https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-elephants-drown-as-severe-floods-hit-thai-sanctuary
Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/zero-vat-on-essential-goods-until-september-2024
Cyprus' Tax Department has announced a zero rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential goods until September 30, 2024, following a decree issued by the Cabinet. This measure aims to alleviate financial burdens on consumers amid economic challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zero-vat-on-meat-and-vegetable-from-today
As of December 1, the zero VAT rate on meat and vegetables, categorized under specific customs tariff codes, has come into effect in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-meats-will-cost-you-less-with-zero-vat
In a recent interview, Kostas Livadiotis, president of the butcher association, shed light on the upcoming changes in VAT for various meat products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bunny-with-a-badge-rabbit-joins-police-force-in-california
The Yuba City Police Department in northern California includes a SWAT team, an anti-gang unit, a canine unit with three active dogs — and a rabbit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homes-are-getting-harder-to-find-for-ukraine-s-animals
LVIV, Ukraine – The first thing you hear after entering the animal sanctuary in Znesinnya Park near the center of Lviv are the dogs. There are scores of them barking and howling, members of a raucous makeshift orchestra sounding out a discordant opera....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-breakthrough-in-men-s-birth-control
Researchers revealed on Tuesday (yep, Valentine’s Day) that a birth control pill for men is yielding promising results in the lab. Because of the unique way it would prevent pregnancy, this pill could become the first legit contraception alternative to vasectomies and condoms for men....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/world-animal-day-the-importance-of-animals-in-our-lives
October 4 was designated World Animal Day because it coincides with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who has been proclaimed by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of animals and nature. It was first celebrated in 1931 at a conference of environmentalists in Florence, as a way of raising public and scientific awareness of endangered animals. Since then, the feast day has expanded to include all species of the animal kingdom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caged-animal-farming-must-end-in-eu-european-commission-says
The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose legislation to phase out caged farming of animals, after a citizens’ petition calling for the ban gathered more than one million signatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-offences-in-paralimni-school-prank
Police have launched an investigation into a high school prank in Paralimni where animals were abused and/or slaughtered in front of cheering teens but also teachers and shocked schoolmates who were reduced to tears...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animals-abused-during-battlefield-school-prank
Shocking reports of animal cruelty at Paralimni High School emerged on Monday, during a series of high school senior pranks that took place in many towns to mark first day of classes...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-kills-dog-owner-faces-possible-charges
A Paphos resident is facing charges for killing a dog and wounding another one, while the owner of the two canines could also be facing charges of violating local ordinances and leash laws...
