https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-first-death-from-influenza-a
Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-remarkable-ruling-court-upholds-$5m-verdict-against-trump
In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucl-each-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy
A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-plane-crash-in-south-korea-claims-167-lives
In a devastating aviation accident, a Jeju Air passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off the runway at Muan Airport in South Korea. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-handcuffed-inmate-fatally-beaten
Shocking footage from body-worn cameras shows the violent treatment of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here
In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-marines-spread-holiday-joy-to-families-in-need
The holiday spirit was alive and well in Nicosia as the Marine Security Guard Detachment of the U.S. Embassy continued their heartwarming tradition of giving back to the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stephen-knight-is-healing-hearts-and-saving-dogs
Stephen Knight, the founder of Dogs Matter, was celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2024, recognized for his heartfelt mission of fostering dogs while their owners focus on overcoming addiction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-nine-year-old-among-the-dead-200-injured
A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-s-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-sanctions-says-country-no-longer-a-threat
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/panagiotou-best-labor-market-performance-in-the-last-15-years
The labor market in 2024 is achieving its strongest performance in the past 15 years, driven by increased job creation, employment growth, reduced unemployment, and rising wages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence
The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-first-for-cyprus-volt-elects-a-female-majority-to-its-leadership
Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘crotch-circles-spark-bikini-line-buzz-in-luton
Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mango-founder-isak-andic-dies-at-71-after-tragic-accident
Isak Andic, the visionary behind global fashion brand Mango, tragically passed away at the age of 71 following an accident during a family excursion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case
Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-trend-of-deep-fake-nude-photos
Organizations and internet safety experts are raising alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos
A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/successful-phd-symposium-showcases-groundbreaking-research-at-the-unic-s-media-and-communications-phd-programme
The annual PhD Symposium hosted by the University of Nicosia Department of Communications on Thursday, December 7th, proved to be a resounding success, drawing a diverse audience of academics, alumni, current students, and professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/poignant-film-on-cyprus-s-post-war-resilience-to-screen-in-london
Filmed in the hauntingly abandoned streets of Varosha, Gomsu (Neighbour) captures the lingering scars of Cyprus’s turbulent past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration
Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/understanding-surrogacy-in-cyprus-a-legal-guide-to-the-legal-process
Motherhood is a significant milestone in every woman's life, but for some, the journey to having biological children can be challenging. Due to medical conditions or infertility, many women and couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab
Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-links-air-pollution-during-pregnancy-to-heightened-autism-risk
New research suggests that air pollution exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in babies with a genetic predisposition for the condition, according to a study by Dr. Haitham Amal and his team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/part-time-work-declines-in-cyprus-gender-gap-narrows
In 2023, the share of part-time workers in Cyprus for those aged 20-64 was at 8%, a slight drop from 9.1% in 2022. This trend of declining part-time work has been consistent in Cyprus since 2014...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-i-almost-voted-for-trump—and-why-many-americans-did
I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-average-monthly-salary-reaches-€2-250-in-2023
Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached €2,363 in 2023, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-30-of-non-eu-seniors-in-eu-report-health-in-bad-or-very-bad-condition
In 2023, a percentage of 28% of non-EU citizens living in the EU aged 65 years or over perceived themselves to be in bad or very bad state of health. ...
