https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-declares-europe-is-mortal-calls-for-unity
The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pollution-problems-plague-cyprus-ports
Ports are under scrutiny for violations including changing ballast water without proper consent, leading to significant air pollution and discharge of solid waste. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-blanketed-in-sahara-dust-city-bathed-in-orange-glow
Clouds of dust from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-700-000-voters-registered-for-upcoming-elections
The Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elia, revealed on Tuesday that a total of 706,534 individuals are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commonwealth-ministers-meet-in-cyprus-to-safeguard-the-oceans
At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-confirms-delay-in-rwanda-deportation-flights
The Rwanda deportation scheme will not begin until the summer, Rishi Sunak admitted on Monday, acknowledging a further delay to the policy even as MPs and peers began debating it for the final time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-heat-related-deaths-surge-by-30-in-20-years-report-finds
Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of “extreme heat stress” than its scientists have ever seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-charge-in-sustainable-aquaculture
The Ministerial Conference on Oceans, titled ''Our Resilient Shared Ocean: From Cyprus to Samoa,'' concluded with optimistic messages regarding the future of water resource management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-passes-law-on-gender-transition-at-16
Sweden's parliament has passed a law lowering the age at which people can change their legal gender from 18 to 16, and making the process easier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthier-ready-to-eat-meals-could-slash-eu-emissions-by-48m-tonnes
Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-champions-ocean-health-with-$3-71-billion-investment
The European Union will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to protect the ocean and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives this year, the EU’s top environment official said on Tuesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commonwealth-leaders-forge-path-to-ocean-sustainability
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Limassol will host the inaugural ministerial summit for the Oceans of the Commonwealth States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-officials-visit-cyprus-for-management-committee-session
UNSG's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, welcomed Catherine Pollard and Martha Lopez from the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York who are paying a visit to the UN in Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-elections-add-twist-to-cyprus-polls
On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-marketing-the-truth-behind-eco-friendly-claims
The deceptive practice of greenwashing, aimed at misleading consumers about the environmental qualities of products or services, is drawing increasing scrutiny....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-ocean-room-takes-kids-on-an-exciting-journey-of-discovery
A dynamic space addressing the complexities of today's maritime landscape, the OCEAN ROOM, was introduced as part of Limassol Municipality's Blue Economy Innovation Centre. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-among-19-642-new-registrants-for-elections
The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-worries-mount-as-opposition-claims-victory-in-key-cities
There's a palpable sense of satisfaction among the opposition, resonating with a significant portion of the populace, following Sunday's electoral outcome in Istanbul and other major Turkish cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seal-of-approval-limassol-s-adorable-mascot-captivates-hearts
The story of Mr. Poseidon, as the seal is affectionately known, highlights a crucial aspect: the intricate relationship between the coastal economy and the marine ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-s-fate-hangs-in-the-balance-as-local-elections-loom
In a pivotal moment for Turkey, millions of voters are scheduled to participate in local elections on Sunday, March 31st, marking a crucial test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity and the political landscape of the nation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-election-influence-in-cyprus-raises-eyebrows
Numerous intriguing revelations surface from the unfolding of the presidential elections in Russia, casting a spotlight on the Russian communities nestled in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-wins-big-in-russian-election-despite-global-backlash
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a sweeping triumph in the country's presidential election, despite widespread protests......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-feel-downbeat-amid-global-events
A recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Association of Opinion Poll and Market Research Enterprises (SEDEAK) has revealed a prevailing sense of pessimism among Cypriots regarding the future of Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdogan-gambles-all-in-bid-to-retake-istanbul-in-municipal-elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards to regain Istanbul in the municipal elections on March 31. On Friday, he attempted to rally his supporters and persuade those who were not convinced to vote for his party's candidate, implying that these would be his "last elections."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-level-consortium-official-to-visit-cyprus-amid-lng-terminal-project-stalemate
A senior official from the consortium responsible for the construction of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Vassilikos is expected to visit Cyprus this week, announced George Papanastasiou...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-paves-the-way-in-its-ambitious-road-infrastructure-agenda
In an exclusive interview with Maria Eracleous of ''K,'' Eleftherios Eleftheriou, Director of Cyprus's Public Works Department, provided updates on critical infrastructure projects across the island nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/love-rat-cyprus-shines-in-new-uk-series
Cyprus shines on the small screen as ''Love Rat,'' a captivating four-episode drama series, is set to grace the screens of Channel 5 in the UK, owned by Paramount Global....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-talk-of-inclusion-did-actions-match-his-words
Last week, President Christodoulides attempted to address the declining popularity he faced after a year of governance marked by individual crises and a premature reshuffle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russians-in-occupied-cyprus-to-vote-in-russian-presidential-elections
According to the Turkish Cypriot website, Cyprus Postasi, voting for the Russian presidential elections has commenced in the occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-considers-rate-cut-despite-falling-inflation
The European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates at record highs on Thursday and take baby steps towards cutting them in the coming months as inflation continues to fall despite stubbornly high underlying price pressures....
