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1. The White House’s Valentine’s Day post that stole hearts (and possibly visas)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-white-house-s-valentine-s-day-post-that-stole-hearts-and-possibly-visas

Valentine’s Day is typically a time for chocolates, flowers, and sweet nothings whispered over candlelit dinners....

2. €122M boost for Famagusta: 30 new projects announced

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-€122m-boost-for-famagusta-30-new-projects-announced

In a bold move to boost the development of the Famagusta district, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, announced 30 new projects with a total budget of €122 million ...

3. In Cyprus schools, a 'frying pan movement' collects cooking oil for fuel

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....

4. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-opens-at-the-university-of-nicosia

5. COSMOS Insurance envisions ''an angelic world'' for its new campaign

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cosmos-insurance-envisions-an-angelic-world-for-its-new-campaign

How often have you wished to live in a world where unexpected events, accidents, problems, and bad moments were nonexistent? In other words, an angelic world?...

6. Call for integrated support system for gifted children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/call-for-integrated-support-system-for-gifted-children

Despo Michaelidou, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to supporting gifted children....

7. Ostrich or ordinary? Viral photo of dish fuels debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ostrich-or-ordinary-viral-photo-of-dish-fuels-debate

One of the discussions that impassions readers concerns everything related to food in restaurants: the quality, the price, the quantity, the service, and even the environment....

8. Simon Aykut allegedly threatened President Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-allegedly-threatened-president-christodoulides

Simon Aykut, an Israeli property developer and founder of the controversial Afik Group, is awaiting trial in Cyprus, facing serious accusations that he threatened the country’s president, Nicos Christodoulides. ...

9. Adoption legislation modernised with a new bill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adoption-legislation-modernised-with-a-new-bill

A bill modernising adoption legislation was approved by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday....

10. Homeless man fined for breaking into Larnaca social services office

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeless-man-fined-for-breaking-into-larnaca-social-services-office

A 25-year-old homeless man who broke into a Social Services office in Larnaca to find shelter was fined €300 after pleading guilty to unlawful entry and malicious damage....

11. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

12. Tragic irony as father of crash victim receives recall notice for fatal vehicle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-irony-as-father-of-crash-victim-receives-recall-notice-for-fatal-vehicle

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgallis, who lost her life in a car accident last October, was devastated to receive a recall notice for the very vehicle in which she died—months after the crash....

13. Cyprus Airways Introduces Direct Flights To Venice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-introduces-direct-flights-to-venice

Cyprus Airways announces the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Larnaca to Venice, commencing May 30 and running through September 29, 2025, with enticing fares starting at just €86 one way. ...

14. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ramps-up-efforts-against-illegal-antiquities-trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

15. Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/threat-against-president-christodoulides-under-investigation

Authorities in Cyprus are working behind closed doors to investigate a threatening message sent to President Nikos Christodoulides. While details remain scarce, the President himself confirmed the threat, emphasizing that he has full confidence in law enforcement to handle the case....

16. Police chase leads to arrest of 25-year-old driver (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-25-year-old-driver-video

A police chase in Limassol on Thursday, January 30, ended with the arrest of a 25-year-old Syrian man who attempted to evade officers during a routine patrol....

17. US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-airlines-jet-collides-with-us-military-helicopter-leaving-dozens-dead

A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....

18. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

19. Inspiring compassion for animals and hope for prisoners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inspiring-compassion-for-animals-and-hope-for-prisoners

The Animal Party Cyprus recently extended its message of love to all people and all creatures....

20. Cyprus marks Holocaust remembrance day with solemn event in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-holocaust-remembrance-day-with-solemn-event-in-nicosia

In a solemn ceremony last night, held at the Melina Mercouri Hall, Cyprus joined the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in one of history’s darkest chapters....

21. University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-1-in-cyprus-and-greece-in-four-subject-areas-in-2025

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings in Cyprus and Greece across four subject areas, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject....

22. 100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....

23. Basketball initiative brings Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot girls together

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/basketball-initiative-brings-greek-and-turkish-cypriot-girls-together

A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....

24. University of Cyprus shines in global rankings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-shines-in-global-rankings

The University of Cyprus is celebrating a major milestone, earning a spot in the World University Rankings for the 2025 academic year. This recognition comes as the university ranks among the world's top institutions in nine out of 11 academic fields assessed....

25. 36.1% of Cypriot women affected by gender violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/36-1-of-cypriot-women-affected-by-gender-violence

A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....

26. It was a low bar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

27. Cyprus left high and dry over dam failure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure

The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...

28. $500 billion AI project aims to transform the U.S., but sparks rivalries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$500-billion-ai-project-aims-to-transform-the-u-s-but-sparks-rivalries

President Donald Trump and leading tech executives have announced an ambitious $500 billion project, dubbed "Stargate," aimed at expanding AI data centers across the United States. ...

29. Stella Kyriakides warns against U.S. withdrawal from WHO

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-warns-against-u-s-withdrawal-from-who

Former European Union Commissioner for Health, Stella Kyriakides, has raised alarms over the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)....

30. Latchi port expansion to transform Polis Chrysochous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latchi-port-expansion-to-transform-polis-chrysochous

The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi Port, managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Polis Chrysochous, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region....

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