https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tui-halts-day-trips-to-occupied-areas-of-cyprus
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-fidias-unity-message-is-polarizing
Let me clarify from the outset: I do not align with those who view Fidias’s presence in politics as a healthy development, nor do I support the notion that his election represents a "revolutionary" challenge to the failures of our political system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-we-failed-as-a-country
In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-volcano-erupts-after-7-0-magnitude-quake-hits-country-s-east-coast
A volcano erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s eastern coast, sending a massive ash plume miles into the sky, according to state media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-opposes-turkish-naval-base-plans-in-occupied-cyprus
Russia has expressed opposition to the militarization of the Eastern Mediterranean and supports a viable and just resolution to the Cyprus issue, as well as agreements that prevent any air connections with the Turkish-occupied areas, according to Yuri Pilipson......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-rusty-projectile-found-in-akamas-sea-declared-safe
A very old and rusted projectile discovered in the Akamas sea area has been declared harmless following a thorough examination by police bomb experts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-time-to-end-the-occupation-heal-the-wounds-and-live-together-in-harmony
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos has called for an end to the occupation and a move towards peace on the 50th anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-elon-musk-over-content-rules-ahead-of-trump-interview
The European Union has sent a warning to Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, reminding him about the rules for handling harmful content. This warning comes just before Musk’s big interview with former President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-accidentally-starts-fire-in-limassol-district-mother-charged
Police are investigating a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district village of Souni-Zanakia, which consumed approximately five hectares of land, including pine trees and wild vegetation. The blaze also damaged a shelter, a generator, and a car owned by a 77-year-old resident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-un-meeting-move-raises-public-image-concerns
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-threatens-imminent-attack-on-israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/joint-sea-venture-for-cleaner-seas-by-the-bank-of-cyprus
Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-faces-fines-for-spending-billions-on-default-search-engine-deals
A U.S. court has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by persuading partners to set its search engine as the default on their devices. The fine to be paid by Google will be determined at a later date.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-khelif-condemns-bullying-amid-gender-scrutiny
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-s-dog-beach-gets-a-paw-some-upgrade
The beloved dog beach near Spyros Beach, just south of Larnaca Airport, has been transformed with a fresh new look and upgraded amenities, thanks to the Larnaca Municipality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-stray-dog-law-ignites-protests-over-threat-of-mass-killings
Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-for-assault-and-weapon-possession-in-limassol
Cyprus police arrested three individuals late Sunday night during an investigation into a violent altercation in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/art-exhibition-nature-trails-at-minthis-resort
Minthis resort is delighted to announce the art exhibition "Nature Trails," featuring works by esteemed artists Giota Ioannidou and Aristotelis Dimitriou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-costs-in-cyprus-due-to-lack-of-renewables
As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/biden-bows-out-what-now
After an extended period of criticism and pressure, not from opponents but from friends and supporters, which made it particularly painful, came self-awareness and, finally, the difficult decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-costs-of-utilities-and-dining-out-are-hitting-home
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-rules-against-secrecy-in-covid-19-vaccine-contracts
The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hidden-threat-trifluoroethanoic-acid-found-in-european-drinking-water
A recent study has uncovered a concerning issue in Europe's drinking water: the presence of trifluoroethanoic acid (TFA), a chemical that current tests don't detect. The study, conducted by PAN Europe, found TFA in tap water and bottled mineral water across several European countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/letter-from-retired-deputy-chief-exposes-serious-issues-in-cyprus-national-guard
The recently retired deputy chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Loukas Hadjimichael, has raised serious concerns about the state of the military force in a farewell letter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/resolution-on-drug-shortage-issue-expected-next-week
Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/skip-transporters-plan-mid-july-protest-over-illegal-dumping
Skip transport professionals are organizing a protest for mid-July, accusing the government of failing to supervise and stop illegal rubble transport and dumping, which harms licensed operators and the environment according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-to-keep-dividends-low-despite-bank-profits
The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tightens-laws-to-combat-illegal-employment
The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prountzos-says-municipalities-are-here-to-serve-the-citizens
The newly appointed Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform during the mayoral handover ceremony....