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1. Athens University sets up shop in Cyprus, scholarships and discounts galore

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore

Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....

2. Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people in EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suicide-remains-a-leading-cause-of-death-among-young-people-in-eu

Suicide accounted for more than one in six deaths among young people aged 15 to 29 in the European Union in 2022, according to the latest data from Eurostat. ...

3. Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-concerned-as-storage-rooms-repurposed-for-classrooms-in-special-schools

Parents of children with disabilities have raised concerns about facilities in special schools across Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, according to AKEL MP Christos Christofides....

4. Cypriot educator and children’s author Maroula Theodosiadou dies at 92

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-educator-and-children-s-author-maroula-theodosiadou-dies-at-92

Maroula Theodosiadou, a pioneering educator who dedicated her life to early childhood education and refugee children in Cyprus, has died at 92....

5. University of Athens to open first branch in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....

6. A Year of Meaningful Impact and Community Empowerment for the PwC Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-year-of-meaningful-impact-and-community-empowerment-for-the-pwc-foundation

During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...

7. Falling birthrates force Greece to suspend hundreds of schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/falling-birthrates-force-greece-to-suspend-hundreds-of-schools

Greece will suspend operations at more than 700 schools this academic year as the country’s demographic crisis drives student enrollment to record lows, officials said....

8. Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-schools-in-cyprus-a-price-tag-that-packs-a-punch

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

9. Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-your-new-home-just-a-few-clicks-away-–-response-within-24-hours

Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....

10. Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/3-agricultural-land-for-sale-by-astrobank

AstroBank has listed large agricultural fields in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos for sale....

11. EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-wildfires-break-records-burning-land-area-larger-than-cyprus

Wildfires across the European Union have scorched more than 1 million hectares this year, marking the worst fire season on record since the bloc began tracking the data in 2006....

12. Two state websites left wide open to hackers for months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-state-websites-left-wide-open-to-hackers-for-months

Two key online government services in Cyprus have been operating for months with serious security vulnerabilities, a local cybersecurity expert has revealed....

13. U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-deadly-limassol-wildfires

Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....

14. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-news-roundup-fires-finance-and-fiery-wage-demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

15. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-greek-scores-stuck-in-decline-experts-call-for-rethink-of-how-schools-teach-language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

16. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-access-to-medical-care-reports-eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

17. The right to disconnect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-right-to-disconnect

For a necessary and profoundly human break from the frenzied rhythms of daily life, in an era where the eight-hour workday and basic labor rights have withered into a quaint, romantic anecdote from another time....

18. Looking for a fun summer event? Halloumi Festival comes to Droushia August 1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/looking-for-a-fun-summer-event-halloumi-festival-comes-to-droushia-august-1

Looking for something cool to do in the summer heat? Head to the Halloumi Festival in Droushia on August 1 and celebrate the heart and soul of Cyprus....

19. Need support? Free mental health help available now in fire-affected communities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/need-support-free-mental-health-help-available-now-in-fire-affected-communities

Mental health support centers have opened at Souni Primary School and the Agios Therapon Community Council to assist residents affected by the wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol....

20. Cypriot parties to draft roadmap for bilingual education in primary schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-parties-to-draft-roadmap-for-bilingual-education-in-primary-schools

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....

21. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-failed-president-apologizes-over-wildfire-response-announces-12-relief-measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

22. Dramatic overnight rescue in Lofou as flames encircle village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-overnight-rescue-in-lofou-as-flames-encircle-village

What began as a quiet night in the mountain village of Lofou turned into a scene from a disaster movie, as police and National Guard forces launched a dramatic overnight rescue to save dozens of residents trapped by wildfire....

23. Malaria’s shadow lingers as Greece faces imported case threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/malaria-s-shadow-lingers-as-greece-faces-imported-case-threat

Malaria, eradicated in Greece since 1974, remains eliminated despite annual imported cases, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported....

24. Guardian of Ayia Triada: Teacher Eleni Foka’s silent resistance in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/guardian-of-ayia-triada-teacher-eleni-foka-s-silent-resistance-in-occupied-cyprus

For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....

25. Cyprus nears entry into U.S. visa waiver program after resolving key technical hurdles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-entry-into-u-s-visa-waiver-program-after-resolving-key-technical-hurdles

Cyprus is one step closer to joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after resolving critical technical issues related to system interconnection with U.S. authorities, according to officials familiar with the matter....

26. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-reported-since-2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

27. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-hose-for-cleaning-now-a-criminal-offense-under-new-water-saving-law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

28. Ban on mobile phones in Dutch schools boosts student focus, study finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ban-on-mobile-phones-in-dutch-schools-boosts-student-focus-study-finds

A government study in the Netherlands has found that banning mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools has helped students concentrate better in class....

29. Agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-agricultural-plots-for-sale-by-astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale large agricultural plots in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Larnaca that are ideal as investments....

30. TechIsland launches Legal Community

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-launches-legal-community

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....

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