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1. Woman in ICU after running naked in Limassol and testing positive for fentanyl

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-icu-after-running-naked-in-limassol-and-testing-positive-for-fentanyl

A 39-year-old Russian woman remains in intensive care at Limassol General Hospital after she was discovered running naked through a street in Limassol on Thursday afternoon. Medical tests later detected fentanyl and other opioids in her system, according to police....

2. ''Cyprus isn’t on Europe’s sidelines, it’s on the front line,'' says EU’s Stephen Clark

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-isn-t-on-europe-s-sidelines-it-s-on-the-front-line-says-eu-s-stephen-clark

When people in Cyprus hear "Brussels," it can still sound like a place that exists somewhere far away; a world of speeches, regulations and political deals that has little to do with everyday life in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos....

3. Silver-cheeked toadfish unsafe to eat, fisheries department warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/silver-cheeked-toadfish-unsafe-to-eat-fisheries-department-warns

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has sought to reassure the public following recent reports about the silver-cheeked toadfish, stating that there have been no recorded incidents involving swimmers despite the species having been present around Cyprus for more than two decades....

4. ''State of law or state of the internet?'' Anastasiades rejects corruption findings and calls for criminal probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe

Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....

5. Anastasiades: ''Let the truth shine''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-let-the-truth-shine

Former President Nicos Anastasiades has pushed back strongly against the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption linked to the book ''Mafia State,'' calling the allegations against him ''unsubstantiated'' and demanding an immediate, independent criminal investigation to clear his name....

6. Where are the Iranians?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/where-are-the-iranians

Whatever happened to the Iranians who greeted the first American bombs with relief and celebration? They now stand alongside the Kurds whom Trump abandoned, dismissing them because they had not fought in Normandy. Alongside the Afghans who were left at the mercy of the Taliban. Alongside the Danes, perhaps the most pro-American people in Europe, who suddenly discovered that their great ally wanted to take a piece of their territory, like a greedy child grabbing one more slice of cake. ...

7. A reality check for us Cypriots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-reality-check-for-us-cypriots

Yesterday's report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption on the book *Mafia State* is a significant institutional intervention with real substance....

8. Composure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/composure

The people have spoken, and true democrats are those who accept the will of the electorate without conditions. Democracy is not a “pick and choose” system...something to be respected only when the outcome is convenient and questioned when it brings disappointment....

9. Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-deliver-shake-up-as-new-parties-break-through-while-old-guard-feels-pressure

The political landscape in Cyprus appeared to shift dramatically Sunday night as early parliamentary election results pointed to gains for new political movements, setbacks for smaller traditional parties and a reshaped House of Representatives. ...

10. Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-national-plan-targeting-wildlife-poisoning

Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....

11. More than 23 dead hedgehogs found in suspected poisoning incident near Nicosia village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-23-dead-hedgehogs-found-in-suspected-poisoning-incident-near-nicosia-village

Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....

12. Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-order-recall-of-frozen-cuttlefish-over-unsafe-cadmium-levels

Cyprus health authorities have ordered an immediate recall of two batches of frozen cuttlefish after tests found unsafe levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the product....

13. First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/first-ladies-influencers-and-flying-priests-another-perfectly-normal-week-in-cyprus

Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...

14. Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-famingo-puts-spotlight-on-toxic-lead-use-in-cyprus

A dead flamingo lying in one of Cyprus’ salt lakes is sending a clear, and uncomfortable, message: something in the environment is going badly wrong....

15. Woman in critical condition after suspected cooking gas leak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-critical-condition-after-suspected-cooking-gas-leak

A 64-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Limassol, while his wife remains in critical condition in hospital, with early indications pointing to inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG or cooking gas....

16. When fans become the journalists

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-fans-become-the-journalists

Among the many pieces that make up the mosaic of supporters is the category of “fan-journalists.” This is the segment within the mass of fans who comment publicly and express opinions on issues concerning their team or football more generally....

17. Burned Russian LNG tanker drifts toward Malta after Mediterranean explosions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burned-russian-lng-tanker-drifts-toward-malta-after-mediterranean-explosions

A heavily damaged Russian liquefied natural gas tanker has been drifting in the Mediterranean and is approaching waters near Malta, raising environmental and security concerns among regional authorities....

18. Lawmaker sounds alarm over ''harmful'' smokestack emissions at Dhekelia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmaker-sounds-alarm-over-harmful-smokestack-emissions-at-dhekelia-plant

Toxic emissions that can harm human health are still billowing from the smokestacks of Cyprus’ Dhekelia power station after years of missed deadlines and repeated grace periods, a lawmaker warned Thursday, accusing authorities of letting the problem drag on while nearby residents pay the price....

19. Cyprus issues expanded infant formula recall over potential health risk for babies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-expanded-infant-formula-recall-over-potential-health-risk-for-babies

The Ministry of Health has expanded an ongoing recall of infant formula products following concerns about possible contamination linked to one of the ingredients used in their production....

20. GBL found in Larnaca water cooler during poisoning investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gbl-found-in-larnaca-water-cooler-during-poisoning-investigation

Authorities in Cyprus say a chemical known as GBL, a substance normally used in industrial cleaning and manufacturing, was found in a water cooler linked to the death of a 78-year-old man and the hospitalization of four others in the coastal city of Larnaca....

21. Authorities say toxicology results hold the key in Larnaca death and hospitalizations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations

Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....

22. Police probe possible poisoning after death and hospitalizations in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-possible-poisoning-after-death-and-hospitalizations-in-larnaca

What began as a routine visit to offer condolences has turned into a disturbing police investigation, after a 78-year-old man died and four other people were hospitalized under circumstances that now point to possible poisoning....

23. Late-night blaze in Lythrodontas puts lives and property at risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-blaze-in-lythrodontas-puts-lives-and-property-at-risk

A fire erupted late Saturday night at Machaira Metochi, alarming residents and prompting strong warnings from the Lythrodontas Community Council....

24. Conferences of the willing...or the desperate?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/conferences-of-the-willing-or-the-desperate

Donald Trump, whether we like it or not, isn’t entirely wrong. European leaders are often timid, indecisive, and lacking backbone. Many come straight out of the same “recipe book,” trained to be conventional, proper, and careful. ...

25. Chemical mix-up blamed for fumes that forced evacuation of government offices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-mix-up-blamed-for-fumes-that-forced-evacuation-of-government-offices

A chemical mishap is believed to be behind the fumes that forced the evacuation of a building in Larnaca which also houses the Tax Department, after a woman reported feeling unwell. ...

26. Bedbug chemicals blamed for deaths of tourist family in Istanbul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bedbug-chemicals-blamed-for-deaths-of-tourist-family-in-istanbul

The sudden deaths of a German-Turkish family vacationing in Istanbul are now being linked to chemical exposure inside their hotel, shifting the investigation toward a possible pesticide leak rather than food poisoning....

27. Sexism isn’t ''old news,'' it’s still alive in Cyprus, and the law says so

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/sexism-isn-t-old-news-it-s-still-alive-in-cyprus-and-the-law-says-so

From workplace jabs to public remarks by officials, the everyday sexism we brush off carries real consequences, and it’s a criminal offense....

28. Family alleges medical negligence after death of 21-year-old Dimitriana

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-alleges-medical-negligence-after-death-of-21-year-old-dimitriana

The sudden death of 21-year-old Dimitriana Siapani has left her family and community in shock and grief. Dimitriana died on October 22 at Nicosia General Hospital, following a period of severe illness that began shortly after a trip to Italy....

29. France does not reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/france-does-not-reform

France is a country that does not reform, at least not without blood and plenty of protest. Its history proves this. In fact, it is from France that we ourselves imported large doses of the culture of questioning and dissent....

30. AI will replace jobs with routine tasks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-will-replace-jobs-with-routine-tasks

Futurist Gerd Leonhard spoke at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 about the human-centered, positive approach needed for the development of artificial intelligence....

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