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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-student-bus-routes-axed-due-to-safety-directive
In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-climbers-perish-in-indonesia-volcano-eruption
In a devastating turn of events, eleven climbers lost their lives in West Sumatra, Indonesia, following the eruption of the Marapi volcano....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eerie-witch-bottles-surface-along-gulf-of-mexico
Jace Tunnell, a researcher, has stumbled upon eight enigmatic 'witch bottles' along the Gulf of Mexico since 2017, some adorned with barnacles from prolonged ocean exposure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-under-investigation-for-alleged-firearm-ownership-abuses
In a surprising turn of events, former President Nicos Anastasiades is facing scrutiny over the possession of two firearms that allegedly belong to the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-school-bus-engulfed-in-flames
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling residential properties as well as a shop in various areas of Cyprus such as Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-releases-fifth-batch-of-hostages-in-ongoing-ceasefire
In a significant development on Tuesday, Hamas released a fifth consecutive group of hostages amid a temporary ceasefire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/portugal-breaks-records-with-149-hours-of-uninterrupted-renewable-energy
In a remarkable feat, Portugal achieved a new milestone by generating more renewable energy than its electricity demands for an unprecedented 149 consecutive hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-releases-17-hostages-including-russian-and-thai-nationals
In the latest chapter of the ongoing conflict, the third exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel unfolded amidst a fragile four-day truce in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-rage-explodes-in-dublin-streets-after-shocking-stabbing-incident
In a shocking turn of events, central Dublin became a battleground on Thursday evening as violent protests erupted following a knife attack in the city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-to-free-hostages-in-exchange-for-peace
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel has approved a deal with Hamas, paving the way for the release of 50 hostages in exchange for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza lasting at least four days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-investigation-nears-trial-as-tensions-escalate
Limassol CID's investigation into the October 30 murder of 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos is nearing completion, with the case file expected to be filed for trial by the Criminal Court next Thursday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-japan-under-threat-north-korea-fires-missile
In a tense development on Tuesday, North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile, prompting an emergency alert in Japan....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/solidarity-it-is-in-our-interests
During this Middle East crisis, the public debate in Cyprus surpasses the stereotypical reactions of the nation, going beyond irresponsible traders, processors, laundries, and services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-direct-intervention-in-israel-conflict-says-iran-s-leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will continue supporting Hamas but will not intervene directly - Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader
Iran’s supreme leader told the head of Hamas in a face-to-face meeting in Tehran that his country would not enter the war with Israel and accused the terror group of not giving any prior warning of the Oct 7 attacks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-fans-clash-ends-in-flames-and-injuries
In a dramatic showdown on Wednesday night, fans in Limassol engaged in a violent clash outside a fans' association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrobank-residential-and-commercial-properties-for-sale
AstroBank is selling commercial and residential properties in various areas of Cyprus such as Paphos, Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/michalis-persianis-the-wet-firecracker
The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-largest-hospital-caught-in-the-crossfire
Israel executed a targeted overnight raid on Gaza's largest medical facility, al Shifa hospital. Israeli forces asserted precision in their operation, aiming squarely at Hamas within a specific area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-eye-for-an-eye-and-the-elimination-of-terrorism
Since October 7, we've been witnessing the war between Israel and Hamas live, minute by minute, on our screens. Unfortunately, it's not a film....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/babies-among-12-dead-in-israel-hamas-fuel-dispute
Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza's biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is "not functioning" due to bombing and gunfire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-reveals-new-weapons-in-border-clashes-with-israel
The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Saturday his fighters have introduced new weapons, including a missile with a heavy warhead in the ongoing fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border, adding that they will keep using the tense frontier to pressure Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-hunt-for-the-killers-of-kalogeropoulos-ends-with-third-arrest
Police in Cyprus said Friday they have arrested a third suspect in connection with the killing of a businessman who was gunned down outside a cafe in Limassol last month....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavromichalis-shooter-used-different-gun-investigation-deepens
A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-administration-plans-$320m-bomb-transfer-to-israel
President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-prison-under-scrutiny-in-kalogeropoulos-murder-investigation
In a harrowing turn of events, the communities of Nicosia and Limassol find themselves on edge following two shocking murders that have left residents and law enforcement agencies deeply unsettled....