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17 September, 2025
 

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1. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-schools-and-educators-among-winners-of-european-teaching-innovation-awards

Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....

2. Citroën recalls 15 vehicles over brake safety issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citroen-recalls-15-vehicles-over-brake-safety-issue

The Department of Road Transport announced Saturday that Citroën has issued a recall for 15 vehicles due to a potential defect in the brake pedal transfer bar....

3. Snake sightings in Limassol pools raise safety concerns (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sightings-in-limassol-pools-raise-safety-concerns-video

Residents in the Limassol district are being advised to check their swimming pools after several reports of snakes seeking water during the dry season....

4. Cyprus roads get a makeover

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-roads-get-a-makeover

Cyprus is moving forward with several major road projects aimed at making travel easier, safer, and faster while also supporting local development....

5. Cyprus traffic lights get smart, helping cars move faster across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-traffic-lights-get-smart-helping-cars-move-faster-across-the-island

Stuck in traffic? Cyprus is rolling out a high-tech fix. Since 2021, the Public Works Department has been installing ''smart'' traffic lights that can literally see cars, buses, and motorcycles, and adjust their timing on the fly to keep traffic moving....

6. Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatar-condemns-israeli-strike-targeting-hamas-leaders-in-doha

Qatar condemned an Israeli airstrike Tuesday targeting Hamas leaders in its capital, calling it a “cowardly attack” and a violation of international law....

7. Russian cancer vaccine shows promise, but Cyprus patients may face long wait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-but-cyprus-patients-face-long-wait

Russia has announced that it is ready to test a cancer vaccine on humans after reporting strong results in laboratory studies. ...

8. Street dispute between elderly and younger men turns physical in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/street-dispute-between-elderly-and-younger-men-turns-physical-in-larnaca

A violent confrontation between an elderly man and a younger man erupted on a busy street in Larnaca, with both parties reportedly exchanging blows and throwing bottles....

9. Tech sector distributes 615 air purifiers to Cyprus villages affected by wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tech-sector-distributes-615-air-purifiers-to-cyprus-villages-affected-by-wildfires

As part of a collective initiative to support communities affected by this year’s wildfires, TechIsland has distributed 615 air purifiers to residents in fire-hit villages across Cyprus....

10. Lisbon in mourning as iconic cable car crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lisbon-in-mourning-as-iconic-cable-car-crashes

Portugal is in mourning after a historic cable car in Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, five of them seriously....

11. Consulting the outside world and other matters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/consulting-the-outside-world-and-other-matters

The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....

12. Paphos deputy mayor criticizes Hermes over baggage belt delays and staffing shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-deputy-mayor-criticizes-hermes-over-baggage-belt-delays-and-staffing-shortages

Concerns over operations at Paphos International Airport have resurfaced as local officials and passengers criticize infrastructure limitations and employee working conditions, while the airport operator, Hermes Airports, defends its management practices....

13. Cyprus’ LNG dream hits another snag

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lng-dream-hits-another-snag

Just when it seemed Cyprus’ troubled natural gas terminal at Vasilikos might finally be sailing smoothly, another snag has thrown the project off course, adding it to a growing list of delayed or unfinished infrastructure plans, from the Paphos-Polis highway to the Great Sea Interconnector....

14. Dog attack sends toddler to hospital in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-attack-sends-toddler-to-hospital-in-limassol

A 2-year-old girl was injured Sunday when a dog attacked her at the waterfalls in Foini, Limassol District, authorities said....

15. U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-congress-targets-turkey-s-occupation-of-northern-cyprus-in-security-review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

16. Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-to-test-cigarette-butts-in-probe-of-deadly-limassol-wildfire

Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson....

17. From free to for sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-free-to-for-sale

What was meant as a green gift to struggling households in Cyprus has, ironically, turned into an online marketplace....

18. Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mount-sinai-abbot-appeals-for-protection-over-threats-to-his-life

The Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai has been shaken by an internal dispute that saw Abbot Archbishop Damianos expel a group of monks who attempted to challenge his leadership, according to statements from both the Abbot and the monks involved....

19. Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/1-faneromeni-25-art-festival-at-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation

On Thursday 4 September the theatrical play ''Tσ̃ύκλοι, τσ̃αι χιλϊоτσ̃υκλοι'' / ''Cycles, in megaHertz'' which was written especially for the arts Festival ''Faneromeni '25'' ...

20. Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-warn-of-dangerous-cars-motorcycle-recalled-in-cyprus

The Department of Road Transport is urging recalls of several vehicles and a motorcycle flagged as dangerous in a European Union alert system....

21. Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-warn-public-to-avoid-centuries-old-lania-oak-due-to-falling-branches

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the centuries-old Lania oak after several large branches fell Friday, creating what officials say is a serious risk of injury....

22. 2.7 magnitude earthquake hits Trikomo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-trikomo

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck occupied Trikomo at 20:19 Wednesday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)....

23. Troodos tenants’ reckless fires raise questions about state oversight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-tenants-reckless-fires-raise-questions-about-state-oversight

The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....

24. Complaint over 112 response after fire report near Paphos forest (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-over-112-response-after-fire-report-near-paphos-forest-video

A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....

25. A government dodging responsibility

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-government-dodging-responsibility

While much of Cypriot society demanded that the president assign responsibility for the deadly wildfire and issue a sincere apology, a marathon debate in Parliament revealed ministers and civil servants seemingly free of blame....

26. Cyprus blackouts leave patients mid-scan, doctors warn of serious risks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-blackouts-leave-patients-mid-scan-doctors-warn-of-serious-risks

For the second day in a row, Cyprus faced rolling power cuts on Wednesday, leaving some patients stranded mid-scan and sparking fresh warnings from medical professionals about the risks to public health....

27. Bathing waters at Agia Varvara beach rated excellent, authorities confirm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bathing-waters-at-agia-varvara-beach-rated-excellent-authorities-confirm

The bathing waters at Agia Varvara beach in the Agios Tychonas area have been officially classified as excellent, announced the Department of Environment....

28. €65 fine hits drivers who misuse lanes on Cyprus highways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€65-fine-hits-drivers-who-misuse-lanes-on-cyprus-highways

Cyprus traffic police are cracking down on drivers who misuse lanes on the highways, especially on sections with three lanes, warning that fines of €65 will be issued for illegal lane use and overtaking from the left lane....

29. Firefighters battle blaze near Omodos; situation improving, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-omodos-situation-improving-officials-say

A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...

30. Police seize 18 e-scooters in Nicosia safety crackdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seize-18-e-scooters-in-nicosia-safety-crackdown

Police seized 18 personal mobility devices and issued as many fines Friday morning in a citywide campaign targeting illegal use of e-scooters and similar vehicles....

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