https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-project-delayed-again-as-investigation-continues
Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watches-closely-as-u-s-election-stays-too-close-to-call
Cyprus has been on edge overnight, closely watching the unfolding U.S. presidential election. As vote counts continue in critical states, the race remains too close to call....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-new-€50-million-plan-to-boost-birth-rate
Cyprus is rolling out a new set of measures worth over €50 million to tackle its shrinking birth rate, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-concerned-over-nicotine-pouches-freely-sold-on-market
Nicotine pouches, freely available in the market, are causing growing alarm among parents, as reported in an interview with Elena Panagiotopoulou, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, hosted by The Vanguard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-election-countdown-what-s-at-stake-for-cyprus-and-europe
With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-iranian-student-detained-after-stripping-to-protest-hijab-law
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a university student reportedly detained in Tehran after allegedly protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab laws by stripping to her underwear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms
A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....
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/parliament-considers-chemical-castration-for-child-sex-offenders
Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-reshuffles-key-roles-in-long-awaited-overhaul
In what many see as a much-needed shake-up, the Cyprus Police Department has initiated a significant reshuffling, with key transfers across the ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-floods-in-spain-s-valencia-region-leave-95-dead-and-many-missing
Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....
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/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm
Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foreign-minister-optimistic-about-upcoming-us-meeting
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos has stated that the upcoming meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Cyprus in Washington will hold significant symbolic and political weight. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increase-in-missing-minors-from-cyprus-juvenile-homes-raises-alarms
Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-faster-completion-of-88-major-projects
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zelenskyy-s-make-russia-small-again-t-shirt-sparks-kremlin-fury
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-dutch-court-rules-heineken-must-pay-millions-for-greek-subsidiary-violations
According to a report in the Financial Times, a Dutch court has ruled that Heineken is responsible for competition violations linked to its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, dating back to the 1990s. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-troops-to-russia-raising-concerns-over-their-role-in-ukraine-conflict
The U.S. government has reported that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia, raising concerns that they may be deployed to fight in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-leads-protest-against-school-mobile-phone-ban-low-student-turnout
A protest against the recent ban on mobile phones in secondary and technical schools drew a modest turnout in Eleftherias Square, with about 60 to 70 students in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-year-old-boy-injured-in-school-incident
Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-stands-firm-on-economic-stability-amid-rising-pressures
In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyramid-climbing-dog-thrills-social-media-users
A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-3-tons-of-medical-aid-sent-today-to-lebanon
In response to urgent requests from Lebanon regarding its struggling medical system, Cyprus is sending nearly three tons of essential medicines and medical supplies to the neighboring country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-scandal-in-tamassos-diocese-as-monks-allude-to-secret-video
Sources close to Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Oreini say he is determined to address the problems affecting his area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey-causing-collapses
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey at 10:46 a.m. today, with its epicenter located in the Kale district of Malatya province. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornaritis-calls-mep-fidias-‘hitler-during-tense-tiktok-debate
A TikTok live session hosted by popular Cypriot influencer Nana ignited intense debate last night, featuring newly elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou and businessman Christophoros Tornaritis...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-rise-against-barcelona-s-growing-tourist-influx
Barcelona is grappling with a surge in tourism that has led to rising tensions among locals. Iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, along with bustling streets like Las Ramblas, are attracting 170,000 visitors daily, according to city authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-us-troops-deployed-to-israel-as-war-in-gaza-escalates
The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports.
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