https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-warn-about-the-health-risks-of-bottled-water-and-microplastics
Recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with drinking bottled water, primarily due to microplastics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-lab-leak-highly-likely
Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-iceberg-grounds-near-south-georgia-island
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-high-tech-underwater-drones-to-safeguard-artificial-reefs
Cyprus is making waves with a groundbreaking project that uses small, high-tech underwater drones to keep an eye on artificial reefs designed to help marine life thrive. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-named-man-of-the-year-at-23rd-awards-ceremony
The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santorini-volcano-s-breathing-intensifies
Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-cyprus-schools-a-frying-pan-movement-collects-cooking-oil-for-fuel
Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel, Reuters reported last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-visit-us-in-april-to-boost-cyprus-investments
President Nicos Christodoulides’ upcoming official visit to the United States in April is focused on strengthening Cyprus’ ties with the US and attracting investments, part of a broader government strategy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-in-cyprus-inch-toward-equality-in-science
The number of women working in science across the European Union has been on the rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-23rd-edition
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host the prestigious Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards—an evening dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who lead by example....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-over-6-400-earthquakes-shake-santorini-sparking-mass-exodus
Santorini, one of Greece’s most beloved tourist destinations, has been left eerily quiet. The usually bustling island, famous for its stunning caldera views and whitewashed houses, has emptied as thousands of residents, workers, and visitors flee a relentless earthquake swarm shaking the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-flee-santorini-as-constant-earthquakes-shake-the-island
More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-fresh-analysis-of-the-moon-s-history-has-unveiled-intriguing-new-clues-about-its-age
While we have long known that the Moon was formed by a massive collision with Earth around 4.5 billion years ago, a new study reveals that a major event of remelting around 4.35 billion years ago has been hiding the true age of the Moon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-step-closer-to-the-sun-nasa-s-historic-mission
Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-marks-record-achievement-with-17-academics-among-world-s-top-cited-scientists
The University of Nicosia announces seventeen of its academics being recognised among the world's most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford University list of top-cited scientists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/well-cy-health-wellness-the-good-life
Well.cy is here to become your daily go-to for everything that matters most in life: Health, Wellness, and the Good Life. Focusing on everyday well-being and mental health, Well, in collaboration with expert scientists, offers a positive aura to enhance our lives daily....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-end-daylight-saving-time
In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/whale-s-incredible-migration-stuns-researchers
A humpback whale has completed one of the longest and most remarkable migrations ever documented, a journey scientists believe may be linked to changing environmental conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationally-funded-research-project-dynamo-to-redefine-energy-sharing-within-communities
The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-heartbreak-in-cyprus-36-year-old-mother-dies-two-days-after-giving-birth
A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus
A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-promotes-libraries-as-hubs-for-mental-health
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, highlighted the critical role libraries play in promoting mental health and empowering individuals during her speech at the "Literary Routes in Libraries" conference, held Friday at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extra-500-troops-deployed-to-spain-amid-ongoing-search-for-flood-victims
Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-s-white-house-visit-sparks-hope-and-debate-over-path-to-unity
Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...
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/are-you-a-flamingo-in-disguise-time-to-test-your-one-legged-skills
A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......
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....
