https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-year-old-greek-soldier-killed-in-accidental-grenade-blast
A 19-year-old soldier died Wednesday morning in Rhodes after an accidental grenade explosion, leaving another serviceman critically injured....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-lifts-bank-of-cyprus-rating-citing-stronger-economy-and-cleaner-balance-sheet
Bank of Cyprus got a financial thumbs-up from Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, with the agency upgrading the bank’s long-term rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ and giving its Viability Rating the same bump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-new-€4-5m-electric-vehicle-subsidy-plan-to-boost-clean-driving
Cyprus is gearing up to launch a fresh plan to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EVs), with a €4.5 million budget aimed at helping drivers switch to cleaner transportation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-rips-through-avgorou-lifting-cars-and-tearing-roofs-off-homes
A rare and powerful tornado tore through the community of Avgorou on Tuesday afternoon, ripping roofs off homes, tossing trees into streets and even lifting parked cars off the ground, officials said. Despite the dramatic destruction, no injuries were reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-edges-toward-u-s-peace-deal-as-only-a-few-disagreements-remain
Ukraine says it has reached ''common understanding'' with the United States on nearly all major parts of Washington’s 28-point peace plan, signaling that Kyiv now disagrees with only a handful of issues as negotiations accelerate across multiple capitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-airlines-flight-draws-concern-after-low-pass-over-free-areas
A Turkish Airlines plane sparked brief concern Monday night when it flew at a low altitude over the Republic-controlled areas, according to several residents who reported seeing the aircraft around 9:10 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-weather-is-a-mixed-bag-with-sun-and-clouds
A shy little low-pressure system is tiptoeing through the area, trying not to make a fuss....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-children-are-being-recruited-through-video-games-to-commit-murder
Europol has raised alarm about a growing trend in which minors are being manipulated into committing violent crimes across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-ancient-artifact-from-the-uk
A Cypriot antiquity dating back to the Cypro-Archaic period (750–475 BC) was officially returned to Cyprus in a modest ceremony held at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester, United Kingdom...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-journalist-targeted-in-death-threats
Turkish Cypriot journalist Pinar Barut, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Özgür Gazete Kıbrıs, has received multiple death threats in recent days. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-make-up-76-of-domestic-violence-victims-in-cyprus-statistics-reveal
Recent statistics show that 76% of domestic violence victims in Cyprus are women. In 2022, police received 2,614 reports from female victims, alongside 57 reported cases of rape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-property-contracts-issued-to-deceased-owners
Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-cyprus-mouflons-found-dead-after-fierce-battle-for-dominance
A striking yet tragic scene from the mountains of Cyprus has captured public attention this week after photographer Bora Markovic published an image showing two male mouflons found dead, still locked together after an intense fight for dominance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-reclaim-its-glory-despite-makeover
No one doubts that Makarios Avenue in Nicosia is facing serious commercial challenges. This has been one of the city’s most discussed and critical issues for some time now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-prank-sends-tourists-to-nonexistent-buckingham-palace-christmas-market
The magic of Christmas can be deceiving, especially when artificial intelligence gets involved. Dozens of tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace this week expecting a festive market, only to find empty gates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-top-paid-teachers-yet-bottom-range-results
Cyprus is knee-deep in a fiery debate over teacher evaluations, a tug-of-war so intense it has already sparked strikes, hardened positions, and stirred up public frustration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greta-turns-venice-green-literally
The Grand Canal turned a shocking shade of green over the weekend after Greta Thunberg and her Extinction Rebellion group emptied eco-dye into the water, saying they wanted to call out world leaders for dragging their feet on climate action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-decorations-vandalized-officials-call-for-respect
The holiday spirit took an unfortunate hit in Larnaca this week after unknown vandals damaged and stole parts of the city’s Christmas decorations, including items from the main Christmas tree in Europe Square....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-breath-away-from-a-solution-tsipras-reflects-on-missed-deal-in-new-book
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ new book, Ithaca, released on Monday, shines a spotlight on one of the trickiest diplomatic puzzles in recent Greek and Cypriot history: the Cyprus negotiations, particularly the 2017 Crans-Montana summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-mansion-hits-€16-million-yes-you-read-that-right
Move over Los Angeles and Monaco: Cyprus has officially entered the “billionaire’s playground” league, or at least the €16 million playground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-linked-names-dropped-from-u-s-russian-sanctions-list
The U.S. Treasury has removed several Cyprus-linked individuals and companies from its sanctions list tied to Russia, officials confirmed Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pafilia-shines-at-hr-awards-2024-with-cheers-a-celebration-of-excellence-program
Pafilia, one of Cyprus’ leading land and property development companies, has won the Bronze Award in the ''Best Employee Engagement Strategy/Initiative''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-stood-out-as-hr-team-of-the-year-at-the-cyprus-hr-awards
Lidl Cyprus stood out at the Cyprus HR Awards as HR Team of the Year, winning more awards than any other company: 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-hits-cyprus-shoppers-warned-to-watch-for-real-deals
Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-last-in-eu-for-learning-while-unions-fight-evaluation-overhaul
Cyprus has landed in last place in the EU for student learning outcomes, a ranking the education minister says should shock the country into action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sudden-hailstorms-blanket-limassol-and-larnaca
A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-yeah-tuesday-s-weather-forecast
A weak low-pressure system is hanging around Cyprus like an uninvited guest, bringing with it some moody frontal activity since last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revenue-slumps-budget-spending-trails-in-cyprus
By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/28-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-military-camp-in-occupied-assia
A 28-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot inside a military facility in the occupied village of Assia on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drunk-high-and-speeding-26-year-old-kills-cyclist-in-limassol-crash
A 26-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after a fatal collision in Limassol early Sunday morning, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old cyclist of Syrian descent. ...
