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1. Indonesian volcano raises tsunami alarm, echoes past tragedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/indonesian-volcano-raises-tsunami-alarm-echoes-past-tragedy

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes following a series of eruptions from the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi island in Indonesia....

2. 4,000 lives lost in a single blast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-000-lives-lost-in-a-single-blast

In the midst of conflict, even the most unexpected victims are not spared from tragedy, as evidenced by the devastating impact on IVF embryos in Gaza. ...

3. The hidden lives of migrants in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-hidden-lives-of-migrants-in-cyprus

Behind closed doors lies a hidden reality in Cyprus, where neglected homes become sanctuaries for new occupants, often foreigners seeking refuge from economic hardships....

4. Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-rising-israel-iran-tensions

When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....

5. FBI probes crew's awareness in Baltimore bridge collapse inquiry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-probes-crew-s-awareness-in-baltimore-bridge-collapse-inquiry

The FBI has launched a criminal inquiry into the devastating collapse of a Baltimore bridge, which claimed the lives of six construction workers....

6. Sydney: Knife attack on priest amid recent tragedy (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sydney-knife-attack-on-priest-amid-recent-tragedy-video

A stabbing attack has reportedly taken place inside a Sydney church just days after a knifeman killed six people in a Westfield shopping center....

7. Five stabbed and killed in Sydney mall tragedy (vid)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-stabbed-and-killed-in-sidney-mall-tragedy

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos and horror as they fled a bustling shopping mall in Sydney, where a knifeman killed five people and injured several others. The incident unfolded at the Westfield shopping center in Bondi, prompting a swift response from emergency services....

8. The CIA's secret plans for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cia

The CIA was drafting scenarios for the geographic separation of Greeks and Turks in Cyprus as early as 1964. These plans, ranging from relocating Turkish Cypriots to Turkey to exchanges of populations and territories with Greece...

9. Gaza's wounds deepen amidst humanitarian crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-s-wounds-deepen-amidst-humanitarian-crisis

The ongoing conflict in Gaza offers little novelty to seasoned observers of conflicts, especially within the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East's Arab-Israeli tensions....

10. Man killed while fleeing police check in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-killed-while-fleeing-police-check-in-limassol

A tragedy unfolded Wednesday morning, April 10th, when a man was found dead after attempting to flee a police check. ...

11. Officer's ''patrol car, not a taxi'' remark preceded woman's tragic end

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officer-s-patrol-car-not-a-taxi-remark-preceded-woman-s-tragic-end

A police officer who conversed with 28-year-old Kyriaki over the phone before her tragic demise outside the Agii Anargyri Police Station has provided insights into his statement, ''the patrol car is not a taxi.'' ...

12. Israel admits ''grave mistake'' in airstrike killing British volunteers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-admits-grave-mistake-in-airstrike-killing-british-volunteers

Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...

13. Finland: 12-year old child fatally shoots classmate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finland-12-year-old-child-fatally-shoots-classmate

A 12-year-old child opened fire in a classroom at Viertolan Koulu school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one classmate and seriously injuring two others before being apprehended by police Tuesday....

14. World Central Kitchen halts Gaza operations after volunteers killed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-central-kitchen-halts-gaza-operations-after-volunteers-killed

At least 7 volunteers from the non-governmental organization ''World Central Kitchen'' (WCK) lost their lives in a devastating incident in Gaza's Deir al-Balah area. ...

15. Seven NGO workers killed in Gaza during Israeli attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ngo-workers-killed-in-gaza-during-israeli-attack

World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....

16. Tragedy strikes in Ayia Napa as swimmer dies on beach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-strikes-in-ayia-napa-as-swimmer-dies-on-beach

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday (31/03) when a swimmer took his last breath on a beach in the area....

17. 'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dirty-fuel-suspected-in-baltimore-bridge-collapse-tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

18. Container ship crash in Baltimore raises global supply chain concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/container-ship-crash-in-baltimore-raises-global-supply-chain-concerns

Fears of potential disruptions to global supply chains have surged following a catastrophic incident in the bustling port city of Baltimore. ...

19. Baltimore Mayor declares local state of emergency after key bridge collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baltimore-mayor-declares-local-state-of-emergency-after-key-bridge-collapse

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has taken decisive action in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, declaring a local state of emergency. ...

20. Greek Prime Minister plans May trip to Ankara for bilateral talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-prime-minister-plans-may-trip-to-ankara-for-bilateral-talks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a “sincere desire” from the Turkish side to “bridge tensions” with Greece....

21. Cyprus and EU unite for Gaza's humanitarian corridor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-president-and-cyprus-unite-for-humanitarian-sea-corridor

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Cyprus on Thursday evening to discuss the establishment of a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza. ...

22. President calls for EU leadership in Middle East (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-calls-for-eu-leadership-in-middle-east

In a compelling address to the plenary of the European People's Party (EPP) conference in Bucharest, President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the pivotal role the European Union...

23. Russian missiles target Zelenskiy and Greek PM in Odesa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-missiles-target-zelenskiy-and-greek-pm-in-odesa

A deadly missile strike rocked the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, causing intense moments as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were in the vicinity....

24. National Guard's death raises questions on Cyprus justice system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-s-death-raises-questions-on-cyprus-justice-system

Revelations surrounding the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, emerging years after the incident, have sparked both sensation and concern about the functioning of the criminal justice system in Cyprus. ...

25. Family throws 6-year-old overboard on journey to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-throws-6-year-old-overboard-on-journey-to-cyprus

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 6-year-old child lost his life during a treacherous voyage to Cyprus, prompting an investigation by the authorities....

26. Europe's sleepless nights over Egypt's crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/europe-s-sleepless-nights-over-egypt-s-crisis

Ask almost any European official specializing in security matters what keeps them up at night, and they’ll probably answer ''Egypt.'' ...

27. US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression

On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....

28. King Charles' battle and Cyprus' cancer crusade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/king-charles-battle-and-cyprus-cancer-crusade

The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....

29.  Tornado strikes Limassol, leaves trail of destruction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-limassol-leaves-trail-of-destruction

In the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th, shocking videos surfaced on social media, capturing the terrifying sight of a tornado ripping through the tranquil streets of Limassol. ...

30. IDF raid leaves orphaned children, shattered lives in Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-raid-leaves-orphaned-children-shattered-lives-in-gaza

In the tumultuous landscape of southern Gaza, the plight of Mu'min, a five-year-old boy, epitomizes the harrowing reality endured by many children in the region....

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