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1. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

2. Fix the roads, save lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fix-the-roads-save-lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

3. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-embassy-walls-an-inside-look-into-a-us-cyprus-emergency-drill

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

4. Syrian asylum seeker killed in Peyia work accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-asylum-seeker-killed-in-peyia-work-accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man seeking a better life in Cyprus died in a tragic work accident on Wednesday afternoon while doing his job in Peyia, Paphos....

5. Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire

A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....

6. Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/union-condemns-threats-against-turkish-cypriot-journalist-exposing-corruption-and-organized-crime-in-occupied-cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

7. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavation-without-permit-linked-to-collapse-that-caused-hazardous-gas-leak-in-engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

8. Government hourly workers say they're fed up, and they want a raise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-hourly-workers-say-they-re-fed-up-and-they-want-a-raise

It’s official: Cyprus’ hourly government employees are tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own departments....

9. Another glitch in the system: Nicosia speed cameras just for show since 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-glitch-in-the-system-nicosia-speed-cameras-just-for-show-since-2022

In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....

10. Is the lambradja tradition a rite of youth or just lawlessness in disguise?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise

Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...

11. Holy Thursday hike turns hairy with cliffside rescue in Palaichori

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-hike-turns-hairy-with-cliffside-rescue-in-palaichori

What started as a scenic hike in the hills of Palaichori turned into a Holy Thursday adventure two young people won’t forget any time soon....

12. From summer hotspot to all-year hub

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub

Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....

13. 51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance

As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....

14. Scientists bring Dire wolf back to life after 12,000 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-bring-dire-wolf-back-to-life-after-12-000-years

For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....

15. National Guard Chief reports 45% drop in accidents in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-chief-reports-45-drop-in-accidents-in-2024

The National Guard recorded a 45% decrease in accidents in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of incidents on record, Chief of the National Guard Georgios Tsitsikostas announced Friday....

16. New cycle and pedestrian path to transform Nicosia suburbs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-new-cycle-and-pedestrian-path-to-transform-nicosia-suburbs

A major upgrade to the Nicosia district’s urban landscape is on the way, as plans for a new cycle and pedestrian path along Kalamon/Glafkos Clerides Avenue officially move ahead. ...

17. Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/time-s-up-parliament-rejects-president-s-push-to-scrap-traffic-light-timers

Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....

18. 190,000 unpaid traffic fines as deadline looms on March 31st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/190-000-unpaid-traffic-fines-as-deadline-looms-on-march-31st

With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...

19. New solar park in Sotira with 6,534 kW capacity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity

The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....

20. Larnaca port workers stage 24-hour strike over safety and unloading delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-port-workers-stage-24-hour-strike-over-safety-and-unloading-delays

Workers at the Port of Larnaca kicked off a 24-hour warning strike on Monday morning, blocking the port entrance in protest of unsafe working conditions and issues with the cargo unloading process....

21. Deadline looms for outstanding traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines

Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....

22. Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-uproots-tree-bringing-down-eac-power-lines-photos

Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....

23. Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hang-up-or-pay-up-tougher-penalties-for-drivers-using-phones

Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....

24. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storms-hit-cyprus-with-heavy-rain-hail-and-snowfall-in-troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

25. Questions mount after 14-year-old's tragic fall from Trilogy Tower

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/questions-mount-after-14-year-old-s-tragic-fall-from-trilogy-tower

The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of the Trilogy complex in Limassol has left many questions unanswered, sparking intense investigations by law enforcement since early Thursday morning. ...

26. Authorities investigate how 14-year-old reached 34th floor before fatal fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-investigate-how-14-year-old-reached-34th-floor-before-fatal-fall

Authorities are stepping up their investigation into the shocking death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of an unfinished apartment at the Trilogy Towers in Limassol....

27. Emirates seeks cabin crew members in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emirates-seeks-cabin-crew-members-in-cyprus

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team....

28. Doctors to stop serving at Limassol General Hospital's outpatient clinics starting Wednesday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-to-stop-serving-at-limassol-general-hospital-s-outpatient-clinics-starting-wednesday

The Pancyprian Union of Government Doctors (PASYKI) is taking action over what it describes as "unacceptable working conditions" caused by ongoing construction at Limassol General Hospital....

29. New driving license law to impact learner drivers in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-driving-license-law-to-impact-learner-drivers-in-cyprus

Starting in 2026, a new law will change how learner drivers in Cyprus are allowed to practice on the roads....

30. WWII bomb discovery halts Eurostar trains, leaving thousands stranded

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wwii-bomb-discovery-halts-eurostar-trains-leaving-thousands-stranded

Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks of Paris' Gare du Nord, one of Europe's busiest train stations....

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