https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/128-dead-200-missing-hong-kong-reels-from-deadliest-fire-in-80-years
Hong Kong is reeling after a massive fire tore through a housing complex in the Tai Po district, killing at least 128 people and leaving dozens more injured. Authorities say around 200 residents are still unaccounted for....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-rips-through-avgorou-lifting-cars-and-tearing-roofs-off-homes
A rare and powerful tornado tore through the community of Avgorou on Tuesday afternoon, ripping roofs off homes, tossing trees into streets and even lifting parked cars off the ground, officials said. Despite the dramatic destruction, no injuries were reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-airlines-flight-draws-concern-after-low-pass-over-free-areas
A Turkish Airlines plane sparked brief concern Monday night when it flew at a low altitude over the Republic-controlled areas, according to several residents who reported seeing the aircraft around 9:10 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-reclaim-its-glory-despite-makeover
No one doubts that Makarios Avenue in Nicosia is facing serious commercial challenges. This has been one of the city’s most discussed and critical issues for some time now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-decorations-vandalized-officials-call-for-respect
The holiday spirit took an unfortunate hit in Larnaca this week after unknown vandals damaged and stole parts of the city’s Christmas decorations, including items from the main Christmas tree in Europe Square....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sudden-hailstorms-blanket-limassol-and-larnaca
A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-party-cyprus-questions-police-handling-of-alleged-cat-abduction-and-consumption
A controversy has emerged in Nicosia after claims surfaced regarding the alleged capture and consumption of cats by unidentified individuals. The dispute has drawn attention from the Animal Party Cyprus (APC), the police, and local media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-praised-for-minority-protections-but-urged-to-resolve-key-gaps-says-council-of-europe
The Council of Europe has issued its latest assessment of Cyprus’s treatment of national minorities, noting both steady progress and areas where renewed action is needed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-residents-fight-off-kidnappers-as-police-seize-weapon-filled-van
Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted kidnapping after a 51-year-old man reported being assaulted outside his home on Thursday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strovolos-residents-celebrate-speed-bump-removals-and-take-no-prisoners-online
The Strovolos Municipality has begun removing speed bumps from local streets, aiming to improve road safety and better serve residents. Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis was on hand for the first removal, watching the work closely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-mayor-we-weren-t-told-tree-planting-was-meant-to-honor-president-trump
The Municipality of Larnaca says it was caught off guard after discovering that a routine tree-planting event planned by the Jewish Community of Cyprus was actually being dedicated to U.S. President Donald Trump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stabbing-in-konia-leaves-young-man-critical
Police in Paphos have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with a brutal stabbing that left a young man clinging to life, adding yet another violent incident to a growing list of cases that has many residents wondering what’s happening to the island’s once-quiet streets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyrenia-municipality-condemns-rik-for-using-girne-on-news-map
The municipality of Kyrenia has voiced strong objections to a map shown on Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (RIK) news that referred to the occupied city by its Turkish name, “Girne.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-refugee-residents-lifted-by-forklifts-to-enter-and-exit-their-flats
Elderly residents in Cyprus’ refugee apartment blocks, many with serious health issues, are being hoisted up and down their buildings by Fire Department forklifts because the complexes have no elevators. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-revives-city-center-with-affordable-student-hostels
Abandoned buildings in Paphos’ city center are getting a new lease on life, as the municipality transforms them into affordable student housing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/smoothie-factory-express-opens-at-mercure-larnaca-beach-resort
Smoothie Factory proudly announces the opening of its newest location through Solaar Hospitality, Smoothie Factory Express, situated within the Mercure Larnaca Beach Resort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-targets-cyprus-linked-mailbox-companies-for-tax-evasion
Greek tax authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on thousands of businesses that have shifted their headquarters to Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus while continuing to operate primarily in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rain-hits-limassol-as-weekend-weather-turns-unstable
Limassol was drenched Friday afternoon as heavy rain rolled across the district, with residents sharing videos of downpours flooding streets and reducing visibility on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-quake-rattles-cyprus-marking-fifth-since-mid-week
Cyprus woke up to yet another tremor early Friday, adding to a string of small but persistent earthquakes that have kept residents on edge since Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hailstorm-blankets-ormideia-in-white-catching-residents-by-surprise-video
A powerful hailstorm struck the Cypriot community of Ormideia around midday today, covering parts of the area in a layer of white ice. Meteorologists reported that the event was accompanied by a strong thunderstorm and gusty winds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-earthquake-hits-paphos-as-cyprus-sees-unusual-seismic-activity
Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investment-momentum-in-oroklini
In recent years, Larnaca has shown remarkable momentum in urban development and real estate activity. The city, once known for its slower pace compared to other regions of Cyprus, is now attracting growing interest from investors and construction companies alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-earthquake-jolts-cyprus-within-hours-centered-again-in-paphos
Cyprus was shaken by a second earthquake on Wednesday, this time measuring a preliminary 5.3 magnitude, according to early data from the Geological Survey Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sky-stars-culinary-series-with-two-michelin-starred-chef-vitor-matos
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Vítor Matos, one of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs, for two exclusive evenings of fine dining at Sky7 Restaurant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/earthquake-shakes-cyprus-epicenter-in-paphos
A moderate earthquake struck Cyprus on Wednesday, shaking homes and offices across the island. The tremor, which measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, had its epicenter in the coastal district of Paphos, according to initial estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-residents-to-get-garbage-fee-refunds-as-major-infrastructure-works-drag-on
A year into a sweeping infrastructure overhaul that has left several streets in Ypsonas closed to vehicles, the local municipality has decided to cancel this year’s household garbage collection fees and refund residents who already paid them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floor-mural-brings-a-splash-of-color-to-protaras
A burst of color has arrived in central Protaras, where a brand-new floor mural now decorates one of the resort town’s busiest spots, quickly becoming a new photo hotspot for both residents and visitors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-counts-175-000-legal-migrants-as-irregular-arrivals-plummet-89
The Republic of Cyprus now hosts more than 175,000 legally residing nationals from non-EU countries, according to figures presented this week to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia–troodos-highway-still-stuck-in-neutral-50-years-and-counting
It was supposed to be a ''lifeline'' for Cyprus’ rural communities, a fast, modern highway linking Nicosia to Troodos. Instead, after more than 50 years, the long-promised road has become a running joke about government delays and shifting political timetables....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-nigerian-woman-found-dead-in-limassol-apartment-police-investigate-murder
A 30-year-old Nigerian woman was found dead in her Limassol apartment Thursday morning in what police are treating as a premeditated murder....
