https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-challenges-eu-protection-of-feta-in-move-that-could-also-concern-cyprus
The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push
European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington
According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-outlook-sunshine-with-a-subtle-afternoon-shake-up
The weak low-pressure system is still lingering, but it’s playing a quieter role today. After some early morning low clouds clear out, most of the island will see a typical bright spring day, though the mountains are keeping things interesting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-surprise-in-march-despite-regional-tensions
Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-still-on-investors-radar-despite-iran-war
The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show
Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-slightly-lower-road-death-rate-than-eu-average-in-2024
Cyprus recorded fewer road deaths than the European Union average in 2024, according to newly released figures from Eurostat, offering a cautiously positive picture of road safety on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-quietly-shifts-its-defense-west
When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-nature-trails-reopen-following-safety-upgrades
The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/77-percent-of-europe-s-farmland-birds-have-declined-in-the-last-decade
A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-el-nino-forecast-could-push-2026-toward-record-global-heat
Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two
After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sky-masters-appointed-general-sales-agent-of-dan-air-in-cyprus
We are pleased to announce that as of April 2026, Sky Masters has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of DAN AIR in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/formula-1-to-return-to-turkey-under-new-five-year-deal
Formula 1 is heading back to Turkey next season for the first time since 2021, under a new five-year agreement announced by the Turkish government, marking a significant return for the Istanbul Park circuit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-and-christodoulides-visit-french–cypriot-school-in-nicosia
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-resumes-flights-between-tel-aviv-and-cyprus-from-23-april
Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv starting 23 April, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and Israel. Flights will operate daily, providing passengers with convenient and frequent travel options. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port
Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-lithuania-move-closer-as-leaders-pledge-stronger-eu-ties
Cyprus and Lithuania are looking to tighten their ties, with both countries signaling a stronger partnership, not just between them, but also within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-makes-historic-official-visit-to-cyprus-first-by-french-president-since-1960
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, marking a historic moment for Cyprus, the first official bilateral visit by a French head of state since the Republic was founded in 1960....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-to-madrid
Wizz Air announces the expansion of its route portfolio in Larnaca with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-the-moment-as-eu-leaders-gather-for-informal-summit
A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/halloumi-festival-returns-to-prastio-avdimou-on-may-3
A festival dedicated to halloumi cheese will take place on May 3 in the village of Prastio Avdimou, offering visitors a full day of food, culture and local traditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-are-cyprus-biggest-projects-always-delayed
Cyprus is struggling with long and costly delays in major infrastructure projects, with some of the country’s most high-profile developments still stuck in limbo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route
A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-returns-to-cyprus-weeks-after-iran-war-visit-signaling-deepening-ties
Cyprus is preparing to welcome a historic guest this week. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a sitting French president has made a bilateral trip to the island since the Republic of Cyprus was founded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-just-right-forecast-a-masterclass-in-goldilocks-weather
If you appreciate a crisp view of the horizon, enjoy today and tomorrow. We are currently under a weak low-pressure system, but the real news is the "thin dust" scheduled to arrive on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-tells-americans-to-leave-iraq-immediately-amid-rising-security-threats
The United States is urging its citizens in Iraq to leave the country immediately, warning of growing security threats and the risk of new attacks targeting Americans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-persons-in-cyprus-advances-with-new-excavations-and-dna-efforts
Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....
