https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/euroasia-interconnector-seeks-alternative-funding
The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-omicron-vaccines-to-arrive-in-us-and-greece
Updated vaccines targeting the Omicron subvariant of the coronavirus are expected in the United States in late September and in Greece by mid-fall, Theodora Psaltopoulou, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Athens, told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurse-found-guilty-of-serial-infant-murders
A nurse has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six other infants while working on a hospital's neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/70-flights-cancelled-during-german-storms
Due to heavy rainfalls over Frankfurt, dozens of flights were canceled at Germany's largest airport on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-warns-no-tolerance-for-conflict
President Nicos Christodoulides held a crucial meeting this morning with Health Minister Popi Kanari and Health Ministry Director General Christina Giannakis, aiming to address pressing health sector concerns and streamline government initiatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-deceleration-amid-inflation-and-rising-rates
Cyprus' economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2023, prompting inquiries about the situation. According to the preliminary estimate provided by the Statistical Service, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euroasia-interconnector-loan-denied-by-european-investment-bank
The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-universities-earn-impressive-global-rankings
The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-trade-in-e-med-could-spark-net-zero-emissions-in-region
Recent research conducted by the Cyprus Institute (CyI) has highlighted the significant role electricity trade can play in achieving cost-optimal greenhouse gas emission abatement targets. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nyu-expedition-uncovers-remarkable-archaeological-finds-on-geronisos-island
The Department of Antiquities announced on Wednesday the impressive findings brought to light by the New York University archaeological dig on Geronisos Island, in the area of Agios Georgios of Pegeia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-companies-announce-significant-price-hikes
Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-faces-indictment-over-2020-election
Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/miss-cypriot-beauty-1971-a-journey-through-time
"This fabric is an old curtain from Ledra Palace," she says, caressing the covering tenderly that she uses to cover her sofa, in a cool, oasis-like elevation within her elegant home in Kato Arodes, Paphos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patients-endure-extended-waits-for-beds-amidst-shortage
An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks
Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis pays on Monday an official visit to Cyprus to discuss in Nicosia the efforts to resume the UN-led talks on the Cyprus problem in connection with Turkey’s EU relations.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/growing-up-in-refugee-camps
The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-iead-hand-akamantis-by-artist-kyriaki-costa
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighting-aid-en-route-to-greece-as-cyprus-extends-a-helping-hand
Cyprus is sending to Greece two firefighting aircraft and a ground unit to assist in the firefighting efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-safety-concerns-and-uncontrolled-access-in-akamas-national-forest-park
An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-fiesta-a-legendary-journey-comes-to-an-electric-end
The production of the last Ford Fiesta at the Cologne plant on Friday marks the "end of an era" for a model that has been a best-seller in Europe for 47 years, selling millions of units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-goes-out-with-a-bang-in-sex-client-case
The curtains were drawn on a Nicosia criminal court this week after its last act included sentencing a man for buying sexual services, the first ever explicit client conviction on the island, but questions remains over the long and protracted case where a young female prostitute was described as a trafficking victim...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolutionary-mrna-vaccine-boosts-skin-cancer-treatment-by-65
In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-showers-ahead-for-the-long-weekend-getaway
A weak low-pressure system is currently impacting the region, resulting in suspended dust particles in the atmosphere until Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-transforms-into-wintry-wonderland-with-rain-and-hail
On Tuesday (30/05), Cyprus experienced a sudden change in weather with heavy rainfall and hail across the island, creating a wintry scene. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, attributing the unstable air mass as the cause....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-clouds-and-gentle-showers-this-weekend
Today, as the dissipation of local low clouds takes place, the weather will soon transition to predominantly clear skies. However, later in the day, localized cloud cover will increase, leading to isolated rainfall occurrences, primarily in mountainous areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-resolute-on-natural-gas-plans-despite-geopolitical-reactions
Minister of Energy, George Papanastasiou, affirmed Cyprus' commitment to proceed with its plans for transporting natural gas from the region, both for domestic electricity generation and for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, despite geopolitical reactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-chief-urges-sanctioned-entities-to-seek-exemptions-themselves
The CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, expressed the view that individuals and entities subject to sanctions should seek exemption from international authorities in order for banks to allow payments from frozen accounts to business entities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-park-kidnapper-remanded-in-custody-for-eight-days
The 29-year-old man accused of kidnapping minors in a park on April 20th was brought before the Nicosia District Court. As per reports, the foreign national, who has been detained for eight days, is refusing to cooperate with the investigators regarding the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-330-000-people-displaced-in-sudan-due-to-conflict
Deadly conflicts in Sudan have displaced more than 330,000 people inside the country, while more than 100,000 have crossed the border to neighboring countries, the United Nations has announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperature-rise-expected-as-weak-high-pressure-dominates-region
In weather news, the Meteorological Service has forecasted a temperature rise for the region. Weak high pressure will continue to affect the area until Thursday....
