https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/killer-hairdresser-escapes-in-bold-plan-police-officers-suspended
Police are in a state of high alert after convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, infamously known as "The Hairdresser," escaped from custody on Thursday, September 26. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-calls-for-mobile-phone-ban-over-gambling-worries
Due to worries about students getting involved in online gambling during school breaks, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is calling for a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1km-medochemie-family-fun-run
Medochemie, the largest pharmaceutical company in Cyprus, has a longstanding commitment to supporting sports and promoting initiatives that encourage physical activity......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moody-s-sees-positive-outlook-for-hellenic-bank-following-eurobank-deal
Moody’s upgraded Hellenic Bank’s credit rating to Baa2 from Baa3 on Wednesday, citing the recent acquisition of a 56% stake by Eurobank S.A. The agency also revised the bank's outlook to positive.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-introduces-new-teen-accounts-for-instagram
Meta is rolling out a new ''teen account'' feature for Instagram users under 18, enhancing parental controls over their children's activity on the platform. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-new-national-pastime-sitting-in-traffic
With the start of the new school year, parents were all looking forward to sending their kids off to school. Finally, a break from the chaos, right? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban
Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/your-private-conversations-influence-the-online-ads-you-receive
A major advertising company, Cox Media Group (CMG), has reportedly been using "active-listening" technology to create targeted ads based on users' conversations, according to a leaked report. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/additional-benefits-for-new-parents-at-lidl-cyprus
As of July 1, 2024, Lidl Cyprus proceeded with additional benefits for the new parents working for its group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-to-engage-with-top-investors-in-london
The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-year-old-accuses-avakoum-monk-of-sexual-abuse
Police are now investigating 13 complaints related to the Monastery of Saint Avakoum, including a recent case involving a 14-year-old girl who has accused a monk of sexual abuse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/delays-in-school-air-conditioning-installation-spark-criticism
The Ministry of Education’s plan to install air conditioning units in 50 schools by September has fallen short, with fewer than half expected to be completed on time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-bags-in-cyprus-priced-from-€3-99-to-€209-95
The Cyprus Consumer Association is advising parents and students to be vigilant when shopping for school supplies, as a recent survey reveals a significant variation in prices across the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-salaries-over-€310-000-a-year
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its 26 new Commissioners, Cyprus has nominated former Minister and Professor Kostas Kadis for the role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-faces-potential-breakup-over-monopoly-findings
The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Google following a recent federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of violating antitrust laws....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tablet-use-linked-to-anger-issues-in-young-kids-study-finds
A new study suggests that giving toddlers a tablet might lead to anger issues as they grow up. Researchers followed a group of preschoolers in Nova Scotia, Canada, and found that kids who used tablets at around 3.5 years old were more likely to have angry outbursts by the time they were 4.5. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-entrepreneurs-hit-hard-by-turkey-s-instagram-shutdown
Turkey's decision to block access to Instagram has dealt a significant blow to female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to market and sell products ranging from homemade cookies to baby bedding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-forgets-6-year-old-on-bus-after-larnaca-trip
A 6-year-old boy was left alone on a bus for an hour and a half after a summer school trip in Larnaca, prompting a police investigation into possible criminal charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-rolls-out-€400-laptop-grants-for-middle-school-students
Following the President's announcement of the "At Every Start, Together" initiative aimed at supporting students at the beginning of the new school year and easing family......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/reviving-memories-toula-liasi-s-art-exhibition-at-larnaca-municipal-gallery
In the quiet halls of the Larnaca Municipal Gallery, the art of Toula Liasi is quietly resonating, revealing the personal history of a family and a time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-arrested-for-negligence-in-death-of-newborn-in-nicosia
A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-face-€1-100-rents-in-limassol
Rising rental prices are placing significant strain on individuals seeking housing in Cyprus and Greece, with particular challenges faced by incoming university students. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-flag-bearer-faces-controversy-ahead-of-paris-olympics
The Cypriot athlete Elena Koulichenko, set to be the flag bearer for Cyprus at the upcoming Paris Olympics, has come under scrutiny following a Greek media report from eReportaz that has sparked reactions and controversy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-displacement-50-years-after-turkish-invasion
The violent displacement of tens of thousands of Cypriots following the Turkish invasion in July 1974 remains a festering wound for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-political-failure-50-years-on
The 20th of July will mark the day the Turkish Army invaded and occupied 40% of the island of Cyprus. Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis, dignitaries and other heads of state will be welcomed as guests by President Christodoulides to commemorate that historical dark event but to also make the customary petty speeches aimed to tickle people’s ears....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-death-of-6-year-old-refugee-in-paphos
Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a 6-year-old girl, the child of Nigerian asylum seekers, in Paphos, according to Paphos Assistant Police Operations Director Michalis Nikolaou.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifteen-days-left-to-decide-on-eurobank-s-offer
Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maronites-land-claims-challenged-in-occupied-territories
In a recent commentary published by Belgin Demirel in Avrupa, concerns have been raised regarding property rights of Maronites in Northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-tenerife-may-be-missing-teen-jay-slater
The body of a man believed to be British tourist Jay Slater has been discovered on the Spanish island of Tenerife, nearly a month after his disappearance....
