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1. Excavations reveal major Bronze Age complex and tombs at Erimi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-reveal-major-bronze-age-complex-and-tombs-at-erimi

The 2026 archaeological season at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou has concluded with significant new findings on the organisation, architecture and burial customs of the Middle Bronze Age community that once occupied the site....

2. Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/surrounded-by-sea-yet-still-looking-inward

It is clearly no coincidence that Cyprus' administrative capital has been located inland for so many centuries, nor is it accidental that, as the island's native inhabitants, we have historically had such a limited relationship with the sea. ...

3. Wearing the soul of Cyprus: How Penelope Marathovouniotis turns history into heirloom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/wearing-the-soul-of-cyprus-how-penelope-marathovouniotis-turns-history-into-heirloom

There are some people you meet and instantly feel you've known forever. That's how it was when I first met Penelope Marathovouniotis almost ten years ago....

4. Reality or narratives?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reality-or-narratives

Our perception of history is often misleading, especially when we fail to break free from the mind's knee-jerk reaction to the present. We tend to rely on an inherent sensory response that links current events directly to the past just to justify how things unfolded. In this way, politics gets tied to history, and uppercase History becomes an inescapable truth....

5. Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-marble-statues-discovered-in-roman-era-winepress-in-israel

Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project....

6. A taste of history: Commandaria's journey from ancient Cyprus to Brussels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-taste-of-history-commandaria-s-journey-from-ancient-cyprus-to-brussels

The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

7. Chinese film week lights up Cyprus with cinema and culture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/chinese-film-week-lights-up-cyprus-with-cinema-and-culture

Nicosia is about to get a taste of Chinese cinema, and not just a quiet screening or two, but a full-on Chinese Film Week in Cyprus, complete with red carpets, cultural exchanges, and a packed lineup of films running across the island....

8. Greece returns 48 Cypriot antiquities in gesture of cultural cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-returns-48-cypriot-antiquities-in-gesture-of-cultural-cooperation

Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities that had been held in a private collection in Greece have been formally returned to Cyprus, in what officials are calling a meaningful act of cultural cooperation between the two countries....

9. New Metropolitan of Paphos elected after long standing vacancy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-metropolitan-of-paphos-elected-after-long-standing-vacancy

The Holy Synod has brought an end to a long-standing vacancy in the Metropolitan seat of Paphos, filling a position that had remained open since May 2026....

10. Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-s-economic-transformation-through-the-centuries

Limassol is one of the clearest examples in the Eastern Mediterranean of a city that transformed its economic identity over the centuries. What began as a small farming settlement gradually developed into a complex economic hub with international reach. Its geographic position, historical circumstances, and the adaptability of its people shaped a dynamic economic journey....

11. Resurrection Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/resurrection-day

This year’s Easter feels different from anything even the oldest people in this country can remember. Hell has opened its gates in a region that for centuries has been a meeting ground of civilizations and religions....

12. Ancient Cypriot jug returns home after online auction intervention

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-jug-returns-home-after-online-auction-intervention

A rare Cypriot antiquity dating back nearly 2,700 years has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom, marking another important step in the ongoing effort to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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. ...

16. 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....

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. American archaeologists bring bronze age history to life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-archaeologists-bring-bronze-age-history-to-life

At the ancient site of Kissonerga-Skalia near Paphos, a team of American archaeologists is digging deep into Cyprus’s distant past, and the discoveries are shedding new light on life during the Early to Middle Bronze Age....

23. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-treasures-return-home-after-u-s-gallery-steps-up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

24. Adidas drone show near the Acropolis triggers legal drama and culture chat (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adidas-drone-show-near-the-acropolis-triggers-legal-drama-and-culture-chat-video

What happens when Adidas drones buzz near the Acropolis? Apparently, a legal kerfuffle and a lively debate about mixing business with ancient history....

25. Stone age surprise in Akamas as discovery shakes up island's prehistoric history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stone-age-surprise-in-akamas-as-discovery-shakes-up-island-s-prehistoric-history

It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....

26. Two worlds, one journey: Cyprus meets Cambodia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/two-worlds-one-journey-cyprus-meets-cambodia

Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....

27. Scientists bring Dire wolf back to life after 12,000 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-bring-dire-wolf-back-to-life-after-12-000-years

For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....

28. Cyprus Customs returns stolen ancient coins to Department of Antiquities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-returns-stolen-ancient-coins-to-department-of-antiquities

In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...

29. Free themed tours of Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/free-themed-tours-of-nicosia

The Nicosia Tourism Board announced on Wednesday the return of its popular free thematic tours, running from March 29 until the end of December 2025....

30. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

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