https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-dazzles-as-two-legged-sprinter
A two-legged pooch who was rescued from the streets of Afghanistan has made a remarkable recovery—and loves running on his two legs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evacuations-ordered-nw-of-athens-as-blaze-ravages-villages
Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of two villages in the central Viotia region, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Athens after a forest fire broke out Monday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/residential-properties-and-offices-for-sale-by-astrobank
Homes and building plots, as well as offices have been listed for sale by AstroBank in the districts of Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadian-woman-s-poison-pen-lands-her-20-year-sentence
A Canadian woman who mailed a threatening letter containing a poisonous substance to former President Donald Trump while he was serving in the White House was sentenced to over two decades in prison on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-secret-police-accused-of-lgbtq-targeting
Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-maui-boy-found-burned-in-car
A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-stress-looms-over-cyprus-as-part-of-global-crisis
Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-solar-climb-to-2030-green-triumph
The rapid expansion of solar power is propelling most EU countries toward achieving their 2030 renewable energy goals ahead of schedule, according to new data. This development is boosting optimism in global emission reduction efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-s-big-parade-shows-readiness
Poland held its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lionesses-roar-to-victory-as-england-reaches-fifa-women-s-world-cup-final
The Lionesses have a chance to become world champions after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Australia on their home turf....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgian-ride-sends-riders-flying-caught-on-video
A fairground ride in Belgium has left three people in critical condition after safety bars malfunctioned, sending riders violently flying out of their seats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/downed-power-line-suspected-in-fatal-maui-wildfires
Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunpoint-robberies-follow-maui-wildfires
Desperate survivors in Lahaina are robbing people at gunpoint as they wait for food and shelter in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, Hawaiian locals said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-s-high-stakes-gamble-under-scrutiny
As time goes by, the Christodoulides government resembles a family soap opera, which before it becomes tiresome and dull, captivates once again as a new protagonist emerges, renewing interest. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncontrolled-land-sales-in-occupied-territories-raise-concerns
Kudret Ozersai, Chairman of the People's Party of the "TRNC", has sounded an alarm over the potential danger posed by unregulated real estate sales via companies in the pseudo-state. Ozersai has demanded immediate transparency regarding the extent of land areas sold to foreigners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/futuristic-refueling-as-london-s-gas-free-shell-station-sets-a-new-standard
One London gas station has totally reimagined what a refueling area can look like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-restaurants-to-celebrate-august-15th-in-style
As summer reaches its peak, locals and visitors in Nicosia are gearing up for a memorable August 15th celebration. While many might head to the coast or countryside for the occasion, others are finding exciting ways to enjoy the holiday in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-49-years-since-turkey-s-dramatic-military-expansion
Today commemorates the forty-ninth anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In this phase, Turkish military forces, having initially invaded the island on July 20, 1974,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/is-home-really-the-best-office
Working remotely has its advantages, but there's growing evidence to support what many managers have long suspected: Fully remote workers are less productive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-suicide-rates-surge-to-record-high-prompting-concern
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-teens-detained-in-cyprus-after-causing-chaos-on-tus-flight
Cyprus police on Thursday, detained six Israeli teens after they caused disruption to a flight bound for Tel Aviv. They were released from custody after questioning and will be placed on a later flight to return home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-six-faces-poverty-or-social-exclusion
One in six individuals, equivalent to 150,000 people, faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus during 2022, as revealed by the findings of the 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/viral-tiktok-call-sparks-chaotic-scene-on-london-s-iconic-street
A call to loot a sports shop on London's Oxford Street, which went viral via Snapchat and TikTok, led to hundreds of people gathering in front of JD Sports who responded to the call to "rob JD Sports"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxurious-residences-and-cutting-edge-offices-transform-nicosia-s-skyline
After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/londoners-at-risk-as-average-rents-could-surge-to-£2-700-month-next-year
Average rental costs in London may soar to £2,700 per month next year, new figures from City Hall suggest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/croatian-hooligans-clash-with-greek-soccer-fans-in-deadly-athens-encounter
Investigations are underway to determine how an estimated 100-120 Croatian hooligans traveling on buses and in cars made their way to Athens from Zagreb on Monday and engaged in deadly clashes with local soccer fans despite a ban on supporters traveling to Greece for a match between Dinamo Zagreb and home team AEK on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loneliness-on-the-rise-as-study-finds-irish-face-highest-rates-in-eu
Irish people are experiencing the highest levels of loneliness within the European Union, a recent study has revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-advances-in-us-visa-waiver-but-challenges-persist
Robert Paschall, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security, recently visited Cyprus and discussed the country's aspirations to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-triumphs-challenges-and-unity-in-the-mountains-of-limassol
The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/barbie-smashes-box-office-records-by-crossing-$1-billion-mark
It's one thing to look like a million bucks, and it's another to make a billion. On Sunday, August 6, Greta Gergwig's Barbie officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office. That's a whole lotta dream houses....
