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1. The island is drowning in concrete

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-island-is-drowning-in-concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

2. Windows into the past: Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time capsule

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule

Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....

3. Elite tombs reveal Hala Sultan Tekke’s role at the heart of Bronze Age global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade

The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....

4. Modern archaeologists follow 19th-century trail to revisit Cyprus’ earliest explorations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-archaeologists-follow-19th-century-trail-to-revisit-cyprus-earliest-explorations

Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....

5. What did they just unearth in Paphos?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos

What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....

6. The rise of ''dumbphones'' signals a digital breaking point

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-rise-of-dumbphones-signals-a-digital-breaking-point

They are sarcastically called ''dumbphones'', and lately they’ve been gaining popularity among digitally exhausted people who want less wasted time, fewer distractions, and more life away from screens. ...

7. Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bi-communal-team-to-begin-restoration-of-two-churches-in-occupied-areas

Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....

8. Metro excavation uncovers ancient intact streets of Thessaloniki

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/metro-excavation-uncovers-ancient-intact-streets-of-thessaloniki

Excavations for Thessaloniki’s metro have shed new light on the city’s ancient urban design, revealing streets and infrastructure that date back to the 3rd century BC. ...

9. Friday, December 5th: The poet of low pressure has arrived

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-december-5th-the-poet-of-low-pressure-has-arrived

A new low-pressure system has formed, and in a twist of fate that would make an English literature major weep with joy, it has been named BYRON....

10. Limassol mayhem, Lebanon cheers, and kids get a say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-mayhem-lebanon-cheers-and-kids-get-a-say

Fans of AEL and Apollon came to blows, leaving chaos just a few hundred meters from Limassol’s Central Police Station. Our hooligans are evolving, much like Cyprus itself, and, apparently, only getting worse. ...

11. Winter Olympics flame lit in Olympia, begins its journey to Italy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-olympics-flame-lit-in-olympia-begins-its-journey-to-italy

The Olympic flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games was lit this week in Olympia, the very place where the ancient Games began more than 2,700 years ago....

12. Cyprus reclaims ancient artifact from the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-ancient-artifact-from-the-uk

A Cypriot antiquity dating back to the Cypro-Archaic period (750–475 BC) was officially returned to Cyprus in a modest ceremony held at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester, United Kingdom...

13. A Must-See Artistic Event in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-must-see-artistic-event-in-cyprus

Kapopoulos Auction House is proud to announce a remarkable live auction of exceptional artworks, taking place on Tuesday, December 2, at 19:30, at the prestigious Ajax Hotel in Limassol....

14. Ancient church and lost pottery workshop rewrite Cyprus’ early Byzantine story

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-church-and-lost-pottery-workshop-rewrite-cyprus-early-byzantine-story

Archaeological work in the Kophinou–Agios Herakleios and Menogeia–Limnes areas of Larnaca has uncovered major evidence of religious and industrial activity spanning roughly a millennium. ...

15. The Cypriot who left to create, and found Cyprus everywhere

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-cypriot-who-left-to-create-and-found-cyprus-everywhere

Baris Gencel was born into division...literally. He arrived in October 1974, weeks after Cyprus was ripped apart by war, into a family marked by displacement from villages like Marata and Sandallar....

16. Tourists climb ancient Limassol monument, sparking outrage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-climb-ancient-limassol-monument-sparking-outrage

Visitors to the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Limassol were recently caught on camera climbing parts of the ancient monument, apparently treating the centuries-old site as little more than a selfie backdrop....

17. Cyprus unveils €600,000 smart tourism app to personalize every visitor’s journey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-€600-000-smart-tourism-app-to-personalize-every-visitor-s-journey

Soon, visitors to Cyprus will be able to plan their dream trip before they even pack a suitcase, thanks to a new €600,000 digital tourism app designed by the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) in partnership with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism....

18. Photos of October’s spectacular harvest supermoon lighting up the Cyprus sky

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photos-of-october-s-spectacular-harvest-supermoon-lighting-up-the-cyprus-sky

The first supermoon of 2025, known as the “Harvest Moon,” made its appearance on Tuesday night (07/10). It is the largest and brightest full moon of the year. ...

19. Cyprus opens 16 heritage sites for free visits this weekend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-opens-16-heritage-sites-for-free-visits-this-weekend

History buffs and curious families will get a rare chance to explore Cyprus’ rich past this weekend...for free....

20. The things we think we know

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know

Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....

21. Archaeologists uncover major Bronze Age building and cemetery in Erimi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-uncover-major-bronze-age-building-and-cemetery-in-erimi

An Italian-Cypriot research team has uncovered the remains of a massive Bronze Age structure and a complex burial site during this summer’s excavations at the Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou settlement....

22. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

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....

23. Ancient coins found in donation box at Larnaca Airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-coins-found-in-donation-box-at-larnaca-airport

Three ancient coins were recently submitted to the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus....

24. Athens University sets up shop in Cyprus, scholarships and discounts galore

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore

Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....

25. Namaste Cyprus: A confluence of Indian culture and cuisine in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/namaste-cyprus-a-confluence-of-indian-culture-and-cuisine-in-cyprus

Namaste Cyprus is a celebration of the friendship and cultural ties between India and Cyprus....

26. Mediablog: When journalism gets buried by the algorithm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mediablog-when-journalism-gets-buried-by-the-algorithm

A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...

27. University of Athens to open first branch in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....

28. Vangelis Liakos at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vangelis-liakos-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit

Vangelis Liakos will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, presenting on ''Branding and Creativity: How Beetroot Took Over the World.''...

29. Cyprus secures return of antiquities from U.S., Belgium and Germany

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-secures-return-of-antiquities-from-u-s-belgium-and-germany

Cyprus has successfully repatriated several ancient antiquities from the United States and Europe, continuing a long-running effort to recover objects illegally exported from the island....

30. Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-warn-public-to-avoid-centuries-old-lania-oak-due-to-falling-branches

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the centuries-old Lania oak after several large branches fell Friday, creating what officials say is a serious risk of injury....

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