https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/karolina-pelendritou-wins-bronze-in-100m-breaststroke-at-paris-2024-subtitle
Cypriot swimmer Karolina Pelendritou won the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final in the SB11 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday evening. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympion-in-cyprus-joins-leading-k12-education-group-globeducate
Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fans-could-be-fined-€1-000-for-bringing-banned-items-to-sport-games
Fans attending sports events are being warned that bringing prohibited items into a venue could result in criminal charges and fines of up to €1,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-film-icon-alain-delon-dies-at-88
Alain Delon, the renowned French actor who became a global icon through his work with legendary directors and his enigmatic screen presence, has died at the age of 88. Delon’s career spanned over six decades, during which he starred in some of the most revered films in European cinema, including Rocco and His Brothers, The Leopard, and The Samurai....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics
The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-k-rowling-elon-musk-named-in-harassment-complaint-by-olympian-khelif
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint filed with French authorities, alleging "aggravated cyber harassment" against Algerian boxer and newly crowned Olympic champion Imane Khelif. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/remembering-the-magic-of-athens-2004
As the calendar turned to August 13, 2004, Greece witnessed a historic moment: the return of the Olympic flame to its homeland. Dimitris Papaioannou's groundbreaking opening ceremony captivated millions both in Greece and around the world with its emotional and spectacular presentation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-leads-olympic-medal-count-with-126-china-follows-closely
The Olympic Games have concluded, and the final medal tally reveals the United States once again dominating the overall count, securing a total of 126 medals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-bids-farewell-to-olympics-with-stunning-closing-ceremony
The Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday as French swimmer Léon Marchand took one last breath, bringing an end to the Paris Summer Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athletes-shine-bright-at-paris-2024-olympics
Team Cyprus had a blast at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with their athletes dazzling on the world stage. The Cypriot squad, led by Elena Koulichenko, Milan Trajkovic, and Olivia Fotopoulou, showed off their talents and made their country proud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-olympics-and-the-battle-against-fake-news
In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-script-changed-after-controversial-opening-at-olympics-2024
Thierry Reboul, the executive director of the Olympic Games' closing ceremony, revealed he had to revise the script multiple times following backlash over the opening event on the Seine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-athlete-tugolukova-16th-in-paris-olympics
Cyprus’ Vera Tugolukova placed 16th overall in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-silver-medalist-pavlos-kontides-back-home
Cyprus celebrated the return of sailor Pavlos Kontides, who secured his second Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-athletes-banned-from-tv-and-opening-at-paris-olympics
In Russia, the Olympics are not broadcast on television, and some politicians and media have labeled athletes competing in Paris as traitors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-imane-khelif-one-win-away-from-olympic-gold
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moved one step closer to a historic gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/impressive-olympic-outcomes-for-cypriot-athletes
The efforts of Pavlos Kontides and Denis Taradin in the sea present the most important chances of distinction among the representatives of the Cypriot delegation at the Paris Olympics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kulichenko-makes-history-for-cyprus-in-olympic-high-jump-final
Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-shines-in-2nd-place-overall
Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-no-common-ground-for-trilateral-meeting
In a recent statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar asserted that he has not received an official invitation for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides. Tatar emphasized that there is no common ground or necessary conditions for such a meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-to-craft-their-own-play-inspired-by-nicosia-s-history
The Nicosia International Festival 2024, which actively participates in Nicosia’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2030, is developing its theatrical co-creation workshop "Exploring the Theatre", with the support of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-elena-kulichenko-jumps-into-olympic-final
Elena Kulichenko, a 22-year-old athlete from GSI, has qualified for the final of the high jump at the Olympic Games. Koulinchenko cleared 1.92 meters on her first attempt and 1.88 meters on her second, securing her spot in Sunday’s grand final, which will feature 12 competitors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-celebrates-its-successful-sponsorship-of-the-uefa-euro-2024
• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-cyprus-wins-the-gold-medal-for-corruption
The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-kontides-and-makri-set-to-compete-in-olympic-regatta
Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charlie-hebdo-predicts-outrageous-paris-olympics-closing-ceremony
In its trademark satirical style, French magazine Charlie Hebdo has sparked controversy yet again with its prediction for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 11....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympic-men-s-triathlon-postponed-due-to-seine-water-contamination
The men's triathlon at the Olympic Games has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite significant investments in infrastructure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-swimmers-impressive-efforts-in-paris-2024-olympic-games
Natasa Lappa ranks 21st after the completion of the second day of the sailing races in the category IQFOIL of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-broadcast-brought-paris-2024-olympics-to-life
Limassol brought the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to its shores with an outdoor broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Molos Park on July 26....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-visits-olympic-village-praises-athletes
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....
