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1. Emergency rescue saves four after Cape Greco sea caves fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-rescue-saves-four-after-cape-greco-sea-caves-fall

Four people were rescued Sunday after falling in the sea caves area of Cape Greco, authorities said. ...

2. Hope dies last (but the ice cream melts first)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-dies-last-but-the-ice-cream-melts-first

At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...

3. Were our firefighting helicopters for display purposes only?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only

Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....

4. Buses cross Limnitis crossing point for annual Kokkina commemoration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buses-cross-limnitis-crossing-point-for-annual-kokkina-commemoration

Convoys of small buses began crossing from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus into Kokkina early Thursday morning for an annual commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1964 bombing of Tylliria by the Turkish air force....

5. Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-businessman-survives-bike-path-shooting-gunman-still-on-the-run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

6. Biker opens fire on cyclist in Larnaca industrial zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biker-opens-fire-on-cyclist-in-larnaca-industrial-zone

A dramatic manhunt is underway in the Dromolaxia Industrial Area after a man riding a bicycle was shot at multiple times by an armed motorcyclist on Wednesday morning in what police are treating as an attempted murder....

7. Justice Minister: ''Now is not the time for blame'' -- Actually, it is.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/justice-minister-now-is-not-the-time-for-blame-actually-it-is

Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....

8. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

9. Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-steni-and-goudi-fire-under-control-one-stubborn-front-still-burning

A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....

10. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sentence-looms-for-sergeant-in-commando-s-tragic-death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

11. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-cyprus-new-attack-helicopters-take-flight-at-paphos-air-base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

12. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

13. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-patrol-cars-the-helicopters-annita-and-tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

14. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-may-ask-uk-to-open-cyprus-base-for-iran-operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

15. Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-fishing-boat-fined-and-escorted-out-of-cyprus-waters

A foreign fishing boat was caught operating illegally in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Sunday, triggering a coordinated response by the Port and Maritime Police and a police helicopter....

16. Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heads-up-low-flying-helicopters-to-clean-power-lines-across-cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....

17. Cyprus welcomes first two H145M helicopters to boost national guard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-first-two-h145m-helicopters-to-boost-national-guard

Cyprus took a big step forward in modernizing its defense capabilities with the official arrival of the first two H145M helicopters at the “Andreas Papandreou” Air Base in Paphos on Wednesday....

18. Wildfire near Agios Symeon (Avtepe) partially contained as authorities seek military air support (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-near-agios-symeon-avtepe-partially-contained-as-authorities-seek-military-air-support-video

Crews have managed to bring a wildfire under partial control after it erupted Friday afternoon in the area between Agios Symeon (Avtepe) and Koroveia (Kuruova) in occupied Karpasia, officials confirmed....

19. Cyprus Police helicopter returns from firefighting mission in Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-helicopter-returns-from-firefighting-mission-in-israel

A Cyprus Police helicopter returned to Larnaca Airport on Friday evening after assisting Israeli authorities in battling wildfires....

20. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

21. Search for missing tourist in Chrysochou Bay suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochou-bay-suspended

Authorities have suspended the search for a 35-year-old tourist missing since Tuesday in the waters off Chrysochou Bay, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca said Friday....

22. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-continues-for-missing-tourist-in-chrysochous-bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

23. Paphos: Missing tourist's boat found, search continues for man

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-missing-tourist-s-boat-found-search-continues-for-man

The boat of a man who went missing in the waters of Chrysochou Bay has been located, though he remains unaccounted for....

24. Six killed in NYC helicopter crash, including Siemens executive and family (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-killed-in-nyc-helicopter-crash-including-siemens-executive-and-family

A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....

25. From sub-hunting to rescue ops, regional forces train side by side in 'NOBLE DINA – 2025' Exercise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sub-hunting-to-rescue-ops-regional-forces-train-side-by-side-in-noble-dina-–-2025-exercise

Naval and air forces from Cyprus, France, Greece, the United States, Italy and Israel participated in the multinational aeronautical exercise “NOBLE DINA – 2025”....

26. Hope fades as search for missing migrants off Cape Greco suspended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-fades-as-search-for-missing-migrants-off-cape-greco-suspended

Authorities have called off the search for migrants who were aboard a boat that overturned in international waters southeast of Cape Greco....

27. Shocking footage of migrant rescue operation (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-footage-of-cyprus-shipwreck-rescue-operation

A dramatic video from the Cyprus Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (ΚΣΕΔ) has captured the moment a survivor was pulled from a wrecked vessel off Cape Greco....

28. Three dead, search ongoing after migrant boat sinks off Cavo Greko

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-dead-search-ongoing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-cavo-greko

A desperate search is underway off the coast of Cyprus after a migrant boat capsized in international waters near Cape Greco, leaving at least three people dead and many still missing....

29. Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engine-fire-forces-emergency-landing-of-american-airlines-flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

30. Emergency helicopter airlift from offshore platform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-helicopter-airlift-from-offshore-platform

A medical emergency in Limassol required an urgent air ambulance transfer....

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