https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-welfare-and-permit-disputes-fuel-tensions-as-bears-remain-in-limbo
Menelaos Menelaus, commonly known as "Melios," has spoken out about the presence of two bears discovered on his premises, which used to operate as a zoo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/presidency-in-prolonged-crisis
The United Nations General Assembly in New York proved to be a critical test for Nikos Christodoulides during his first year in office, as well as a highly significant personal and political endeavor. On one hand, he aimed to use the platform of these meetings to communicate a positive message regarding the Cyprus problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-internet-piracy
A recent report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) sheds light on the concerning issue of internet piracy within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-controversy-journalist-s-removal-sparks-outrage
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lego-bricks-for-real-buildings-in-florida
A Florida construction firm is seeing fast adoption of its intuitively-made building blocks that work like real-life LEGO bricks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-prostate-cancer-cases-in-cyprus-sound-alarm-bells-for-men-s-health
New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/popular-decongestant-ingredient-ineffective-us-fda-reveals
A key ingredient in well-known decongestant products like Sudafed PE and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, phenylephrine, has been deemed ineffective when taken orally, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/payabl-backs-fastest-growing-tech-event-in-cyprus
payabl. announced as the Platinum Partner for Reflect Festival 2023...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-public-schools-to-benefit-from-german-language-pilot-program
The Council of Ministers has given its approval to a groundbreaking proposal put forth by the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to initiate a pilot program aimed at introducing German language education in public secondary schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gov-t-embraces-flexible-work-for-public-servants
The Council of Ministers, in its meeting on August 30, 2023, greenlit a policy framework aimed at regulating flexible employment within the public service. This initiative aligns with the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-uncovers-117-000-year-human-ancestor-bottleneck
A team of scientists from the United States, Italy, and China may have finally explained a large gap in the African and Eurasian fossil record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-school-preparedness-are-they-ready-for-the-first-bell
Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-sexual-education-truly-safeguard-cyprus-youth
With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed
The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reddit-s-aroma-awards-for-the-20-most-odorous-countries
In this article, we will take a look at the 20 countries with the worst body odor according to Reddit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/towns-chase-transformative-cultural-thrones
Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia have begun working towards the title of the European Capital of Culture for 2030, and it seems that the municipalities of Ypsonas and Ayia Napa also want to join this effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-downs-drug-carrying-drone-from-syria
The Jordanian military announced today that they successfully shot down a drone flying over their territory, carrying the drug crystal meth, which originated from neighboring Syria, as reported by the Petra agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-covid-vaccine-meets-eris-variant-challenge
A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/proper-disposal-of-medical-waste-needed-to-prevent-wastewater-contamination
Improper disposal of unused or expired medicines, whether in waste bins or down drains, poses significant risks, according to the Environment Department and Dr. Nikolas Dietis,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-burps-to-burgers-the-climate-friendly-cows-bred-to-belch-less-methane
When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harvard-professor-of-honesty-faces-fraud-allegations-in-startling-twist
In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/melco-announces-unaudited-second-quarter-2023-earnings
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO), operator of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos (“C2”), reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chatgpt-s-rise-sparks-academic-debates
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desperation-or-strategy-the-drugged-soldiers-of-russia
Russia has taken to chemically lowering its soldiers' inhibitions to guarantee these ill-trained civilians and convicts continue to fight no matter the odds in the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a UK defense think tank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-scams-in-cyprus
Telephone and online scams are on the rise in Cyprus, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals and attempting to swindle their hard-earned money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-forward-eu-approves-electric-charging-stations-every-60-km
At the plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to approve new regulations focusing on expanding the availability of alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-lovers-to-doctors-cyprus-confronts-rising-online-fraud
Cyprus is witnessing a significant annual increase in online fraud cases, according to Andreas Anastasiades, the Director of the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-government-s-seven-proposals-for-vulnerable-individuals
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos submitted seven government actions aimed at addressing issues related to non-performing loans to Parliament yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-proposes-digital-euro-as-cash-alternative
Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-major-weapons-and-drugs-seizure
More than 340 firearm cartridges, a large sum of money, and a quantity of cocaine were found in the residence of a 49-year-old, who was arrested and placed under custody for police investigations....
