https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-s-bark-saves-neighbor-s-home-from-flames
In the quiet town of Arlington, Washington, a furry hero emerged in the dead of night, changing the tune of a seemingly ordinary evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-15-griffon-vultures-in-battle-for-survival
In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-jn-1-sub-variant-surpasses-3000-cases
Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-implements-new-vat-transparency-rules-targeting-e-commerce-fraud
The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-new-e-consultation-platform-for-public-feedback
The Council of Ministers approved Thursday the establishment of a public consultation platform, known as e-consultation, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos said after the Cabinet meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-larnaca-s-technical-school-breaks-ground-after-six-year-delay
After a prolonged six-year wait, construction on the new Technical School of Larnaca is set to kick off this spring in the Aradippou area, near the Rizoelias roundabout.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-isis-suspected-in-devastating-kerman-blasts
The double explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 103 people on Wednesday near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-unions-stage-two-hour-work-stoppage-over-staff-future
In response to management's proposed alterations to the future of Cyta's staff, the unions are initiating a decisive move with a two-hour work stoppage today from 8-10 am....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-sex-childbearing-not-allowed-says-archbishop-george
Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....
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/aging-channel-in-oroklini-raises-alarming-flood-risks
In Oroklini, an aging earthen channel crucial for rainwater management is on the verge of closure, posing a flood risk for Cyprus's largest community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-hospital-powers-up-as-photovoltaic-park-installation-underway
In a significant development, the initial phase of the photovoltaic park installation at Nicosia General Hospital, managed by the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY)...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-hospitalizations-and-concerns-amidst-low-vaccination-rates
Charalambos Charilaou, the Press Representative of OKYPY (Organization of State Health Services), addressed the surge in hospitalizations due to viral pneumonia and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in an interview ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-brokerage-firm-probed-for-money-laundering
French and American authorities have launched an investigation into a Cypriot brokerage firm, TCR International Limited, in conjunction with a branch of BNP Paribas, following suspicions of ''aggravated money laundering.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-york-times-accuses-microsoft-and-openai-for-copyright-infringement
In a legal move unveiled on Wednesday, The New York Times has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft and OpenAI, accusing them of copyright infringement in the development of their artificial intelligence products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-population-hit-by-surge-in-covid-hospitalizations
Sixty people, mostly elderly, are being treated in public hospitals with COVID-19 at the moment, while there is a constant flow of patients with infections, State Health Services Organization (SHSO) spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou told CNA on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/el-greco-medical-centre-set-to-elevate-healthcare-standards-in-cyprus
The El Greco Medical Centre, slated to open its doors in early 2024, aims to redefine healthcare standards in Cyprus with its state-of-the-art facilities and patient-centric approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-discusses-cyprus-and-russian-influence-in-exclusive-interview
In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-surgeons-accused-of-off-system-practices
In recent developments, rumors suggest that doctors within the GESY, particularly those in surgical specialties, may be providing services in non-GESY medical facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-homeless-people-sees-increase-in-2023
Official data released to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, in response to a question from AKEL MP Nikos Kettiros, highlights a notable increase in individuals experiencing homelessness during the first half of 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-investments-raise-eyebrows-in-occupied-territories
The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cyprus-loans-vulnerable-to-euribor-and-ecb-rates
Half of the loans in Cyprus are "vulnerable" to euribor and the European Central Bank's (ECB) key rates. In 2024 and 2025, we may not expect further increases, but rather possible decreases, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus' Financial Stability Report for 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life-expectancy-in-cyprus-drops-amid-covid-turbulence
Life expectancy in Cyprus took a hit, decreasing by a year, reveals the latest European Commission health profile.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/businesses-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-targets-by-10
Businesses revise climate targets as reality of long-term sustainability transformation hits. Sustainability progress plateaus as short-term pressures and external forces hit CSO agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/preventive-pediatrics-expansion-center-takes-on-eight-more-diseases
''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-schinas-criticizes-veto-use-stresses-need-for-compromise
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas voiced concerns about the use of the veto as a primary defense tactic, stating that it hinders compromise rather than facilitating it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pharmacist-on-brink-of-license-revocation-over-degree-dispute
A pharmacist, whose credentials recently came under scrutiny by the state's Pharmacy Services, is now at risk of losing her license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-approves-blessings-for-same-sex-couples
Pope Francis has officially sanctioned the blessing of same-sex couples, marking a significant departure in policy aimed at fostering inclusivity within the Catholic Church. This move, however, maintains the church's steadfast opposition to gay marriage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decoding-the-tragic-legacy-from-helios-airplane-crash-to-bus-blazes
Miraculously, there is no other explanation for the situation with the "crazy" school buses. They catch fire, burn up in the good seats, break down on long downhill grades, and, it is whispered, have a whole host of other problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-porn-industry-high-tech-hub-exposed
For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....