https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cattle-farm-slapped-with-€11-000-fine-over-injury
In a recent development, the I & C Hadjiyiannakou (Farms) Ltd, engaged in cattle farming, faces a €11,000 fine imposed by the Larnaca District Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-warns-israel-as-derogatory-soldier-videos-surface
President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-building-disaster-raises-maintenance-concerns
Limassol Municipality is grappling with a severe building safety issue following the collapse of balconies in a privately owned building on Nafplio and Ethnikis Antistasis streets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/balcony-collapse-shakes-limassol
In the early hours of the morning, a residential block on Nafpliou Street in Limassol was thrust into chaos as balconies on multiple floors of an apartment building gave way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-opposition-leader-navalny-goes-missing
Lawyers representing Alexey Navalny revealed on Monday that they've lost contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/urgent-measures-taken-after-a-series-of-fires-on-buses
According to the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and the owners of the 570 immobilized buses, a return to normality is expected early this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-sweeping-reforms-to-enhance-animal-welfare-standards
In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has proposed extensive reforms to EU rules on animal welfare during transport, marking the most significant overhaul in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-attacks-bus-driver-mid-route-to-parekklisia
The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-progress-in-cyprus-as-buses-gear-up-for-safety-boost
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeafis shared optimistic updates on the installation of automatic fire extinguishing systems on buses during a recent interview on state radio.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-police-haul-in-46-568-euros-in-warrant-sweep
In a strategic move aimed at tackling pending warrants, the Paphos Police have successfully collected a sum of 46,568 euros over the last two days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-connects-the-island-to-the-heart-of-europe
Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-evaluates-fire-fighting-systems-for-buses-after-immobilisation
A committee of experts is meeting with the Fire Service to evaluate the automatic fire-fighting systems available to companies in Cyprus and their suitability for use, Transport, Communications and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protecting-citizens-information-in-cyprus-under-scrutiny
The water leak at the Ministry of Finance in Cyprus has exposed broader issues in the country's digital services, raising concerns about both physical infrastructure protection and the safeguarding of citizens' data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/570-buses-grounded-after-aglantzia-blaze
The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-groundbreaking-e-health-project-unveiled
The planning of the project for citizens’ e-health file will last 30 months, but at the same time the implementation of some pillars of the project will begin, said the Chairman of the National e-health Authority (NeHA), Professor Christos N. Schizas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-christmas-traditions
As December unwraps its festive allure, the question looms large: What truly defines Christmas? Is it the glittering lights, festive feasts, and gift exchanges, or does the essence of this season transcend the commercialized merry-making?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-year-old-victim-of-school-assault-injured
In a disturbing incident last week at a Nicosia district high school, a group of students reportedly lifted and threw a 13-year-old boy, leaving him with a broken shoulder blade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-six-vehicles-seized-for-unpaid-fines
In a concerted effort to combat crime, address traffic violations, and enhance overall public safety, the Limassol Police Department conducted extensive checks over the last 48 hours. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/critical-student-bus-routes-axed-due-to-safety-directive
In a directive, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that starting Monday, December 4, 2023, buses lacking a specific automatic engine fire extinguishing system are prohibited from operating routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-snow-triggers-major-incident-and-icy-chaos-in-the-uk
In a wintry turn of events, the UK experiences an Alpine transformation as heavy snow blankets Cumbria, leading to abandoned cars and a declared major incident by local police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-climbers-perish-in-indonesia-volcano-eruption
In a devastating turn of events, eleven climbers lost their lives in West Sumatra, Indonesia, following the eruption of the Marapi volcano....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-gospel-ai-raises-alarms-in-gaza-strikes
In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-debates-cutting-traffic-violation-fines-in-half
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport convened today to deliberate on the potential reduction of extrajudicial fines for traffic light violations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-under-investigation-for-alleged-firearm-ownership-abuses
In a surprising turn of events, former President Nicos Anastasiades is facing scrutiny over the possession of two firearms that allegedly belong to the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-school-bus-engulfed-in-flames
A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday morning (01/12) in Aglantzia as a school bus carrying students became engulfed in flames near the Filoxenia Conference Centre, prompting a rapid deployment of fire and police services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-historic-regulations-to-safeguard-dog-and-cat-welfare
Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has unveiled groundbreaking regulations aimed at safeguarding the welfare of dogs and cats across the European Union. This marks the first time such comprehensive rules have been proposed within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-alleges-illegal-use-and-abuse-of-power-in-transporting-president-s-children
After intense controversy surrounding the draft announcement on the allowances and benefits of the President, the Presidential Palace is once again under scrutiny by the Audit Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/developer-s-double-plea-amidst-partially-frozen-road-project-in-akamas
None of those who attended the meeting of the Environment Committee left any wiser about what is happening in the projects that have been carried out in recent months for the first phase of improvement of part of the road network of the Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosions-rock-nicosia-nightlife-authorities-on-high-alert
Law enforcement authorities in Nicosia are on high alert following a series of explosions targeting a well-known nightclub and café. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unic-research-on-cruise-ship-ventilation-suggests-ways-to-minimise-viral-spread
The study published in Physics of Fluids suggests that simply higher ventilation rates do not result in safer cabin conditions for passengers and crew...