https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-scientist-revolutionizes-agriculture-with-soil-free-crop-growth
Growing crops without soil may sound like a contradiction, but for the research team "Eplants" (Electronic Plants) at Linköping University, Sweden, led by Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou, it is not only possible, but also groundbreaking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-struck-by-7-5-magnitude-earthquake-triggering-tsunami-alerts
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked western Japan, causing significant damage and prompting tsunami alerts across coastal areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divisions-in-cyprus-amplify-fact-checking-challenges
Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parisian-nursery-and-school-grapple-with-knife-incidents
In a disturbing turn of events, staff at a nursery in Creteil, a Parisian suburb, found themselves face-to-face with a knife-wielding man on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-stoned-in-paphos-school-raising-concerns-on-school-violence
In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-set-to-battle-bullying-in-schools
The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-erupts-as-schools-implement-voucher-scanning-systems-for-needy-students
The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-clash-with-auditor-general-escalates
When Nikos Christodoulides expressed bitterness and heartache after the publication of the auditor general's report on the benefits he received as a government representative and seconded civil servant, questions arose about the conflict between the president and the auditor general....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-birthday-surprise-at-man-of-the-year
The 22nd annual "BANK OF CYPRUS Man of the Year Awards" took place today, Thursday, December 7, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia. Elena Paparizou entertained the guests, while a big surprise awaited the President of the Republic....
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/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/business/digital-more-luxurious-more-efficient-the-new-panamera
Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterised by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-chinstrap-penguins-stay-alert-24-7-during-nesting-season
In a groundbreaking study, scientists uncover the remarkable micro-napping habit of male chinstrap penguins, who manage to stay alert 24/7 while safeguarding their precious eggs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-pushing-for-all-day-schools
The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dac6-revisited-through-the-prism-of-dac8
The Directive on Administration Cooperation (''DAC'') has been amended multiple times since 2011 to allow for the automatic exchange of information across multiple fields of taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/voice-council-president-unveils-rise-in-child-abuse-amidst-cyber-surge
In an interview with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' on the ''DIASPORA NEWS'' show, Anastasia Papadopoulou, President of the ''Voice'' Council, discussed the escalating flow of complaints related to the sexual abuse of children and minors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-students-expelled-from-paphos-technical-school
The secondary body of the Ministry of Education has officially approved the decision by the Teachers' Association of the Technical School in Paphos to expel six students. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/michalis-persianis-the-wet-firecracker
The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated excitement. This disappointment surpassed the one we experienced when we photographed accountants, politicians, lawyers, and bankers up to their chests while in the nude....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ways-to-boost-cyprus-economy-and-competitiveness
The Cyprus economy needs seven important pillars to respond to the increasingly volatile environment, achieve greater growth, gain a more resilient and competitive economy, and develop innovation and more growth potential, according to PwC CEO Philippos Soseilos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-certifiers-clash-over-their-official-stamp
Tensions are escalating between the Ministry of Interior and certifying officials in the Republic of Cyprus, as a dispute erupts over uncontrolled certifications, misuse of the nation's coat of arms seal, alleged forgeries, undeclared income, and certifying officials who stand accused of rejecting complaints lodged against them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-beatles-now-and-then-surprises-fans-with-a-release
George Harrison originally disliked it; fans had long assumed it would never be released. But the “final” song by the Beatles, Now and Then, is being released at 2pm GMT, an unexpected last flourish for arguably the UK’s greatest band....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-races-to-accommodate-migrants-at-pournara
In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Republic of Cyprus has submitted a formal request for assistance to the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-cyprus-key-to-evacuation-plans-for-us-citizens-in-israel
Key to the emergency plans devised by the United States and other Western nations for evacuating their citizens from Israel are Greece and Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-vows-smart-lights-rule-over-timers
In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-presents-third-e-hybrid-variant-of-the-cayenne
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspense-builds-as-foreclosure-deadline-nears-and-creditors-seek-solutions
Cyprus is nearing the end of the suspension of divestments of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros, but a solution remains elusive regarding open funds tied to the divestment framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dex-hunter-s-vision-for-the-disruptive-next-decade
In his presentation at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Communications at DeepMind and a close associate of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, forecasted that the next decade would be the most transformative in human history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-s-ceo-neocleous-redefines-cyprus-s-digital-future
If you're looking to bring digital transformation to Cyprus, CYTA CEO Andreas Neocleous has a compelling starting point. During his presentation at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit today, he showcased a snapshot of the passport control system at Larnaca airport, highlighting the need for change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unusual-school-incident-as-teacher-accused-of-cutting-student-s-hair
In an incident that came to light today, a mother alleged that her son's hair was cut by a teacher at a high school in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-fires-at-point-blank-range-during-israeli-music-festival
A car camera positioned near the Israeli music festival documented the horrifying scene as Hamas terrorists initiated an attack, opening fire on the young festivalgoers, even at point-blank range....
