https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kuwait-bans-barbie-lebanon-weighs-censorship-for-homosexuality
Kuwait has banned the film Barbie in a bid to protect "public ethics and social traditions," while a Lebanese minister has made moves to censor the film on grounds it "promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-solution-urgently-sought-before-guterres-term-ends
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, revealed that the UN Secretary-General aims to launch a fresh initiative to resolve the Cyprus problem before his term concludes. This initiative would involve the appointment of a new envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-drillship-sets-sail-amidst-mediterranean-tensions
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced a new mission in the Mediterranean of the Abdulhamid Han drillship, which is the latest addition to the Turkish Petroleum Company’s (TPAO) exploration fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamborides-mrs-kanari-you-have-my-support
George Pamboridis has conveyed a message of encouragement to Health Minister Popi Kanari amidst the turmoil that has unfolded at the Health Ministry, likened to a "civil war,"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planned-russian-consulate-paves-way-for-direct-changes
Amidst renewed claims and developments in diplomatic circles, Star Kibris newspaper affirms that direct flights from Russia to the occupied territories are on the horizon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-7-6-million-await-nhs-treatment-amid-strikes-and-strain
The number of people waiting to start routine hospital treatment in England has reached a new record high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electrifying-cyprus-only-2-5k-evs-drive-the-change
A total of 26,462 vehicles have been registered with the Department of Road Transport between January and July 2023, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Statistics. Out of the overall new registrations, 701 were electric vehicles, with 502 of them being private saloon cars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/londoners-at-risk-as-average-rents-could-surge-to-£2-700-month-next-year
Average rental costs in London may soar to £2,700 per month next year, new figures from City Hall suggest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/italy-surprises-banks-with-40-windfall-tax
Italy's rightwing coalition sent shockwaves through the financial markets as it announced an unforeseen 40% tax on bank profits derived from higher interest rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-turkey-forge-partnership-to-curb-illegal-migration
Britain said it had struck a deal with Turkey in a bid to slow the flow of illegal immigrants passing through the Mediterranean country on their way to Europe, including joint police operations against smuggler rings and the trade in boat parts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-stakes-clash-over-official-s-credentials
A simmering dispute within Cyprus' Ministry of Health between Minister Popi Kanari and Director General Christina Giannakis has garnered increased attention,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-enhances-migration-management-with-new-facilities
Cyprus took a significant step in enhancing its capacity to manage migration pressures by signing a contract for the construction of a reception center for around 1,000 people and a pre-departure center for approximately 800 people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-israeli-aircraft-tackle-limassol-wildfire-flare-ups-controlled
Two Greek Canadair planes and an Israeli aircraft commenced operations on Tuesday morning in the Limassol district, where a massive fire has scorched a 10-square-kilometer area. While minor flare-ups were detected last night, swift action from ground forces contained the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-triumphs-challenges-and-unity-in-the-mountains-of-limassol
The specter of the formidable Arakapa fire reawakened as an eight-and-a-half-square-kilometer blaze surged through Mountain Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aerial-photos-unveil-resurging-fire-s-path
Aerial photographs revealing the extent of the large fire that resurged on Sunday afternoon (06/08) have been obtained by "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smartphones-out-learning-in
According to a recent UN report, smartphones should be prohibited in schools worldwide as a measure to address student distraction, enhance learning outcomes, and safeguard children from online bullying....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-many-public-servants-does-it-take-to-boil-an-egg
In a hilariously bureaucratic process, boiling an egg in Cyprus' public service requires a series of convoluted steps. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-euroasia-saga-continues
In a statement to ''K'' news, the European Commission expressed its appreciation for the recent signing of the cable purchase agreement for the EuroAsia Interconnector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-tackle-wildfire-in-mountain-communities
A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-and-eu-strengthen-energy-ties-via-cyprus
The desire for cooperation with Cyprus on the issue of Jordan's electricity connectivity with the EU was expressed by the Jordanian Minister of Energy during his meetings with the Cypriot Minister of Energy in Amman.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-poland-upset-with-ukraine
The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once-stable footing at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ahoy-ayia-napa-rhapsody-of-the-seas-unleashes-3-000-tourists
Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicos-nouris-to-run-for-nicosia-mayor
Former Minister of Interior, Nikos Nouris, has hinted at the possibility of running for the position of Nicosia Mayor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acropolis-sets-limits-on-visitors
Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/border-barbs-former-minister-takes-on-migration-policies
Nikos Nouris, the former counterpart of Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou, didn't hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction with Ioannou's recent statements on the migration issue and the barbed wire along the green line. Speaking on "SPOR FM 95.0" and the program "DIASPORA NEWS," Nouris described Ioannou's view that the barbed wire could be politically dangerous as unfortunate, emphasizing that they must prevent the division of their country by any means necessary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-vacations-in-rhodes-for-tourists-affected-by-the-fires
The Greek government, as announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will offer a week of free vacations in Rhodes to all tourists who had to cut short their stay on the island due to the devastating fires that occurred there in the recent past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-s-trip-to-palestine
President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Ramallah, Palestine, on Wednesday, for an official visit where he will have a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-says-barbed-wire-plan-impractical-and-politically-risky
In a recent statement, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou deemed the idea of placing barbed wire along the Green Line to handle migrant flows as practically impossible and politically dangerous. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-jordan-forge-partnerships-in-health-investment-and-emergency-response
Cyprus and Jordan's governments signed two Memorandums of Cooperation and a Technical Arrangement on Tuesday, establishing collaborations in the health and investment sectors...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-conference-sparks-fierce-debate-on-sex-ed-in-schools
A conference invitation circulating on social media for an upcoming event on sex education in schools has sparked reactions and criticisms. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, August 3, at the Melanos Centre in Chloraka, features titles like "We say NO to Holistic Compulsory Sex Education in Schools" and "We say NO to Laws that are contrary to the Bible and Orthodox Teaching."...
