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1. Cyprus dances into Eurovision final with explosive ''Jalla'' performance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dances-into-eurovision-final-with-explosive-jalla-performance

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fever is officially back in Cyprus after Antigoni Buxton powered her way into Saturday’s grand final with an explosive performance of ''Jalla'' during Thursday night’s second semi-final in Vienna....

2. Friyay forecast: Breezy skies and a splash of weekend sunshine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friyay-forecast-breezy-skies-and-a-splash-of-weekend-sunshine

Friday has arrived wearing a windswept little jacket and carrying a few mischievous clouds across the island. A weak low-pressure system continues to hover nearby, stirring up breezes and the occasional passing shower as Cyprus eases into the weekend....

3. Cyprus joins international crackdown on fake medicine network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-international-crackdown-on-fake-medicine-network

Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....

4. Sunshine, sea breezes and a sprinkle of mountain magic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-sea-breezes-and-a-sprinkle-of-mountain-magic

The weather seems to be in one of its gentle moods today, drifting across Cyprus with soft clouds, warm breezes and just the tiniest hint of mountain mischief. ...

5. On Trozena’s pitch-black ridge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/on-trozena-s-pitch-black-ridge

Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....

6. Father accused of taking toddler through crossing point after forcible removal from Limassol home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-accused-of-taking-toddler-across-checkpoint-after-forcible-removal-from-limassol-home

Police in Limassol are investigating the reported abduction of a two-year-old child by his 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot father after a complaint was filed by the child’s 35-year-old British mother....

7. Wednesday weather: The 33°C inland peak and the looming Friday shift

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-33°c-inland-peak-and-the-looming-friday-shift

The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....

8. A dusty 33°C peak before the Friday fade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dusty-33°c-peak-before-the-friday-fade

It looks like the high-pressure system is giving us one last warm hug today before it hands over the keys to a low-pressure system tomorrow. We are currently stuck in that hazy, "pre-summer" vibe where the air feels a bit thick and the thermometer is working overtime....

9. Israel envoy pushes back against rhetoric targeting Israeli presence in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-envoy-pushes-back-against-rhetoric-targeting-israeli-presence-in-cyprus

The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has pushed back against what he described as growing rhetoric portraying Israeli investments and the presence of Israelis on the island in a negative light, warning that such language risks fueling harmful stereotypes....

10. Monday forecast: Cyprus swaps sleet for sizzle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle

We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....

11. Man clings to bonnet during motorway police chase (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-clings-to-bonnet-during-motorway-police-chase-video

A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....

12. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

13. Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

14. Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

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....

15. Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-gives-green-light-to-challenge-searches-of-clerides-home-and-office

New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....

16. Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-wedding-envelopes-roadblocks-and-political-drama

You can accuse Fidias of many shortcomings, lack of education, knowledge, eloquence, and a few other things, but you cannot say a word against his Cypriot DNA....

17. Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ryanair-to-shut-down-thessaloniki-base-in-dispute-over-airport-fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is preparing to close its operational base at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport, according to reports in Greek media, in a move that could affect hundreds of workers and reshape flight connections in northern Greece....

18. People, Purpose, and Precision in Financial Services: The SPL Audit approach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/people-purpose-and-precision-in-financial-services-the-spl-audit-approach

In today’s dynamic business environment, success depends not only on numbers but also on relationships, engagement, and care for clients, employees, and society. SPL Audit embodies this approach, combining expertise in Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Accounting services with a modern, human-centric mindset that places people and purpose at the heart of business....

19. Wednesday weather: The midweek mountain mix-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-midweek-mountain-mix-up

We are caught in a tug-of-war between a departing low-pressure system and a high-pressure system that is waiting in the wings to save our weekend. ...

20. Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-households-see-sharp-fall-in-electricity-bills-but-businesses-still-pay-near-the-top-in-europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

21. New two-minute cancer jab could replace hours-long hospital treatments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-two-minute-cancer-jab-could-replace-hours-long-hospital-treatments

Thousands of cancer patients across England are set to spend far less time in hospital thanks to a new injectable form of immunotherapy that can be given in as little as one or two minutes instead of through lengthy IV drips....

22. Tuesday forecast: A cheeky case of May frostbite

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-a-cheeky-case-of-may-frostbite

It is May in Cyprus, yet the atmosphere has decided to pull a winter wardrobe out of storage for one last uninvited encore. A weak low-pressure system is currently loitering, making for a very confused Tuesday....

23. Monday's May atmospheric shakeup

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-s-may-atmospheric-shakeup

Mother Nature clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We have a cold air mass and a low-pressure system tag-teaming the region, which basically means Monday is being a bit of a bully....

24. Today's weather forecast: The great May mood swing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-weather-forecast-the-great-may-mood-swing

Grab your sunglasses, then grab your coat, and maybe a snack. It’s going to be a busy few days in the atmosphere. We’re starting with a gentle low-pressure ''hug,'' but by Sunday, a cold air mass is moving in to officially ruin the garden party....

25. In the trenches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/in-the-trenches

This is what you’d call real beef. It didn’t just erupt out of nowhere. It’s the result of many incidents piling up until the glass finally overflowed....

26. Anger and debate in Israel over return of Shimon Aykut after Cyprus conviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anger-and-debate-in-israel-over-return-of-shimon-aykut-after-cyprus-conviction

Reactions in Israel have been sharply critical following the return of Shimon (Simon) Aykut from Cyprus after he was convicted of unlawfully exploiting Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island....

27. Finance Ministry reopens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ scheme for vulnerable homeowners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-reopens-‘mortgage-to-rent-scheme-for-vulnerable-homeowners

A new window is reopening for Cyprus’ “Mortgage to Rent” scheme, with the Finance Ministry announcing that applications will once again be accepted for vulnerable borrowers struggling with non-performing loans tied to their primary homes....

28. Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

29. US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

30. Indulgence in practice, tough talk in theory

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/indulgence-in-practice-tough-talk-in-theory

During Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Israel in April 2025, the Aykut family filled the streets with large billboards showing the President of the Republic alongside a message in Hebrew that read, ''Cyprus is dangerous for Israelis.''...

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