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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-greek-statues-were-once-vibrantly-colored-not-white
For centuries, the world has admired the pristine white marble statues of ancient Greece, believing them to embody classical perfection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/populism-and-opportunism-behind-reactions-claims-company
The owners of the CITADEL project, Nerofarm Ltd., have issued a statement clarifying their position in response to media coverage regarding the development in the Palouriotissa area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-shocked-by-divided-nicosia-in-first-cyprus-visit
The Dutch royal couple's first-ever visit to Cyprus sent a powerful message of solidarity, shining a spotlight on the island's rich history — and its ongoing division....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royal-couple-touch-down-in-cyprus-on-flight-co-piloted-by-king
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/discover-the-timeless-charm-of-paphos-with-leptos-estates
Paphos, the enchanting town on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, is more than just a destination – it's a way of life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-arizona-discovery-to-headline-new-cyprus-archaeological-museum
The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, set to open in 2027, will prominently showcase significant archaeological findings from Kourion, an ancient Roman city devastated by a massive earthquake on July 21, 365 A.D....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-grow-over-high-rise-construction-near-historic-famagusta-gate
The Association of Cyprus Archaeologists has voiced strong concerns over the Nicosia Municipality's plans to permit the construction of high-rise buildings near Famagusta Gate, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-returns-1-055-artifacts-to-turkey
In a remarkable gesture of cooperation and respect for shared cultural heritage, Greece has returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey. This marks the first time the two countries have engaged in such a cultural repatriation, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration in preserving history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-sarcophagus-in-antalya-may-hold-the-remains-of-santa-claus
Archaeologists working at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, have uncovered a sarcophagus that may provide new insights into the final resting place of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-rare-antiquities-from-the-us
Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-artefacts-return-home-after-decades-abroad
In a significant cultural milestone, 69 ancient Cypriot artefacts were officially handed over to Cypriot authorities in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, paving the way for their repatriation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-series-of-events-moments-at-the-museum-24-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
The workshop, which will take place at the Foundation's Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pierides Archaeological Museum, is designed for young teens and adults and combines the imaginative realms of surrealism and cubism with practical creative practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-at-the-museum-cyprus-edition
Imagine wandering through centuries of history while sipping cocktails (well maybe not exactly next to artifacts) and enjoying techno beats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/da24-and-cocktail-festival-a-night-at-the-museum-experience
The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit (DA24) and the Cyprus Cocktail Festival announced that the Cyprus Archaeological Museum will remain open until 9 PM on Wednesday, October 9......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-program-for-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2024
The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/series-of-events-moments-at-the-museum-24-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
I sing and illustrate the traditional songs of my country...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-by-2030
Nicosia has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the city into a '15-minute city' by 2030, aiming to ensure that residents can access essential services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes, officials announced Monday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/19th-century-message-in-a-bottle-found-in-france
A group of volunteers excavating an ancient Gaulish site in Normandy, France, made a surprising discovery—a message in a bottle from 1825. The message was written by P.J. Féret,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/choirokoitia-archaeological-site-in-urgent-need-of-modernization
For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-findings-reveal-life-on-cyprus-northwest-coast-4-000-years-ago
More information has been revealed about the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age on the island’s northwest coast during excavations at the Makounta-Voules Archaeological project in the Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-37-relics-from-germany-after-60-years
The repatriation of 37 Cypriot antiquities on 26 July 2024 from Stuttgart, Germany was announced by the Department of Antiquities, of the Deputy Ministry of Culture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-shuts-down-archaeological-sites-due-to-extreme-heat
All archaeological sites in Athens will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. due to forecasted high temperatures, the Culture Ministry announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polis-chrysochous-plans-industrial-zone-€141m-investment
The municipality of Polis Chrysochous is set to undergo a transformative development phase with planned projects totaling €141 million over the coming years, as announced by Mayor Yiotos Papachristofis.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bronze-age-relics-unearthed-at-erimi-pitharka-limassol
The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accurate-dating-of-kyrenia-shipwreck-confirmed
Using various lines of evidence researchers have determined that the Kyrenia shipwreck had been constructed between about 345-313 BC and sank between about 286-272 BC......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-artist-turns-cyprus-ancient-stones-into-vibrant-art
Have you ever heard of any Cypriot artists climbing up into the mountains on an extremely hot day just to collect stones and extract colors?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enigmatic-4-000-year-old-building-found-on-crete
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conclusion-of-aydin-dikmen-s-artifact-saga
The case involving Aydin Dikmen, the Turkish antiquities thief, reached its conclusion on Tuesday, June 6th, as the Munich Court of Appeal ruled on the return of remaining artifacts:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/60-cyprus-relics-to-be-repatriated-from-germany
The long-running case involving Turkish antiquities smuggler Aydin Dikmen reached its conclusion Tuesday with an agreement signed for the repatriation of 24 ecclesiastical relics and 36 prehistoric and other antiquities to Cyprus by June 20....
