Estonian kite and wing surfers shone at WISSA 2026 World Championship: Ranno Rumm defended his world champion title for the third time, while Estonia also took first place in wing STS
Estonian athletes excelled at the WISSA 2026 World Championships in Sweden, with Ranno Rumm winning the kite class world title and Cerly Aulik achieving second place in the women's wing racing category.
Police Chief Lee Seung-cheol, who died from a drowsy driver, is posthumously awarded the Order of the White Kite
The late Chief Lee Seung-cheol, who was struck and killed by a drowsy driver while responding to a traffic accident, has been posthumously awarded the Order of the White Kite by the South Korean government.
He was flying a kite and fell from a height of 5 meters - A 25-year-old in the hospital
A 25-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition after falling from a height of 5 meters while flying a kite in Turkovounia.
Clean Monday: Koulouma in municipalities of Attica - Who will make the largest lagana
Municipalities in Attica are celebrating Clean Monday with traditional foods, music, and kite flying, with some towns promising to create the largest lagana bread.
C. Tsoukalas: The Prime Minister flies a kite all year round - We didn't wait for Clean Monday to realize it
The spokesperson for PASOK, Costas Tsoukalas, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for allegedly spreading lies and inaccuracies in his recent social media post, emphasizing his failure to address significant issues within the New Democracy party.
Readers: Oti's green kite and his grandfather's pride
A grandfather reflects on his childhood as he crafts a green kite for his grandson, Octavio, to surprise him.
Weather: 112 has sounded in Limnos – How the bad weather is evolving, how we will fly a kite
Severe weather continues in Greece, with Limnos facing heavy rainfall and a state of emergency declared due to flooding.
ADMIE: Recommendations for Safe Kite Flying
The Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) in Greece issues safety recommendations for kite flying on Clean Monday, emphasizing the dangers of flying near power lines and poles.
Child dies after falling from a two-story roof
A 14-year-old boy, Shivam Baghel, tragically died after falling from the rooftop while flying a kite in Gwalior, India.
Death while flying a kite! Innocent fell from a two-story roof, died in hospital after 4 days
A 14-year-old boy named Shivam Baghel died after falling from a two-story roof while flying a kite in Gwalior, India.
HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday – What to do if it gets caught in power lines
The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator warns citizens about the dangers of flying kites near power lines on Clean Monday, urging caution to prevent accidents.
The World Ice Sailing Championship is being decided in Västerås – participant Frank: "A battle with nature"
The World Ice Sailing Championship in Västerås features participants competing in kite, wing, and windsurfing categories over six days.
Personal trainer suffers deep cut on neck from kite string with cerol while riding motorcycle in Colatina
A personal trainer in Brazil sustained a severe neck injury from kite string coated with cerol while riding his motorcycle.
Motorcyclist hit by Chilean kite string dies on Marechal Rondon
A motorcyclist has died after being struck by a Chilean kite string while riding on the Marechal Rondon highway in Bauru, São Paulo.
Spring Festival Returns to Pakistan After Two Decades, Sky Filled with Kites
After 19 years, the Basant festival has returned to Lahore, Pakistan, celebrated from February 6 to 8 with vibrant kite flying events promoted by Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Punjab's sky filled with kites after 18 years of prohibition
Punjab is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of kite flying after an 18-year ban on the practice was lifted.
Driver raced at outrageous speeds at the construction site
On Thursday night, police in Kite caught a driver speeding at 130 km/h in a 60 km/h zone near a bridge construction site, leading to charges of serious endangerment of traffic safety and a temporary driving ban.
Action by the government regarding Chinese manjha in UP
In response to dangerous incidents caused by Chinese manjha during the kite-flying season, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has imposed a complete ban on its sale, purchase, and use.
VIDEO: parakeet is rescued from tree after getting stuck in kite line in Maringá
A parakeet was rescued by firefighters in Maringá, Paraná, after becoming entangled in a kite string in a tree, following reports from passersby.
Action Taken Against 'Death Thread' in UP, Legal Action for Selling and Using Chinese Manja
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has implemented a strict action plan against Chinese manja, announcing legal repercussions for both sellers and users of this dangerous kite string.
Motorcyclist hit by kite line with cerol on avenue in João Pessoa
A motorcyclist was struck by a kite line with cerol while riding on Avenida Beira Rio in João Pessoa, resulting in no serious injuries after being treated at the local hospital.