https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-sea-turtle-nests-found-on-british-base-beaches
British Bases (BB) beaches are celebrating a milestone in sea turtle conservation, with a record-breaking 382 turtle nests recorded across their sandy shores this year, according to environmental experts. The new record surpasses last year’s total of 282 nests, which was the second-highest count ever....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-the-end-of-the-age-of-odysseas
The long-running saga finally came to an end today—a saga that dragged on for months in the courts, but for years in society. For those familiar with the behind-the-scenes drama and the times Odysseas’ eccentric and narcissistic behavior paralyzed the state machinery, the decision was no surprise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-join-world-leaders-at-un-s-summit-of-the-future
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is expected to participate in the Summit of the Future, a high-level global summit convened by the United Nations (UN), which will take place on Monday 23rd of September 2024 at the UNHQ in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-near-deal-on-critical-electricity-interconnection-project
The upcoming visit of Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides to Athens on Wednesday could mark the end of months of uncertainty surrounding the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-of-lego-pieces-lost-at-sea-still-turning-up-after-nearly-three-decades
On a rainy day in late June, marine biologist Hayley Hardstaff discovered a Lego dragon on Portwrinkle Beach in Cornwall, England. It was a black plastic piece missing its upper jaw, but to Hardstaff, it represented a small part of one of the strangest maritime incidents in history.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-friday-the-13th-seal-the-deal-for-the-great-sea-interconnector
Following a high-stakes meeting of the Presidential Council, optimism is increasing about the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project. Despite tight-lipped negotiations since Tuesday, early reports suggest a deal might be reached by Friday, September 13....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/colon-cancer-is-rising-in-cyprus
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in Cyprus, according to data from the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invests-€100m-to-end-power-project-deadlock-with-greece
Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-home-in-uproar-after-attempted-rape-incident
Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-transformation-of-berengaria-hotel-in-prodromos-continues-an-overview-of-current-progress
The repair and renovation works at Cyprus’s most historic mountain resort, the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, are currently in full swing, led by the well-known residential and commercial developer BBF......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-set-to-cut-key-interest-rate-by-0-25-in-upcoming-meeting
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reduce its key interest rate by 0.25% on Thursday, according to most economists in Greece and the Eurozone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-stakes-talks-on-cyprus-greece-power-link-leave-crucial-questions-unresolved
A high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia has concluded discussions on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity link between Cyprus and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-paphos-for-illegal-hunting-in-restricted-area
A second arrest was made by Paphos police on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal hunting in a restricted area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wired-uk-founder-david-rowan-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Investor, author, and World Economic Forum contributor David Rowan will be joining us at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-s-status-under-review-in-september-meeting
The Monitoring Committee on the renowned Cypriot white cheese, Halloumi, will convene for its first meeting in the last week of September, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Maria Panagiotou has told CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-crucial-energy-decisions-in-nicosia-meeting
Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-imposes-20-euro-levy-on-cruise-visitors-to-curb-overtourism
Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-monastery-remains-standing-despite-demolition-order
A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-price-of-green-how-the-poor-subsidize-the-rich-s-environmental-perks
''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/additional-benefits-for-new-parents-at-lidl-cyprus
As of July 1, 2024, Lidl Cyprus proceeded with additional benefits for the new parents working for its group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-in-cyprus-contribute-€1-million-to-install-air-conditioners-in-schools
Cyprus's major banks are stepping up to help install air conditioners in schools, contributing €1 million to the effort. The funds will be distributed equally among the School Boards of the country’s five provinces. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-warns-of-severe-water-shortages-due-to-climate-change
Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympion-in-cyprus-joins-leading-k12-education-group-globeducate
Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-fate-of-the-greece-cyprus-energy-link-hangs-in-the-balance
This week will be crucial to whether the power grid link between Greece and Cyprus via Crete will be implemented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prosecutor-orders-urgent-investigation-into-lake-karla-fish-deaths
Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lioness-saved-from-ukraine-s-war-begins-new-life-in-england
A lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine has taken her first steps outside at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Three-year-old Yuna, who suffers from shell shock, arrived at the sanctuary in Smarden on August 17 and remained inside her enclosure for a week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-risk-escalates-as-winds-reach-up-to-6-beaufort
The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires due to very strong winds expected from Friday through Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-shelter-in-poland-uses-cottages-instead-of-kennels
At Dog Village in Przemysl, Poland, adoptable dogs enjoy a unique living arrangement: their own cottage homes instead of traditional kennels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-authorities-probe-house-construction-near-river-kryos
Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....