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1201. Progressive school offering Waldorf and IB curriculums opens in the Limassol highlands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-waldorf-school-adds-to-the-development-of-mountain-areas

Tucked away in the mountains of Limassol, about 20 minutes from the sea, you’ll find a school like no other....

1202. North not buying Greek Cypriot version in prison death

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-not-buying-greek-cypriot-version-in-prison-death

The family of Tansu Cidan, a Turkish Cypriot inmate whose dead body was discovered in his prison cell in south Nicosia, says their loved one was tortured for three days, while officials in the north are also casting doubt over the investigation by Greek Cypriot authorities...

1203. Cyprus adopts litmus test on visas for Russians

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-adopts-litmus-test-on-visas-for-russians

Russian citizens wishing to travel to Cyprus will soon need to prove they do not support their president Vladimir Putin, with reports confirming the Cypriot government joined stricter EU-wide measures half a year after Ukraine’s president called on Nicosia to get tough on the island’s Russians...

1204. State Department reiterates US position for federal Cyprus solution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-department-reiterates-us-position-for-federal-cyprus-solution

The State Department says that it is vital that the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is able to fulfill its mission throughout the island, as authorized by the UN Security Council while reiterating the US position in favor of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federal settlement to the Cyprus problem....

1205. €20,000 up for grabs at the first HackAdTech Hackathon in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€20-000-up-for-grabs-at-the-first-hackadtech-hackathon-in-cyprus

AdTech Holding, the Cyprus-based international lab, focused on creating startup ecosystems and innovations for AdTech and MarTech projects, informs that it’s hosting the first Open HackAdTech Hackathon, in Limassol....

1206. Cypriot author talks illegal surveillance with PEGA

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-journalist-talks-illegal-surveillance-with-pega

Cypriot author Makarios Drousiotis said on Wednesday that illegal surveillance was still taking place in the Republic of Cyprus, as European lawmakers were on the island for a second day of meetings to uncover any unlawful activity amid spying scandals...

1207. Tornado touches down in Dali (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-tornado-touches-down-in-dali-video

On Monday afternoon (31/10), heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms were recorded in various areas of the island, while a tornado was confirmed in the Dali area at noon....

1208. Abduction of Cyprus’ Little Hacker points to bizarre case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abduction-of-cyprus-little-hacker-points-to-bizarre-case

Cyprus Police have landed on a tortuous case after it was revealed that a recent abduction of the island’s infamous 'Little Hacker' allegedly came to expose a fake arrest in the buffer zone and a real plot against a prominent businessman who has been in the crosshairs of law enforcement for years...

1209. Ten prison suspensions as police probe inmate’s murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ten-prison-suspensions-as-cyprus-police-probe-inmate-s-murder

Ten guards and employees of Nicosia’s central prison have been suspended as police investigate the murder of a Turkish Cypriot inmate, with many details emerging but not adding up as suspects already in custody were thought to be friendly with the victim...

1210. Turkish praise for Israel-Lebanon deal draws Greek Cypriot response

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-praise-for-israel-lebanon-deal-draws-greek-cypriot-response

Turkey has welcomed a historic maritime demarcation agreement between Israel and Lebanon that was finalized on Thursday, as Ankara hopes the US-brokered deal could serve as an example for resolving energy disputes on divided Cyprus, drawing reactions from Greek Cypriots...

1211. Cyprus police investigate murder of prison inmate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-investigate-murder-of-prison-inmate

A prison inmate serving a multiyear sentence in Nicosia was found dead in his cell on Thursday, with reports saying the man’s body showed signs he was badly beaten while correctional officers say nothing was out of the ordinary prior to the incident...

1212. Director Achim Wieland has died at the age of 57

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/director-achim-wieland-has-died-at-the-age-of-57

Director and visual artist Achim Wieland died at the age of 57 after a long and exciting career in Cyprus's arts community. Achim Wieland attended the presentation of the popular play "Tea Ceremony" at the Off Fringe Festival in Catania, Sicily....

1213. People with a history of cancer will be eligible for insurance benefits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/people-with-a-history-of-cancer-will-be-eligible-for-insurance-benefits

Following an agreement reached on Thursday afternoon and announced by Health Minister Michael Hadjipantelas, people with a history of cancer will now be able to receive benefits from insurance companies as of January 1, 2023....

1214. US Raptors swing by Cyprus with surprise detour

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-raptors-swing-by-cyprus-with-surprise-detour

An unspecified number of F-22 fighter jets flew over Cyprus on Wednesday, with Greek media suggesting that a detour over the north of the island caught Turkey off guard...

1215. Outgoing Cypriot president congratulates Sunak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outgoing-cypriot-president-congratulates-sunak

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades took to Twitter to congratulate Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and say he was looking forward to restart UN talks to reunify the divided island, but elections in Cyprus and past comments by the new Tory leader could potentially complicate things...

1216. Chionophile mosquito harder to contain in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chionophile-mosquito-harder-to-contain-in-cyprus

Cypriot officials are concerned over a new dangerous flying insect that has been detected in Limassol, after residents reportedly snapped photos of tiger mosquitoes known to thrive in cold weather...

1217. Cypriot president meets pope at the Vatican

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-meets-pope-at-the-vatican

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, with the two men reportedly discussing bilateral issues including refugees following the Holy Father’s visit to the divided island last year...

1218. Judge reopens yet another death case ruled suicide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-reopens-yet-another-death-case-ruled-suicide

Another suicide case has been reopened in the Republic of Cyprus, this time concerning the death of a special police officer, whose family has disputed the findings with the help of a private forensic pathologist...

1219. When journalism takes precedence over the news

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-when-journalism-takes-precedence-over-the-news

Long-standing Cypriot journalism dysfunctions have come to light as a result of the Primate of the Church's declining health, and they can in no way be excused under the guise of informing the public....

1220. Greek Cypriots feel left out of UN buffer zone decision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-feel-left-out-of-un-buffer-zone-decision

A recent decision by UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus to okay the launch of renovation work on a Turkish Cypriot football pitch in the buffer zone has angered Greek Cypriots, who view the process as an effort by the north to score a point against the south...

1221. China finds friendly ear in Cyprus as EU cranks it up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-finds-friendly-ear-in-cyprus-as-eu-cranks-it-up

Cypriot House Speaker Annita Demetriou reaffirmed Nicosia’s One China position this week during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador, who responded with a similar One Cyprus principle as the two countries sought to strengthen ties while Brussels warned EU should steer clear...

1222. Cyprus launches Tech Ecosystem Map

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-launches-tech-ecosystem-map

Cyprus launched the Cyprus Tech Ecosystem Map on Wednesday, which will serve as a link between the local tech and innovation ecosystem and the international business and investment community....

1223. Steele dossier acquittal highlights missing link in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/steele-dossier-acquittal-points-to-missing-link-in-cyprus

A Russian analyst was acquitted this week of accusations he provided false information that triggered an FBI probe against Trump, but a major takeaway from the trial pointed to Cyprus being a missing link in the investigation after insufficient evidence about an alleged source of the infamous Steele Dossier was not properly vetted...

1224. 1091 attendees at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1091-attendees-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2022

The fifth Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit was a resounding success. On Monday, October 17, 1091 delegates attended the conference, filling the Nicosia Municipal Theatre to capacity despite the continuous rain. ...

1225. Turks test fire missile full of double entendre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turks-test-fire-missile-full-of-double-entendre

Turkey reportedly test-fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Black Sea on Tuesday in an apparent double entendre, as Ankara called on Athens this week to resolve issues through dialogue but also repeated warnings to Greece to demilitarize the Aegean...

1226. Flood watches continue back-to-back in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-alerts-continue-back-to-back-in-cyprus

A new weather alert went into effect on Monday evening, extending a previous warning as heavy rains have been pounding the island almost non-stop in many areas...

1227. Boulder smashes pickup truck on mountain road

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boulder-smashes-pickup-truck-on-mountain-road

A contractor in the road maintenance business thanked his lucky stars on Monday after he emerged unscathed when a huge rock fell on his pickup truck just outside a mountain community in Limassol district...

1228. Cyprus extra cautious over cyclone from west

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extra-cautious-over-cyclone-from-west

Weather officials in Cyprus have issued a yellow warning for daytime Sunday due to heavy thunderstorms affecting parts of the island, as cyclone activity west of the island is moving southeast...

1229. Yellow warnings extended for parts of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warnings-extended-for-parts-of-cyprus

The southern half of Cyprus is under an extended yellow warning all day Monday due to heavy thunderstorms, as a weakening cyclone southwest of the island is still affecting the area...

1230. Cyprus is bursting, like a fat guy out of his leotard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-cyprus-is-bursting-like-a-fat-guy-out-of-his-leotard

Cyprus’ changing demographics are causing havoc to the real estate market, accentuating socio-economic imbalances and creating polarised communities. A bit dramatic? Let’s see....

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