https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/city-of-dreams-will-feature-cypriot-architecture
Members of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a chance to interact with Cyprus Casinos executives in an effort to learn about the future prospects of the enterprise, ranging from architecture to quality gaming...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/identified-wildfire-victims-reach-76-eight-remain-missing
Seventy six victims of the wildfire that gutted a coastal town in east Attica killing at least 91 people and injuring scores have been identified, the police’s criminal investigation division said on Wednesday in its latest briefing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-muddying-waters-over-who-is-responsible-for-deadly-fires
In the aftermath of what was the worst fire in Greece’s modern history, the government is coming under increasing criticism for failing to provide clear-cut information on the number of missing and for allegedly trying to muddy the waters over who is responsible....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kammenos-defends-government-s-response-to-blaze
Defense Minister Panos Kammenos on Monday defended the government’s response to the deadly wildfires east of Athens that have so far claimed at least 91 lives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/security-council-renews-unficyp-mandate
The Security Council authorized a six‑month mandate renewal for the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) on Thursday, unanimously adopting resolution 2430 (2018)...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-attica-beaches-found-unfit-for-swimming
Seventy-one out of 323 beaches inspected by the Panhellenic Center for Ecological Research in the Greek capital’s Attica region were found unfit for swimming, with low cleanliness scores going to popular spots like Loutsa, Oropos and Schinias....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ditch-the-bag-or-pay-the-charge
Supermarkets and other shops will be required to charge customers for plastic bags on Sunday, based on a new executive order by the President’s Cabinet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-boost-petrol-inspections-from-the-north
The Customs Department says it will intensify inspections at crossing points to crack down on gasoline bought in the north of the island, warning that officials could confiscate containers and even impound vehicles if there is a law violation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/take-away-lessons-from-cyprus-in-the-digital-agenda
Cyprus is turning the page in the digital age era but there are still many steps in the path forward. This appears to be the general conclusion from Thursday’s conference on "Cyprus in the Digital Agenda" organised by Kathimerini newspaper and the SPP MEDIA Group...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-airport-wins-accessibility-award
Paphos International Airport has won an award for being the most accessible airport in Europe during this week’s Airports Council International conference in Brussels...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-paphos-arsonist-released-from-custody
A 58-year-old suspected arsonist, who was released from custody Tuesday, will still face charges in connection with a Monday fire in Trachypedoulas...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-on-cyprus-missing-has-more-work-to-do
The Committee on Missing Persons says they need to start opening graves to obtain DNA, just days after media reports said CMP was slowing down, but the task ahead is difficult and in need of cash...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-doctors-up-in-arms-over-medical-school
State doctors are once again speaking out against government efforts that would create proper medical schools in state public hospitals, with union representatives warning to take action...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather
Officials say a yellow weather warning on Saturday played a role towards helping reduce heat stroke incidents, with Sunday temperatures rolling back and a chance of rain showers Monday and Tuesday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/publicising-court-rulings-blocked-due-to-gdpr
The Supreme Court has decided to block the publicising of court rulings until special legislation can be enacted that would comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecumenical-patriarch-on-‘green-offensive
Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios, the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, inaugurated an international environmental conference on the island of Spetses, southwest of Athens, on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/little-boy-s-pool-incident-exposes-safety-risks
A pool incident where a young child almost drowned is raising concerns over safety, with the Green party weighing in trying to find ways to propose additional legislation for private swimming sites...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/out-of-towner-supermarket-enters-nicosia-competition
Papantoniou Supermarkets is getting ready to set up shop in the middle of a tough competitive market in western Nicosia, where other giants also stake a claim, but there are still some permit hurdles for the out-of-town family...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/treppides-annual-event-in-moscow
K. Treppides & Co Limited is delighted to announce its annual event in Moscow taking place on the 6th of June 2018...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/achna-says-no-to-crocs-anywhere-in-cyprus
The Achna local council has voted down the creation of a crocodile park in the area, following loud objections from local residents, who essentially are now blocking any further steps by the company on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/achna-votes-again-on-crocodile-park
The Achna local council will take a vote Tuesday evening on whether or not to give consent to the construction of a controversial crocodile park, following loud objections from local residents...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/british-bases-dismiss-allegations-over-casino-hold-up
The British Bases say they are not putting obstacles in the path of a building permit application for the casino resort in Limassol, responding to local reports about a hold up due to an environmental impact assessment...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/most-nicosians-say-their-town-is-clean
A Eurostat survey shows that most residents in Nicosia believe their city is clean, with the results being very subjective and ranging from 9 to 95 percent for 109 different cities...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-forecasts-high-gdp-growth-of-3-plus-until-2021
High growth rates exceeding 3% of the GDP and high primary surpluses are projected until the year 2021 in the Strategic Fiscal Policy Framework (SFPF) 2019-2021, which was approved by the cabinet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/environmental-study-holding-up-casino-resort
A potentially huge glitch has appeared just days ahead of the scheduled stone laying ceremony for the Cypriot casino resort, with an environmental impact assessment not yet in the clear and the company blaming the delay on British military interests...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-says-cyprus-energy-riches-must-be-shared-as-part-of-a-solution
Cyprus’ oil and gas resources should be equitably shared between both communities on the island, in the context of an overall settlement said Jonathan Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-can-play-a-role-in-monitoring-climate-change
Cyprus has a role to play in issues concerning climate change by building up a new station to monitor the effects, General Secretary of the World Meteorological Organisation, Petteri Taalas told CNA...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-energy-search-–-averting-a-us-turkey-crisis
Cyprus continues to proceed with offshore oil and gas projects despite Turkey's opposition...