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Shy clouds and lazy winds: Thursday's weather takes a chill pill

A “weak” low-pressure system is currently loitering in the area, apparently too shy to do anything dramatic. But don’t worry, its confident cousin, the high-pressure system, is expected to roll in tomorrow to restore order (and clearer skies)....

30/10/2025 | NEWS

Cypriot scientist uncovers Mars’ hidden mantle, revealing planet’s 4.5-billion-year secrets

By probing the deep interior of Mars, Cypriot planetary scientist Dr. Constantinos Charalambous has uncovered the fine-scale structure of the planet’s mantle, offering a new window into the early history of rocky worlds....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Larnaca construction employers fined €63,000 over illegal workers

A coordinated operation in Larnaca uncovered a major case of illegal employment, highlighting the ongoing challenges of unregulated labor in Cyprus....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Double-cab driver cleared after arrest in assassination plot inquiry

A 39-year-old driver who had been detained in connection with an assassination plot against Stavros Demosthenous was released after authorities verified his account of the events....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus extends zero VAT on essential goods through 2026

Cyprus will maintain a zero value-added tax on certain basic goods until December 2026, the Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, announced Wednesday following Cabinet approval of the measure....

29/10/2025 | BUSINESS

After beating at Aglantzia Gymnasium, security cameras to be installed

Authorities and parents are moving swiftly to tighten security at Aglantzia Gymnasium after a violent incident during a weekend school event reignited concerns about student safety....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus introduces female pedestrian figures in bid to promote gender equality

The familiar green-and-red silhouettes that guide pedestrians across Cypriot streets are getting a new look and a new message....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Are the stars finally aligning for Cyprus?

A series of new developments, diplomatic chatter, quiet backroom meetings, and carefully timed statements, are fueling talk that something may finally be stirring in the long-stuck Cyprus and East Med equation....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Erhurman silent so far, despite pre-election promise to call Christodoulides

Despite his campaign pledge to open direct communication with President Nikos Christodoulides, newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has so far remained silent....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Cavalli Tower at Limassol Blu Marine Officially Inaugurated in Spectacular Ceremony

The Leptos Group proudly announced the official inauguration of Cavalli Tower at Limassol Blu Marine, marking Roberto Cavalli’s first-ever branded residential development in Europe and a landmark moment for Cyprus on the global stage....

29/10/2025 | BUSINESS

Christodoulides to new UN envoy: Cyprus ready to resume talks

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s readiness to resume reunification talks from where they stopped in Crans-Montana in 2017, during his first meeting with Khassim Diagne, the new UN Special Representative and head of UNFICYP....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Old GSP will become Nicosia’s go-to hub for services, shops, and green spaces

By the end of 2026, Nicosians will be able to visit the old GSP site for a full range of services, shopping, and recreation in one spot. ...

29/10/2025 | BUSINESS

Two states, one federation… and a suitcase of lies

The president seems a little on edge after Erhurman’s election. He insists, as always, that everyone will be judged at the negotiating table. Whether that should worry us, I’m not sure....

29/10/2025 | OPINION

Green light for €22M ''Kourio'' office and commercial development in Limassol

The path is clear for the ''Kourio'' mixed-use development in Limassol, after the Environmental Authority approved the €22 million project....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Power outages hit parts of Nicosia and Limassol

Several neighborhoods in Nicosia and Limassol are experiencing temporary power outages....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Bank of Cyprus gave away a Nissan Ariya!

The Bank of Cyprus has wrapped up its summer campaign with Visa cards, combining electric mobility with the joy of coffee!...

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Kapopoulos Fine Arts Brings Top International Artists to Nicosia

Kapopoulos Fine Arts is presenting a dazzling lineup of Greek and international artists in Nicosia, in a celebrated visual arts event that has become a landmark in the city’s cultural calendar. The group exhibition will open at the gallery at 43 Stasikratous Street on Friday, October 31, 2025....

29/10/2025 | LIFE

When a mistake led us to a better story: ''The Divided Island'' and the power of empathy

Sometimes mistakes lead us to the best stories. In our attempt to tell you about a film screening at the historic Ledra Palace, one that explores both sides of the Cyprus story, we at KNEWS made a classic journalist’s blunder. We got the wrong film. Yep, we mixed up the titles. We journalists screwed up… shocker, right?...

29/10/2025 | LIFE

Mavroyiannis: ''A crack is opening and we must exploit it''

A ''crack'' has opened in the decades-old Cyprus problem, and the Greek Cypriot side must seize the moment, says former UN negotiator and presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis....

29/10/2025 | NEWS

Nicosia’s new KEP faces long delay, residents to trek to Engomi until 2026

The long-awaited Citizens Service Center (KEP) in the heart of Nicosia won’t be opening anytime soon. According to information obtained by K, the new facility, which was expected to make life easier for city residents, is now projected to open by the end of 2026....

29/10/2025 | NEWS