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                                    Ah, January 7th—a bittersweet day! The holidays have packed up their tinsel, kids are back to school (thank goodness, right?), and adults are staring down their inboxes....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investor-scammed-out-of-$58-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud
            
  
                                    The promise of easy profits through online investments lured a 50-year-old man into a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of $58,000....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-new-chapter-for-cyprus-s-property-market
            
  
                                    2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epiphany-celebrations-highlight-faith-and-tradition-in-cyprus-and-beyond
            
  
                                    On January 6, Greek Orthodox Christians in Cyprus and around the world celebrate Epiphany, or Theophany, a day steeped in tradition and faith. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transformative-projects-to-redefine-the-capital
            
  
                                    The heart of Cyprus is beating stronger as Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, unveiled a series of exciting projects that promise to transform the city....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic
            
  
                                    A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-clean-bill-of-health-for-paphos-food-packaging-industry
            
  
                                    A total of 600 inspections were conducted by the Paphos Municipal Health Service as part of preventive measures during the festive period, with only three establishments requiring observations, according to the Head of the Service, Christos Christou....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-charges-loom-over-flare-incident-at-football-match
            
  
                                    What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-cats-to-cable-cars-holiday-highlights-with-a-dose-of-sass
            
  
                                    Two holiday snapshots stood out among the many posted during the festive season. In one, former President Nicos Anastasiades proudly poses with the ever-smiling Elias Psinakis....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-alleged-residence-permit-scam-in-cyprus
            
  
                                    It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-s-blue-homeland-2025-sends-ripples-across-troubled-waters
            
  
                                    Turkey is gearing up for its annual naval exercise, “Blue Homeland 2025,” a massive military display set to unfold across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions from January 7 to 16....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calm-skies-today-but-clouds-are-ready-to-stir-things-up
            
  
                                    Looks like high pressure is keeping things steady today, but weak low pressure is sneaking in starting tomorrow. So, enjoy the calm before the (very mild) storm!...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-china-rolls-into-the-future-with-ai-patrol-bots
            
  
                                    Picture this: a sleek, autonomous spherical robot cruising down city streets or splashing through puddles at 22 mph, on the hunt for potential wrongdoers....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-your-new-digital-assistant-but-don-t-rely-on-it-blindly
            
  
                                    Since November 2022, we’ve been living through a tech revolution that’s changed the way we get information. Imagine having a digital assistant, always ready to answer your questions in a clear, structured way. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/looking-to-spend-a-night-out-in-larnaca-check-out-wiz-guide
            
  
                                    Looking to try something new but don't know where to look?...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/starting-2024-with-clear-skies-and-cool-breezes
            
  
                                    Happy second day of the year! How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Whether you're sticking to your goals or still easing into 2024, today’s weather is here to keep things calm and enjoyable....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-dies-in-house-fire
            
  
                                    A devastating fire late Tuesday night claimed the lives of a married couple, casting a shadow of sorrow during the holiday season. The victims, identified as Evangelos Vasiliou, 73, and his wife Pantelitsa Vasiliou, 80, ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-wanted-for-fiba-eurobasket-2025-in-cyprus
            
  
                                    Do you love basketball? Enjoy being part of something big? Then here’s your chance to jump into the action. Cyprus is gearing up to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, and they’re on the lookout for volunteers to help make it a slam dunk of an event....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prometheas-anchored-in-malaysia-for-inspections
            
  
                                    The LNG tanker ETYFA-Prometheas is currently stationed in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia, undergoing technical inspections, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-blanketed-in-snow-offers-a-magical-escape-for-the-holidays
            
  
                                    The magic of Christmas has lingered in the Troodos Mountains, where snowfall that began on Christmas Day has continued to blanket the region in white. As of Sunday, the snow has reached a depth of 15 centimeters, drawing locals and visitors to marvel at the breathtaking winter scenery....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
            
  
                                    Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-step-closer-to-the-sun-nasa-s-historic-mission
            
  
                                    Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/early-flu-outbreak-strains-cyprus-hospitals
            
  
                                    The seasonal flu has arrived earlier this year compared to other years, as stated by the Spokesperson of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYPY), Charalambos Charilaou, to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santa-clad-bikers-bring-holiday-joy-to-makarios-hospital
            
  
                                    For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade, it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-a-divine-confluence-of-faith-and-modernity
            
  
                                    The Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely an event; it is a spiritual phenomenon deeply rooted in India's religious and cultural consciousness....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-it-a-bird-strike-or-did-russian-air-defences-shoot-down-the-jet
            
  
                                    A plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 26, 2024, has raised serious questions about the involvement of Russian air defences....
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-weather-woes-as-elena-keeps-the-region-on-its-toes
            
  
                                    The extended barometric system affectionately (or not) named ELENA is still calling the shots, bringing another round of quirky winter weather. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-gets-its-white-christmas-thanks-to-elena
            
  
                                    It looks like the holiday classic "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" got a real-life rendition in Troodos this year, as the mountain region woke up to a snowy wonderland late on Christmas Day. ...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-winter-swim-in-honor-of-little-heroes
            
  
                                    For the 8th consecutive year, participants and attendees gathered on Limassol beach this morning to send a powerful message of support and optimism during the event "Swimming with the OYK for our Little Heroes."...
                       
                              
            
            https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/daring-escape-in-larnaca-as-swedish-fugitive-breaks-free-from-clinic
            
  
                                    Authorities are actively searching for a 49-year-old Swedish man who escaped from a private clinic in Larnaca, where he had been under custody. ...