https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-safety-concerns-and-uncontrolled-access-in-akamas-national-forest-park
An incident in Akamas involving a four-wheeled motorbike falling off a cliff and injuring the driver has brought attention to the dangerous conditions of the road and the lack of protective measures. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-soars-by-22-percent-in-june
In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-outbreaks-increase-public-urged-to-stay-vigilant-amid-heatwave
In recent days, the number of fires breaking out has increased, Fire Service Spokesperson, Andreas Kettis, told CNA on Monday, adding that during this period of high temperatures, the risk of fires is too high and called on the public to be vigilant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/air-pollutants-rise-from-geri-fire-but-remain-manageable
The Department of Labour Inspection has issued a statement in response to the ongoing fire in the Industrial Area of Geri, noting elevated concentrations of pollutants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-24-year-old-trafficker
Yesterday morning around 10 a.m., a speedboat carrying 7 undocumented migrants was intercepted by the Port and Naval Police approximately 11 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-icon-jane-birkin-dies-at-76-world-mourns-loss
The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-weather-continues-with-clear-skies
A scorching heatwave has gripped the region, with authorities issuing a yellow warning for exceptionally high temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/orange-warning-kleon-s-heatwave-crisis-escalates
Heatwave "Kleon" intensifies in the Central Mediterranean, causing scorching temperatures in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-temperatures-prompt-acropolis-hour-reduction
Greek authorities have made adjustments to the operating hours of the Acropolis due to the anticipated extremely high temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murder-or-setup-russian-general-s-fatal-jog
The Russian submarine commander Stanislav Ritski, who was murdered by an unknown man in Krasnodar on Monday evening, was possibly a victim of surveillance by his killer on the popular jogging app "Strava," according to the Russian news agency Tass....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-rejects-bills-on-borrowers-rights
The Cyprus Parliament voted against two non-government bills regarding borrowers' rights on Thursday, disregarding warnings from the government and the Central Bank about potential threats to the stability of the financial sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-showcases-strength-and-diplomacy-on-bastille-day
France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts, and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians, and often a foreign head of state as an honored guest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-and-dry-weather-sparks-concerns
Meteorologists have issued an orange warning for high temperatures in the area, as a weak low-pressure system combines with warm and relatively dry air masses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-€361m-supplementary-budget-for-2023
With criticism against the government's agreement for the purchase of the Metropolitan building, which will house the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance, the Plenary of the House of Representatives approved the supplementary state budget amounting to €361 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawsuit-against-twitter-for-$500m-severance-payment
Twitter allegedly refused to pay at least $500m in promised severance to thousands of employees who were laid off after Elon Musk acquired the company, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applications-open-for-rent-in-exchange-program
"The submission of applications for the 'Rent in Exchange for Installment' program will begin in October," said Ioanna Markidou, Chief Economist A' at the Ministry of Finance, in a statement to CNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-temperature-warning-issued-by-met-office
The Met Office has issued an orange warning for high temperatures in the region. According to the statement, the minimum temperature in the interior, west, and southern coasts is not expected to drop below 25 degrees Celsius,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-erupts-over-thanasis-murder-case
Protesters gathered on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 outside the Legal Services in Nicosia to express their dissatisfaction with the Attorney General's decision not to pursue criminal charges in the murder case of national guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/huw-edwards-named-as-bbc-s-scandal-wrought-presenter
The BBC is caught up in a scandal, but its reporters are not holding back in covering it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-initiates-diplomatic-efforts-for-cyprus-talks
In a positive atmosphere, as reported by "K", the meetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, took place in New York and at the headquarters of the United Nations, with the backdrop of Cyprus' efforts to restart Cyprus talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-soar-to-40°c
A scorching heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing sweltering temperatures and dry conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-scams-in-cyprus
Telephone and online scams are on the rise in Cyprus, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals and attempting to swindle their hard-earned money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-one-third-of-turkish-fruit-and-vegetable-imports-to-eu-violate-safety-standards
According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters and Traders (INCOFRUIT-HELLAS), over one-third (35.3%) of fruit and vegetable shipments imported from Turkey to the European Union (EU) were found to contain excessive pesticide levels, as reported by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-corruption-15-cases-in-court-with-2-convictions-since-2018
Marinos Kyriakides, the deputy representative of the Internal Audit Service of the Police, presented data on police corruption cases to the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/relief-for-vulnerable-households-with-non-performing-loans
The ''Rent vs Instalment Scheme'' was approved by the Council of Ministers today, as announced by Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis following the conclusion of the Council. The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition also granted approval on July 6....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/loan-demand-in-cyprus-falls-interest-rates-rise
The Cypriot banking institutions are holding a small basket for demand in new loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/proposed-foreclosure-reforms-spark-debate-in-cyprus
Three proposals will be discussed at the last Plenary Session of the House of Representatives before the summer recess, along with three scenarios regarding the outcome of the foreclosure framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-dives-to-save-cat-at-sea
A man, a member of the ferry boat crew, spotted a kitten in the sea and without hesitation, he dived to save it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-hits-the-area
The region is bracing for scorching temperatures as a persistent heatwave settles in, accompanied by clear skies and dry conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-claims-greek-cypriots-obstructing-excavations
Leonidas Pantelides, the Greek Cypriot member in the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) has described as not accurate claims by the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar about obstructing excavations in the village of Aloda....
