https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-to-summer-like-a-local-30-unforgettable-cyprus-experiences
What does the perfect Cyprus summer look like? A sunset in Pomos, an after-work swim, mahalepi by the sea, or dinner in a mountain village?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€109-million-strategy-that-aims-to-transform-cyprus-agriculture-sector
The “Strategy for the Development of the Primary Sector” is moving forward with a major economic footprint and an implementation timeline through 2029. It includes 11 actions with a total budget of €109.3 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coming-elections-put-banks-back-in-the-spotlight
Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-in-the-occupied-areas-combine-high-growth-with-serious-risks
Recent regulatory shifts and reduced state reliance have reshaped the banking system in the occupied areas, though inflation topping 30% continues to drive major financial pressures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-islamic-nato-pact-and-what-it-means-for-cyprus
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the so-called “Mecca pact” on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca, international media focused heavily on headlines about an “Islamic NATO” and a military axis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-for-schengen-entry-without-resolving-national-issue
The Christodoulides administration has charted a new course by pursuing full Schengen membership regardless of whether the Cyprus problem is resolved, marking a break from previous governments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-jordan-renew-defence-cooperation-programme
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan have renewed a military cooperation programme that will keep their armed forces working together on defence and security matters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bill-gates-daughter-accused-of-taking-credit-for-online-sales-she-did-not-bring-in
An online shopping app co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter is under scrutiny over claims that it collected money from sales it may have had nothing to do with....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/newly-signed-mecca-pact-alters-security-balance-in-eastern-mediterranean
A mutual defense pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan alters the strategic balance across the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-the-sea-be-bought
On summer mornings this year at Limassol’s urban beaches, among women doing water aerobics, teenagers playing football on the sand, muscular outdoor calisthenics enthusiasts, and all kinds of retirees enjoying their usual coffee or taking a walk by the water, one conversation has recently become almost universal: whether the seawater is clean at any given moment and, if not, where the pollution is coming from. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-step-up-security-and-traffic-checks-for-august-15-weekend
Cyprus Police will increase patrols and traffic controls during the August 15 holiday weekend, with additional measures planned from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peaks-at-40°c-inland-with-a-2-5-hour-yellow-warning-from-14-00-to-16-30
Thursday starts mostly clear, but don't let the blue skies fool you. This is the last full day of uninterrupted, scorching summer heat before an unstable air mass sweeps in tomorrow. The Department of Meteorology has issued another Yellow Warning for this afternoon,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-airport-passenger-traffic-rebounds-despite-difficult-tourism-season
Paphos Airport recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic in July compared with the same month last year, offering one of the clearest signs yet that travel demand is recovering after a difficult start to 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-midweek-heat-peaks-at-40°c-inland-ahead-of-weekend-thunderstorms
A brand-new day, but the familiar seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show, at least for the next 48 hours. The Met Office has issued Yellow Warning No. 51 today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-higher-daily-tobacco-use-than-eu-average
More than one in five people aged 16 and over in Cyprus used tobacco or related nicotine products every day in 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-guitars-unite-to-put-cyprus-on-the-world-stage
A large-scale musical project bringing together hundreds of guitarists from across Cyprus is seeking to establish itself as a distinctive cultural representative of the island abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-freedom-holding-corp-reports-40-revenue-growth-in-q1-fy2027
Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the three months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported total net revenue of $732.5 million, up 40% year on year from $524.0 million in the same period last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-check-40°c-hits-inland-with-a-2-hour-yellow-warning-window
The seasonal low-pressure system isn't backing down. Just when we thought we had settled into a steady rhythm, inland temperatures climb right back up to the 40°C mark today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-set-to-collect-first-natural-gas-revenues-in-2028
The Republic of Cyprus could receive its first revenues from natural gas in 2028, according to Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-73-killed-as-powerful-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia
At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/orson-welles-pier-paolo-pasolini-and-nolan-s-helen
Nolan’s film would have been received very differently during the decades of cultural revolution than it is today, at a time when the cultural clichés and racist stereotypes of a “white” civilization are returning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-lifeguard-shortages-with-seasonal-posts-unfilled
Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-a-gentler-monday-arrives-after-the-recent-heat-alerts
Mainly clear skies to start the week, with only temporary afternoon cloud gathering mainly over the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-rising-and-falling-cost-of-everyday-essentials
An uneven picture has emerged on supermarket shelves since the beginning of the year, with some products recording increases of up to 30%, while other basic products have become cheaper. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-internal-document-reveals-cyprus-is-tracking-key-eu-turkey-policy-shifts
An internal document from the Foreign Ministry has put the diplomatic service on high alert. The document, obtained by Kathimerini, stresses that these eight dossiers represent core strategic goals for Ankara....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/financial-instability-in-the-occupied-area-threatens-future-reunification-plans
Up until now, all parties, including the Greek Cypriot side, have operated under the assumption that they don't need to tackle the fiscal viability of the successor state in the occupied area. That mindset is dangerous, especially when the necessary fixes aren't actually out of reach, so long as someone takes action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-uses-dna-testing-to-keep-a-closer-watch-on-its-water
Cyprus is one of only a small number of European countries using DNA-based techniques as part of routine water monitoring, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-put-at-top-of-new-transport-minister-s-to-do-list
New Transport, Communications and Works Minister Evanthia Tsolaki has put cutting congestion near the top of her agenda, saying the ministry is examining a range of measures that could make journeys less frustrating and reduce the amount of time people spend stuck on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-as-cyprus-temperatures-approach-40c
Clear skies are expected across most of the island, with isolated mountain showers possible and temperatures remaining above seasonal averages....
