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1. Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/millions-of-particles-pass-through-our-bodies-every-day-should-we-worry-about-them

Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....

2. New quarry planned in Anogyra to extract 130,000 cubic metres of stone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-quarry-planned-in-anogyra-to-extract-130-000-cubic-metres-of-stone

A new quarry is being proposed in Anogyra, in the Limassol district, where developers plan to extract approximately 130,000 cubic metres of calcareous sandstone from a site measuring 18,400 square metres....

3. Heavy rain batters Limassol and Paphos as orange warning remains in force

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rain-batters-limassol-and-paphos-as-orange-warning-remains-in-force

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused disruption across Limassol and Paphos, with electricity faults, flooded roads, rockfalls and reduced visibility reported as severe weather sweeps across Cyprus....

4. ‘We can do this to any country we want’: US envoy’s alleged warning rocks Athens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘we-can-do-this-to-any-country-we-want-us-envoy-s-alleged-warning-rocks-athens

''We can do this to any country we want. We can do it here, too.'' Those are the explosive words reportedly used by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle during a private dinner in Athens, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal....

5. Teenagers among suspects after night of violence against Limassol couriers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teenagers-among-suspects-after-night-of-violence-against-limassol-couriers

Three teenagers are among four people arrested after a violent night in Limassol during which food delivery drivers were allegedly attacked or threatened while out making deliveries....

6. Cabinet moves to stop boats sailing in dangerous weather

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-moves-to-stop-boats-sailing-in-dangerous-weather

In Cyprus, it often feels as though the most important safety decisions come only after tragedy strikes. This time, the government is moving to tighten the rules at sea just days after the deadly events at Konnos Bay....

7. Divers seen at wreckage that should have been secured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divers-seen-at-wreckage-that-should-have-been-secured

Questions are being raised over whether the wreckage from Saturday’s deadly boating tragedy at Cape Greco was properly secured after boats and divers were reportedly seen in the area....

8. 919 dead, 4,793 missing as Nepal disaster becomes a race to reach trapped workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/919-dead-4-793-missing-as-nepal-disaster-becomes-a-race-to-reach-trapped-workers

At least 919 people are dead and 4,793 remain missing after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal and neighbouring Tibet, turning Himalayan valleys into rivers of mud and leaving thousands of families without answers....

9. Limassol loses one of its great characters: Dimis Mavropoulos dies at 76

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-loses-one-of-its-great-characters-dimis-mavropoulos-dies-at-76

An unimaginable tragedy unfolded at Konnos Bay on Saturday, where Dimis Mavropoulos, one of Limassol’s best-known and most colorful characters, died after trying to save the boat that had become such an important part of his summers....

10. At least 73 killed as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-73-killed-as-powerful-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia

At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....

11. Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hospitals-across-the-island-seeing-more-heat-related-emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

12. ''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-beach-is-for-everyone-caravans-removed-from-larnaca-coast

A stretch of Larnaca coastline that had become the center of complaints over illegally placed caravans and structures was cleared early Tuesday morning after authorities moved in with police assistance to remove the unauthorized setups....

13. Man found dead in Cavo Greco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-dead-in-cavo-greco

A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead last night after being found enclosed within the rocks of Cavo Greco....

14. 7.2 and 7.5 double earthquake rocks Venezuela, at least 32 dead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-2-and-7-5-double-earthquake-rocks-venezuela-at-least-32-dead

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, shaking the capital, Caracas, collapsing buildings, and sending thousands of terrified residents running into the streets for safety....

15. Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on mine clearance effort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-depends-on-mine-clearance-effort

The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....

16. Audit warns Akamas is unsafe and uncontrolled as ministry pushes back, calls road a ''lifeline route''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route

A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....

17. Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/government-licenses-rock-of-aphrodite-as-premium-ad-space

In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....

18. Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avakas-gorge-trail-closed-due-to-safety-risks

The Department of Forests has reiterated that the popular Avakas Gorge trail, located within Akamas National Forest Park, will remain closed to the public until further notice, citing ongoing safety concerns....

19. Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-after-rare-beaked-whale-washes-ashore-in-occupied-akanthou

A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....

20. Rockslides and fog affect motorways across Cyprus and Troodos Roads, drivers urged to stay alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/landslides-disrupt-major-motorways-drivers-urged-to-stay-alert

Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened caution as hazardous road conditions were reported across several parts of Cyprus on Saturday morning....

21. Police warn of dangerous icy roads leading to Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-dangerous-icy-roads-leading-to-troodos

Police have issued a warning to drivers after icy conditions made several mountain roads leading to Troodos extremely dangerous on Tuesday evening....

22. Video shows Greek Coastguard vessel ramming migrant dinghy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-greek-coastguard-vessel-ramming-migrant-dinghy

A video appears to show a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ramming a migrant dinghy multiple times near the island of Samos....

23. The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-shaken-not-stirred-weather-report-thursday-edition

Good morning! It's Thursday, and while the calendar says we're moving on, the ground and the sky seem to have different ideas. Let's see what fresh chaos nature has in store!...

24. Cypriot scientist uncovers Mars’ hidden mantle, revealing planet’s 4.5-billion-year secrets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-scientist-uncovers-mars-hidden-mantle-revealing-planet-s-4-5-billion-year-secrets

By probing the deep interior of Mars, Cypriot planetary scientist Dr. Constantinos Charalambous has uncovered the fine-scale structure of the planet’s mantle, offering a new window into the early history of rocky worlds....

25. Hand grenade explosion rocks Paphos office building, police probe possible forex connection

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hand-grenade-explosion-rocks-paphos-office-building-police-probe-possible-forex-connection

A quiet Paphos street turned into a crime scene Friday morning after an explosion ripped through a company’s offices on Dimokratias Avenue, and police say it wasn’t just any explosion. It was caused by a hand grenade....

26. Dramatic footage captures tremors hitting central Philippines (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-footage-captures-tremors-hitting-central-philippines-video

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....

27. Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/clinging-for-their-lives-fire-chief-kapillas-recalls-harrowing-rescues

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

28. Injured tourist rescued from Ayia Napa sea caves

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/injured-tourist-rescued-from-ayia-napa-sea-caves

Emergency crews rescued an injured person Wednesday afternoon after a fall on the rocks in the sea caves area of Ayia Napa, authorities said....

29. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-tomb-discovered-beneath-road-in-occupied-famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

30. 24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/24-year-old-rescued-from-sea-caves-in-ayia-napa-after-injury

A 24-year-old British man was rescued Friday after injuring himself in the Sea Caves area of Ayia Napa and becoming unable to reach safety on his own, authorities said....

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