https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills
The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-steps-in-to-modernize-paphos-air-base
The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-we-re-still-tired-but-at-least-it-s-only-37°c
It’s Monday morning and yes, we’re already exhausted. Pro tip for the next life: maybe don’t have kids. But hey, we’re clinging to the small victories, like the fact that today’s high is a mere 37 degrees. (ONLY 37! Can you believe our luck?)...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/second-home-program-gives-appliances-a-new-purpose-giving-families-a-new-start
The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-brings-sunshine-sizzle-and-a-siren-call-to-the-sea
Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greenlights-work-from-home-for-public-servants-as-perks-keep-piling-up
Just when complaints over an oversized and well-paid public sector haven’t died down, the government is moving to give civil servants the option to work from home, at least part of the time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/41°c-highs-prompt-yellow-weather-warning
A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-unveils-€100-million-plan-to-fix-traffic-chaos-and-modernize-the-capital
Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-really-here-for-the-weather…-or-just-for-our-banter
The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-found-with-hands-and-feet-bound-in-mediterranean-sea
Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-on-israel-iran-ceasefire-they-don-t-know-what-the-f-they-re-doing
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-hot-lies-summer-s-in-full-sass-mode
Today’s weather is playing it cool, or rather, hot, with mostly clear skies and not much drama overhead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-heat-hits-36°c-as-temperatures-climb
A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-sweat-and-slight-sea-swells-your-weekend-weather-forecast
A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-you-like-burning-because-it-s-heating-up-fast
It’s getting hot, folks. Today’s high could hit a sizzling 36°C inland. If you're by the coast, expect it a bit cooler at around 31°C, and up in the mountains it’ll stay relatively comfortable at 28°C. Basically: shade is your friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-drama-in-the-skies-with-heat-thunder-and-a-chance-of-showers-but-make-it-scenic
You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heat-peaks-at-39°c-as-weekend-begins-under-clear-skies
It’s Friday. Another week that went by too fast, but the weekend is here and we’re ready for it, even if the weather is turning up the heat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/skyup-airlines™-celebration-event-for-the-launch-of-flights-between-cyprus-–-moldova-romania-and-poland
A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-sweet-start-to-summer-as-cyprus-basks-under-the-strawberry-moon
The skies over Cyprus lit up in soft gold and silver hues last night as the first full moon of summer made its grand entrance and with it came a name as sweet as the season: the Strawberry Moon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-39°c-heat-grips-the-region-with-cooler-weather-on-the-horizon
A wave of hot air continues to blanket the region, pushing temperatures to peak levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/early-morning-bomb-blast-damages-cafe-in-nicosia
A bomb exploded outside a café on Piraeus Street early Wednesday, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waking-up-in-a-heatwave-and-facing-38°c-with-grit-fog-and-a-little-hope
The pull of your bed is strong. The air-conditioning hums like a lullaby and the outside world feels far too bright, too hot, too much. But the day doesn’t wait....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-launches-new-round-of-scholarships-for-future-aircraft-engineers
AEGEAN continues to invest in the next generation of Aircraft Engineers in Greece by announcing the launch of a new cycle of its Training Scholarship program...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/back-to-reality…-and-it-s-a-hot-one
Today, expect mostly clear skies, though you might notice some low clouds or patchy fog early in the morning, especially if you're near the coast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-eu-rules-mean-less-compensation-for-travelers
If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, hoping your flight goes smoothly, here’s something to keep in mind: the EU just agreed on new rules that cut the amount airlines have to pay passengers when flights are delayed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikos-tornaritis-heartfelt-tribute-turned-chatgpt-blunder-and-other-political-mishaps
The son of the former Auditor General, Philippos Michaelides, wrote, among other things, the following: “Annita Demetriou is the best example of how connections can turn you from an ordinary mortal, a political science graduate no less, into Speaker of the House and leader of the largest political party…”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-celebration-a-glorious-3-day-weekend-ahead-for-cyprus
Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-i-do-to-i-declare-weddings-now-come-with-a-bank-form
Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-firefighter-who-refused-to-stay-silent
In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-special-education-can-stay-in-school-until-age-22
Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....
