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1741. Injured golden retriever saved from 300-foot cliff

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/injured-golden-retriever-saved-from-300-foot-cliff

In a heart-stopping incident at Oregon's Ecola State Park, the United States Coast Guard executed a daring rescue to save Leo, a courageous Golden Retriever who tumbled over a 300-foot cliff on New Year's Day....

1742. Guinness recognizes oldest person to conquer Grand Canyon on foot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guinness-recognizes-oldest-person-to-conquer-grand-canyon-on-foot

In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....

1743. Leaders embrace appointment of UN envoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaders-embrace-appointment-of-un-envoy

In a significant development for the longstanding Cyprus issue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal envoy for the region. ...

1744. Cyprus to welcome its first crematorium in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-welcome-its-first-crematorium-in-paphos

In a groundbreaking move, the industrial heart of Agia Varvara in Paphos District is poised to witness the commencement of construction for Cyprus's inaugural crematorium within the first half of 2024....

1745. Cyprus tax reform targets green initiatives and economic revitalization

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-targets-green-initiatives-and-economic-revitalization

By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...

1746. Cyprus confirms one-way humanitarian maritime corridor to Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-one-way-humanitarian-maritime-corridor-to-gaza

Cyprus Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Friday that the planned humanitarian corridor to Gaza is designed as a one-way maritime route for delivering aid. He indicated that the Palestinian Authority's Foreign Minister is anticipated to visit Cyprus soon....

1747. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/journalism-is-also-a-job-like-any-other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....

1748. Oscar Pistorius released on parole after nearly 11 years for murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-nearly-11-years-for-murder

Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....

1749. Trump-linked companies receive $7.8M from 20 governments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-linked-companies-receive-$7-8m-from-20-governments

In a groundbreaking report released yesterday by Democratic lawmakers, a comprehensive 156-page document titled "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump" has brought to light a complex web of financial transactions....

1750. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-deepening-divide-in-cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

1751. Study suggests 17,000 deaths linked to COVID-19 treatment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-suggests-17-000-deaths-linked-to-covid-19-treatment

In a startling revelation, a study by French scientists indicates that nearly 17,000 individuals may have lost their lives during the first wave of the pandemic after taking hydroxychloroquine....

1752. Blinken's urgent mission in the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-s-urgent-mission-in-the-middle-east

Amid mounting concerns over the Israel/Hamas conflict, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the real risk involved....

1753. Red Sea hit by explosive drone assault

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-sea-hit-by-explosive-drone-assault

In a significant maritime incident, a drone boat laden with explosives has detonated in the Red Sea, as confirmed by the US navy....

1754. Showers today, clear skies tomorrow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-showers-today-clear-skies-tomorrow

Get ready for a mix of weather across the island today! Clouds are on the rise with isolated showers expected in the western half, while the eastern regions initially enjoy clear skies....

1755. Cabinet approves free preschool for 4-year-olds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-free-preschool-for-4-year-olds

The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....

1756. Investigation underway of Turkish Cypriot lawyer arrested in Rome

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-underway-of-turkish-cypriot-lawyer-arrested-in-rome

In light of initial evidence, the Cyprus government suggests that Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, recently apprehended in Rome for allegedly selling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas,...

1757. EU implements new VAT transparency rules targeting e-commerce fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-implements-new-vat-transparency-rules-targeting-e-commerce-fraud

The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....

1758. CDC reports rapid spread of JN.1 subvariant, now dominant in the US

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cdc-reports-rapid-spread-of-jn-1-subvariant-now-dominant-in-the-us

The JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has swiftly become the predominant strain in the United States, leading to a surge in new cases, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

1759. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-peaks-in-cyprus-natural-gas-development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

1760. Larnaca's technical school breaks ground after six-year delay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-larnaca-s-technical-school-breaks-ground-after-six-year-delay

After a prolonged six-year wait, construction on the new Technical School of Larnaca is set to kick off this spring in the Aradippou area, near the Rizoelias roundabout. ...

1761. 1,000 rescued from snow-stranded vehicles in Sweden

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-000-rescued-from-snow-stranded-vehicles-in-sweden

Swedish authorities have successfully evacuated over 1,000 people who were stranded in heavy snow for more than 24 hours on the main E22 road in the Skane region. ...

1762. 18 major shipping companies divert routes away from Red Sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/18-major-shipping-companies-divert-routes-away-from-red-sea

In response to a surge in attacks on merchant ships, 18 significant shipping companies have opted to avoid transiting the Red Sea, as reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ...

1763. Nations unite to stop Houthi attacks on vessels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-unite-to-stop-houthi-attacks-on-vessels

In a joint statement, the United States and 12 allied nations delivered a final warning to Houthi rebels, urging them to halt attacks on Red Sea vessels or face potential military intervention....

1764. Winds and showers dance across the region

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-winds-and-showers-dance-across-the-region

In the latest forecast, a gentle low-pressure system is making its mark on the region....

1765. Video exposes terrifying collision at Haneda airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-exposes-terrifying-collision-at-haneda-airport

Renowned expert Ed Galea has shared a chilling video on his Linkedin account, providing a firsthand look at the initial moments of a collision between a commercial aircraft and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport....

1766. Finland and Sweden hit -40°C, breaking winter records

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-and-sweden-hit-40°c-breaking-winter-records

In an unprecedented turn of weather events, Finland and Sweden were plunged into the depths of winter as temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 40 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest recorded temperatures of the season. ...

1767. Terrorist attacks mar Soleimani memorial with 20 fatalities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terrorist-attacks-mar-soleimani-memorial-with-20-fatalities

In a solemn ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, tragedy unfolded near a cemetery in Iran as two explosions, attributed to 'terrorist attacks,' resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives and left dozens wounded, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday....

1768. New details emerge in Menendez's Qatari bribery allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-details-emerge-in-menendez-s-qatari-bribery-allegations

In a complex legal saga, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez finds himself ensnared in deeper troubles as fresh allegations unfold....

1769. Mayfair shaken by £300K Ferrari collision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayfair-shaken-by-£300k-ferrari-collision

A high-octane saga unfolded on the streets of London's Mayfair as a £300,000 Ferrari 296, painted in regal purple, met its match in a collision with a bollard on New Year's Day. ...

1770. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-ponder-responsibility-following-quadruple-fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

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