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1. Trump’s jet, Nikaros’ flex, and the Kalavasos bridge that came up short

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/trump-s-jet-nikaros-flex-and-the-kalavasos-bridge-that-came-up-short

The story made global headlines. Qatar (yes, those damn Qataris again, always meddling, always targeting our spotless, pure-as-snow leaders) is reportedly planning to gift Trump a plane. ...

2. Cyprus, US step up military ties in high level visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-us-step-up-military-ties-in-high-level-visit

Cyprus is stepping up its military partnership with the United States following a high-level visit by National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. George Tsitsikostas....

3. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-embassy-walls-an-inside-look-into-a-us-cyprus-emergency-drill

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

4. Fire destroys 300 hay bales at Aradippou farm

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....

5. Police fire shots during chase of wanted men; One suspect still at large

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-fire-shots-during-chase-of-wanted-men-one-suspect-still-at-large

Police arrested two men Saturday afternoon following a car chase in Paphos, during which officers fired their service weapons. A third suspect, a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with murder and robbery, remains at large....

6. Cyprus lawmaker called out in permit dispute involving President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmaker-called-out-in-permit-dispute-involving-president

A dispute over building permits for an event hall in Lymbia has escalated into a political firestorm, with Anastasios Anastasiou, father of the hall’s owner, accusing AKEL lawmaker Christos Christofides of betrayal and tying the issue to alleged presidential interference....

7. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-american-pope-butchered-kangaroos-and-blame-games-just-another-day-in-paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

8. A whisper of summer in the air and a weather tale for the days ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-whisper-of-summer-in-the-air-and-a-weather-tale-for-the-days-ahead

The land lies beneath the gentle gaze of a high and quiet pressure, and warm air, like a golden breath from the south, wraps itself around hill and valley....

9. Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire

A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....

10. Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-near-limassol-port-spark-fireworks-investigation-video

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

11. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavation-without-permit-linked-to-collapse-that-caused-hazardous-gas-leak-in-engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

12. Humanitarian ship bound for Gaza reportedly hit by Israeli drone strike in international waters (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/humanitarian-ship-bound-for-gaza-reportedly-hit-by-israeli-drone-strike-in-international-waters-video

A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....

13. Cyprus Police helicopter returns from firefighting mission in Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-helicopter-returns-from-firefighting-mission-in-israel

A Cyprus Police helicopter returned to Larnaca Airport on Friday evening after assisting Israeli authorities in battling wildfires....

14. 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:...

15. Desalination units loaded up and headed to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-loaded-up-and-headed-to-cyprus

In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....

16. 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. ...

17. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-arrested-in-nicosia-after-inspections-lead-to-arrests-for-immigration-labor-violations-video

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

18.  Systemic neglect: Cyprus forces re-evaluations for lifelong disabilities, stripping vital benefits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/systemic-neglect-cyprus-forces-re-evaluations-for-lifelong-disabilities-stripping-vital-benefits

Cyprus’ disability assessment system is under fire for failing to recognize congenital hearing loss as a permanent condition, prompting calls from lawmakers and disability advocates for urgent reforms....

19. Fire season begins with high risk due to drought, officials warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn

The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....

20.  Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/5-residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, as well as other residential properties in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....

21. When the flames start to lick at flesh and the radicalization of young men

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-the-flames-start-to-lick-at-flesh-and-the-radicalization-of-young-men

What is happening with teenage and young men in our country, and across Europe more broadly? ...

22. High-speed chase with gunfire in Limassol; suspect still at large

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-speed-chase-with-gunfire-in-limassol-suspect-still-at-large

A police attempt to stop a suspicious vehicle in Limassol escalated into a high-speed chase and gunfire on Thursday, ending with the suspect fleeing on foot....

23. The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-water-dragon-christodoulides-and-the-easter-bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...

24. Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-paphos-first-to-receive-uae-mobile-desalination-units

Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....

25. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

26. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faith-fire-and-flaounes-as-cyprus-comes-together-for-pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

27. Tragedy in Strovolos as lambratzia celebration turns deadly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-in-strovolos-as-lambratzia-celebration-turns-deadly

What was meant to be a night of celebration and firelight turned tragic in Strovolos on Holy Saturday, when a 22-year-old man lost his life during preparations for the traditional Easter bonfire, known as the lambratzia....

28. Southeastern Europe warmer than ever

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever

In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....

29. Akamas for sale?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-for-sale

Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....

30. Is the lambradja tradition a rite of youth or just lawlessness in disguise?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise

Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...

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