https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-in-cyprus-left-scrambling-for-shelter-every-year
Cyprus faces a relatively small but persistent homelessness challenge, with authorities estimating that between 200 and 250 people require housing support each year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-foundation-volunteering-days-2025
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gun-rules-tightened-kids-get-a-vote-in-policy
Parliament was busy yesterday, approving two eye-catching moves: tighter rules on gun licenses and a major upgrade for the Cyprus Children’s Parliament. Both decisions reflect the government’s focus on safety and citizen participation, from adults to students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-red-button-service-to-support-seniors-living-alone
A new emergency support service for older adults is set to launch early next year, aimed at assisting individuals aged 75 and above who live alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/art-therapy-workshop-for-adults
Inspired by selected works from the exhibition ''Cyprus Insula,'' the art therapy workshop invites adults of all ages to explore the concept of Cypriot identity through discussion and artistic creation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/limassol-turns-into-a-literary-wonderland-with-three-days-of-international-books-and-authors
Limassol is alive with the hum of conversation, creativity, and the unmistakable rustle of pages. The fourth annual Limassol International Book Fair opened yesterday, Friday 21 November, and continues through tomorrow, Sunday 23 November....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-children-s-hope-through-hope-for-children-with-a-total-donation-of-€60-000
On the occasion of Universal Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th each year, Lidl Cyprus reaffirms its commitment, proving that there is real Hope For Children when their rights are protected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/christmas-magic-returns-to-limassol-after-three-years
After a three-year break, Limassol is getting its sparkle back. EUROBANK is bringing the city’s most magical holiday experience, Limassol Christmas Land, to life starting November 19, filling the heart of the city with lights, music, laughter, and endless festive fun....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rich-young-people-under-41
We were glad to hear that the government will keep several housing schemes running in 2026. That’s good news, at least on paper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-hypermarkets-bring-the-magic-of-the-holidays-to-life-through-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremonies
Christmas lights, music, smiles, genuine warmth and lots of love will fill the stores of Alphamega Hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos and Paphos Aphrodite during the simultaneous Christmas tree lighting ceremonies organised by the chain for yet another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sky-stars-culinary-series-with-two-michelin-starred-chef-vitor-matos
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Vítor Matos, one of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs, for two exclusive evenings of fine dining at Sky7 Restaurant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-grand-sponsor-of-the-8th-radisson-blu-larnaka-international-marathon
Petrolina, the Grand Sponsor since the very first year of the Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon, continues to energise one of Cyprus’s most significant sporting events....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-the-weather-s-fine-we-re-the-problem
It’s Monday, the coffee’s strong, and apparently so is my will to pretend I’ve fully adjusted to the end of Daylight Saving Time…last week. Let’s check what the skies have in store while we all try to remember how mornings work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-small-step-for-man…one-giant-waste-of-time-for-womankind
I nearly spit out my coffee when I saw the story pop up: Cyprus has unveiled its first female pedestrian crossing lights. Yes, you read that right. The little stick figure that tells you when to cross the street is now wearing a skirt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stranded-in-tanzania-as-unrest-erupts-with-students-among-those-awaiting-evacuation
Twenty-two Cypriot nationals have become stranded in Tanzania following the outbreak of civil unrest and the introduction of a nationwide curfew, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/young-cypriots-struggle-to-leave-home-as-state-housing-aid-nears-€80-million
Cyprus’s housing crisis, mirroring a wider European struggle, has left young people increasingly unable to move out of their parents’ homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-extends-zero-vat-on-essential-goods-through-2026
Cyprus will maintain a zero value-added tax on certain basic goods until December 2026, the Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, announced Wednesday following Cabinet approval of the measure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-cyprus-hotels-earn-their-first-michelin-key-and-they-couldn-t-be-more-different
Just like the Michelin stars that honor the world’s best restaurants, the Michelin Key is now shining on the planet’s top hotels, and two of them are right here in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pumpkins-illusions-and-a-twist-of-fear-at-paradox-museum-limassol
The Paradox Museum Limassol is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a mix of spooky fun, creativity and optical illusions at its annual themed workshops this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-youth-rank-lowest-in-europe-for-happiness-survey-finds
Cyprus is emerging as the European country where young people report the lowest levels of happiness, according to the 2023/24 European Social Survey (ESS). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blind-students-refuse-unsafe-overcrowded-bus-to-nicosia-school
The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/most-prepaid-mobile-users-in-cyprus-have-yet-to-verify-sim-cards
With less than a month remaining before Cyprus’ prepaid SIM card verification deadline, most mobile users have yet to complete the required registration, raising concerns that thousands could lose service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-all-stressed-out-86-of-young-people-in-cyprus-struggle-with-anxiety-about-the-future
If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future, you’re not alone. According to a new survey by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, an astonishing 86% of young people in Cyprus say they feel high levels of anxiety and uncertainty about what lies ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/together-forever-foundation
Every child deserves to grow up healthy, to smile, and to dream. Yet, there are times when an unexpected diagnosis can change everything....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-use-among-cyprus-youth-is-still-alarmingly-high
Drug use among teenagers and young adults in Cyprus is showing no signs of easing, with the latest figures painting a troubling picture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commissioner-convict-held-in-‘inhuman-conditions-after-reporting-rape
The Commissioner of Administration and Protection of Human Rights has condemned the “inhuman and degrading treatment” of a convict held in police detention after reporting he was raped in prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-kids-finally-fly-the-nest-at-27-still-quicker-than-the-greeks
Europe’s ''kids'' aren’t really kids when they finally leave home. New figures show that in 2024, the average age for young Europeans to fly the nest was 26.2...just a hair younger than the year before....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-and-epstein-images-projected-at-windsor-castle-four-arrested
Four people were arrested Tuesday after projecting images of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, where Trump is visiting Britain and is scheduled to meet King Charles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-schools-and-educators-among-winners-of-european-teaching-innovation-awards
Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....
