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1. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-tomb-discovered-beneath-road-in-occupied-famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

2. New café to open inside closed Famagusta, sparks debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-cafe-to-open-inside-closed-famagusta-sparks-debate

The so-called ''mayor'' of the occupied area of Famagusta, Suleiman Ulucai, announced plans for a new beach restaurant to open this summer inside the closed-off city of Varosha, raising fresh tensions amid the ongoing division of Cyprus....

3. Cool classrooms just in time for exams

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cool-classrooms-just-in-time-for-exams

Students in Larnaca sitting their Pancyprian exams this year won’t have to sweat, literally....

4. EY announces the appointment of 4 new partners in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-4-new-partners-in-cyprus

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its leadership team has been strengthened with the addition of four new partners:...

5. Interior Minister proposes cutting deputy mayors, cites need for local government reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-proposes-cutting-deputy-mayors-cites-need-for-local-government-reform

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said the government is considering proposals to reduce the number of Deputy Mayors across Cyprus, calling the current figure of 93 “excessive.”...

6. Momentum for green cities begins where the pavement ends

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/momentum-for-green-cities-begins-where-the-pavement-ends

We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...

7. Six killed in NYC helicopter crash, including Siemens executive and family (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-killed-in-nyc-helicopter-crash-including-siemens-executive-and-family

A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....

8. Bus driver tests positive for drugs before school trip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....

9. Illegal ''cafés'' in Akamas start to come down

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-cafes-in-akamas-start-to-come-down

Two illegal cafés in the Akamas peninsula have finally been shut down and partially dismantled, following years of concerns about unregulated activity in one of Cyprus' most ecologically sensitive areas....

10. Trump’s tariff blitz threatens Cyprus’ push for U.S. investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-blitz-threatens-cyprus-push-for-u-s-investments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....

11. Cyprus bets on students to revitalize Old Nicosia, but at what cost?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bets-on-students-to-revitalize-old-nicosia-but-at-what-cost

Once overshadowed by controversy over unregistered universities—a scandal that drew scrutiny from Brussels—Cyprus has quietly reinvented itself as a rising destination for students across Europe. ...

12. Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

13. Cyprus repatriates 18,000 migrants since Christodoulides took office

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-18-000-migrants-since-christodoulides-took-office

For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...

14. Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engine-fire-forces-emergency-landing-of-american-airlines-flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

15. Black Lives Matter mural demolished amid Republican pressure (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/black-lives-matter-mural-demolished-amid-republican-pressure-video

Construction crews began dismantling Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday, March 10, following Republican threats to cut the city’s transportation funding unless the site was renamed....

16. Exciting News: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is thrilled to announce the appointment of new leaders to our Board of Directors and Board of Management, effective from 1 March 2025. This highlights our commitment to fostering excellence and promoting talent from within our ranks....

17. Government under fire over community leader appointments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-under-fire-over-community-leader-appointments

Tensions are mounting over the government's controversial decision to appoint 209 community leaders in the newly established municipalities, ...

18. Cold snap damages solar water heaters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cold-snap-damages-solar-water-heaters

The recent icy temperatures sweeping across Cyprus haven’t just hit crops hard—they’ve also wreaked havoc on solar water heaters in homes across the island. ...

19. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-gives-green-light-for-western-companies-to-return-but-on-russia-s-terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

20. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

21. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-oasis-or-business-hub-the-fight-over-nicosia-s-state-fair-site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

22. The battle over the State Fair site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-battle-over-the-state-fair-site

The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....

23. Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives

A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....

24. Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-vs-bureaucracy-can-the-red-tape-finally-be-cut

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus. ...

25. Construction permits surge in 2024 but stumble in August due to system hiccups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-surge-in-2024-but-stumble-in-august-due-to-system-hiccups

Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....

26. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

27. Political Islam is changing. What it means for the Middle East and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-islam-is-changing-what-it-means-for-the-middle-east-and-cyprus

Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...

28. USA: Mystery drones shut down airports and shake US security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-mystery-drones-shut-down-airports-and-shake-us-security

A series of mysterious drone sightings in the United States has disrupted airport operations and triggered widespread concern, prompting calls for federal intervention. ...

29. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-declares-state-of-emergency-bora-devastation

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

30. Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-finalize-new-district-maps-after-local-government-overhaul

Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...

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