https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-dusty-twist
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s a mostly sunny day ahead, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—there’s a fine layer of dust hanging around in the atmosphere. If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep that in mind and maybe reach for your mask if you’re sensitive to dust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-defense-aid-to-cyprus-in-historic-move
The White House has announced a landmark decision that directly impacts Cyprus and its role in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange
Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-faces-u-s-shutdown-by-this-sunday-could-europe-be-next
TikTok, the global social media sensation with 170 million monthly users in the U.S., is set to shut down its operations in America this Sunday, Jan. 19....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-marina-set-for-€1-5-million-upgrade
The Council of Ministers has approved €1.5 million for the dredging and renovation of Larnaca Marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-unrolls-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-made-from-used-diapers
A team of local governments and private firms in Japan has developed the world's first toilet paper made from materials including used diapers, and has high hopes the initiative will help protect the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heading-to-the-greek-islands-ferry-prices-are-going-up
If you’re dreaming of sailing to Greece’s picturesque islands, it’s time to budget a little extra. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-taxi-driver-arrested-for-human-trafficking-in-the-occupied-territories
A Greek Cypriot taxi driver was arrested yesterday in the occupied territories for "violating a restricted area of the first degree" and "human trafficking" after two women were found in the trunk of his vehicle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-bold-bills-to-empower-breastfeeding-mothers
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved two Ministry of Health bills designed to revolutionize public and workplace support for breastfeeding in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-in-nicosia-as-neo-nazi-symbols-deface-village-buildings
Several buildings in the village of Deftera, located in the Nicosia district, were defaced with Nazi symbols and slogans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-season-claims-10-lives-in-cyprus
Cyprus has seen 10 deaths this flu season from complications related to the virus, according to Elisabeth Constantinou, the Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center
The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-targets-empty-limassol-home
A bomb explosion in the early hours of Wednesday, January 15, shook the Limassol district, targeting the home of a 34-year-old woman. While the property is newly built and uninhabited, the incident has sparked intense police scrutiny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-scandal-rocks-church-of-cyprus
The Church of Cyprus is facing a fresh wave of scandal, this time involving two clerics accused of unethical behavior. The new allegations have recently come to light,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grave-mistake-in-larnaca-village-as-wrong-coffin-delivered-to-funeral
In what can only be described as a scene from a dark comedy, a funeral in the quiet village of Kellia, Larnaca District, took an unexpected and macabre turn when the wrong coffin was delivered to the service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-900-syrians-withdraw-asylum-in-cyprus
In a surprising development, more than 900 Syrians in Cyprus have either withdrawn their asylum applications or revoked their international protection status in just one month, signaling a shift in migration patterns. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/starbucks-new-rule-no-coffee-no-entry
Starbucks is set to roll out a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to linger in its cafes or use its bathrooms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-to-permanently-lift-cyprus-arms-embargo
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-ahead-with-a-hint-of-winter-chill
Good morning! Here’s your weather update for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a touch of sunshine for your day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasselakis-to-stand-trial-over-asset-declaration-violation
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the Movement for Democracy and former president of SYRIZA, is set to appear before the Athens Misdemeanor Court on May 8...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-in-potamia-a-death-a-bullet-and-unanswered-questions
The quiet area of Potamia has been thrust into the spotlight, with a case that reads like the opening chapter of a crime thriller....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-ultimate-disgrace
A photo circulating on social media has gone viral for all the wrong reasons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-arrest-warrant-netanyahu-granted-free-access-to-auschwitz-ceremony
Poland has confirmed that it will grant Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, free access to the upcoming 80th anniversary commemoration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrities-homes-destroyed-as-wildfires-force-hollywood-s-awards-season-to-pause
Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-incomparable-tania-tsanaklidou-for-one-concert-only-in-limassol
Tania Tsanaklidou, a performer who has left her mark with her voice and sensitivity on some of the most beloved songs of contemporary Greek repertoire, will take the stage on January 18 at the Rialto Theatre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-first-death-from-influenza-a
Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-cleared-in-husband-s-shocking-death
In a shocking turn of events, the death of 62-year-old Ukrainian Vitaly Shostak, found dead on December 27 in his Limassol apartment, has been officially ruled a suicide. ...
