https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unstable-air-mass-brings-28°c-temperatures-afternoon-hail-and-weekend-thunderstorms
Today starts off with a little morning cloud cover and isolated rain out in the west and north. But do NOT let that gentle morning fool you! Come afternoon, the whole sky is gonna turn mainly cloudy, bringing local rain, thunderstorms, and actual hail through the mountains, the inland plains, and out west....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-cyprus-independence
Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-approves-seven-measures-to-ease-cost-of-living-pressures
On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved seven proposals by the Finance Minister aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, with the new measures carrying a total cost of €70 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-turns-66-with-flags-flyovers-and-a-few-thunderclouds
And naturally, Cyprus is celebrating in its own particular style: with a military parade, aircraft overhead, National Guard personnel and vehicles rolling through the streets, while the weather looks ready to add a little drama of its own....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oruc-reis-to-conduct-surveys-off-cyprus-for-natural-gas-pipeline
As discussions continue in Greece over plans to begin surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), preparations are advancing in Ankara for an undersea pipeline that would carry natural gas from Turkey to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/event-by-the-cyprus-institute-of-directors-corporate-governance
The Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) is organising an event on leadership and sound corporate governance on Friday, 16 October, at 17:00, at the PwC Experience Center in Nicosia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-to-expect-at-october-1-independence-day-parade
Celebrations marking the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus' independence will feature an expanded program, with the large military parade in Nicosia as the main event. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-flying-aircraft-set-to-cross-nicosia-ahead-of-independence-day-parade
Low-flying aircraft will be seen over Nicosia on Tuesday, September 29, as the National Guard carries out rehearsals ahead of the Republic of Cyprus’ Independence Day military parade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holguin-the-window-of-opportunity-is-gradually-closing
Cyprus may be watching another opportunity for progress slip away—not because the United Nations has stopped trying, but because the two sides are still unwilling to take the political decisions needed to move forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/c-l-max-nikias-presents-his-book-american-trojan-in-nicosia
The historic Pancyprian Gymnasium will host the presentation of the memoirs of an immigrant, tracing the rise of USC and the renewal of American higher education.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-month-that-puts-athens-paris-and-ankara-to-the-test
October is shaping up to be a crucial month for the Cyprus-Europe electricity interconnection, with Greece and France preparing the framework for seabed surveys to resume from Kasos to Cyprus. As the project gathers momentum, Turkey remains the key uncertainty, while Nicosia faces its own political and financial decisions over the cable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cost-of-living-squeeze-shows-no-sign-of-slowing
Consumers will face a heavy burden in the coming months, as a new wave of price increases is expected to add to the already high cost of essential goods, putting even greater pressure on household budgets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-holds-the-cards-on-cyprus-with-october-deadline-looming
The meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, focused on efforts to break the deadlock in the Cyprus talks, ended shortly after 6:30 p.m. Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-health-file-europe-wide-for-every-patient-as-cyprus-goes-digital
Cyprus plans to give every citizen a single electronic health record containing their most important medical information, ending the familiar scramble for old test results, prescriptions, and paperwork from different doctors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eudis-defence-hackathon-comes-to-cyprus-for-the-first-time-with-€10-000-in-prizes
For the first time, Cyprus takes its place in one of Europe's most significant defence-innovation initiatives. It has been officially selected by the European Commission as one of eight locations across the EU to host the EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 – Autumn Edition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israeli-investment-and-migration-reshape-cyprus-property-market
The Republic of Cyprus is seeing a growing Israeli presence as more Israelis buy homes, establish businesses and invest in large-scale developments, with some choosing to make the island their permanent home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-detention-of-terrorism-suspect
Cyprus’ Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Khaled Mortaga against a decision to keep him in custody while he awaits trial on serious terrorism and organised crime charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rejects-three-eu-revenue-proposals-as-nicosia-draws-red-lines-over-eu-funding-plans
Nicosia drew its red lines during a particularly divisive discussion among the 27 member states, which focused on both the size and composition of the EU’s “New Own Resources” (NORs), meaning the new revenue sources the European Union is proposing to use to finance the 2028-2034 European budget while partially reducing its reliance on direct contributions from member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-city-is-getting-200-new-student-rooms-and-a-fresh-lease-on-life
Imagine leaving your student room in the morning, coffee in hand, and stepping straight into the narrow streets around Faneromeni....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/889-out-of-1-234-patients-approved-for-treatment-abroad-in-one-year
A total of 1,234 requests to send patients abroad for medical treatment were received by the Health Insurance Organisation over the past year, according to information presented to the House Health Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-intensifies-mosquito-control-after-recent-rainfall
Nicosia Municipality has increased mosquito-control operations across the capital following recent rainfall, with inspections and treatments being carried out in areas where breeding sites have been identified or residents have reported problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/morocco-and-israel-move-to-full-diplomatic-ties-despite-gaza-tensions
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open full embassies and exchange ambassadors, pushing their relationship to its highest diplomatic level since the two countries restored ties nearly six years ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cultural-heritage-as-a-tool-for-social-inclusion-and-integration-in-the-republic-of-cyprus
Finding Our Common Ground is a creative and experiential social inclusion initiative that uses art, play and cultural heritage as tools for communication, connection and mutual understanding among people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/before-you-dive-in-how-to-tell-if-the-sea-is-safe-for-swimming
Summer may officially be winding down, but in Cyprus, September and October can be some of the best months to head to the beach. The crowds begin to thin, the sea remains warm, and the intense heat becomes a little easier to handle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-ministry-puts-hourly-workers-demands-at-€50m-as-strike-looms
The Finance Ministry has put the total cost of the demands submitted by unions representing hourly-paid workers at around €50 million over the three-year period of the proposed agreement, as a strike remains scheduled for Thursday, September 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-bentley-motors-europe-ceo-balazs-rooz-and-executive-coach-maya-rooz-join-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026
Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 has announced two more speakers for this year’s event: Balazs (JB) Rooz, former regional CEO of Bentley Motors Europe, and Maya Rooz, an executive coach, adviser, keynote speaker, and author....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-presses-on-with-four-desalination-plants
A wetter year has given Cyprus’s farmers a little more water to work with. But the government is planning for the years when the rain does not come: four permanent desalination plants are being taken forward, with a combined planned capacity of 180,000 cubic meters a day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vrakas-is-back-and-limassol-is-getting-ready-to-raise-a-glass
Limassol’s biggest wine lover has arrived early. Vrakas, the giant figure of a Cypriot winegrower, is back in his familiar spot at the Public Garden, which can mean only one thing: the Wine Festival is nearly here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-more-charges-sought-as-golden-passport-trial-is-delayed-again
The trial in Cyprus’ golden passport case was due to begin Monday. Instead, prosecutors brought 25 more proposed charges to court, and the first day of hearings was put off....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-plans-for-you-this-week
September in Cyprus may still feel like summer, but the cultural calendar has clearly moved on. If you are ready for an evening that involves more than another coffee or the usual dinner reservation, this week brings exhibitions, dance, theatre, music and a new publication exploring the island itself, with plenty happening in both Nicosia and Limassol....
