https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-jets-target-hezbollah-rocket-launchers-amid-escalating-tensions
Israeli jets launched extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon early Sunday, in what the Israeli military described as a "pre-emptive" action against the Lebanon-based militant group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-your-gps-is-off-military-actions-by-israel-disrupt-navigation-in-cyprus
If your smartphone's GPS system has been inaccurately showing your location as Limassol when you're actually in Protaras, don't worry......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/choirokoitia-archaeological-site-in-urgent-need-of-modernization
For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ema-slams-eac-for-undermining-electricity-market-competition
The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tui-halts-day-trips-to-occupied-areas-of-cyprus
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-finalizes-2025-budget-with-focus-on-export-growth
The Council of Ministers is set to finalize discussions on the 2025 state budget by mid-September, as confirmed by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-a-federation-means-for-cyprus-eu-status
We say Cyprus is an indivisible, unified, consubstantial state that could become a federation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-faces-financial-strain-amid-local-government-reforms
In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Apostolos Tomaras writes that Just two months into the tenure of Cyprus’ new local government, the Nicosia Municipality is grappling with significant financial challenges, raising concerns about its ability to comply with legal requirements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wind-energy-helps-end-power-cuts-across-cyprus
With the help of wind energy, the power cuts that occurred in various areas across Cyprus on Friday afternoon due to a technical failure in the generation system that affected generation units in Dhekelia and Vasilikos stopped....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-elon-musk-over-content-rules-ahead-of-trump-interview
The European Union has sent a warning to Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, reminding him about the rules for handling harmful content. This warning comes just before Musk’s big interview with former President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/caught-on-camera-your-guide-to-traffic-cams-across-cyprus—so-you-don-t-get-caught
Cyprus has expanded its road safety measures with 29 fixed cameras and 20 mobile cameras now in operation across key locations in the free areas of the island. This initiative aims to reduce serious accidents and enhance road safety awareness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-slams-cyprus-israel-military-cooperation
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar criticized the Greek Cypriot administration, claiming its unilateral actions are endangering the island of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-confirms-ukraine-holds-28-settlements
Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region as an effort to undermine Moscow’s military operations in eastern Ukraine. This attack has prompted the evacuation of around 100,000 people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-un-meeting-move-raises-public-image-concerns
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potato-harvests-increase-in-2023-but-long-term-decline-persists
Cyprus witnessed a modest increase in potato production in 2023, with 95,000 tonnes harvested, marking a 5.6% rise from the previous year, according to recent data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-powers-up-with-the-world-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs
Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-airport-breaks-record-with-44-9m-passengers-in-2024
Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-inspectors-begin-tackling-illegal-garbage-dump-sites
The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-unveils-new-short-stay-parking-area-for-passenger-drop-offs
Paphos Airport has introduced a new short-stay parking area designed to facilitate quick passenger drop-offs, Hermes Airports announced on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-completes-takeover-of-hellenic-bank
Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., has successfully completed its mandatory takeover bid for Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/joint-sea-venture-for-cleaner-seas-by-the-bank-of-cyprus
Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-harris-selects-tim-walz-as-running-mate
Viewed by many as a dark horse candidate, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not been selected to serve as Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anxiety-grows-over-potential-iranian-response-to-recent-killings
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed by national security officials that it remains unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might launch an attack on Israel, according to a U.S. official....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-revises-gdp-growth-to-3
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) made a conservative upward revision to the GDP growth rate for 2024, by 0.2 percentage points, to 3%......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blinken-warns-of-possible-iran-hezbollah-attack-on-israel-in-48-hours
Secretary of State Tony Blinken alerted his G7 counterparts on Sunday that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could begin as early as Monday, according to three sources briefed on the call....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/multicare-elite-–-the-new-top-tier-health-plan-from-universal-life
Universal Life, the insurance company with the most experience and expertise in the Health sector in Cyprus, proudly announces the launch of MultiCare Elite....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ties-commissioner-pick-to-eu-job-role
President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/djokovic-finally-strikes-gold
Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driverless-taxis-cause-traffic-chaos-in-china
Hundreds of driverless robotaxis from Chinese tech giant Baidu are causing traffic mayhem in Wuhan. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-england-cuts-interest-rates-after-nearly-a-year-of-stability
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping them from a 16-year high. This decision, made by a narrow 5-4 vote, reflects a split among policymakers about whether inflation is under control....
