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1. USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-cargo-ship-collision-collapses-main-baltimore-bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, triggering a search for at least seven individuals in the water, officials reported....

2. Efforts underway to preserve native Cypriot cattle breed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/efforts-underway-to-preserve-native-cypriot-cattle-breed

A collaborative effort among Cypriot stakeholders aims to revitalize the dwindling population of the native Cypriot cattle breed, which has faced endangerment since the mechanization of agriculture post-1960....

3. Explosion rocks gas station in Nicosia (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-rocks-gas-station-in-nicosia

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a possible bomb explosion that occurred early this morning at a Petrolina gas station located on Makarios Avenue, directly across from the migration department....

4. Is self-service security screening the wave of the future?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-self-service-security-screening-the-wave-of-the-future

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to test a self-service screening system at Harry Reid International Airport, challenging the trend of major retailers scaling back on self-checkout options....

5. Transport Ministry enhances traffic surveillance with 170 new cameras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-enhances-traffic-surveillance-with-170-new-cameras

In a bid to revolutionize its traffic monitoring capabilities, the Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is embarking on a strategic initiative....

6. 31-year-old held for malicious vehicle fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-held-for-malicious-vehicle-fire

Yesterday, police in Nicosia arrested a 31-year-old resident as part of an investigation into a vehicle arson case. The incident occurred in the morning of February 27, 2024. ...

7. Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-car-engulfed-in-nicosia-blaze

Authorities were put on alert after a fire broke out in a vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, in Strovolos. ...

8. US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-airman-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-in-israeli-embassy-protest

A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...

9. Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-mansion-reduced-to-ashes-in-devastating-fire-video

A listed neoclassical mansion, the Pavlidis mansion, located in the heart of Limassol's historic center, has been completely destroyed by a fire that erupted around 11:30. The blaze, under investigation for its origin, posed challenges for firefighters due to the city's central location and difficulties in accessing the site....

10. Explosion rocks Nicosia house, injuring two (videos and images)

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A powerful explosion rocked a three-story house in the Makedonitissa area of Nicosia on Tuesday night (20/2), prompting a response from police authorities....

11. Los Angeles battles devastating mudslides after record-breaking storm

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The aftermath of one of the wettest storms in southern California's history has left Los Angeles grappling with the devastating aftermath, as at least 475 mudslides have been reported across the city....

12. Arson investigation unfolds in Paphos as police apprehend suspect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arson-investigation-unfolds-in-paphos-as-police-apprehend-suspect

Police in Paphos are actively investigating the recent arson case involving a vehicle owned by a member of the Paphos Police Department, as confirmed by Assistant Police Director of Operations, Michael Nicolaou....

13. Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prosecutor-s-car-torched-in-paphos

A fire erupted on the night of the third at around 21:30, engulfing a car owned by a 50-year-old Public Prosecutor from the Paphos District Court, as reported by Assistant Police Director Michael Nicolaou....

14. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-takes-bold-steps-to-speed-up-construction-approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

15. Injured golden retriever saved from 300-foot cliff

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/injured-golden-retriever-saved-from-300-foot-cliff

In a heart-stopping incident at Oregon's Ecola State Park, the United States Coast Guard executed a daring rescue to save Leo, a courageous Golden Retriever who tumbled over a 300-foot cliff on New Year's Day....

16. Guinness recognizes oldest person to conquer Grand Canyon on foot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guinness-recognizes-oldest-person-to-conquer-grand-canyon-on-foot

In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....

17. Blinken's urgent mission in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east

Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....

18. Major progress in Cyprus as buses gear up for safety boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-progress-in-cyprus-as-buses-gear-up-for-safety-boost

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeafis shared optimistic updates on the installation of automatic fire extinguishing systems on buses during a recent interview on state radio. ...

19. 570 buses grounded after Aglantzia blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/570-buses-grounded-after-aglantzia-blaze

The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....

20. Nicosia school bus engulfed in flames

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A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday morning (01/12) in Aglantzia as a school bus carrying students became engulfed in flames near the Filoxenia Conference Centre, prompting a rapid deployment of fire and police services....

21. 21-year-old nabbed in Famagusta theft and firearm caper

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/21-year-old-nabbed-in-famagusta-theft-and-firearm-caper

In the picturesque Famagusta district, the Crime Investigation Department sprung into action, apprehending a 21-year-old suspect linked to a perplexing case involving theft, illegal possession of firearms, and explosives....

22. Israel accuses Hamas of hospital exploitation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-accuses-hamas-of-hospital-exploitation

Gaza’s Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a dayslong stalemate in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group....

23. London's Imperial College aids in wildfire management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imperial-college-london-aids-in-wildfire-management

Cyprus is benefiting from the expertise of one of the world's leading scientific teams specializing in fire management. Professor Guillermo Rein's team from Imperial College London is currently in Cyprus to share their invaluable knowledge and research on a critical issue for the island: wildfires....

24. Agios Silas wildfire sparks emergency response

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agios-silas-wildfire-sparks-emergency-response

A wildfire ignited on Monday afternoon in the vicinity of Agios Silas, Limassol, Cyprus, threatening dry grasslands and wild vegetation. The incident was reported to local authorities, and an immediate response was initiated to contain the blaze....

25. Hunt for killers intensifies in Kalogeropoulos ambush

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunt-for-killers-intensifies-in-kalogeropoulos-ambush

The police are closing in on the perpetrators of the fatal ambush on 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on Monday morning....

26. Limassol police investigate mafia execution of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-police-investigate-mafia-execution-of-thanasis-kalogeropoulos

The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is closely scrutinizing the details surrounding the contract murder and mafia-style execution of 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. Investigations are ongoing to identify both the individuals responsible for the crime and those who may have ordered it....

27. Fatal shooting of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos shakes Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fatal-shooting-of-thanasis-kalogeropoulos-shakes-limassol

Tragedy struck on the morning of October 30th when 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos became the victim of a fatal shooting on Amathus Beach Boulevard in Limassol. ...

28. Vehicle fire in Nicosia prompts arson probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vehicle-fire-in-nicosia-prompts-arson-probe

Fire Breaks Out at 03:35 AM in a Parked Car in Strovolos Area, Police Investigate Possible Arson. ...

29. Gaza's fuel shortage claims 2,000 young lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-fuel-shortage-claims-2-000-young-lives

Aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as doctors warn an Israeli blockade on fuel means many more vulnerable babies and wounded people in hospitals will soon die. One agency says at least 2,000 children in Gaza have been killed in the past few weeks....

30. In Israel, President Biden accuses foes of Gaza hospital blast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-israel-president-biden-accuses-foes-of-gaza-hospital-blast

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday pledging solidarity in its war against Hamas and saying that a blast that killed huge numbers of Palestinians at a Gaza hospital appeared to have been caused not by Israel but by its foes....

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