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1. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ship-full-of-electric-cars-sinks-in-pacific-now-the-ocean-could-pay-the-price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

2. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-brings-sunshine-sizzle-and-a-siren-call-to-the-sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

3. Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-really-here-for-the-weather…-or-just-for-our-banter

The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....

4. Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reinstates-abramovich-firm-to-go-after-directors-for-€25m-tax-debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

5. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-may-ask-uk-to-open-cyprus-base-for-iran-operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

6. Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fog-blankets-limassol-s-coastline

A dense fog rolled over Limassol’s coastal front this week, with residents sharing images of the eerie scene across social media....

7. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-erupt-over-abramovich-case-allegations-at-parliamentary-committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

8. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abramovich-s-€25-million-vat-written-off-after-ex-president-s-call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

9. Project Zero: Lidl Cyprus continues to join forces with AKTI for even cleaner beaches and coastlines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/project-zero-lidl-cyprus-continues-to-join-forces-with-akti-for-even-cleaner-beaches-and-coastlines

Lidl Cyprus, steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and an active environmental footprint, carried out the major coastal clean-up action within the framework of Project Zero for yet another year,...

10. It's a finny thing: Shark spotted off Paphos coast (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-finny-thing-shark-spotted-off-paphos-coast-video

A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....

11. Coca-Cola under fire as calls for global boycott grows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coca-cola-under-fire-as-calls-for-global-boycott-grows

Coca-Cola is facing mounting pressure around the world as consumers call for a boycott over the company’s continued use of single-use plastics....

12. €14 million in unpaid VAT? Gone.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€14-million-in-unpaid-vat-gone

Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....

13. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

14. Kostas Kadis, Byron Ioannou, Antonia Theodosiou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-kadis-byron-ioannou-antonia-theodosiou-to-speak-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....

15. Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Ecuador’s coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-ecuador-s-coast-photos-video

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Ecuador, causing damage to buildings near the epicenter but resulting in no reported injuries....

16. Why the U.S.-China trade war matters to Cyprus and Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-the-u-s-china-trade-war-matters-to-cyprus-and-europe

As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...

17. Bank of Cyprus: New Notched Cards for Greater Autonomy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-new-notched-cards-for-greater-autonomy

The Bank of Cyprus, always committed to its customers and society, has taken another important step toward universal inclusion by introducing new cards with distinctive notches to improve service accessibility....

18. World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-iceberg-grounds-near-south-georgia-island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...

19. Cyprus launches high-tech underwater drones to safeguard artificial reefs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-high-tech-underwater-drones-to-safeguard-artificial-reefs

Cyprus is making waves with a groundbreaking project that uses small, high-tech underwater drones to keep an eye on artificial reefs designed to help marine life thrive. ...

20. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-company-constructs-power-plant-in-mari-without-permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

21. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

22. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-abramovich-evaded-millions-in-taxes-using-cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

23. 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....

24. Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

25. 2024: A year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2024-a-year-that-seriously-damaged-cyprus-s-investment-reputation

2024 will go down in history as a year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation, with the collapse of several high-profile state projects....

26. Trump's plan to reclaim the Panama Canal raises eyebrows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-plan-to-reclaim-the-panama-canal-raises-eyebrows

President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....

27. All the Magic Happening at Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol This Holiday Season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-all-the-magic-happening-at-parklane-resort-spa-in-limassol-this-holiday-season

This holiday season, Parklane, Limassol's luxury resort, invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. A magical world where the enchantment of Christmas blends with the mysterious beauty of the ocean depths. ...

28. Whale's incredible migration stuns researchers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/whale-s-incredible-migration-stuns-researchers

A humpback whale has completed one of the longest and most remarkable migrations ever documented, a journey scientists believe may be linked to changing environmental conditions....

29. Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-mulls-subsidies-for-vulnerable-boat-owners-amid-marina-fee-dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

30. PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-partners-with-leading-companies-for-groundbreaking-project-symbiosis

A leading Consortium comprised of PwC Cyprus, Multimarine Services Ltd, SignalGeneriX Ltd, and Theophrastus Research Institute, has been awarded the Project Symbiosis to Harmonise Offshore Renewable Energy with Defence Operations by the European Defence Agency (EDA)....