https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sirens-fail-to-sound-in-parts-of-cyprus-during-july-15-commemoration
Some communities across Cyprus were left without the customary civil defence sirens on Wednesday morning during the annual remembrance of the 15 July 1974 coup, following technical problems affecting the system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/52-years-later-cyprus-still-carries-the-memories-of-1974
For many Cypriot families, the events of 1974 are not simply written in history books. They live on in stories told by grandparents, in photographs kept in drawers, in names engraved on marble tombs, and in memories passed from one generation to the next....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-marks-15-years-since-the-mari-explosion
Cyprus is today remembering the 13 men who lost their lives in the 2011 explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, one of the country's most devastating peacetime disasters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/century-old-mystery-reopened-as-search-resumes-for-cyprus-national-poet
More than 100 years after the death of Cyprus' national poet, Vasilis Michaelides, scientists are once again searching for the man behind one of the island's most celebrated literary works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-mourning-begins-in-iran-following-death-of-former-supreme-leader
Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/that-€2-coin-in-your-house-might-be-worth-up-to-€1-000-and-most-people-would-never-notice
It’s the kind of thing most people in Cyprus have at home without thinking twice about it, a small jar of coins sitting in a kitchen drawer, a cup by the bedside table, or that random stash in the car where €1 and €2 coins slowly disappear into ''future parking money.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/built-to-be-celebrated-parkside-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary
A milestone for PARKSIDE: The brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. What started in 1996 has developed into Europe's best-selling DIY brand three decades later. Under the anniversary motto "BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED!", the brand looks back on an unprecedented history of growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cosmos-insurance-honors-its-people-at-a-starry-celebration
COSMOS Insurance celebrated its 45-year presence in the insurance industry on Friday, 19 June, in the most fitting way possible: by paying tribute to its people, its greatest strength....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-anima-investment-network-opened-euromed-days-in-nicosia-placing-cyprus-at-the-centre-of-euro-mediterranean-investment-cooperation
Invest Cyprus & ANIMA Investment Network successfully opened EUROMED DAYS - Connecting Regions, Empowering Growth: Mediterranean-Europe Investment Partnerships for a Resilient Future, a high-level regional investment forum that took place in Cyprus from 15 to 17 June 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/bulgaria-claims-first-eurovision-crown-as-cyprus-finishes-19th-overall
Bulgaria celebrated a historic night at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer DARA secured the country’s first-ever victory with her song Bangaranga....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-22nd-birthday-with-1-000-000-sets-under-€22
Wizz Air is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with one of its biggest promotions ever, offering 1,000,000 seats for under €22 on selected routes across its network for just three days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/russian-victory-day-events-held-across-cyprus
Commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory Day took place across Cyprus on May 9, with ceremonies, marches and concerts organised in several cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-recognised-as-fastest-growing-airline-in-western-europe
Cyprus Airways is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the Fastest Growing Airline in Western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/poland-s-national-day-reception-brings-solidarity-and-pierogi-to-old-nicosia
There are evenings in Nicosia that feel like they belong somewhere between history and a fairytale, and the Polish National Day reception last week at the 1888 Club was one of them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/excellence-in-tourism-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-honored-with-the-british-airways-holidays-customer-excellence-award-2025
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2025, recognizing its outstanding service quality, facilities, and overall guest experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-roll-out-economic-support-measures-today
President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to announce a new package of economic support measures Thursday aimed at helping businesses and households feeling the financial ripple effects of the war in the Middle East, as rising energy costs and prices continue to weigh on the island’s economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/japanese-flower-art-takes-root-in-nicosia-with-live-ikebana-demonstration
Traditional Japanese flower arranging took center stage in Nicosia earlier this month, as delicate blooms and bold branches transformed a cultural event into a lesson in art, balance and patience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-conference-on-sustainable-tourism
The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/open-call-10-years-anniversary-2016-2026
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is planning a new series of activities/events to mark the 10th anniversary of the FANEROMENI 26 Arts Festival (2016-2026) and issues an OPEN CALL to young artists, groups, and creators to submit their proposals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mps-hear-firsthand-accounts-from-freed-ukrainian-prisoners
Cypriot lawmakers met on Tuesday with a visiting Ukrainian delegation of former prisoners of war, reaffirming Nicosia’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus–qatar-ties-turn-25-marking-quiet-partnership-that-grew-into-strategic-alliance
A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/with-the-support-of-lidl-cyprus-42-900€-were-raised-from-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-s-love-dinner
With absolute success and great participation, the anniversary charity Love Dinner "Under the Lights of Love" was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of service of the "Arodaphnousa" Palliative Care Centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-after-rare-beaked-whale-washes-ashore-in-occupied-akanthou
A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-supports-anniversary-love-dinner-for-‘arodafnousa-50th-anniversary
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the “Arodafnousa” Palliative Care Centre, Lidl Cyprus once again confirms its long-standing commitment to humanity, by sponsoring the anniversary Love Dinner ‘Under the Lights of Love’....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-blaze-in-lythrodontas-puts-lives-and-property-at-risk
A fire erupted late Saturday night at Machaira Metochi, alarming residents and prompting strong warnings from the Lythrodontas Community Council....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-13-night-of-chaos-fires-and-attacks-on-police-across-three-districts-videos
Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepare-for-december-13-‘riot-night-of-unrest-as-minors-mobilize-for-chaos
What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-muslim-majority-turkey-pope-leo-presses-erdogan-to-be-a-source-of-stability
Pope Leo XIV opened his first foreign trip on Thursday by choosing a destination loaded with symbolism: Turkey, a predominantly Muslim country sitting at the crossroads of some of the world’s biggest conflicts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-begins-historic-turkey-visit-set-to-pray-with-patriarch-bartholomew-in-nicaea
Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, arriving in Ankara, Turkey, before continuing a six-day journey that will also take him to Lebanon. ...
