https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-plane-brings-captives-back-home
The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ygia-polyclinic-a-e-joins-ghs
In a significant development set to enhance healthcare accessibility in Cyprus, the integration of private Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) into the General Healthcare System (GHS) is set to commence next Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libya-tragic-road-accident-claims-lives-of-greek-rescue-mission
The death in the horrific road accident on Sunday afternoon in Benghazi of five Greeks who were part of an armed forces mission to Libya to assist flood-affected residents of Derna raises legitimate concerns about the planning and execution of such a complex mission in the midst of chaos, in a country that is, in any case, unsafe due to years of civil war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-mediterranean-s-wake-up-call
The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mercury-soars-to-35°c
The weather outlook for Nicosia and its surrounding regions promises clear skies and a gradual increase in temperatures in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-fence-erected-at-pournara-migrant-reception-center
The Interior Ministry has announced the installation of a second reinforcing fence around the perimeter of the ''Pournara'' reception center in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-in-hanoi-claims-lives-of-more-than-30
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-cypriots-stuck-in-traffic-by-choice
Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-reported-dead-in-libya-floods
Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-block-access-to-troubled-ayios-nikolaos-complex
Ayios Nikolaos apartment complex in Chlorakas has been officially sealed off, marking a significant turn of events for the site that formerly served as housing for migrants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/morocco-earthquake-toll-mounts
The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-earthquake-hits-morocco-296-lives-lost-and-counting
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 296 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyclone-s-fury-claims-31-lives-in-brazil
Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-grapples-with-deadly-floods-amidst-storm-daniel
Central Greece faces a dire situation as heavy rains from Storm Daniel have led to severe flooding in multiple areas. According to a report by Greek Reporter, the village of Palamas has been transformed into a massive lake,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-student-dorms-to-transform-old-town-nicosia
The Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and the director of the company "OIKODOMIKES EPICHEIRISEIS STAVROS A. STAVROU LTD" have signed contracts for the construction of new student dormitories in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-to-charge-€5-entry-fee-to-tackle-over-tourism
Venice will become the first city in the world to charge day-trippers an entry fee in a determined bid to curb mass tourism, its tourism chief announced yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-tourists-found-alive-in-storm-ravaged-south-pelion
As the relentless storm named "Daniel" pounded the tranquil enclave of South Pelion, Deputy Mayor Demetris Parisiades delivered distressing updates to "K" News on Tuesday evening, compounding the anxiety gripping this serene region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inland-temperatures-soar-to-37°c-amidst-unstable-weather
In an unexpected meteorological turn, the Daniel system has taken center stage, ushering in shifting weather patterns across central Mediterranean and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akel-leads-protest-against-far-right-extremism-in-limassol
Following the recent events in Limassol on September 1st, AKEL organized a protest in the city center with the theme "No Tolerance for the Far Right." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-parties-fueling-nationalism-crisis-in-chlorakas-protest
The "people living in Chlorakas who are organized" issued a statement today expressing their unhappiness with reports on the internet about "a small group of individuals spreading false information and serious accusations against the residents of Chlorakas and their protest against segregation," they argue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-apartment-showdown-nicosia-vs-limassol
In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chlorakas-attack-highlights-growing-racial-tensions-in-cyprus
The violent attack on Syrian residents in Chloraka last Sunday during a community demonstration related to the refugee-migration issue represents a failure on multiple fronts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-of-ex-convict-sheds-light-on-police-shortcomings-in-limassol-riots
A shocking outbreak of violent riots rocked Limassol last Friday as masked assailants targeted immigrants and vandalized migrant-owned businesses during an anti-immigrant march. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolated-rain-and-thunderstorms-forecasted
Residents in Nicosia can expect changing weather conditions as a low-pressure system exerts its influence on the area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/news-crews-attacked-and-forced-to-flee-amid-chaos-in-limassol
The coastal city of Limassol is currently in the grip of a fervent protest, with demonstrators passionately advocating for heightened "state security," as articulated in their official declaration, amidst scorching temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-landowners-displeased-with-compensation-delay
The community councils have started expressing their unhappiness after yesterday's announcement of compensation measures for the Akamas communities by the Minister of Interior and Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-unresolved-issues-of-chlorakas
The situation in Chloraka, following the problems that happened last week, is still uncertain. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compensation-plans-unveiled-for-akamas-communities
Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/evros-blaze-devours-808-7-sq-km
The Evros fire in northeastern Greece has destroyed at least 808.7 square kilometers, an area larger than New York City, which occupies 778.2 square kilometers, making it the largest blaze in the EU since 2000, according to data from Copernicus’ Emergency Management Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/academics-weigh-in-on-chlorakas-violent-turn
Academics from the fields of psychology and political science are presenting an interpretation of recent events in Chloraka. The events involved a protest march by local residents over the migration issue, which took a dramatic turn with incidents of beatings, property destruction, and individual arrests. ...