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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-dismisses-claims-of-cut-off-guarantees-housing-for-collapse-victims
Civil Defence has confirmed that 18 residents displaced by the collapse of a residential building in Germasogeia were immediately relocated to hotel accommodation arranged by the State, pushing back on claims that government support had been discontinued....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sandy-case-intensifies-with-police-reviewing-key-statement
The investigation surrounding Sandy continues to unfold, with authorities confirming that key testimony has already been obtained and is currently under review....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-haze-and-a-warm-up-before-a-late-week-shift
Tuesday begins on a bright and easy note, with mostly clear skies greeting the island. But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a crystal-clear kind of day. A fine layer of dust is slipping into the atmosphere, softening the sunshine and giving the horizon that familiar hazy glow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-tuesday-forecast-a-calmer-rhythm-for-the-great-week
We’re currently caught in an unstable air mass, which means that while your morning might start with a clear blue sky vibe, the clouds are already gathering for their afternoon appearance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-forecast-a-damp-start-to-the-great-week
If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/april-1st-forecast-a-national-holiday-with-a-very-loud-guest-list
Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-course-for-offshore-gas-production-by-2027-2028
Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/owe-social-insurance-new-repayment-plan-could-offer-thousands-a-financial-lifeline
Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-the-warm-up-act-before-erminio-takes-the-stage
We are currently navigating the quiet tail-end of a weak low-pressure system, making for a perfectly respectable partly cloudy Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-a-sluggish-start-in-the-wrong-time-zone
We have a low-pressure system lingering, which means while most of the island will see clear intervals, the west and southeast are on standby for isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hio-s-double-payment-excuses-don-t-add-up
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) manages the largest public health budget on the island, handling funds from patients, employers, and the state. Yet its recent response to a Kathimerini report on double payments totaling €150 million is a textbook example of smoke and mirrors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-attack-targets-limassol-restaurant-for-third-time
Limassol CID officers are continuing investigations following a bomb explosion early Tuesday morning at a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in the Limassol Castle and Old Port area, marking the third time his property has been targeted by criminal elements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-australia-trade-deal-could-mean-cheaper-imports-and-new-export-opportunities-for-cyprus
After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have struck a sweeping free trade agreement aimed at boosting growth, lowering consumer prices and strengthening economic alliances at a time of rising global uncertainty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€150m-controversy-hio-denies-wrongdoing-says-funds-were-never-at-risk
Cyprus’ Health Insurance Organization (HIO) is rejecting allegations of mismanagement and double payments within the national health system, insisting that the finances of the GeSY health fund remain fully protected despite reports suggesting otherwise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forecast-a-two-parter-tuesday-before-the-big-parade
If you’re currently pushing through the Tuesday grind, there is a very literal light at the end of the tunnel: tomorrow is Greek Independence Day, and a mid-week holiday is the perfect antidote to those Monday-after-effects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-a-repeat-performance-from-the-clouds
While the morning might start with only a few stray clouds, the sky is scheduled to thicken up by the afternoon, bringing local showers and the potential for isolated thunderstorms to most districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-as-heavy-thunderstorms-set-to-hit-cyprus-today
Cyprus is set to experience a period of unstable and potentially severe weather, with the Meteorology Department issuing a yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-wet-windy-and-white-on-the-peaks
The weekend has arrived with an unstable agenda as a new disturbance from the west takes over. While the morning might start with just a few clouds in the west and north, don’t be fooled. ...
