https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-cuts-ties-with-eu-foreign-policy-chief
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced he is cutting off all contact with the European Union’s top foreign policy official, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over reported remarks linking Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-strike-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-more-people-are-travelling-for-experiences-not-just-a-break
For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-depends-on-mine-clearance-effort
The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/work-reimagined-gen-z-and-millennials-prioritise-wellbeing-and-skills-in-an-ai-driven-world
As Gen Zs and millennials move deeper into adulthood and leadership, they are reshaping how progress at work is defined, often prioritising stability, skills, and wellbeing before advancement, according to the results of Deloitte Global’s annual Gen Z and Millennial Survey. Now in its 15th year, the research draws on responses from more than 22,500 Gen Zs and millennials across 44 countries, alongside qualitative insights from business leaders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-world-in-voluntary-blood-donations
Cyprus has been named the world leader in voluntary unpaid blood donation when measured against population size, according to the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-german-expat-s-view-of-cyprus-is-going-viral—and-it-s-raising-questions
''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-deal-at-last-possible-us-iran-breakthrough-could-spell-relief-closer-to-home
After weeks of speculation, mixed signals, and previous announcements by US President Donald Trump that suggested a breakthrough was near, Washington and Tehran appear to be closer than ever to ending a conflict that has kept the Middle East on edge and sent shockwaves through global energy markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storing-the-sun-how-underwater-energy-storage-could-cut-cyprus-electricity-bills
BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-money-bring-happiness
A colleague’s question at the office came completely by chance just a few hours after I watched a video of Mehmet from Kato Arodes saying, ''We didn’t have money, but we had everything.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/chopin-night-with-jeneba-kanneh-mason-at-minthis-music-festival-2026
On 9 July, the Minthis Music Festival 2026 welcomes internationally rising pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for an evening dedicated to the poetic genius of Frédéric Chopin, who has appeared in leading venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, inviting audiences to an atmospheric musical experience of high aesthetic value and deep emotional intensity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-earns-58-blue-flag-awards-for-beaches-and-marinas
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/popcorn-entertainment-and-seriousness
From its formulaic treatment of the trauma of 1974 to references to landmarks that miss the mark, such as calling Nicosia's Eleftheria Square the "Post Office Square," and from there to portraying ultra-luxury seaside resorts as the ultimate destination, the show risks reinforcing long-standing misconceptions about Cyprus among audiences in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/jazz-icon-claire-martin-closes-minthis-music-festival-2026
The Minthis Music Festival 2026 concludes on 12 July with an evening dedicated to the elegance and rhythm of jazz, starring acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-foreign-patients-fly-to-china-for-cancer-treatment
A growing shift in global medicine is seeing more patients travel abroad for life-saving treatments that are either unavailable at home or come at a fraction of the cost, according to an article in Bloomberg....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-celebrates-an-exceptional-achievement-with-10-awards-at-the-cyprus-tourism-awards-2025-and-the-cyprus-estia-awards-2026
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of ten distinguished accolades that reaffirm its position among Cyprus' leading luxury hospitality destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-newest-eye-in-the-sky-how-a-space-project-could-change-life-on-the-ground
When most people think of space technology, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But Cyprus’ newest move into the space sector is much closer to home and could one day help firefighters detect disasters faster, farmers use less water, authorities monitor the sea, and scientists better understand the changing climate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-summer-of-endless-possibilities-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience a season defined by effortless luxury, authentic discovery, and unforgettable moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-first-national-plan-for-blood-donation-and-transfusion-services
Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-designed-universal-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-first-time
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hadassah-chose-cyprus
On July 1, 2026, Hadassah Medical Center officially opens its doors in Limassol, bringing to Cyprus for the first time the expertise, scientific knowledge and philosophy of one of the world's most recognized academic and medical organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration
For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-named-the-best-bank-in-cyprus-in-global-finance-s-world-s-best-banks-awards-2026
Global Finance, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its World’s Best Banks Awards 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pippi-longstocking-and-the-moomins-in-cyprus-yes-and-the-kids-absolutely-loved-it
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this, I didn’t think many kids in Cyprus would even know who Pippi Longstocking or the Moomins were....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-550-kilos-of-waste-cleared-from-agia-eirini-beach-in-kyrenia
More than 550 kilograms of litter were collected from Agia Eirini beach during a recent coastal cleanup organized by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in cooperation with SPOT Marine Life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-says-food-safety-checks-are-working-after-public-poisoning-concerns
Cyprus authorities are stressing that food safety systems are working and improving, following recent concerns sparked by a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Limassol that left dozens of guests unwell....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-grow-together-–-inauguration-ceremony-of-pascal-lemesos-main-campus
PASCAL International Education proudly celebrated the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art PASCAL Lemesos Main Campus on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, under the distinguished auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-breakfast-for-3-600-kindergarten-children-in-cyprus
More than 3,600 kindergarten children in Cyprus are now receiving free breakfast at public schools in Larnaca and free Famagusta, under a new pilot program launched by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-harder-or-your-future-depends-on-this-the-pressure-students-feel-in-cyprus
We’ve all heard phrases like ''just study'' or ''your future depends on this'' from parents or teachers at some point in our lives. But how helpful are these words really?
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