https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carnival-2024-lights-up-the-limassol-streets
Today marks the official start of the Limassol Carnival 2024, with the Municipality of Limassol promising an impressive 11-day celebration filled with music, dance, and of course, many masked revelers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-000-songbirds-killed-in-cyprus-and-sold-for-delicacy
A recent report reveals a disturbing surge in wildlife crime in Cyprus, where over 400,000 songbirds were trapped and killed last autumn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-eurovision-entry-faces-political-backlash
Israel warned today that it would withdraw from this year's Eurovision contest if organizers reject the lyrics of its song as too politically charged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-officials-gather-to-celebrate-international-greek-language-day
An event to mark International Greek Language Day celebrated on February 9th, the anniversary of the death of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grammys-2024-women-dominate-as-taylor-swift-makes-history-with-4th-best-album-win
In a historic sweep, female artists claimed the spotlight at this year's Grammy Awards, clinching the top four honors of the night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/google-s-2023-search-snapshot-revealed
Google recently unveiled its "Year in Search" report, offering a captivating glimpse into 2023's global queries. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict took the top spot in news trends, followed by the Titanic-bound submersible incident and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/terra-santa-school-embraces-love-and-giving-for-volunteer-day
In the spirit of the season, Larnaca is gearing up for a lively celebration, complete with a temporary traffic cut-off to make way for the joyous festivities....
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/young-paphos-resident-transforms-home-into-enchanted-spectacle
In a festive tradition reminiscent of a fairy tale, Christos, a dedicated young resident, has transformed his family home into a magical wonderland ahead of the Christmas celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-lice-disaster-hits-iceland-s-prominent-salmon-farm
Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-in-deaf-children
In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....
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/1-rita-wilson-releases-music-video-featuring-christos-mastoras
Rita Wilson delighted her online audience with the release of the official video for her song ''OLI MAZI'' (All Together) featuring Christos Mastoras. The song is part of the soundtrack for the third installment of ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shazam-co-founder-inspires-adaptation-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2023
Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, a pioneering mobile-based music recognition service later acquired by Apple for $400 million in 2017,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/walt-disney-s-100-year-story-of-success
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/songbird-slaughter-continues-as-gangs-profit-amid-faltering-enforcement
A conservation group in Cyprus said Wednesday that police have been lax in cracking down on criminal gangs that illegally trap migratory songbirds to supply restaurants, although the poaching has declined overall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mirage-for-birds-with-over-1-000-fatal-collisions-in-a-single-day
In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-rainy-rhetoric-on-his-undisclosed-income
''The weather may be rainy, but the clear sky isn't afraid of lightning.'' With this romantic and poetic line, the president responded to his critics regarding the issue of his undisclosed income. It's as if the man doesn't even deserve a small oversight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-wine-festival-kicks-off-on-october-7th
A large traditional male figure with a folklore costume, known as the "Vrakas", who has come to be the signature of the Limassol Wine Festival, was put up last Tuesday, ready to welcome thousands of locals and visitors to the well known event taking place annually at the coastal town of Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/history-s-footnote-a-satirical-saga-of-new-cyprus
Theatre director Paris Erotokritou and graphic designer Demetris Soteriou have joined forces to create a satirical novella titled "History's Footnote: A Brief History of New Cyprus."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-spud-tacular-showdown-as-xylophagians-attempt-world-record-potato-pancake
The community of Xylophagos is gearing up for an ambitious endeavor as they strive to break the Guinness World Record for the largest potato pancake ever cooked....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-priciest-cocktail-at-just-under-$19-000-comes-with-a-diamond-twist
The 'Diamonds Are Forever Martini' is the world's most expensive cocktail, sold at a staggering $18,963.82 (£14,876.17)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dua-lipa-s-levitating-sued-in-court
Dua Lipa’s hit song ‘Levitating’ is back in court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heartfelt-farewell-to-celebrities-of-2023
The year 2023 has witnessed the passing of several iconic celebrities, leaving behind indelible marks in the realms of film, television, and music....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-an-icon-legendary-singer-tony-bennett-passes-away-at-96
Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-gathering-hundreds-of-retrievers-unite-at-highland-ancestral-home
Hundreds of golden retrievers, and their owners, gathered at the Highland ancestral home of the breed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-icon-jane-birkin-dies-at-76-world-mourns-loss
The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michalis-hatzigiannis-steps-down-as-deputy-minister
The resignation of Deputy Minister of Culture, Michalis Hatzigiannis, was anything but unexpected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/madonna-fights-for-her-life-in-intensive-care
Global superstar Madonna is recovering after a terrifying near-death experience forced her to cancel The Celebration world tour. Fresh details of her collapse and the desperate fight to save her life have emerged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/madonna-s-tour-postponed-as-singer-hospitalized-with-serious-infection
Madonna’s upcoming Celebration tour has been postponed after the singer was hospitalized with a “serious bacterial infection”, according to an Instagram post from her longtime manager Guy Oseary.
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