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1. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

2. Fire breaks out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-breaks-out-at-lycavittos-elementary-school-in-nicosia

Fire crews responded Saturday night after a blaze broke out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia, causing minor damage and prompting an investigation into the cause....

3. Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-call-for-presidential-intervention-claiming-water-allocated-to-golf-courses-instead-of-farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

4. Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lakatamia-land-reserved-for-school-sits-idle-since-1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

5. Cyprus lawmakers end auctions for Turkish Cypriot homes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-end-auctions-for-turkish-cypriot-homes

The Parliamentary Refugee Committee has moved to end the practice of auctioning Turkish Cypriot homes, reaffirming that such properties should be reserved strictly for displaced persons' primary residences....

6. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-poised-for-fall-rate-decision-as-growth-tariffs-and-inflation-weigh-in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

7. Children in special education can stay in school until age 22

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-special-education-can-stay-in-school-until-age-22

Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....

8. Shock bills, football fixes & a U-turn on Makarios Ave: Cyprus' week of curveballs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shock-bills-football-fixes-a-u-turn-on-makarios-ave-cyprus-week-of-curveballs

From electricity bills getting a surprise bump to football clubs sliding past tax rules (again) and a Nicosia street project taking a literal U-turn, this week was full of plot twists. ...

9. Limassol implements 30 km/h speed limit in city center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-implements-30-km-h-speed-limit-in-city-center

A maximum speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour is now in effect on specific streets in the historic center of Limassol, according to an official announcement issued today by the Limassol Municipality....

10. Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-event-pulled-from-nicosia-school-after-public-outcry

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

11. Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-voluntary-return-plan-for-syrians-ready-to-return-home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

12. The LIFE Pharma Detox System Offers Solutions to Pharmaceutical Pollution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-life-pharma-detox-system-offers-solutions-to-pharmaceutical-pollution

Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....

13. Israeli Embassy’s 'green roof' project at local school ignites heated backlash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-s-green-roof-project-at-local-school-ignites-heated-backlash

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

14. Fix the roads, save lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fix-the-roads-save-lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

15. Cyprus’ classrooms are changing, and so is the country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-classrooms-are-changing-and-so-is-the-country

If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....

16. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tank-sinks-off-limassol-coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

17. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/privacy-concerns-fuel-tension-over-afghan-students-with-warts-at-engomi-school

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

18. George Demosthenous, Maria Panayiotou, Michalis Persianis to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....

19. The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

20. Public Works denies bus shelter scandal as Auditor General probes €61M project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-works-denies-bus-shelter-scandal-as-auditor-general-probes-€61m-project

The Department of Public Works has firmly denied allegations of a scandal surrounding the ongoing €61.6 million national bus shelter upgrade project, following accusations raised by AKEL MP Kostas Kosta during a heated session of the Parliamentary Transport Committee....

21. National Guard Chief reports 45% drop in accidents in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-chief-reports-45-drop-in-accidents-in-2024

The National Guard recorded a 45% decrease in accidents in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of incidents on record, Chief of the National Guard Georgios Tsitsikostas announced Friday....

22. Tiny school with big dreams: Kambos Primary breaks barriers in rural Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiny-school-with-big-dreams-kambos-primary-breaks-barriers-in-rural-cyprus

Nestled in the remote mountain village of Kambos, the smallest school in Cyprus is proving that size doesn’t limit ambition....

23. Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off as the Marella Discovery II sets sail from Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cruise-season-kicks-off-as-the-marella-discovery-ii-sets-sail-from-limassol

Limassol, Cyprus, 2 April 2025: Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off today with the first call of Marella Discovery II from the Port of Limassol. ...

24. The alarming impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-alarming-impact-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-in-cyprus

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....

25. Mind REset at its best

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best

The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....

26. Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/primary-schools-struggling-with-overcrowding-maintenance-issues-and-delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

27. AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

28. Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meningitis-cases-–-ministry-of-health-guidelines-for-prevention-and-management

The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....

29. Solar panels installed in 405 schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-panels-installed-in-405-schools

A total of 405 schools have had solar panel systems installed by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, alongside thermal insulation and waterproofing works....

30. Cyprus and the Netherlands: A strong but often overlooked bond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond

The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....

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