https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/millions-of-particles-pass-through-our-bodies-every-day-should-we-worry-about-them
Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-braces-for-a-stormier-spell-as-autumn-finally-shows-its-hand
A weak high-pressure system will temporarily affect the area, while low pressure is expected on Thursday. Dust will be present in the atmosphere at times. So, if you're feeling a little hazy this morning, it could be the dust, the clock change, or the realisation that the weekend is officially over. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-saves-€20-million-a-year-on-new-hires-starting-pay
The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-defense-tech-industry-grows-but-can-it-turn-innovation-into-business
The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-income-gap-widens-as-eu-inequality-edges-down
Income inequality widened in Cyprus in 2025, moving in the opposite direction from the European Union as a whole, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heating-fuel-tax-cut-takes-effect-but-mps-push-for-more-relief
Heating fuel taxes fall by 6.39 cents a liter from today, Oct. 23, giving households some relief before winter, although MPs warned that the reduction would only partly ease the pressure of rising energy costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-hit-30°c-as-dust-levels-could-rise-over-the-weekend
Weak high pressure is affecting the area. It's late October, temperatures are touching 30°C, and the atmosphere is doing very little to suggest that autumn has arrived. Somewhere, a wardrobe full of jumpers is wondering what it did wrong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-weather-cyprus-heats-up-to-29°c-because-autumn-is-just-a-suggestion
Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Weak, they say. Yet temperatures are heading towards 29°C. Imagine being so unbothered that you barely register as a weather system while still delivering beach-day temperatures in late October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-home-sales-jump-nearly-50-with-most-buyers-staying-below-€300-000
Cyprus’ new-home market posted gains on two fronts in the third quarter, with both sales and their combined value rising, according to an analysis by Landbank Analytics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-basks-in-autumn-sunshine-as-temperatures-climb-to-27°c
The weather will be mainly clear, with occasional patches of increased local cloud cover. So, sunshine with the odd cloud wandering past, presumably looking for something better to do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-selfie-could-help-doctors-tailor-cancer-treatment
For someone facing cancer, choosing treatment involves more than deciding what might work against the disease. Doctors also have to consider how much the patient’s body can handle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-decent-salary-an-empty-account-living-from-payday-to-payday
Payday arrives, and for a moment, the bank balance looks reassuring. Then the bills start coming out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-climbing-temperatures-keep-cyprus-in-a-sunny-mood
Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Weak, remember. Even the atmosphere is operating at minimum effort. It's Tuesday, so we're past Monday's drama, but nobody's exactly running on enthusiasm just yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-fuel-market-paradox-why-is-paphos-the-most-expensive
The complexity and deep distortions of Cyprus’ fuel market become clearest when we shift our focus from the national picture to the differences between districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-illusion-of-cheap-fuel
The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-and-rising-temperatures-set-the-tone-for-the-week
Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Not strong high pressure, mind you. Weak. Even the pressure can’t be bothered today. It’s Monday. Nobody’s at their best....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-a-little-sunshine-a-few-showers-and-a-brighter-weekend-ahead
Low pressure and an unstable air mass are continuing to affect Cyprus, bringing the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms before conditions are expected to gradually improve from Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-unsettled-weather-brings-showers-and-thunderstorms-before-gradual-improvement
A low-pressure system centred over Rhodes, accompanied by a series of weather fronts, is moving southeast and is expected to affect the area until tomorrow morning, bringing unsettled conditions before the weather begins to improve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-cypriot-students-fail-basic-reading-benchmarks-in-latest-pisa-results
Educational standards on the island faced intense scrutiny this week as parliamentary leaders and academic experts grappled with alarming international test scores showing that a significant majority of local students struggle with basic reading skills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cost-of-living-soars-as-nicosia-seeks-european-breathing-room
The energy crisis and rising living costs have forced governments to scramble to keep up with support measures for businesses and households. With external factors driving prices higher showing no signs of improvement and conditions instead getting worse, Cyprus is calling for countries with sound economic indicators to be given greater fiscal flexibility to provide financial support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-orange-weather-warning-issued-with-severe-thunderstorms-expected-across-cyprus
The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms, with severe weather expected to affect the island from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-groceries-very-different-bill-price-gaps-reach-226
Where you buy your groceries could make a substantial difference to what you pay, according to a Cyprus Consumers Association survey that found price gaps of up to 226% for the same products across supermarkets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-summer-s-last-dramatic-exit
A shy little low-pressure system has tiptoed in and is currently rearranging the furniture. Nothing apocalyptic, just enough personality to keep things interesting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/932-requests-approved-for-ghs-treatment-abroad-in-first-year
When the treatment a patient needs cannot be provided in Cyprus in time, getting help abroad can become a race against the clock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-high-pressure-holds-through-saturday-before-sunday-storms-ruin-your-weekend
Today is mostly clear overall, but a few clouds are going to build up after midday just to give the sky a bit of texture. Right, weak high pressure is currently affecting the area. Fantastic. Just hanging around like an awkward uncle at a christening. Though don't get used to it, because weak low pressure is shuffling in on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-european-‘bogeyman-that-got-cyprus-moving
Cyprus is on track to absorb 97.3% of its EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funding, showing how the threat of lost money helped push long-delayed reforms forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-household-bills-squeeze-cyprus-budgets-as-inflation-reaches-3-7
The drive to work, the electricity bill, and the weekly supermarket shop are putting more pressure on household budgets, with inflation in Cyprus reaching 3.7% in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-mostly-clear-skies-expected-as-temperatures-gradually-rise
Wednesday is looking like it has decided to keep things fairly calm, with plenty of clear skies but a few clouds waiting in the wings. An unstable air mass will temporarily affect the area, so while most of the island can expect a fairly pleasant day, the mountains may have a small shower or two up their sleeve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/diesel-hits-record-high-in-cyprus-as-prices-climb-to-€2-126-a-litre
Diesel prices in Cyprus have reached a new record, with the most expensive litre selling for €2.126 on Wednesday, according to figures from the Consumer Protection Service’s Price Observatory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/france-welcome-to-greece-s-2010
“Good morning, France. Welcome to what Greece went through in 2010.” I have always believed that France is the hardest country in Europe to reform and that if it were forced to do what we did under the bailout agreements, we would see another storming of the Bastille....
