https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-canada-be-the-eu-s-first-associate-member
The European Union could open the door to a new form of membership for Canada, potentially making it the first country to become an associate member of the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/still-reaching-for-the-ac-here-s-the-ideal-temperature-for-comfort-and-lower-bills
The calendar may say summer is over, but the weather has not entirely received the message. Parts of the day remain hot and humid, leaving many households still reaching for the air conditioner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-beds-long-waits-and-tired-nurses-larnaca-hospital-staff-stop-work
Nurses at Larnaca General Hospital staged an unannounced work stoppage Wednesday, saying severe overcrowding and repeated overtime had pushed staff to their limits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/carney-urges-cyprus-and-nine-eu-states-to-ratify-canada-trade-deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on Cyprus and nine other EU member states to ratify the European Union’s trade agreement with Canada, as Ottawa looks to strengthen its economic and political links with Europe while relations with Washington continue to deteriorate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-proud-gavros-a-parking-problem-and-a-hybrid-spy-van
President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Olympiacos Piraeus’s basketball team to the Presidential Palace during their visit to Cyprus for an international tournament. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bad-loans-weigh-heavily-on-the-courts
Cases involving non-performing loans appear to be placing an increasing burden on Cyprus’ already strained court system, even as the net book value of all loans managed by credit-acquiring companies has fallen to €2.8 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-influx-pushes-famagusta-hospital-a-e-past-11-000-cases-in-three-months
More than 11,000 people sought treatment at the accident and emergency department of Famagusta General Hospital during the three summer months, placing fresh attention on the pressure exerted on health services in one of Cyprus' busiest tourist regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyber-fraud-the-cost-to-your-wallet-and-your-peace-of-mind
The consequences of cybercrime, online fraud, or email scams can be far-reaching, affecting both your finances and your peace of mind.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-revives-threats-over-greek-islands-after-achilles-shield-agreement
Tensions between Greece and Turkey have returned to the forefront after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued fresh warnings over the militarisation of Greek islands, while Ankara also revived its objections concerning disputed areas in the Aegean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisoners-released-early-to-ease-overcrowding
A number of prisoners are walking free from Cyprus’ Central Prisons starting Wednesday, as authorities try to ease overcrowding inside the prison system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-rising-and-falling-cost-of-everyday-essentials
An uneven picture has emerged on supermarket shelves since the beginning of the year, with some products recording increases of up to 30%, while other basic products have become cheaper. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-another-day-of-relentless-clarity
A seasonal low-pressure system is still settled over the region and shows little inclination to shift. Yellow heat alert valid from 13:00 to 15:00 today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-national-guard-protocols-behind-the-kalo-chorio-fire
The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michael-cacoyannis-captured-the-immediate-grief-of-1974-in-attila-74
When the Greek junta-backed coup and the subsequent Turkish invasion shattered Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Michael Cacoyannis was already one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-month-s-salary-just-to-keep-the-lights-on
Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-for-third-straight-day-as-ceasefire-comes-under-pressure
The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-of-tragic-limassol-shooting-shared-online-as-police-officer-s-gambling-debts-surface
A graphic mobile phone video showing the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s domestic shooting in Limassol is being widely circulated on messaging apps, causing distress to the victim's family and complicating the ongoing police investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-turns-police-water-cannons-into-cooling-stations-to-beat-the-heat
If it feels hot in Cyprus, you are not imagining it, but right now, much of Europe is going through something even more extreme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-linked-to-dr-congo-outbreak
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo carrying the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-patients-in-france-to-get-dedicated-support-from-embassy
For many Cypriot families, being told a loved one needs medical treatment abroad can be overwhelming. Along with the health concerns come the practical challenges of navigating a foreign country, dealing with paperwork, language barriers, and long stays away from home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-cuts-ties-with-eu-foreign-policy-chief
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced he is cutting off all contact with the European Union’s top foreign policy official, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over reported remarks linking Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-rate-hike-to-add-€147m-to-greek-banks-as-profits-rise-from-widening-loan-deposit-gap
The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate increase, its first since 2023, is expected to boost bank profitability across the eurozone, including Cyprus, by widening the gap between what banks earn from loans and what they pay out to savers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-designed-universal-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-first-time
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-population-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight
Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-loses-close-vote-for-un-general-assembly-presidency
Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-is-becoming-a-major-public-health-threat-in-cyprus
Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout
The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis
Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....
