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1. Unions warn Cyprus faces power and water shortfalls without urgent action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-warn-cyprus-faces-power-and-water-shortfalls-without-urgent-action

Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....

2. EAC crews rush to restore power as severe weather causes multiple faults

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-crews-rush-to-restore-power-as-severe-weather-causes-multiple-faults

Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews have been mobilized across the island as severe weather continues to trigger repeated power network faults, according to the organization’s spokesperson, Christina Papadopoulou....

3. Digital euro could cut costs for Cyprus SMEs, says ECB Executive Board member

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/digital-euro-could-cut-costs-for-cyprus-smes-says-ecb-executive-board-member

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the planned digital euro could bring major advantages for Cyprus, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that currently face high fees when accepting card payments through international schemes....

4. GESY system failures trigger delays, patient backlogs, and longer working hours for doctors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-system-failures-trigger-delays-patient-backlogs-and-longer-working-hours-for-doctors

A nationwide survey by the Cyprus Medical Association (CMA) indicates widespread dissatisfaction among doctors with the performance and reliability of the IT platform used for Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), with the vast majority reporting repeated outages and technical disruptions....

5. Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

6. Widespread Cloudflare outage sends major websites offline worldwide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/widespread-cloudflare-outage-sends-major-websites-offline-worldwide

Cloudflare resolved a major service disruption on Tuesday that temporarily took down a wide range of prominent websites and online platforms around the world....

7. Thunderstorms batter Paphos, causing power outages across the district (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thunderstorms-batter-paphos-causing-power-outages-across-the-district-videos

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through the Paphos district on Friday night, leading to power cuts in several areas....

8. Power outages hit parts of Nicosia and Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-outages-hit-parts-of-nicosia-and-limassol

Several neighborhoods in Nicosia and Limassol are experiencing temporary power outages....

9. Amazon Web Services outage disrupts major apps and websites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-major-apps-and-websites

Several widely used online platforms experienced disruptions today after a reported outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon....

10. Dramatic footage captures tremors hitting central Philippines (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-footage-captures-tremors-hitting-central-philippines-video

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....

11. Cyprus sets record for wasted solar energy in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-record-for-wasted-solar-energy-in-2025

Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....

12. Lawmakers demand faster action on energy storage as costs and uncertainty persist

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lawmakers-demand-faster-action-on-energy-storage-as-costs-and-uncertainty-persist

Last week’s electricity outages have put the government under intense scrutiny, with critics blaming poor management of the country’s power system....

13. Cyprus blackouts leave patients mid-scan, doctors warn of serious risks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-blackouts-leave-patients-mid-scan-doctors-warn-of-serious-risks

For the second day in a row, Cyprus faced rolling power cuts on Wednesday, leaving some patients stranded mid-scan and sparking fresh warnings from medical professionals about the risks to public health....

14. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

15. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

16. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

17. Smart meters continue to roll out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meters-continue-to-roll-out-across-cyprus

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) is picking up the pace with its smart meter rollout, announcing that from Tuesday, installations will expand to more neighborhoods in all districts of the island....

18. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-s-back-but-no-one-knows-why-it-failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

19. Massive power outage cripples Spain, Portugal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-power-outage-cripples-spain-portugal

A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....

20. ''Ankara, hands off!'': Thousands march in occupied areas against headscarf rule (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video

A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....

21. EU tells citizens to stock up on food and essentials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tells-citizens-to-stock-up-on-food-and-essentials

The European Union is urging people to keep at least three days’ worth of food, water, and basic supplies in case of a crisis. The warning comes as Europe faces growing security risks, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tensions with other global powers, and threats to critical infrastructure....

22. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-power-outages-at-nicosia-kyrenia-district-court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

23. Authorities on high alert as 'Coral' weather phenomenon threatens power grid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-on-high-alert-as-coral-weather-phenomenon-threatens-power-grid

Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....

24. A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-step-closer-to-the-sun-nasa-s-historic-mission

Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....

25. Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unrelenting-winds-batter-cyprus-nicosia-hit-hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

26. Hurricane Milton causes widespread damage in Florida

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hurricane-milton-causes-widespread-damage-in-florida

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Thursday, unleashing severe winds and rain that left at least 11 people dead and plunged nearly 2.9 million homes and businesses into darkness....

27. Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-elephants-drown-as-severe-floods-hit-thai-sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

28. Floods across Europe kill 16, evacuations intensify

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floods-across-europe-kill-16-evacuations-intensify

Torrential rain and severe flooding in central and eastern Europe have claimed at least 16 lives, with numerous individuals still missing....

29. With Cyprus sending electricity to occupied areas, water exchange could be next

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/with-cyprus-sending-electricity-to-occupied-areas-water-exchange-could-be-next

An article from the Turkish edition of the Independent raises concerns about the possibility of Greek Cypriots needing to request water from the Turkish-occupied areas in the coming years. ...

30. Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-launches-massive-air-attack-on-ukraine

Russia has conducted one of its most extensive air assaults on Ukraine to date, according to Ukrainian Air Force Chief Mykola Oleshchuk....

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