https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression
On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector
The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-underway-on-mysterious-explosion-in-makedonitissa
Authorities are grappling with the complexities of unraveling the cause behind a powerful explosion that rocked a three-story house in Makedonitissa around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/growth-in-women-s-roles-in-science-and-engineering
Women made up 44% of the science and engineering workforce in Cyprus in 2022, a trend that aligns with the EU average of 41%, according to Eurostat data released on the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-do-employees-say-no-to-promotions-insights-from-a-global-study
A significant question arises in modern workplaces: why would an employee decline a promotion when they are entirely content with their current role?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-dutch-pm-and-wife-s-joint-double-euthanasia
In a poignant farewell, former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, passed away together in what is described as a rare ''double euthanasia.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-dies-in-cape-greco-migrant-rescue-operation
In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-young-girls-rescued-in-major-migrant-operation-off-cape-greco
Video footage released by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (KSED) captured the intense rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police
We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-battle-after-ivf-mishap-shatters-couple-s-dreams
In a shocking turn of events, a New York-based Asian American couple, known only as Y.Z. and A.P., has recently settled with a Southern California fertility clinic after a distressing mix-up during in vitro fertilization (IVF) services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-nearly-11-years-for-murder
Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-newly-unsealed-epstein-documents-offer-few-insights-into-high-profile-associates
Newly unsealed court papers related to Jeffrey Epstein include the names of a handful of famous men whose associations with the late sex offender were previously known, but the documents provide few new disclosures about the nature of their relationships....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-begins-for-alleged-gang-rape-of-british-tourist-by-israelis-in-ayia-napa
The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parisian-nursery-and-school-grapple-with-knife-incidents
In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-launch-of-women-in-tech®-cyprus-powered-by-techisland-and-adsterra
TechIsland and its member Adsterra proudly announced the official launch of the Women in Tech® Cyprus Chapter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-sexual-abuse-of-5-year-old-girl-comes-to-light
In a significant development within the Cypriot Justice system, a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl has come to the forefront....
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/blade-runner-granted-parole-after-serving-half-his-murder-sentence
Oscar Pistorius, the ''Blade Runner,'' has been granted parole after serving half of his sentence for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp....
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/business/voice-council-president-unveils-rise-in-child-abuse-amidst-cyber-surge
In an interview with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' show, Anastasia Papadopoulou, President of the ''Voice'' Council, discussed the escalating flow of complaints related to the sexual abuse of children and minors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confronts-alarming-rise-in-children-s-mental-health-struggles
A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals alarming rates of mental health issues among children in Cyprus. One in three or one in four children, both globally and locally, report recurring mental health challenges more than once a week, according to the WHO Health Behaviour in School-aged Children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airstrikes-rockets-and-buildings-claim-over-3-600-child-lives-in-gaza
The murders of Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos present a challenging puzzle for investigators. They are grappling with a wealth of information related to the open conflicts involving the victims.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-reveals-26-8-face-violence-from-students-in-cyprus
In Cyprus, a recent government school violence survey has revealed alarming statistics regarding the behavior of students and the treatment of teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sheepdog-saves-stranded-ewes-in-welsh-flood-rescue
A sheepdog saved the day by rescuing three ewes cut off by floodwater caused by Storm Babet.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-big-picture
With whom do we stand? Could it be that this question circulates, covertly or overtly, in the aftermath of the atrocities we've witnessed?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-displays-israeli-babies-in-chilling-video
Hamas has released chilling footage that appears to show terrorists picking up and cradling Israeli babies and small children.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grazer-takes-crown-in-alaska-s-fat-bear-week
A "gutsy" brown bear described as "thicker than a bowl of oatmeal" has been crowned the champion of Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week competition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-reveal-painful-ordeal-amid-israel-s-war
Amid the devastating war in Israel, relatives of hostages have had to learn of their kidnappings through frantic, whispered phone calls and videos posted to social media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gynecologist-ordered-to-pay-€2-5-million-in-landmark-medical-negligence-case
In a recent court ruling on a case of medical negligence, a gynecologist in Cyprus has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of €2.5 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-in-europe-with-anti-femicide-law
Cyprus encourages all States to acknowledge the existence of femicide, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the UN Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou has said, noting that the Cyprus Parliament has adopted a law on femicide which was the first of such piece of legislation in Europe....
