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1. 700 flights grounded at Schiphol as Europe freezes over

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/700-flights-grounded-at-schiphol-as-europe-freezes-over

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport canceled at least 700 flights Wednesday, leaving more than 1,000 travelers stuck overnight as heavy snow and freezing temperatures swept across Europe. Airport officials said tents were set up for passengers forced to spend the night, and breakfast was provided to those stranded....

2. Authorities say toxicology results hold the key in Larnaca death and hospitalizations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations

Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....

3. Swiss resort bar fire leaves families waiting as dozens remain in critical condition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swiss-resort-bar-fire-leaves-families-waiting-as-dozens-remain-in-critical-condition

In the days after the flames died out, the tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar has shifted from a night of terror to a long, painful reckoning, as families wait for news, doctors fight to save the badly burned, and authorities confront the scale of a disaster that continues to unfold....

4. Cyprus conscripts struggle in poverty while serving the nation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-conscripts-struggle-in-poverty-while-serving-the-nation

As Cyprus prepares to mark another year, a troubling picture emerges from within the National Guard: many of the country’s young conscripts are living in financial hardship so severe that it affects their daily lives and even their willingness to leave the camp....

5. Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-cause-landslides-on-limassol-paphos-motorway

Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...

6. Yellow weather alert issued as stormy conditions approach Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-weather-alert-issued-as-stormy-conditions-approach-cyprus

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Cyprus, alerting residents to a period of unsettled conditions that will affect the island from Tuesday night through Wednesday night....

7. Cyprus weathers global turbulence as economic growth and reforms hold firm in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025

Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...

8. Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-surge-tests-a-e-departments-hospitals-hold-steady

Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....

9. Larnaca Airport parking buckles under holiday traffic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-parking-buckles-under-holiday-traffic

Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....

10. Disability support allowance exposed as inadequate for real home care needs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disability-support-allowance-exposed-as-inadequate-for-real-home-care-needs

A man with a recognized disability has spoken out about the severe gap between state support and the real cost of daily care, describing an undignified reality for people with disabilities who live alone....

11. Civil Defense warns of dangerous overnight storms and flash flooding

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/civil-defense-warns-of-dangerous-overnight-storms-and-flash-flooding

Civil Defense has issued a yellow weather warning from 23:00 on December 22 to 09:00 on December 23, 2025, warning of isolated but strong thunderstorms that may bring heavy rainfall exceeding 35 millimeters per hour, as well as hail and strong winds....

12. Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sometimes-the-ones-we-help-change-us-the-most

There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....

13. Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-has-a-rage-problem-and-it-s-pointed-at-the-wrong-things

Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....

14. Landslides make mountain routes hazardous, Police urge drivers to slow down

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/landslides-make-mountain-routes-hazardous-police-urge-drivers-to-slow-down

Authorities are warning motorists to use extra caution as severe weather continues to affect parts of the road network....

15. 85-year-old suffers skull and rib fractures after being attacked by intruder inside his home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/85-year-old-suffers-skull-and-rib-fractures-after-being-attacked-by-intruder-inside-his-home

An 85-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked during a robbery at his home in Cyprus’s Nicosia district, according to police....

16. Severe storms expected across Cyprus as yellow weather alert takes effect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-expected-across-cyprus-as-yellow-weather-alert-takes-effect

Stormy conditions expected as weather service issues yellow alert....

17. Electricity Authority fined €40,000 over fatal workplace safety failures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-authority-fined-€40-000-over-fatal-workplace-safety-failures

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has been ordered to pay a €40,000 fine after being found guilty of serious workplace safety violations linked to a fatal on-the-job accident....

18. Rare desert rains flood Dubai and Abu Dhabi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-desert-rains-flood-dubai-and-abu-dhabi

Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....

19. Luxury wine cellar in Limassol ravaged by arson

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-wine-cellar-in-limassol-ravaged-by-arson

A luxury wine cellar in Limassol was severely damaged in an arson attack, resulting in the loss of some of the world’s most expensive wines, including Château Petrus and Château Margaux....

20. Parents plead guilty in Larnaca child abuse case involving five minors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-plead-guilty-in-larnaca-child-abuse-case-involving-five-minors

A deeply disturbing case involving the prolonged abuse of five children in the Larnaca district has entered a critical phase, with both parents formally acknowledging their guilt before the Criminal Court....

21. €10.2 million paid to drought-hit farmers in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€10-2-million-paid-to-drought-hit-farmers-in-cyprus

Cyprus paid out €10.2 million in compensation to farmers and producer groups hit by severe drought, the Agriculture Department announced, marking a major step in easing the financial strain caused by one of the driest periods in recent years....

22. Officials stress foot-and-mouth disease affects animals only and cannot infect people

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-stress-foot-and-mouth-disease-affects-animals-only-and-cannot-infect-people

Veterinary authorities have moved to allay public concern over foot-and-mouth disease, stressing that the illness poses no risk to human health....

23. Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

24. Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-cemetery-in-occupied-lapithos-left-in-ruins

Reports from Turkish Cypriot media have drawn attention to the severe deterioration of the Greek Cypriot cemetery in the occupied town of Lapithos, where extensive damage has been documented....

25. FDA may add biggest warning to COVID-19 vaccines, experts sound the alarm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-may-add-biggest-warning-to-covid-19-vaccines-experts-sound-the-alarm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly considering adding its strongest safety warning, a so-called “black box” warning, to COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the agency’s plans. ...

26. Flights from occupied Tymbou airport pose no danger to Nicosia residents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flights-from-occupied-tymbos-airport-pose-no-danger-to-nicosia-residents

The Civil Aviation Authority is urging Nicosia residents not to worry about recent sightings of civilian aircraft flying over the city, following takeoffs from the illegal Tymbou airport in the occupied areas of the island....

27. Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-severe-weather-both-paralimni-deryneia-and-the-occupied-areas-on-alert

Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....

28. Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-flooding-sweeps-through-occupied-nicosia-and-kyrenia

Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....

29. Griffon vulture dies just hours after release back into the wild

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-dies-just-hours-after-release-back-into-the-wild

A young vulture, successfully rehabilitated after falling severely ill in October, has died less than a day after being released back into the wild....

30. AKTI launches fire restoration project supported by Chevron

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-akti-launches-fire-restoration-project-supported-by-chevron

AKTI Project and Research Centre, with the support of Chevron Cyprus, has launched an environmental and community-restoration initiative to restore areas in the Laona region of Limassol, which were affected by wildfires in July 2025....

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