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1. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

2. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

3. Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-in-hotel-staff-quarters-sends-two-women-to-hospital

Two women were hospitalized early Saturday after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in staff living quarters at a hotel in the Famagusta district....

4. Car fire destroys five vehicles in Limassol apartment block

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-fire-destroys-five-vehicles-in-limassol-apartment-block

A blaze that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the Agia Fyla area of Limassol destroyed five vehicles, damaged two others, and caused structural damage to an apartment building....

5. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-place-like-home-as-israelis-flee-uncertainty-sail-back-from-cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

6. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-young-tourists-evacuated-in-rare-style-aboard-luxury-liner-crown-iris-escorted-by-israeli-navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

7. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-repatriates-22-cypriots-from-israel-and-iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

8. Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-working-to-repatriate-citizens-from-israel-and-iran

A total of 55 Cypriot citizens, 50 in Israel and five in Iran, have formally requested to be repatriated, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday....

9. Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-denies-sending-message-to-israel-via-cyprus-amid-rising-tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

10. Carpentry workshop and dog shelter protected as volunteers help at site of Polemidia fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carpentry-workshop-and-dog-shelter-protected-as-volunteers-help-at-site-of-polemidia-fire

A fire that broke out Friday afternoon in the Polemidia area was brought under control, the Fire Service said....

11. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

12. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-fires-in-israel-prompt-request-for-help-from-cyprus-videos

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

13. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-s-back-but-no-one-knows-why-it-failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

14. Massive power outage cripples Spain, Portugal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-power-outage-cripples-spain-portugal

A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....

15. Powerful earthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 150

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-earthquake-devastates-myanmar-and-thailand-killing-over-150

A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing at least 152 people and leaving hundreds injured. ...

16. Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engine-fire-forces-emergency-landing-of-american-airlines-flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

17. Fire in Limassol residence

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A fire broke out in a residence in the Omonia area of Limassol on Sunday night, causing damage to the living room and affecting the entire interior of the house due to heat....

18. Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crumbling-balconies-and-falling-debris-spark-safety-concerns

A photo of a dangerously unstable apartment building, believed to be in Paphos, has reignited public concern over neglected buildings and the risks they pose....

19. Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-ravages-three-story-home-in-egkomi-nearby-residents-evacuated

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....

20. The Palestinian State that almost was, according to Ehud Olmert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-palestinian-state-that-almost-was-according-to-ehud-olmert

Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired BBC documentary Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October, Olmert described his proposal as a historic opportunity for peace. ...

21. Bomb threats target schools across Cyprus, police launch investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-threats-target-schools-across-cyprus-police-launch-investigation

Schools across Cyprus were placed on high alert Tuesday morning after receiving threatening messages about bomb threats, prompting an immediate police response. ...

22. Building safety concerns prompt EAC building evacuation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-safety-concerns-prompt-eac-building-evacuation

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has evacuated its oldest building in central Nicosia as a precautionary measure after inspections flagged seismic safety deficiencies....

23. Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian firefighters to help battle California wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....

24. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

25. Celebrities' homes destroyed as wildfires force Hollywood's awards season to pause (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrities-homes-destroyed-as-wildfires-force-hollywood-s-awards-season-to-pause

Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...

26. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

27. Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

28. Amid war and displacement, Gaza's Christians hold onto faith: 'We’re still here'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here

In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....

29. Six-story building collapses in Ahvaz, prompting evacuations (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-story-building-collapses-in-ahvaz-prompting-evacuations

A six-story building collapsed earlier today in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, raising concerns among local authorities and residents....

30. City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-engineers-investigate-balcony-collapse-in-neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

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