https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-beirut-killing-six-in-escalating-conflict
Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people, following its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Hezbollah.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-escalating-tensions-in-the-region
Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, dramatically increasing tensions in the already unstable Middle East. The attack, which saw around 180 missiles fired, sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters and heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/here-s-your-chance-to-become-a-gondolier-earning-up-to-€150-000
Picture this: gliding through Venice’s canals, steering a sleek black gondola beneath ancient bridges, serenading tourists as the city’s history unfolds around you....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-warships-to-anchor-in-occupied-cyprus-for-naval-celebrations
The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-lights-coming-to-latsia-geri-roundabout
New traffic lights will soon be set up at the Latsion-Geriou roundabout, located near Nicosia General Hospital. This change is in response to increased traffic expected from the opening of the JUMBO store and new businesses in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-pushes-for-recognition-of-occupied-north-at-un-assembly
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/businesses-in-cyprus-can-benefit-economically-from-policies-for-fewer-cars
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-red-sprites-spotted-over-cyprus-turkey-waters
Two amateur meteorologists in Cyprus, Angelos Kourieas and George Paraskevaidis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus
The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-casualties-in-lebanon-32-killed-thousands-wounded-in-device-blasts
Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-mix-of-sun-showers-and-some-thunder
Happy Friday! Here's what to expect as you kick off your weekend:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-introduces-new-teen-accounts-for-instagram
Meta is rolling out a new ''teen account'' feature for Instagram users under 18, enhancing parental controls over their children's activity on the platform. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify
Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-halt-limassol-derby-police-and-fans-blame-each-other
Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-new-national-pastime-sitting-in-traffic
With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-president-criticized-for-overtime-and-pension-controversies
Last September, Cypriot society witnessed the debacle involving Doxa Komodromou, who, despite being an official, billed the state for overtime at the president's request for events and speeches outside regular hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-s-7-hour-flights-start-at-£89-if-you-re-up-for-a-squeeze
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air will maintain its no-frills offering even as it introduces longer flights, betting that passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper fares....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billionaire-jared-isaacman-completes-first-ever-commercial-spacewalk
On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-attacks-trump-s-record-and-leadership-style
In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-hit-hard-as-schools-reopen
As the new school year begins, Cyprus is grappling with severe traffic congestion, highlighting a longstanding issue that intensifies with the return of students to their classrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-intercept-migrant-boat-en-route-to-italy
A group of migrants attempting to cross from Cyprus to Italy was intercepted by authorities in the early hours of Monday morning off the coast of Akrotiri, according to Cypriot police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-and-storms-expected
A low-pressure system and an unstable air mass are influencing the region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-over-mummified-body-found-near-ayia-napa
The discovery of a body in an advanced state of mummification has left investigators in search of answers. The body, found north of Ayia Napa at approximately 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pharmacies-to-end-after-hour-and-weekend-services-amid-dispute
In a recent decision, the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Association (PFA) has announced that it will no longer compile the lists for pharmacies that offer after-hours and weekend services. This move comes as a response to ongoing disputes over working hours and part-time regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-price-of-green-how-the-poor-subsidize-the-rich-s-environmental-perks
''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-gives-workers-the-right-to-ignore-after-hours-work-messages
Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-s-back-but-storms-still-lurking
It seems Mother Nature has her own sense of humor. Just as we were getting used to those cooling showers and a brief respite from the heat, she decided to turn up the thermostat once more. But hey, let's take it in stride—after all, a little sunshine never hurt anyone!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-faces-mass-strike-amid-anger-over-hostage-deaths
A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-illusion-of-prosperity-as-unemployment-numbers-mask-realities
In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....
