https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-king-charles-and-anastasiades
I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-massive-quake-strikes-japan-on-new-year-s-day-leaving-48-dead
In a devastating turn of events, at least 48 people have lost their lives following a powerful earthquake that rocked the central coast of Japan on New Year's Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-germany-s-silvester-celebration-outshine-ordinary-new-year-s-eve
As the clock ticks towards New Year's Eve, delve into the cultural tapestry of Germany's Silvester celebration. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prague-university-shooting-leaves-14-dead-in-tragic-massacre
In a horrifying incident, a lone gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire in the philosophy department building of Charles University in downtown Prague, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-return-home-in-surprise-venezuela-swap
In a significant diplomatic development, Americans, previously considered wrongfully detained in Venezuela, have touched down at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divisions-in-cyprus-amplify-fact-checking-challenges
Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-as-iceland-s-volcano-roars-to-life
Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-clouds-to-star-studded-nights-it-s-a-charming-mix
Get ready for another weather rollercoaster ride. A weak high-pressure system is about to throw its charming influence over the neighborhood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billionaire-s-great-escape-kolomoiskyi-s-cyprus-flight-sparks-alarm
In a twist of legal intricacies, Ukrainian authorities are on high alert following the release of billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/embark-on-a-journey-of-cloudy-capers-in-this-playful-forecast
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the grand spectacle of today's weather extravaganza! We've got a whimsical mix of clouds doing a cha-cha, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms staging a surprise performance ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-shenanigans-on-the-horizon
Hey there, weather adventurers! The Meteorological Service just hit us with a yellow warning – brace yourselves for some isolated strong storms, coming in hot and sporadic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europeans-have-grown-weary-of-welcoming-asylum-seekers
Negotiations for the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum are nearing completion, set to be finalized this month. Contrary to expectations, the pact is anticipated to exacerbate rather than remedy the EU's asylum and reception challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-silent-suffering-of-elder-abuse
Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-gospel-ai-raises-alarms-in-gaza-strikes
In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-9-year-old-s-heartbreaking-journey-from-hostage-to-home
In a harrowing ordeal, Emily Hunt spent her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, caught in the crossfire of a Hamas attack in southern Israel. Reuniting with her father after fears of her demise, Emily's story sheds light on the toll of conflict.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaka-based-marketing-agency-ranked-in-top-4-digital-advertising-teams-in-the-world-for-2023
The Obsidian Co. is positioning Cyprus on the global stage, securing a spot in the top 4 finalists in The Drum Awards 2023's ''Agency Team of the Year'', solidifying its status among the world's best digital advertising agencies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-sam-altman
Upon his return to OpenAI following a five-day exile, the controversy surrounding Sam Altman's removal appeared to stem from concerns related to a potential breakthrough in OpenAI's pursuit of artificial general intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/controversial-billboards-stir-emotions
Take a drive along any Cypriot highway and you’re confronted with billboard images of Israeli women and children kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on 7 October. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/creditors-dispute-foreclosure-laws-and-strategic-defaults
Creditors reluctantly agree to extend the freeze on main residence foreclosures up to €350k, but tensions arise over proposed legislative changes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-5-000-illegal-meds-in-pangea-operation
The fear of social stigmatization among our fellow citizens regarding diseases such as mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and erectile dysfunction is being intentionally exploited....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-tech-giants-clash-with-eu-over-internet-control
A Financial Times article has reported that major players like TikTok and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, are pushing back against the European Union's (EU) recent internet regulations aimed at fostering greater openness and competition in online markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-political-will-overcome-the-stigma-blocking-a-lifesaving-facility
In the heart of Dublin, a groundbreaking solution to Ireland's third-highest overdose death rate faces a decade-long delay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-expert-slams-western-governments-as-paralysed-in-gaza-crisis
A United Nations expert has accused Australia and other western governments of paralysis over the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying leaders are either “muttering inaudible words of condemnation” or staying silent in fear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/feline-covid-strain-linked-to-8-000-cat-deaths-in-cyprus-surfaces-in-the-uk
A deadly strain of Covid, believed to be responsible for over 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus has spread to the UK, scientists have said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exodus-to-cyprus-as-israelis-escape-hamas-fallout
In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/financial-tsunami-looms-as-limassol-court-decision-sends-shockwaves-through-cyprus
In a potentially precedent-setting decision, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor of the People's Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-uneasy-calm-hangs-over-cyprus
Police in Cyprus are on high alert after two deadly attacks last week that targeted prominent figures in the island’s underworld. The killings have raised fears of a new wave of violence between rival gangs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-certifiers-clash-over-their-official-stamp
Tensions are escalating between the Ministry of Interior and certifying officials in the Republic of Cyprus, as a dispute erupts over uncontrolled certifications, misuse of the nation's coat of arms seal, alleged forgeries, undeclared income, and certifying officials who stand accused of rejecting complaints lodged against them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bhutan-becomes-first-to-100-vaccinate-street-dogs
Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control....
