https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mfa-condemns-hospital-bombing-in-gaza
The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a strong condemnation following an attack on a Gaza hospital, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian lives. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reuters-journalist-killed-in-cross-border-fire
Reuters editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni called for an investigation into the death of Issam Abdallah, the Reuters video journalist who was killed Friday when he was struck by a shell that originated in Israel while filming cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-urges-a-serious-approach-to-middle-east-crisis
The war in the Middle East, triggered by a heinous and barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas last Saturday, is a situation that Cyprus is unfortunately familiar with....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-warns-that-israel-s-gaza-occupation-could-be-a-potential-big-mistake
Any move by Israel to occupy Gaza would be a “big mistake,” US president Joe Biden has said, amid hopes that the enclave’s border with Egypt would open to allow aid in, as Israeli troops continued to prepare for a ground invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-accuses-forbes-of-collusion-in-wealthiest-list
Donald Trump “demanded” an apology from Forbes magazine after it dropped him from its list of the 400 wealthiest people in the US for the second time in three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-displays-israeli-babies-in-chilling-video
Hamas has released chilling footage that appears to show terrorists picking up and cradling Israeli babies and small children.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grazer-takes-crown-in-alaska-s-fat-bear-week
A "gutsy" brown bear described as "thicker than a bowl of oatmeal" has been crowned the champion of Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week competition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-hamas-to-broadcast-executions-of-israeli-hostages-online
Hamas militants have vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. Recent history shows there's virtually nothing tech companies can do to prevent that from happening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enhanced-arrival-procedures-and-road-closures-at-cyprus-airports
In a recent statement posted on social media, Hermes Airports announced that passengers should arrive at Larnaca and Paphos airports three hours prior to their flight departure time, citing enhanced security measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-biggest-baddest-warship-now-in-the-east-med
The United States this week dispatched a group of warships, including the USS Gerald Ford, to support Israel following the brutal attacks by Hamas militants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-year-old-man-s-affair-with-ai-takes-shocking-turn
Some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for "emotional support, companionship and even sexual gratification," according to a new report from The Washington Post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-expand-workforce-in-2024
In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-to-protect-kids-from-hamas-hostage-videos-on-social-media
Schools in Israel, the UK and the US are advising parents to delete their children’s social media apps over concerns that Hamas militants will broadcast or disseminate disturbing videos of hostages who have been seized in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-houses-and-building-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling building and farming land, as well as houses across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-forms-emergency-unity-government-amid-gaza-war
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced an emergency wartime government, as pressure mounts for the establishment of corridors to allow aid and medicine into the Gaza Strip and to allow civilians to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rainfall-and-power-outages-amidst-thunderstorms-today
Heavy rainfall was observed in various areas of Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon (11/10). The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms possibly accompanied by hail....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-keeps-watchful-eye-on-non-performing-loans
The European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring non-performing loans (NPLs) and related legislation, including the divestment framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-reveal-painful-ordeal-amid-israel-s-war
Amid the devastating war in Israel, relatives of hostages have had to learn of their kidnappings through frantic, whispered phone calls and videos posted to social media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secures-pyla-buffer-zone-agreement
In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-pay-debacle-and-lessons-in-effective-governance
The issue surrounding the payment of overtime compensation to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Doxa Komodromou, has become the focal point of political discussion in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-in-the-age-of-virality
Stephanos Kasselakis' recent visit to Cyprus and his carefully crafted statements following his meeting with the President of the Republic have highlighted a significant shift in politics. It seems that politics today can be reduced to a formula, easily memorized and executed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-for-alleged-ayia-napa-tourist-rape-postponed-to-october-16
The trial for the alleged rape of a tourist that occurred on September 3 in Ayia Napa and was originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed and rescheduled for October 16 before the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-municipal-theatre-introduces-gender-neutral-restrooms
In a move aimed at promoting acceptance and inclusion, the Nicosia Municipal Theatre has introduced gender-neutral restrooms, according to an official announcement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/kasselakis-cyprus-visit-reveals-greek-policy-realities
The image of Stefanos Kasselakis, the President of SYRIZA, peering through a hole in the wall, reminiscent of a combat position used for aiming a rifle, at the buffer zone behind the parking lot of the Ledra Pallas barricade encapsulates the essence of Greek policies concerning the Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-minister-s-prayerful-visit-to-riyadh-signals-thawing-ties-with-saudi-arabia
As a sign of movement on the road to peace with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi read from a Torah Scroll and prayed the morning service at his hotel in Riyadh together with others in his 14-member delegation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-s-startling-revelation-about-food
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling properties in several districts to suit all prospective buyers’ needs, whether for personal use or as an investment. The Bank's portfolio includes houses and apartments, office space, land, and commercial buildings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-papanastasiou-meets-exxonmobil-vp-for-gas-project-talks
Cyprus' Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met on Wednesday with ExxonMobil's Vice President John Ardill in Abu Dhabi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/21-killed-in-fiery-bus-crash-near-venice
At least 21 people died on Tuesday and 18 were injured after a bus carrying tourists to a campground crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy and caught fire, city officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasselakis-arrives-in-cyprus-talks-on-cyprus-problem-await
Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected president of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, expressed his support for restarting talks on the Cyprus issue from where they left off in Crans Montana during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency....
