https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-gusty-preamble-to-the-missing-hour
Blame the persistent low-pressure system if your weekend plans get blown off course. It’s particularly noisy along the southern coast today, where gusts are hitting a very spirited 6 Beaufort. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-lowest-share-of-preventable-and-treatable-deaths-in-the-eu
Cyprus recorded the lowest number of deaths linked to illnesses that could either be prevented or successfully treated across the European Union in 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/circumstance-waits-for-no-one
Cyprus is no stranger to crises or shocks, whether they come from external or internal forces. Its geopolitical position makes it especially vulnerable to instability, but it also places the country at the center of developments that directly shape its economic activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/penalty-points-crisis-puts-bus-drivers-jobs-and-licenses-at-risk
In parallel, bus drivers are facing increasing pressure from the traffic camera enforcement system, with some at risk of losing their professional licenses due to accumulated penalty points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-exceptionally-wet-march-with-rainfall-nearing-double-the-average
Rainfall levels across Cyprus this March have surged well above typical levels, with preliminary figures showing totals reaching 176% of the monthly average by the morning of March 26, according to the Department of Meteorology....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-at-alphamega-hypermarkets-with-seasonal-surprises-and-special-offers
Alphamega Hypermarkets are once again setting the Easter table this year, supporting Cypriot families and rewarding consumers with new surprises and offers on a wide range of branded and premium products, all while respecting our country’s traditions and customs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-loses-€254-679-duped-in-online-investment-scam
Police are investigating a major online fraud case after a 79-year-old man from Larnaca was tricked into sending more than €254,000 to scammers posing as investment advisers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€200m-support-package-launched-to-help-cypriots-weather-crisis
The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-sounds-alarm-on-nicosia-s-14-year-eye-sore
A half-finished building on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia has stood as a city eyesore for 14 years, drawing the Audit Service’s criticism and raising broader questions about how Cyprus handles unfinished construction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-rescued-after-rising-waters-trap-hikers-in-avakas-gorge
Firefighters carried out two rescue operations within hours Wednesday after rising water levels trapped dozens of hikers inside the popular Avakas Gorge in the Paphos district, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-mountain-shaped-mood-swing
If the post-holiday return to the desk feels a bit heavy, you can at least count on the weather to match your lack of focus. We are currently navigating a low-pressure system that doesn't quite know when to quit. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-forest-growth-outpaces-logging-but-ranks-among-lowest-in-eu
Cyprus’ forests continued to grow faster than they were harvested in 2023, maintaining a positive balance between natural expansion and timber extraction, according to the latest data from Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-stormer-air-defense-systems-arrive-in-cyprus
The United Kingdom has reinforced its air defense presence in Cyprus with the arrival of Stormer air defense vehicles, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Defence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-deaths-rise-10-in-2025-while-eu-shows-overall-drop
A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-a-soulful-celebration-accompanied-by-thunder
Today is one of those rare dates where the air in Cyprus feels heavier, not just from the low pressure, but from the weight of history and tradition. The low-pressure system is staying for the festivities, bringing mostly cloudy skies and local showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-war-create-opportunities-for-the-economy
The ever-increasing duration of military operations in Iran shows no sign of ending anytime soon unless the United States and Israel choose to step back. While that option is at least being considered in Washington, along with the search for a pretext, it appears inconceivable in Israel to retreat from what it has framed as its own ''mother of all battles.''...
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/petrolina-a-dynamic-presence-at-the-xm-limassol-marathon
A long-standing partner of the XM Limassol Marathon, Petrolina once again supported this year's event, both through its active participation and as the naming sponsor of the Petrolina 10 Km Energy Race, which took place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with more than 1,000 runners taking part....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-cows-found-on-rural-road-in-orountas-area-raising-alarm
Two dead cows were recently found exposed in a rural area along the Oruntas–Agia Marina Xyliatou road, raising concerns over public health and the environment, local watchdog group Ecological and Cultural Intervention Oruntas reported Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/several-major-airlines-have-cut-flights-as-fuel-costs-soar
Major airlines around the world are canceling flights as the ongoing conflict in Iran drives oil prices to historic highs, forcing carriers to rethink operations and route schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-prepares-energy-relief-measures-as-crisis-reaches-households
The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze....
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/hms-dragon-arrives-in-cyprus-after-two-week-journey-from-portsmouth
A British naval destroyer, HMS Dragon, has arrived in Cyprus after a journey of nearly two weeks from Portsmouth, where it departed on March 10. The deployment is intended to reinforce air defense capabilities at the UK’s bases on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/350-400-new-colorectal-cancer-cases-reported-annually-in-cyprus
Around 350–400 people in Cyprus are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, making it one of the most common cancers on the island. Health specialists warn that, despite these figures, the disease is largely preventable and highly treatable when identified early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-paranoid-side-of-history
Since March 2 of this year, invoking its familiar pretext of “combating terrorism,” the Israeli army has killed in neighboring Lebanon, at least up to the moment these lines are being written, more than a thousand people, including 118 children and 40 healthcare workers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surging-waters-at-xyliatos-dam-prompt-safety-warnings
The Department of Forests has announced that Xyliatos Dam overflowed on Monday following recent rainfall, creating a striking natural display that has already begun attracting visitors to the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-overpaid-€150-million-in-duplicate-claims
An extraordinary case involving tens of millions of euros being drained from the HIO fund has been brought to light by “K.” At a time when middle- and low-income households are struggling with rising costs and widening inequality, which carries serious social consequences, officials within the HIO appear to have wasted vast sums of money. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-leader-as-polls-shake-up-cyprus-election-race
Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/onlyfans-owner-leonid-radvinsky-dies-at-43-after-cancer-battle
Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has died after a long battle with cancer, the company announced Monday. He was 43....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-protest-mass-culls-of-healthy-livestock-reject-compensation
Dozens of Cypriot farmers staged a peaceful protest outside the Presidential Palace on Saturday, March 21, voicing frustration over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak....
