https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/the-mistakes-of-greece-s-creditors
A lot has been said about the mistakes made by Greece’s lenders during the bailout programs. The fact is they made many errors, including some serious ones. Meanwhile, Greek politicians were responsible for refusing to take ownership of the required reforms and failing to reach a degree of basic consensus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gov-t-accused-of-west-nile-‘indifference
The national federation of Greek hospital workers (POEDIN) has expressed alarm over the rise of West Nile virus cases and accused the government and the Attica Regional Authority of “proverbial indifference.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-hones-in-on-fire-service-regional-authority-officials
A judicial investigation into the causes of the disastrous wildfires on the outskirts of Attica last month points to major shortcomings and mistakes by members of Greece’s fire service and regional authorities, Kathimerini understands. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-russia-s-decision-to-expel-embassy-personnel-arbitrary-and-retaliatory
Russia’s decision to expel members of the Greek embassy in Moscow is “arbitrary, retaliatory and not based on any evidence,” the Greek Foreign Ministry said in a lengthy announcement issued on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-heavy-cost-of-cowardice
I’ve heard a government minister speak about a vital agency of the Greek state and admit that “there’s nothing that can save this department – it ought to be shut down and rebuilt from scratch.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/men-sentenced-for-assaulting-billionaire-investor
The Famagusta District Court handed down sentences to four men in connection with the beating of Egyptian investor Naguib Sawiris, hours before the stone laying ceremony for the Ayia Napa marina back in 2016...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/west-nile-virus-claims-2-lives
Health officials have confirmed two West Nile virus-related deaths. Both victims were octogenarian residents of western Attica....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-thrust-back-into-furnace
Officials warn of extreme hot weather on Thursday with highs at 41 degrees, while temperatures are expected to drop slightly Saturday but still above the normal average...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-weather-alert-goes-into-effect
An extreme high temperature alert is in effect until Thursday 6pm, with officials warning the public to take precautions and follow hot weather safety tips...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/wanted-a-respected-person-for-assistance-effort
After the cries of despair come the calls for help and the need for long-term support. The victims of the lethal inferno that devastated eastern Attica on July 23 don’t just need words of solidarity but deeds too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-drives-car-into-russian-consulate-gate
Police are playing down the arrest of a Cypriot man on Tuesday, who drove his car into the gate the Russian Consulate in Limassol shouting Russian intelligence were after him...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-pollution-in-areas-hit-by-attica-wildfires
As a judicial investigation into last month’s catastrophic wildfires in parts of Attica gathers pace, experts have warned of toxic pollution in the areas affected by the blazes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-expulsion-of-greek-envoys-‘asymmetric
Greece's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian Ambassador to the country, Andrey Maslov, to protest Moscow's decision on Monday to expel Greek diplomats in retaliation to a similar move by Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-die-in-separate-swimming-incidents
A 62-year-old Briton and a 49-year-old Cypriot drowned on Monday in two separate incidents in Paphos and Larnaca in the early evening...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-expels-greek-diplomats-in-retaliatory-move
Russia said on Monday it had summoned Greece’s ambassador to Moscow and told him it was responding in kind to what it called an unfriendly decision by Athens to expel two Russian diplomats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/travel-adaptor-sold-in-cyprus-could-electrocute-someone
Cyprus authorities warn the public over an electrical travel adaptor, saying it fails to comply with safety guidelines and could cause electric shock...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forestry-department-speaks-out-on-campsite-fires
The Forestry Department says it has been taking steps to ensure the safety of camping sites and their surrounding areas, following an evacuation at Polis campground due to a suspicious fire...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reignited-dherynia-fire-under-control
A Sunday night fire in the buffer zone, which was thought to have been contained Monday morning, reignited hours later with authorities on both sides going on full alert and UN officials saying the fire is once again under control...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gap-in-education-talks-seems-unbridgeable
A truce agreed upon ten days ago by state teachers and the government, which aimed to help reengage in a dialogue on school reform, appears to be collapsing...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-greece-district-hit-by-flash-floods
At least two villages were flooded near Lamia, central Greece, on Friday after the river Spercheios swelled due to heavy thunderstorms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/municipal-councillor-mayor-and-regional-councillor-absent-during-fires
As local authority officials in Marathon, eastern Attica, press for an emergency session of the municipality over last week's fatal fires, one municipal councilor has hit out at Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis for alleged negligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-in-on-afrika-s-court-case
The Republic of Cyprus responded to calls by Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent, who has been asking the government to weigh in on his clash with Turkish justice...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-imposes-sanctions-over-turkey-s-detaining-of-minister
The White House is announcing that the Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on two Turkish officials over a detained American pastor who is being tried on espionage and terror-related charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-issue-yellow-weather-alert
Weather officials issued a Yellow Alert for Thursday from 1pm until 5pm with high temperatures expected to climb to 40 around the capital and inland...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beach-vandals-target-paralimni-mayor-s-initiative
A beach in Paralimni was the target of vandalism Tuesday late into the night, raising suspicions as local authorities are locked in a dispute with residents over beach rights...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polis-caves-in-to-step-up-old-campground
A long and protracted dispute between the Polis Chrysochous municipality and the administration of the local campsite has come to an end, with a new offer on the table sweetening the deal for the private operator...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manafort-lawyer-blames-cyprus-accounts-on-oligarchs
Prosecutors described Paul Manafort as a “shrewd” liar and accused him of misleading his tax preparers, banks, and US authorities in claiming that secret accounts did not exist...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stand-by-greece
A radio marathon and a concert are taking place in Cyprus to show support to the victims of last week’s deadly wildfires in Greece...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divers-pull-body-out-of-water-in-fire-ravaged-east-attica
Greek coast guard officials with the help of divers on Monday pulled an unidentified body out of the water near Kokkino Limanaki in east Attica, an area ravaged by a deadly blaze a week ago.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-female-tourists-trapped-in-larnaca-salt-lake
Two young British tourists were rescued by fire fighters on Sunday after being stuck in the mud in an attempt to cross the Larnaca Salt Lake....
