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1. Parallel projects on Tseriou Ave cause confusion amid €33M overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parallel-projects-on-tseriou-ave-cause-confusion-amid-€33m-overhaul

The redevelopment of Tseriou Avenue consists of two parallel projects, creating confusion in the area and significant inconvenience for shopkeepers and residents....

2. Women in Cyprus inch toward equality in science

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-in-cyprus-inch-toward-equality-in-science

The number of women working in science across the European Union has been on the rise....

3. Cyprus Airways Introduces Direct Flights To Venice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-introduces-direct-flights-to-venice

Cyprus Airways announces the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Larnaca to Venice, commencing May 30 and running through September 29, 2025, with enticing fares starting at just €86 one way. ...

4. Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fear-in-santorini-as-quakes-continue-–-schools-closed-residents-try-to-flee

Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...

5. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-abramovich-evaded-millions-in-taxes-using-cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

6. 100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....

7. Greek Navy’s new frigates: A tribute to heroes from ancient history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-navy-s-new-frigates-a-tribute-to-heroes-from-ancient-history

The Greek Navy’s ambitious construction program for its 3+1 state-of-the-art Belharra frigates is well underway in Lorient, France. These advanced naval assets are set to significantly enhance the Greek Navy's operational capabilities, extending its reach far beyond the Aegean Sea....

8. Heading to the Greek islands? Ferry prices are going up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heading-to-the-greek-islands-ferry-prices-are-going-up

If you’re dreaming of sailing to Greece’s picturesque islands, it’s time to budget a little extra. ...

9. Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-jr-heads-to-greenland-as-dad-hopes-to-buy-it-again

Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....

10. Clerides urges President to modernize British Bases Agreement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clerides-urges-president-to-modernize-british-bases-agreement

Former Attorney General of the Republic, Costas Clerides, has submitted a proposal to the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, urging the initiation of a dialogue with the United Kingdom concerning the British military Bases in Cyprus....

11. Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-slams-eu-maritime-map-escalating-tensions-with-greece-and-cyprus

Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....

12. Greece revamps military for speed, efficiency, and tech

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-revamps-military-for-speed-efficiency-and-tech

In a sweeping overhaul of its military structure, Greece is set to streamline its armed forces with a bold new ''Force Structure'' plan....

13. Spain floods: 205 dead and 50 arrested for looting in Valencia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-floods-205-dead-and-50-arrested-for-looting-in-valencia

The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....

14. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/spanish-scientists-uncover-potential-source-of-atlantis-legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

15. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-linked-to-$75-million-money-laundering-probe-in-the-french-riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

16. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rejects-six-nautical-mile-concessions-with-turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....

17. Could human arrival have doomed Cyprus' dwarf hippos and elephants?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-human-arrival-have-doomed-cyprus-dwarf-hippos-and-elephants

Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...

18. Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-the-first-time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

19. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

20. Yellow-eyed penguin crowned bird of the year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-eyed-penguin-crowned-bird-of-the-year

In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....

21. Greece imposes 20-euro levy on cruise visitors to curb overtourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-imposes-20-euro-levy-on-cruise-visitors-to-curb-overtourism

Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....

22. Greece tightens bank statement rules for schengen visa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-tightens-bank-statement-rules-for-schengen-visa

Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area. ...

23. Officials to remove 2,500 speed bumps across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-to-remove-2-500-speed-bumps-across-the-island

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced that 13 speed bumps have been removed out of the 113 that were approved for removal by the relevant committee. ...

24. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ships-collide-in-disputed-waters-china-blames-philippines

25. Greece and the ferry-tale nightmare

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-and-the-ferry-tale-nightmare

The ferry boat situation in Greece is rapidly becoming an unfortunate stain on the very fabric of the country. As someone who not only vacations in Greece, I also own, operate, and conduct business there in the tourism sector....

26. Iron-coated teeth found in Komodo dragons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iron-coated-teeth-found-in-komodo-dragons

Komodo dragons, renowned for their formidable size and venomous bite, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. ...

27. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/futuristic-yacht-stuns-mykonos-with-sci-fi-design

28. Five Turkish warships stir tensions in Greek waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-turkish-warships-stir-tensions-in-greek-waters

In recent days, Turkey has deployed up to five warships near the maritime boundary between Kasos and Karapathos islands, just outside Greek territorial waters....

29. Coral sounds boost reef health, study shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-sounds-boost-reef-health-study-shows

Researchers have discovered a novel method to help struggling coral reefs by using underwater speakers to play recordings of healthy corals. This approach could potentially restore vitality to degraded reefs....

30. Copenhagen's new plan for tourists, 'Have fun, save the planet, earn rewards!'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/copenhagen-s-new-plan-for-tourists-have-fun-save-the-planet

Copenhagen is turning tourism on its head with a cool new idea: rewarding visitors who go green! Instead of getting mad at tourists for causing problems, the city's tourism agency, Wonderful Copenhagen, wants to give them perks for making eco-friendly choices....

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