https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-larnaca-police-and-fire-facilities-set-for-construction-in-2027
The government has approved plans for new Police and Fire Service facilities in Larnaca, with construction targeted to begin in 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storage-heater-users-face-higher-electricity-costs-with-end-of-eac-subsidy
Households still using electric storage heaters are facing higher electricity costs following the end of a subsidy that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) had maintained for almost a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kalia-antoniou-delivers-cyprus-s-first-gold-medal-in-taranto
Cypriot swimmer Kalia Antoniou secured the country’s first gold medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games on Monday, successfully defending the women’s 100 metres freestyle title she captured four years earlier in Oran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/back-to-school-with-lidl-plus-competition
From August 24 to September 20, Lidl Cyprus marks the new academic year by offering 15 Lenovo LOQ laptops and 15 Apple iPads Pro 11, thus supporting students in their new beginning.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-hits-39°c-inland-as-seasonal-low-pressure-continues-to-punish-us-all
today starts off mainly clear. Classic. But after midday, we’re getting "temporarily increased local cloud." Right. And in the mountains, they can’t even rule out isolated rain. Imagine that. You go to the mountains to escape the heat and you get drizzled on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hangovers-are-officially-passe
The other day, dear reader, I found myself studying statistical maps that attempted to chart the drinking habits of the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Quite remarkably, for once, they had found something they agreed on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-involvement-could-backfire-by-helping-end-turkish-cypriot-isolation
Turkey is attempting to turn European involvement in the Cyprus issue into a boomerang by directing it exclusively towards ending what it describes as the ''isolation'' of the Turkish Cypriot community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/call-centre-cyprus-a-subsidiary-of-infocredit-group-eps-group-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-customer-experience-across-cyprus-and-greece
Call Centre Cyprus a subsidiary of Infocredit Group and EPS Group are pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership aimed at delivering comprehensive Contact Centre solutions and high-quality customer service offerings to organizations and businesses across Cyprus and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-migrants-rush-ashore-at-crowded-spanish-beach-video
Holidaymakers on a crowded beach in southern Spain found themselves watching Europe’s migration challenge unfold just meters from their towels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/should-bad-tenants-have-a-credit-score
Over the many years I have worked in the real estate sector, I have seen the Cypriot property market go through all kinds of ups and downs. I have experienced economic cycles, managed complex investments, and worked with a huge range of professionals and organizations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-le-cafe-crowds-to-empty-storefronts-can-makarios-avenue-come-back
There was a time when Makarios Avenue was not simply another street in Nicosia. It was the street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-slaps-the-island-with-38°c-heat-while-that-lingering-rain-finally-packs-its-bags
Expect sunshine all day, sprinkled with just enough passing clouds to give you false hope for shade. Central plains are topping out at a piping-hot 38°C, or as I like to call it, medium-rare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-schengen-bid-could-be-affected-by-the-migration-crisis-in-ceuta
Cyprus has received a positive technical assessment, but the EU migration climate created by the Ceuta crisis could complicate the political discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-brings-a-35°c-inland-top-as-summer-rain-makes-its-final-stand
Wednesday starts off sunny and pleasant across the island, but the lingering unstable air mass has one last act left. Around midday and into the afternoon, clouds will build up over the Troodos peaks and central inland areas, delivering a final wave of scattered rain showers and localized thunder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-averof-annita-christodoulides-and-the-lifeguards
At this time of year, as everyone slowly starts coming back from vacation, our thoughts keep drifting to young Nikos. He skipped the break so he could dig in hard for the next chapter of the Cyprus problem, a chapter some might call pure fantasy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-serves-up-a-mild-34°c-inland-maximum-but-afternoon-storms-and-hail-remain-on-tap
While inland temperatures are keeping well clear of the punishing 40°C mark for another day, midday cloud cover is set to bring another round of localized summer storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-gives-desk-bound-workers-a-break-from-the-heat-but-brings-afternoon-hail
The post-Assumption holiday workweek kicks off with a continuation of the unstable weather pattern. If you are one of the brave few back at your desk while half the island is still extend-vacationing on the coast, at least you won't have to deal with stifling 40°C heat today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-to-summer-like-a-local-30-unforgettable-cyprus-experiences
What does the perfect Cyprus summer look like? A sunset in Pomos, an after-work swim, mahalepi by the sea, or dinner in a mountain village?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coming-elections-put-banks-back-in-the-spotlight
Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-islamic-nato-pact-and-what-it-means-for-cyprus
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the so-called “Mecca pact” on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca, international media focused heavily on headlines about an “Islamic NATO” and a military axis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peaks-at-40°c-inland-with-a-2-5-hour-yellow-warning-from-14-00-to-16-30
Thursday starts mostly clear, but don't let the blue skies fool you. This is the last full day of uninterrupted, scorching summer heat before an unstable air mass sweeps in tomorrow. The Department of Meteorology has issued another Yellow Warning for this afternoon,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-your-takeaway-box-now-illegal-new-eu-rules-begin-today
That souvlaki box holding back the grease, the paper wrapped around your burger, and the carton keeping your pizza from turning soggy may look harmless. But some food packaging gets those useful qualities from chemicals that can remain in the environment and the human body for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/keep-pushing-and-you-ll-turn-drousiotis-into-a-folk-hero
''Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-washington-to-back-power-cable-linking-island-to-europe
For households used to opening their electricity bills with one eye closed, an undersea cable promising to connect the island to Europe’s power grid sounds important, and a group of US lawmakers agrees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/look-up-tonight-cyprus-gets-a-front-row-seat-to-the-perseids
If you are outside tonight, step away from the lights, put down your phone for a few minutes, and look up. Cyprus is expected to have one of its best views in years of the Perseid meteor shower....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-midweek-heat-peaks-at-40°c-inland-ahead-of-weekend-thunderstorms
A brand-new day, but the familiar seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show, at least for the next 48 hours. The Met Office has issued Yellow Warning No. 51 today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-considers-nuclear-shield-for-trade-route-back-to-europe
Britain may have found its most dramatic route back towards Europe: use its nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marina-hadjicosta-pushes-back-on-racist-comments
She stood on international podiums wearing the Cyprus colors, heard the national anthem played after winning gold, and thought about making her small country proud with every throw....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-hottest-tables-13-restaurants-everyone-wants-to-try-this-summer
Every summer brings a new crop of culinary hotspots. There are exciting openings, much-talked-about arrivals, familiar restaurants with fresh concepts and places that seem to take over our social media feeds almost overnight....
