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1. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/georgetown-university-to-open-branch-in-greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

2. The island is drowning in concrete

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-island-is-drowning-in-concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

3. €1 billion worth of school fixes needed, but only €35 million in the budget

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-billion-worth-of-school-fixes-needed-but-only-€35-million-in-the-budget

It would take about €1 billion for the government’s school construction unit to handle all the work it needs to do, its director told lawmakers, warning that current funding is nowhere near enough....

4. Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Why Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about (probably)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paraskevidekatriaphobia-why-friday-the-13th-is-nothing-to-worry-about-probably

If your coffee spilled, your Wi-Fi lagged, or your boss scheduled a ''quick call'' at 4:59 p.m., don’t panic. It’s not fate. It’s just Friday the 13th, the only date on the calendar with its own built-in PR problem and a tongue-twisting fear name: paraskevidekatriaphobia....

5. Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-february-12th-forecast-the-great-smoky-haze

A weak low-pressure system is drifting in, and it’s bringing suspended dust with it today and tomorrow. ...

6. Politics Blog: The circus is in town...and we're the main act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-the-circus-is-in-town-and-we-re-the-main-act

The new Minister of Justice, Mr. Fytiris, has politely asked the Chief of Police to make Mr. Loizides, our national union firebrand, tone it down, or else “deal with him.” ...

7. Wednesday, February 11th: The mid-week weather lottery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-february-11th-the-mid-week-weather-lottery

We are currently under the influence of a weak low-pressure system, which in meteorology-speak means the weather has massive commitment issues. It’s not a storm, it’s not a heatwave; it’s just... unsettled....

8. Elon Musk takes AI to space, merges xAI with SpaceX

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elon-musk-takes-ai-to-space-merges-xai-with-spacex

Elon Musk is combining two of his biggest private ventures in a move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and put it literally out of this world....

9. Was this the plan all along? U.S., NATO land on minerals and defense framework for Greenland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-this-the-plan-all-along-u-s-nato-land-on-minerals-and-defense-framework-for-greenland

After dialing back earlier threats to seize Greenland by force or impose tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pointing to a broader, long-term framework with NATO allies that would deepen American military, economic, and strategic involvement in the Arctic without changing Greenland’s sovereignty....

10. Amazon team in Cyprus exploring big tech and satellite internet projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amazon-team-in-cyprus-exploring-big-tech-and-satellite-internet-projects

A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....

11. AI, déjà vu, and political finger-pointing: Cyprus’ latest video scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ai-deja-vu-and-political-finger-pointing-cyprus-latest-video-scandal

We are living through pathological situations. So what could be more logical than asking for help from a doctor? Preferably, of course, a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, since Mikellidis has passed away, I found myself carefully reading the findings of another well-known doctor, forensic pathologist Marios Matsakis....

12. A Nicosia mansion finds new life in the heart of the city

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-nicosia-mansion-finds-new-life-in-the-heart-of-the-city

In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....

13. 3.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Paphos and Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-2-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-paphos-and-limassol

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Paphos and Limassol on Thursday afternoon, Cyprus’ Department of Geological Survey said....

14. Cyprus’ EU presidency: Pride or precarious position?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eu-presidency-pride-or-precarious-position

For the second time, Cyprus formally takes over the rotating Council of the EU for a six-month term. It now holds the reins of the EU presidency. There are unattainable promises being made—or envisioned—by the government for a mythological EU Shangri-La and how to propel this undemocratic institution forward....

15. What did they just unearth in Paphos?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos

What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....

16. Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-cause-landslides-on-limassol-paphos-motorway

Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...

17. When I met Brigitte Bardot...

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-i-met-brigitte-bardot

In her youth, she was worshipped. A beauty icon. A sex symbol. The ultimate fantasy. Relentlessly pursued by fans and paparazzi alike....

18. When Brigitte Bardot came to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-brigitte-bardot-came-to-cyprus

Brigitte Bardot, who passed away at the age of 91 this week, once spent her holidays in Varosha, the sun-soaked district south of Famagusta that in the early 1970s was nicknamed “the St. Tropez of Cyprus.” ...

19. ''We have to have it,'' Trump says of Greenland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-have-to-have-it-trump-says-of-greenland

President Donald Trump has reignited global backlash by appointing a special U.S. envoy with an explicit mission to bring Greenland under American control, a move that prompted the Arctic island’s prime minister to issue a swift and public rejection....

20. Two minor earthquakes felt across Cyprus in the past 24 hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-minor-earthquakes-felt-across-cyprus-in-the-past-24-hours

Cyprus’s Geological Survey Department (GSD) reported two minor earthquakes recorded by its monitoring network on December 22 and 23, both of which were felt by residents in several districts....

21. Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-legendary-berengaria-hotel-set-to-rise-again-in-troodos-mountains

Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...

22. Two earthquakes reported in Cyprus within minutes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-earthquakes-reported-in-cyprus-within-minutes

Two earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus on Friday evening, occurring only a few minutes apart, according to preliminary information from the European Seismological Center....

23. Quake ripple felt across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quake-ripple-felt-across-cyprus

A moderate earthquake rattled parts of the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, with tremors felt across Cyprus after a 5.3-magnitude quake struck off Turkey’s southern coast....

24. US report warns Europe could ‘lose its identity’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-report-warns-europe-could-‘lose-its-identity

A new document from the Trump administration paints a stark picture of Europe’s future, warning that immigration and European Union policies could push the continent toward “cultural annihilation” within the next 20 years....

25. The Landmark Nicosia opens tomorrow, and it’s set to change the city’s luxury scene

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-opens-tomorrow-and-it-s-set-to-change-the-city-s-luxury-scene

Nicosia has a new star in the city’s hospitality scene. The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, opens on December 2, ready to set a new standard for luxury stays in the capital and across Cyprus. ...

26. US–Saudi business deals top $270 billion as Crown Prince returns to Washington

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us–saudi-business-deals-top-$270-billion-as-crown-prince-returns-to-washington

The United States and Saudi Arabia just inked more than $270 billion in business deals, marking one of the biggest investment pushes between the two countries in years, all during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first visit to Washington since 2018....

27. In Turkey’s ''new era,'' Cyprus remains the red line

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-turkey-s-new-era-cyprus-remains-the-red-line

Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, used a budget-committee hearing in Ankara to sketch out Ankara’s foreign-policy priorities, from its fragile thaw with Greece to long-standing disputes in the Aegean and the future of the Cyprus talks....

28. Experts track more than 200 quakes after strong double on Wednesday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-track-more-than-200-quakes-after-strong-double-on-wednesday

Cyprus is still rattled by an intense run of earthquakes that began early Wednesday near Agia Marina Kelokedara, with experts confirming more than 200 tremors in just two days, including two strong quakes felt across the island....

29. Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-quake-rattles-cyprus-marking-fifth-since-mid-week

Cyprus woke up to yet another tremor early Friday, adding to a string of small but persistent earthquakes that have kept residents on edge since Wednesday....

30. Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-earthquake-hits-paphos-as-cyprus-sees-unusual-seismic-activity

Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district....

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