https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-s-wife-requests-police-end-investigation-amid-allegations
The wife of Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedon, Louisa Andreou, has formally asked the police to terminate the ongoing investigation into her husband, officials confirmed Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-jailed-for-four-days-after-allegedly-handing-phone-to-detainee
A Larnaca court on Friday ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of handing his personal mobile phone to a detainee, a move that has triggered a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of power and breaches of official secrecy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-to-reopen-gaza-s-rafah-crossing-after-nearly-two-years
Israel announced Friday that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt over the weekend, allowing Palestinians to enter and leave Gaza for the first time since May 2024. The move comes nearly two years after the crossing was largely shut down amid ongoing conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sahara-dust-smothers-cyprus-health-officials-urge-caution
Cyprus woke up Friday under a thick, orange haze of dust blowing in all the way from Libya. Officials are warning people to take it easy outside, especially kids, the elderly, and anyone with breathing problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-january-30th-the-italian-job-brings-mud-and-thunder
An extensive low-pressure system centered over southern Italy is making its way into our neighborhood, and it’s not arriving empty-handed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/carnival-of-hearts-a-three-day-celebration-of-love-and-festivity-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
Experience the ultimate blend of romance and carnival magic at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort with the Carnival of Hearts — a captivating three-day celebration designed for couples, families, and friends alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thessaloniki-breaks-ground-on-€40-million-holocaust-museum
Thessaloniki is taking a historic step toward finally commemorating the city’s Jewish community with the construction of a Holocaust Museum, following decades of devastation and silence. On Friday, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki signed a key agreement with construction firm METKA, paving the way for the €40 million project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-grey-but-warm-day-with-highs-hitting-18°c-though-rain-lingers-in-the-west
The low-pressure system parked over the island has been busy. While the dust is still lingering in the atmosphere to keep things hazy, the headline story is the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-january-28th-weather-report-the-mud-rain-edition
A low-pressure system is collaborating with suspended atmospheric dust today, which means any rain that falls is likely to leave a mark. It’s a gritty, grey start to the middle of the week, and the atmosphere isn’t holding back....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-in-custody-over-infant-s-serious-injuries
Police in Nicosia are investigating a suspected case of infant abuse after a three-month-old baby boy was hospitalized with symptoms doctors say are consistent with shaken baby syndrome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-uk-showcases-immersive-technologies-and-educational-excellence-at-youth-tech-festival-2026
British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-tag-team-two-low-pressure-systems-bring-the-drama
A weak low-pressure system is already here, and a second, fresh low-pressure system is arriving this evening to keep the momentum going....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/january-rainfall-exceeds-average-reaching-104-of-monthly-norm
January has already surpassed its typical rainfall levels, with precipitation reaching 104% of the monthly average so far. The recent weather systems have brought much-needed rain, significantly improving conditions across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-service-responds-to-flooding-across-cyprus-as-storms-drench-the-island
Severe weather sweeping across Cyprus on Friday triggered flooding in multiple districts, prompting an emergency response from the Fire Service and the activation of local authorities as heavy rain and thunderstorms affected the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep
Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-on-alert-again-after-injured-man-found-in-suspected-knife-attack
Authorities in Larnaca are investigating a violent incident after an injured individual was found on Thursday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-start-to-a-stormy-finish
If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gusts-reach-7-beaufort-in-a-blustery-thursday-mix
Strong winds are whipping up the sea and dust is hanging in the air as a complex weather pattern takes hold. Gale-force gusts and rough seas define the day, while rain and snow on the peaks add to the winter mix....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-department-to-shut-down-major-online-platforms-for-three-day-system-overhaul
The Tax Department has announced a scheduled interruption to its digital services due to planned system upgrades. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windy-wednesday-gusts-reach-6-beaufort-as-clouds-gather
The winds are howling and the clouds are thickening as the cold air mass refuses to let go just yet. Prepare for a blustery Wednesday with strong gusts and rough seas, while dust and rain queue up for the second half of the week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ tuesday-freeze-temperatures-plunge-to-1°c-in-the-mountains
The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-seat-two-finalists-for-europe-s-top-bank-job
A Cypriot and a Frenchman are going head-to-head for one of Europe’s most powerful banking jobs: the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quad-bike-poachers-evade-capture-freshly-killed-hares-seized-in-buffer-zone
Authorities from the Game and Fauna Service were placed on high alert on Thursday evening following reports of gunfire and illegal hare hunting in the area between Mammari and Denia, within the Buffer Zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nicosia-celebrates-the-reopening-of-famagusta-gate-after-seven-years
After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-crisp-and-quiet-thursday-with-mostly-clear-skies-and-light-winds
After the blustery winds of earlier this week, the weather has decided to take a deep breath and relax. A weak high-pressure system is currently in charge, giving us a Thursday that is peaceful, if a little crisp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-the-big-chill-with-sunglasses
The storm has officially left the building, and the skies have been scrubbed clean. After the blustery drama of yesterday, Wednesday is bringing us the "calm after the storm." But don't be fooled by the sunshine, it is still decidedly chilly out there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight
Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day
If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-deliver-biggest-boost-to-cyprus-dams-this-year-videos
After several days of sustained rainfall across Cyprus, the low-pressure system currently affecting the island has brought the most substantial boost to dam reserves so far this hydrological year....
