https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-faces-mass-strike-amid-anger-over-hostage-deaths
A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-refugees-master-english-the-mr-bean-way
At Keighley College in West Yorkshire, laughter fills the classroom as students watch Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean struggle through a dentist visit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-modernize-education-system-starting-2024-25
Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-to-craft-their-own-play-inspired-by-nicosia-s-history
The Nicosia International Festival 2024, which actively participates in Nicosia’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2030, is developing its theatrical co-creation workshop "Exploring the Theatre", with the support of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-for-honesty-on-50th-anniversary-of-cyprus-coup
If we want to move forward, we must be honest, Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Monday, after a memorial service for those who fell during the July 15, 1974 coup of the Greek junta against President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios. He pointed out at the same time that “I am not here to give a pardon to anyone”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-stranded-by-swiss-landslide-begin-journey-home
Sixty-five students and six teachers from the English School in Nicosia are on their way back to Cyprus after being stranded in Switzerland due to a landslide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/english-school-students-stranded-in-swiss-hotel-after-landslide
Seventy-one students and teachers from The English School in Cyprus remain stranded at their hotel in Switzerland following a landslide caused by severe weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neville-brody-embrace-difficulty-question-everything
Renowned graphic designer Neville Brody, a pioneer in visual communication, will deliver the commencement address at the University of Nicosia, where he will also receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-michaelidou-affirms-cyprus-commitment-to-european-schools
Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-donations-surge-after-conviction-beating-biden-by-$60m
Donald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month, according to federal filings that detailed the Republican fundraising explosion sparked by Trump’s felony convictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-celebrate-summer-solstice-with-yoga-in-times-square
In a vibrant celebration marking the seventh International Yoga Day, more than 3,000 yoga enthusiasts converged at Times Square on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fidias-win-triggers-debate-on-political-behavior
Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frederick-university-is-once-again-the-best-performing-university-in-cyprus-in-the-times-higher-education-impact-rankings
With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-to-close-early-on-friday-due-to-heatwave
Education Minister Athina Michaelidou defended the government's decision to suspend classes early on Friday due to soaring temperatures, calling it a balanced approach despite inevitable discontent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-u-s-university-staff-stabbed-in-china-park
Four staff members from a U.S. university were stabbed in Beishan Park in northeast China, officials said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-forces-classes-outdoors-due-to-lack-of-air-conditioning
As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-leads-to-faintings-and-nosebleeds-in-schools
Incidents of children experiencing dizziness and nosebleeds due to high temperatures have been reported in schools, according to POED President Myria Vassiliou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teacher-detained-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-students-in-nicosia
A mathematics educator employed at a private tutoring institution in the Nicosia district is currently detained for eight days amidst accusations of sexual misconduct involving underage female students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/london-teen-dubbed-god-s-influencer-to-be-saint
A London-born teenager - whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called "God's influencer" - is set to become a saint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-police-car-seen-parked-in-handicapped-spot
A photo posted on the Facebook page "The GAROS of the Day" showing a police car parked in a handicapped spot has sparked public outrage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-climbs-to-115-globally-in-2024-the-young-university-rankings
The 2024 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings places the University of Nicosia (UNIC) at #115 worldwide, jointly with the University of Toulouse in France, among institutions 50 years old or younger. It is worth noting that the 2024 ranking includes 673 universities, up from 605 in 2023.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/threatening-email-prompts-police-mobilization
A threatening email sent to schools across Cyprus on Friday morning, May 17, prompted concern as authorities responded swiftly to the alert....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-lecturer-named-fellow-of-us-institute-of-food-technologists
The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foundational-principles-of-sustainable-development-in-natura-2000-regions
Dimitris K. Melissas is a Lawyer and Professor of Public Law at the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in Urban Planning Law, Spatial Planning Law and Environmental Law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-high-school-teacher-in-limassol-accused-of-kissing-student
A high school teacher in the Limassol district has been suspended following an allegation of sexual harassment involving a female student....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-minister-advocates-for-ai-integration-in-education-at-eu-council-meeting
Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-minister-of-agriculture-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
Dr Maria Panayiotou studied History and Archeology at the University of Cyprus from where she graduated in 2004 with honors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-deemed-unworthy-to-lead
Efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem hit a snag as the Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants Union (KTAMS) and the Teachers' Union (KTOS) jointly criticized UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-challenges-in-youth-behavior
After recent violent incidents in schools and a surge in vandalism during the Easter holidays, concerns about youth behavior have reignited public debate in Cyprus, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's print edition of Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ranked-worst-in-world-for-underage-drinking
Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....
