https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-overtime-pay-debacle-and-lessons-in-effective-governance
The issue surrounding the payment of overtime compensation to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Doxa Komodromou, has become the focal point of political discussion in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-enhancing-work-life-balance-100-year-careers
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is shaking off doomsday predictions about what AI means for humanity — instead laying out how he sees the technology vastly improving businesses and the work-life balance of their employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-s-military-called-to-combat-daily-shootings-and-bombings
Sweden’s prime minister on Thursday said that he’s summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-cry-for-help-facing-a-migrant-surge-amid-eu-discord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hold-onto-your-hats-unpredictable-weather-ahead
Get ready for a weather extravaganza on the sunny island of Cyprus. Picture a weather forecast with a twist of whimsy, as we dive into the magical world of meteorology!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unprecedented-disasters-prompt-urgent-calls-for-risk-assessment-review
Unfortunately, this year has been a game changer in terms of risk prediction as the scale and impact of recent disasters has been unprecedented, Dr. George Boustras, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-surge-electricity-rates-hold-steady
Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passengers-stranded-as-swiss-plane-forgets-luggage-in-zurich
A Swiss International Air Lines plane arrived at its destination without a single checked bag on board....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fattal-group-acquires-yet-another-holiday-property-in-cyprus
The facelift at Elias Latsi Holiday Village Resort is progressing smoothly, thanks to the recent positive response from the Environmental Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-queer-wave-2023-4th-year-for-the-cyprus-lgbtq-film-festival
For the fourth year, the LGBTQ+ Cyprus Film Festival "Queer Wave 2023" will occur in Nicosia from September 8 to 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escalating-tensions-as-ukrainian-drones-inflict-damage-on-russian-airbase
Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in more than four hours of nighttime attacks that struck military assets, Russian officials and media reports said Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tepco-plant-discharges-radioactive-water-into-pacific
Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-secret-police-accused-of-lgbtq-targeting
Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/outdoor-work-suspended-amid-heat-wave
The Labor Inspection Department has issued a directive mandating the suspension of all heavy and medium outdoor work, as well as activities involving the transportation or delivery of goods using two-wheeled vehicles or personal mobility devices, due to the ongoing heat wave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/freedom-and-democracy-under-fire
During the past decade, while Greece and Cyprus faced economic collapse, many of us looked towards the countries of Northern Europe, admiring their achievements, especially in terms of the welfare state they had created for the benefit of all citizens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kuwait-bans-barbie-lebanon-weighs-censorship-for-homosexuality
Kuwait has banned the film Barbie in a bid to protect "public ethics and social traditions," while a Lebanese minister has made moves to censor the film on grounds it "promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bezos-makes-waves-as-he-yachts-in-style-across-the-greek-isles
Last year, Jeff Bezos celebrated his time in the Cycladic Islands; this year, he opted for the Ionian Islands. On Wednesday, he and his group were spotted on the island of Kastos near Lefkada. Arriving on the island via a tender from Bezos' luxurious yacht "Koru," the sight was truly remarkable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecuadorian-opposition-leader-assassinated-days-before-elections
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been assassinated just days ahead of a significant election that hinges on the escalating issues of violence and crime within the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-woman-chairperson-for-intermepa
The International Marine Environment Protection Association INTERMEPA announced the election of Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coping-with-the-heatwave
The Meteorology Department has issued a new yellow warning for a scorching heatwave expected on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism
In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-19-000-rescued-in-greek-history-s-largest-evacuation
Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/24-year-old-awarded-$18-8m-in-lawsuit-over-talc-based-baby-powder
A 24-year-old man in California was awarded $18.8 million on Tuesday in his lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, in which he blamed talc in the company's baby powder for giving him cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iraq-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-sweden-over-quran-burning
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, ordered on Thursday to withdraw the Iraqi charge d’affaires in Stockholm and expel the Swedish ambassador to Iraq, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-economy-faces-$590-trillion-storm
A $590 trillion storm threatens the global economy as rising interest rates make more corporate debts problematic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-to-drop-by-10-in-the-mediterranean
According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-weather-continues-with-clear-skies
A scorching heatwave has gripped the region, with authorities issuing a yellow warning for exceptionally high temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-invasion-1974-cyprus-remembers
Sirens will once again ring out across all cities this year, as part of the commemorative events marking the somber anniversaries of the coup attempt and the Turkish invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-drowns-in-paphos-beach
A tragedy occurred at Aphrodite's Rock in Paphos on Sunday, July 9 afternoon.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€2-500-allocated-for-bus-stop-development-amid-outrage
Pictures that have come to light in recent days have stirred up a wave of anger. One shows an elderly woman waiting for the bus at a shelterless stop in the July heat, leaning on a lamppost and holding her cane and shopping bags in her hands....
