https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agia-varvara-residents-demand-fair-compensation-for-power-surge-damages
Residents of Agia Varvara are voicing their frustration after a sudden power surge on January 23 destroyed electrical appliances in their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-subject-to-strictest-eu-platform-rules
WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-caught-with-€126-000-stashed-in-bathroom-safe-but-can-t-explain-why
Police are investigating the origins of €126,360 in cash found hidden in a bathroom safe at a Nicosia home, after the 33-year-old woman living there failed to provide a credible explanation for the money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-greece-to-the-balkans-steve-bannon-warns-of-the-looming-threat-of-world-war-iii
Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty
The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-threats-target-schools-across-cyprus-police-launch-investigation
Schools across Cyprus were placed on high alert Tuesday morning after receiving threatening messages about bomb threats, prompting an immediate police response. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-apartment-fire-contained
A fire that broke out on Sunday night in an apartment in a block of flats on Agapinoros Avenue in Paphos was extinguished before it spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weed-wipeout-as-authorities-seize-1-450-cannabis-products
More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nasdaq-listed-freedom-24-is-making-its-mark-in-cyprus-and-beyond
When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-seeks-cypriot-administrators
In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/arodes-hidden-medieval-treasure
A hidden gem in the scenic community of Arodes, the Knights Templar Museum has been captivating visitors since its inauguration last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-whole-year-of-free-fuel-from-mypetrolina-app-for-10-lucky-winners
MyPetrolina app Christmas campaign concluded successfully with the announcement of the 10 grand winners, each set to enjoy a whole year of free automotive fuel! The winners were announced at the Headquarters of Petrolina in Larnaka on January 8, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€410-000-up-for-grabs-in-haji-ioannou-s-15th-bi-communal-business-awards
For the 15th year in a row, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is once again giving back to both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs through the Stelios Bi-Communal Business Cooperation Awards. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-moving-forward-with-its-digital-assistant-steering-clear-of-cypriot-work-habits
The Digital Assistant is here! It's the first application of Productive Artificial Intelligence in the Cypriot public sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-s-the-best-gift-from-a-spy-agency-a-mind-bending-puzzle-ofcourse
We all know Christmas is the season of giving, but who would expect a spy agency to hand out gifts? And not just any gifts — we're talking about a riddle so complex, it makes your average Christmas cracker puzzle look like child’s play. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-slammed-with-€250-million-fine-for-facebook-data-breach
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-the-gift-of-life-through-blood-donation
True to its long-standing humanitarian actions and the ideals of volunteering, Petrolina successfully organised its second blood drive for this year among the company’s employees and management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charity-president-arrested-in-€120-000-fraud-case
Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman, the president of an NGO supporting patients with a specific disease, over allegations of financial fraud exceeding €120,000. The arrest took place on the evening of Monday, December 9, following a court warrant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-takes-the-stage-at-mapic-cannes-unveiling-kean-–-a-new-landmark-driving-global-interest
BBF's successful participation in the 2024 edition of MAPIC, the leading international retail and real estate event held from November 26–28 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, provided the perfect backdrop for unveiling BBF's new landmark, KEAN...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-assad-flees-syria-as-government-collapses
In a dramatic and swift turn of events, the Syrian government has collapsed, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-apostolos-andreas-bus-breakdown-to-political-meltdowns
A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-companies-eye-cyprus-as-european-hq-says-annual-securities-report
The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, met with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) at the Presidential Palace to receive their 2023 annual report. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab
Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-reshuffles-key-roles-in-long-awaited-overhaul
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-georgia-teen-wins-top-prize-for-device-that-detects-pesticides
Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-bus-stop-near-gillot-israel
A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-dead-22-injured-in-terrorist-attack
A terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) offices in Kahramankazan, near Ankara, resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scam-warning-don-t-fall-for-fake-delivery-fees-from-cyprus-post
The Cyprus Police are urging the public to exercise caution following reports of a new scam involving fraudulent emails related to package deliveries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/winners-of-robotex-and-mrc-cyprus-2024-awarded-at-the-bank-of-cyprus
The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgeon-accused-of-negligence-and-fraud-in-nicosia
A 34-year-old man has lodged a formal complaint against a Nicosia-based surgeon, accusing him of medical negligence and fraud following a scheduled inguinal hernia repair surgery.
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