https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expect-41°c-in-inland-areas
The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning for exceptionally high temperatures, in effect since yesterday at 9:00 PM and lasting until 6:00 PM today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-and-sons-saved-from-drifting-boat-in-ormidhia-waters
Last week, the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police Marine Unit carried out a daring rescue operation in the waters of Ormidhia, saving a father and his two sons after their boat broke free from its anchor and drifted away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-and-cyprus-buck-the-trend-as-passport-stamping-continues-amid-ees-implementation
Ireland and Cyprus will continue stamping travelers' passports despite the planned implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the European Union by the end of this year or the beginning of next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-exudes-cautious-optimism-for-cyprus-problem-resolution
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides conveyed "cautious optimism" after being briefed by EU leaders at the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit. The discussions with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan during the NATO meeting in Vilnius were among the key topics discussed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch
Fitch Ratings released a new report on Monday stating that the credit profiles of Greek and Cypriot banks have significantly improved over the past year due to de-risking and restructuring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cmp-secures-funding-for-vital-operations
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gasoline-trade-in-divided-cyprus
The issue of gasoline from the occupied territories is one of the most well-known psychodramas of Cyprus. It is a distortion of the market due to the country's division and the occupation of part of it by another country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-temperatures-expected-across-the-region
The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for an upcoming heatwave, as high temperatures are set to sweep across the region. The sign, which occurred yesterday evening, highlights the potential risks associated with the scorching weather conditions....
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....