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1891. Cypriot jihadist facing extradition to Guantanamo

The US government is requesting for the “Beatles of ISIS” squad, one of them of Cypriot origin, to be moved to Guantanamo Bay, a move that could p[ossibly make them eligible for the death penalty...

1892. Ozersay accuses south of putting the clamps on north

A Turkish Cypriot top official has accused the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus of unfairly targeting the shipping industry and universities in the north at a time when there are calls for better relations between the two communities...

1893. Fresh calls for migrants to be moved from Aegean islands

Authorities on the eastern Aegean islands have renewed calls on the central government to relocate hundreds of migrants to the mainland as their population on Lesvos, Chios and Samos has risen to 16,334 from 10,349 this time last year. ...

1894. Ryanair adds Athens in 2018 winter route

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced on Thursday a new route from Athens to London’s Luton airport, which will be part of the company’s winter 2018 schedule with three flights per week....

1895. Intact late Minoan tomb found in Crete

Archaeologists in Crete have discovered an intact Minoan-era tomb containing a well-preserved adult skeleton as well as funerary vessels....

1896. Seizing opportunities

Greece needs to play its cards right if it wants to profit from the opportunities arising on the international stage, but also to keep in mind that all of the big players are unpredictable and the game at hand incredibly complex....

1897. US-Turkish tensions add to regional risk

US-Turkish relations have never been easy to manage. But the current standoff between Washington and Ankara is striking, even by the standards of an historically difficult relationship....

1898. Should we listen to President Trump or the diplomats?

As Greece finds itself faced with a wide range of challenges – from Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean to its relationship with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and developments on the Balkan peninsula – it would be useful to have a clear idea of Washington’s strategic objectives regarding these issues. This is regrettably not an easy task considering that what President Donald Trump says does not necessarily reflect official US policy....

1899. Fire death toll at 96 in eastern Attica

The death toll in last month’s deadly wildfire in eastern Attica rose to 96 on Tuesday, after a 68-year-old burns victim succumbed to his injuries....

1900. Probe hones in on fire service, regional authority officials

A judicial investigation into the causes of the disastrous wildfires on the outskirts of Attica last month points to major shortcomings and mistakes by members of Greece’s fire service and regional authorities, Kathimerini understands. ...

1901. Yellow weather alert goes into effect

An extreme high temperature alert is in effect until Thursday 6pm, with officials warning the public to take precautions and follow hot weather safety tips...

1902. Wanted: A respected person for assistance effort

After the cries of despair come the calls for help and the need for long-term support. The victims of the lethal inferno that devastated eastern Attica on July 23 don’t just need words of solidarity but deeds too....

1903. Experts warn of pollution in areas hit by Attica wildfires

As a judicial investigation into last month’s catastrophic wildfires in parts of Attica gathers pace, experts have warned of toxic pollution in the areas affected by the blazes....

1904. Strategy in Attica fire fight was deficien

As finger-pointing and recriminations continue over who or what was to blame for last month’s disastrous wildfires in Attica, Kathimerini has learned that serious operational problems and bad communication hampered efforts to douse the blazes....

1905. Municipal councillor: mayor and regional councillor 'absent' during fires

As local authority officials in Marathon, eastern Attica, press for an emergency session of the municipality over last week's fatal fires, one municipal councilor has hit out at Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis for alleged negligence....

1906. A useful proposal, instead of useless noise

Nowadays, the actions of politicians are strongly geared toward their public image....

1907. Ankara puts Nicosia ambassadors on notice

The Turkish foreign ministry is warning foreign diplomats in the Republic of Cyprus not to overstep their authority, following comments by Israeli and Egyptian ambassadors in Nicosia during a diaspora conference last week...

1908. Larnaca resident behind global online scam

A global network of online scammers has been dismantled, with the brain of the operation arrested in Larnaca in connection with €18 million worth of damages caused by internet fraud...

1909. Minister says ‘serious indications’ of arson behind deadly wildfire

In what was seen as a bid Thursday to minimize the political cost of the natural disaster in eastern Attica, government officials did not rule out the possibility of arson....

1910. Furnace temperatures for start of the week

There will be high temperatures and some variable wind at least in the early part of the week, but all this could change with a chance of rain showers on Thursday...

1911. Large fire burning grassland in western Crete

A fire that broke out on Thursday morning in the area Ahladia of Sitia, in eastern Crete, was burning shrubs and grassland and was fanned by strong winds....

1912. Easy breezy weather to last through Thursday

Skies will be clear Tuesday following early morning fog and low clouds, with average maximum temperatures for the week in the upper-mid 30’s until they rise again Friday, ahead of mid-July weekend...

1913. Ayia Napa marina fully ready in July 2019

It won’t be until end of 2021 when the twin towers in Ayia Napa will be completed, but boats and private yachts will be able to dock at the marina by next summer, giving the area a head start in the game...

1914. Nothing but clear skies in the upper 30’s

Skies will be clear Monday following early morning fog and low clouds, with maximum temperatures in the upper 30’s around the capital...

1915. Energean commits to Eastern Mediterranean

Energean is seeking approval from Cyprus for the Greek oil and gas firm to build a pipeline from its Israeli offshore gas fields and import 0.5 to 1 billion cubic meters of gas a year to the island...

1916. Two district workers arrested in Limassol fire

Police arrested two employees of the Limassol District Administration in connection with a fire, which broke out while fire fighters were battling another fire elsewhere...

1917. Over 40 degrees here to stay all weekend

1918. Forty degree weather to last through Saturday

Cyprus Weather Service issued a Yellow Weather Alert for Wednesday from 11am until 6pm due to very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees around the capital...

1919. Leaders of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia meeting in Thessaloniki

The leaders of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia gather in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday for the fourth Quadrilateral Summit....

1920. Hot weather and clear skies on the horizon

Hot temperatures are making their way back on the island with Monday starting off in the mid to upper 30’s and rising over the next few days...