout-at-bulgarian-airport-forces-manual-landing-for-eu-chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....

29. Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-the-dark-as-power-cuts-expose-decades-of-delayed-planning

Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....

30. New law aims to ease traffic jams caused by minor accidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-aims-to-ease-traffic-jams-caused-by-minor-accidents

Minor traffic accidents may soon cause fewer disruptions under a new law approved by Parliament last Thursday....

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