https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-for-lebanon-evacuations-beds-ready-in-larnaca-schools
Cyprus is fully prepared to implement its Estia Plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon, Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos announced on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/harris-campaign-criticizes-trump-musk-interview-as-self-obsessed
Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a friendly conversation on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, though their highly anticipated interview was delayed by over 40 minutes due to technical issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-confirms-ukraine-holds-28-settlements
Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region as an effort to undermine Moscow’s military operations in eastern Ukraine. This attack has prompted the evacuation of around 100,000 people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-weather-continues
Seasonal low pressure and a hot air mass continue to influence the region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-forces-push-30km-into-russia-in-deepest-incursion-of-the-war
Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 30 kilometers into Russian territory, marking the most significant incursion since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/politico-cypriot-firm-linked-to-belarusian-leader-exploits-sanctions-loophole
A recent investigation by Belarusian journalists has uncovered that a company based in Cyprus is profiting from inflated contracts related to the export of potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, from Belarus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blaze-in-souni-zanakia-burns-5-hectares-causes-building-damage
The fire that broke out shortly after eleven in the morning in Souni - Zanakia, Limassol district, has caused damage to several buildings, which is manageable, according to Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-rise-in-surrogacy-applications-mostly-from-ukraine
Since surrogacy laws were introduced in Cyprus in 2017, there have been 96 applications for surrogacy up to 2023, with four of those being turned down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-issue-new-evacuation-orders-as-attica-fire-spreads
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fierce blaze in northeast Attica that ignited Sunday afternoon in Varnavas and has since spread to Penteli, endangering Nea Makri. Despite the extensive efforts of emergency services, the fire has rapidly intensified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-from-high-temperatures-this-week
Today’s weather will be mostly clear, with occasional local cloud cover bringing isolated showers to the mountains.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-to-help-greece-as-massive-wildfire-threatens-athens
Cyprus is prepared to assist Greece as a major wildfire rages northeast of Athens, causing significant disruption and damage. The Cyprus Fire Service, led by Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, is in close contact with Greek officials, including Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias of the Greek Fire Brigade, to coordinate potential support efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-olympics-and-the-battle-against-fake-news
In an article in this Sunday's Kathimerini, Brussels correspondent George Kakouris writes about how the 2024 Olympics were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a battleground for misinformation, with numerous false narratives circulating, particularly from Russian-language websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-survivors-after-plane-crashes-in-residential-area-in-sao-paulo
A tragic plane crash in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has left all 62 people on board dead after the aircraft plummeted into a residential area in the municipality of Vinhedo, local authorities confirmed on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trade-deficit-slashed-by-20-in-2024-amid-falling-imports
Cyprus saw its trade deficit shrink by over 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service. The trade deficit, which is the difference between what the country imports and exports, fell to €3.57 billion, down from €4.48 billion during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-growing-older-and-smarter
Cyprus' population is aging and becoming more educated, according to final results from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing released on Friday by the Statistical Service. Conducted in government-controlled areas, the census recorded a population of 923,381 as of October 1, 2021, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the 2011 census....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iraqi-teen-detained-in-vienna-over-alleged-taylor-swift-concert-attack-plot
Austrian authorities have detained an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, according to Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-flock-to-the-coast-for-summer-holidays-despite-rising-prices
Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-cracks-down-on-unauthorized-port-practices
Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-forgets-6-year-old-on-bus-after-larnaca-trip
A 6-year-old boy was left alone on a bus for an hour and a half after a summer school trip in Larnaca, prompting a police investigation into possible criminal charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurozone-service-output-stable-in-may-up-2-5-yearly
The production of services remained more or less stable in the eurozone (down -0.1%) and in the EU (+0.1%) in May 2024 compared to April, while increasing compared......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epic-double-ookla-and-umlaut-rank-epic-once-again-at-the-top-of-telecommunications-in-cyprus-for-its-fixed-internet-and-mobile-networks-respectively
Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-permits-surge-8-5-in-early-2024
Building permits issued during the period January-May 2024 went up by 8.5%, according to data published on Wednesday by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-completes-takeover-of-hellenic-bank
Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., has successfully completed its mandatory takeover bid for Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-fuel-price-drop-by-2-3-cents
Cypriot households burdened by rising living costs are getting a reprieve as fuel prices drop, with further reductions expected by the end of August....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coastal-areas-to-experience-slightly-choppy-seas
The area is under the influence of seasonal low pressure, leading to mostly clear weather today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€6m-fund-available-for-innovators-to-tackle-real-world-challenges
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new funding program called "Co-Develop" with a total budget of €6 million. This program aims to solve real-world problems by connecting researchers with businesses in areas such as digital technologies, advanced agriculture, health, and the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-25-illegal-residents-in-nationwide-crackdown
Members of the Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 25 third-country nationals who were illegally residing in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide coordinated operation, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bangladesh-pm-resigns-flees-to-india-amidst-gen-z-led-protests
Jubilant scenes erupted in Dhaka on Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rif-launches-€6m-fund-to-foster-innovation-and-economic-growth
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced on Tuesday a new call for the "Co-Develop" funding programme, with a total budget of €6 million, aimed at better leveraging resources and apply innovative solutions to real problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-to-see-warm-clear-days-this-week
Expect mainly clear skies with some partly cloudy spells in the mountains this afternoon. Winds will be predominantly southwest to northwest, ranging from light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort....
