https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-shot-hvaldimir
The sudden death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale famous in Norway and suspected of being trained by Russia as a ''spy whale,'' has turned into a potential murder mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-read-it-on-the-internet
The other day, a colleague at work shared his thoughts with me about the so-called ''woke agenda.'' He argued that it actually serves ''the economic interests of powerful multinationals.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-doctor-faces-trial-for-kidnapping-and-rape
A Nicosia doctor, accused of kidnapping, beating, and raping his former partner, is now facing a direct trial after being arrested by local authorities. The alleged assault took place on August 24 in a neighborhood of the capital, sparking a swift investigation by the Nicosia CID....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-mummified-state-sparks-investigation-near-ayia-napa
The discovery of a mummified body in a wooded area north of Ayia Napa has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the identity and cause of death of the deceased....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-conflict-intensifies-as-israel-blocks-polio-vaccination-efforts
In the latest escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, tensions have intensified with significant new developments. As the conflict continues, reports emerge of mounting casualties and humanitarian challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brexit-leads-to-sharp-decline-in-eu-students-at-uk-universities
The number of students from the European Union enrolling in British universities has dropped sharply since Brexit, new figures show. There are fewer students from Italy, Germany, and France coming to study in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-s-high-stakes-meeting-on-cyprus-greece-power-link
Nicosia is preparing for a crucial meeting next week to address the ongoing issues surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity networks through Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-fintech-hackathon-5-0-where-the-fintech-nation-begins
The Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 5th BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0, focused on innovative technologies in the financial sector (Fintech), on October 18-20, 2024. It will be held in person at the IDEA Innovation Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-as-august-sees-small-price-increases
Inflation in Cyprus slowed down in August 2024, with prices rising by 1.5%, compared to a 2.11% increase in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of living, went up slightly from 117.73 to 118.10....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-in-turmoil-over-great-sea-interconnector
Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pharmacies-to-end-after-hour-and-weekend-services-amid-dispute
In a recent decision, the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Association (PFA) has announced that it will no longer compile the lists for pharmacies that offer after-hours and weekend services. This move comes as a response to ongoing disputes over working hours and part-time regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-price-of-green-how-the-poor-subsidize-the-rich-s-environmental-perks
''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-first-teacherless-gcse-class-begins
David Game College in London is set to start the UK’s first "teacherless" GCSE course this September, where artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-to-make-final-call-on-power-link-funding-today
The Cyprus Cabinet is meeting today to finalize decisions on the financing of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Set Interconnector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-gives-workers-the-right-to-ignore-after-hours-work-messages
Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-drops-by-8-9-in-august
The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-s-back-but-storms-still-lurking
It seems Mother Nature has her own sense of humor. Just as we were getting used to those cooling showers and a brief respite from the heat, she decided to turn up the thermostat once more. But hey, let's take it in stride—after all, a little sunshine never hurt anyone!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-link-faces-delays-as-cabinet-postpones-decision
At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/confronting-the-end-of-an-era
I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-homebuyers-favor-apartments
Homebuyers in Cyprus are showing a growing interest in buying apartments, according to a new report. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-backs-eurobank-s-big-move-into-india
President Nikos Christodoulides has shown strong support for Eurobank’s plan to expand into India, seeing it as a significant chance to boost business ties between Cyprus and one of the world's largest economies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-west-coast-braces-for-49°c-heat-as-phoenix-breaks-100-day-streak-record
The U.S. West Coast is bracing for extreme heat this week, with temperatures in desert areas expected to soar as high as 49 degrees Celsius. Phoenix, Arizona, is likely to extend its record streak of 100 days with temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius, according to forecasts released Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-aftershocks-follow-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-off-cyprus-coast
Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/athens-and-nicosia-reach-tentative-agreement-on-energy-project
According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, a tentative agreement between Athens and Nicosia, backed by the European Commission, has eased uncertainty surrounding a significant energy project. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-higher-borrowing-costs-lower-deposit-rates-in-july
Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-test-detects-prostate-cancer-in-15-minutes
Researchers at Ashton University in Birmingham have developed a new diagnostic test that can detect prostate cancer in less than 15 minutes with up to 90% accuracy, offering a potentially faster and more reliable screening method....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-seizes-venezuelan-president-maduro-s-private-jet
The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-settlement-reveals-child-burial-and-early-metallurgy
Excavations at the ancient Chalcolithic settlement of Chlorakas-Palloures in Cyprus have unveiled remarkable insights into life on the island 5,000 years ago,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-allocates-€39-5-million-for-turkish-cypriot-community
The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/euro-turkey-relations-the-cyprus-problem-and-an-intangible-connection
On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....
