https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-clash-with-government-over-culling-policy
Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-approves-proxy-voting-rights-for-pregnant-and-new-mothers
The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing female Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to temporarily delegate their voting rights during pregnancy and after giving birth, in what officials described as a major step towards greater gender equality and work-life balance within EU institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dinos-lefkaritis-honoured-as-man-of-the-year-2025-in-the-entrepreneur-category
The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025". The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, in the presence of representatives from government, the business community and the civil society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-the-year-awards-celebrate-excellence-in-cyprus-with-emotional-ceremony-in-nicosia
The 24th edition of the Man of the Year Awards took place Tuesday night at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, bringing together leading figures from across Cyprus and Greece to honor individuals recognized for achievement, character, and contribution to society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus
The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-man-of-the-year-by-president-christodoulides
An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-the-government-is-not-reopening-the-young-couples-housing-scheme
Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/reserva-52-lounge-officially-presents-its-dinner-menu
Reserva 52 Lounge held the official launch and presentation of its dinner menu on 24 April, in a warm and celebratory atmosphere with live music, a DJ set, flavours and a strong guest presence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-blames-cyprus-issue-and-eu-bias-for-stalled-turkey-membership-bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday pointed to Cyprus and Greece as key factors blocking Turkey’s long-standing path to European Union membership, arguing that political bias, not technical criteria, has slowed Ankara’s accession process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-the-year-awards-cyprus-honors-excellence-tonight
Everything is set for the glamorous “Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards” ceremony taking place tonight, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘mafia-state-report-lands-on-anti-corruption-authority-s-desk
Cyprus’ Independent Anti-Corruption Authority said Tuesday it has received the long-awaited final report linked to the investigation surrounding the book Mafia State but stressed that no conclusions or findings will be made public until legal and institutional procedures are completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-a-cheeky-case-of-may-frostbite
It is May in Cyprus, yet the atmosphere has decided to pull a winter wardrobe out of storage for one last uninvited encore. A weak low-pressure system is currently loitering, making for a very confused Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-s-may-atmospheric-shakeup
Mother Nature clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We have a cold air mass and a low-pressure system tag-teaming the region, which basically means Monday is being a bit of a bully....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-resumes-flights-between-dubai-and-cyprus-from-1st-of-may
Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Dubai starting 1st of May, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and one of the world’s most vibrant and popular destinations. Flights will initially operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as part of the current summer schedule.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests
Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-defuse-buffer-zone-incident-in-avlona
UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-turns-troodos-white-today
It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-on-protaras-beach-as-officials-move-to-remove-seaside-businesses
Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-an-afternoon-ambush-of-mountain-mood-swings
The current weak low-pressure system is essentially a part-time worker: it starts the day with bright sunshine and ends it by throwing a localized tantrum over the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-s-muddy-mix-thunder-dust-and-the-back-to-work-blues
Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....
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/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace
There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-fbi-to-join-cyprus-probe-into-santi-case-as-pressure-builds-for-answers
An FBI team is expected in Cyprus in the coming days to assist in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile ''Santi'' case, also referred to as the ''Sandy'' case in previous KNEWS coverage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-mayor-to-face-trial-on-may-28-in-12-year-old-rape-case
It’s the kind of headline that stops a city in its tracks. The suspended mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, is officially heading to trial, facing serious criminal charges tied to an alleged incident dating back more than a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-tuesday-tease-clear-skies-and-localized-mountain-dampness
After a Monday that felt like it lasted a year, Tuesday is settling in with a weak low-pressure system that seems more interested in a nap than a storm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-monday-minimum-a-forecast-that-s-doing-the-least
If you were hoping for a dramatic weather event to justify being late for your first meeting of the week, I have bad news. Today’s weak low-pressure system is about as energetic as a broken espresso machine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-menb-vaccinations-for-students-linked-to-uk-university
Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/226-hazardous-buildings-identified-in-paphos
Authorities in Paphos have identified 226 buildings considered structurally unsafe across the district, prompting renewed efforts to assess risks and improve how such cases are handled....
