https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kalopanagiotis-and-pissouri-named-among-world-s-best-tourist-villages-for-2024
Two villages from Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis and Pissouri, have been recognized as among the best tourist destinations in the world for 2024 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict
On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center
As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/athienou-bus-shelters-showcase-local-embroidery-art
The Municipality of Athienou and the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company have completed an artistic project that brings local cultural heritage to the streets. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/first-smoothie-factory-opens-in-larnaca-bringing-a-fresh-healthy-twist-to-the-city
Larnaca’s first-ever Smoothie Factory has opened in the city center, delivering fresh, health-focused options for locals and visitors alike. The Texan brand, popular for its colorful, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/theft-on-the-rise-police-urge-vigilance
Authorities in Cyprus are warning residents to stay vigilant as reports of theft continue to rise, including a recent case involving €10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from a home in the Kofinos area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-hits-€4-2-million-joker-jackpot-in-nicosia
A Joker lottery ticket played at a Nicosia agency turned one lucky Cypriot into a millionaire, claiming a prize of €4,229,300.85, lottery officials announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gdp-and-living-standards-improve-but-challenges-remain
Cyprus' living standards have continued to improve, with the country's GDP per capita reaching 95% of the EU average in 2023, according to recent data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-winds-push-california-fires-out-of-control
Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-affordable-housing-block-for-refugees-in-cyprus-to-be-ready-in-20-months
In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amathus-residents-oppose-unaccompanied-minor-housing-plans
The Municipality of Amathus has voiced concerns over the Ministry of Welfare’s evolving plans to establish facilities for unaccompanied minors, though recent discussions suggest a shift in approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-alert-issued-for-barcelona-as-torrential-rains-raise-‘extreme-danger
Authorities in Barcelona issued a red alert warning of "extreme danger" as torrential rains continue to batter the area, with similar severe weather plaguing other regions of Spain, where search efforts are ongoing for missing persons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-community-in-queens-divided-as-us-election-stirs-deep-tensions
In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volcano-eruption-in-indonesia-leaves-10-dead
A powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spewed lava and ash over 6,500 feet into the air just after midnight, killing at least 10 people and destroying homes, including a Catholic convent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-s-king-pelted-with-eggs-amid-fury-over-flood-response-in-valencia
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced an angry backlash during a visit to the flood-ravaged Valencia region on Monday, where crowds hurled eggs and booed as they met with residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-rain-and-thunderstorms-expected
Today's forecast calls for mostly clear skies across much of the island, though residents in northeastern areas may see patches of increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-floods-205-dead-and-50-arrested-for-looting-in-valencia
The death toll from historic flash floods in eastern Spain reached at least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed missing as shock transformed into anger, frustration, and solidarity among survivors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-residents-travel-spending-hits-€2-23-billion-in-2023
Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-150-dead-many-still-missing-in-spain-s-deadliest-floods-in-decades
Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-95-dead-as-flash-floods-devastate-southeastern-spain
At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies
Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-bus-stop-near-gillot-israel
A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clocks-fall-back-but-the-debate-over-daylight-saving-time-ticks-on
As clocks across Cyprus and much of Europe turned back an hour early Sunday, the annual ritual of falling back once again sparked the question: Is it time to let go of daylight saving time?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/racist-attack-on-indian-delivery-worker-under-investigation-in-limassol
A 28-year-old Indian food distributor was attacked on Thursday night in what authorities are investigating as a racially motivated assault. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-airport-will-expand-to-boost-capacity-and-modernize-facilities
Hermes Airports has submitted a proposal to expand Paphos Airport to better accommodate rising passenger numbers and bring facilities up to modern standards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-€30-million-plan-to-revitalize-troodos-region
President Nikos Christodoulides has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the Troodos mountainous region, with more than 20 major projects and policy actions set to be implemented. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-in-rhodes-as-migrant-camps-take-over-city-center
Rhodes is facing a growing crisis as areas like Eleftherias Square and Therma have transformed into informal migrant camps, creating a suffocating environment in the city center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-targets-hezbollah-linked-bank-in-air-strikes-on-beirut
Israel launched multiple air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, including branches of a bank accused of financially supporting the militant group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-tourist-numbers-for-2024-slightly-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-europe-in-lawyers-but-struggles-with-court-delays
Cyprus leads Europe with the highest number of lawyers per capita, with 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, far above the European average, according to a new Council of Europe report....
