https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job
A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/working-hard-or-hardly-working-cyprus-puts-in-more-hours-than-most-of-europe
If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-destroys-300-hay-bales-at-aradippou-farm
A fire broke out near a farm in Aradippou on Saturday afternoon, destroying 300 hay bales and prompting an extended response from the Fire Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-dies-in-tractor-accident-in-sia
An 85-year-old man died Friday after reportedly falling from his tractor while working in his field in the village of Sia, in the Nicosia District, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cameroonian-man-charged-in-kangaroo-dismemberment-case
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the dismemberment of a kangaroo by two men in the parking lot of an apartment building in Deryneia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-it-escape-or-was-it-stolen-investigation-continues-into-dismembered-kangaroo
A disturbing case in Deryneia involving the dismemberment of a kangaroo has horrified the public and prompted a deeper police investigation into how the animal ended up in the hands of two men, and whether it was stolen, purchased, or already dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-avoids-water-cuts-but-your-bill-might-take-a-hit
Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echinococcus-detected-in-dogs-in-kampos-lawmakers-warn
Lawmakers on Wednesday were briefed on cases of echinococcus detected in dogs in the Kampos Tsakkistras area, prompting warnings for livestock farmers and dog trainers to take extra precautions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-local-produce-€35-000-in-fines-uncover-product-labeling-misconduct-in-cyprus
Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virginia-giuffre-central-figure-in-prince-andrew-and-epstein-allegations-dies-by-suicide-at-41
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-alone-won-t-solve-the-problem-expert-warns
Cyprus is facing an escalating water crisis, and while desalination plants are often touted as the solution, an expert warns that this may not be enough to solve the island's long-term water problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-easter-food-safety-with-island-wide-inspections
As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-halts-pentakomo-port-project-to-protect-endangered-monk-seals
In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process
The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-leads-civilian-tours-inside-occupied-syrian-land
In a move sparking international attention, and concern, Israel’s army is leading guided tours for civilians deep into occupied Syrian land, turning former conflict zones into hiking destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon
The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-year-of-drought-in-cyprus-threatens-food-security
Cyprus is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, raising serious concerns over food security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire
The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity
The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-water-cuts-this-summer-despite-new-government-measures
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as the risk of water cuts remains high, despite new government measures aimed at tackling the ongoing water scarcity issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-we-waiting-for-government-unveils-€8-million-plan-to-combat-water-scarcity
The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-cabins-photovoltaic-cuts-and-a-never-ending-trial-cyprus-comedy-of-errors
We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-natural-pest-control-saving-the-environment-one-owl-at-a-time
Cyprus has achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in rodenticide use within just three years, thanks to an innovative national plan that enlists barn owls as natural rodent hunters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-roast-meat-not-just-game-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-in-protest
Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-state-plots-for-new-livestock-units-to-boost-sheep-and-goat-farming
Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buying-direct-can-save-you-nearly-40-on-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables
If you're looking to cut your grocery bill, skipping the middleman and buying directly from local producers might be your best bet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-water-crisis-as-drought-drags-on
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant, leaving the province at greater risk of severe water shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course
When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspicious-grass-spraying-raises-alarm-over-unregulated-pesticides-from-occupied-areas
Residents of a village in Nicosia district are raising alarm after a citizen reported seeing a suspicious grass spraying event, which is feared to involve the toxic pesticide Lannate....
