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1. Is the lambradja tradition a rite of youth or just lawlessness in disguise?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise

Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...

2. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seize-dangerous-items-in-multi-agency-operation-in-trachoni-ypsonas-photos

3. Bank of Cyprus cuts loan rates again, giving borrowers a breather

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-cuts-loan-rates-again-giving-borrowers-a-breather

Good news is finally landing in the inboxes of thousands of borrowers across Cyprus, as the Bank of Cyprus announced another interest rate cut that should make monthly loan payments a little easier to swallow....

4. Amazon executives visit Cyprus amid tech talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-executives-visit-cyprus-amid-tech-talks

Senior Amazon executives arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday as part of follow-up talks stemming from a recent government delegation visit to Silicon Valley....

5. Aykut family launches billboard campaign against Cyprus President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-family-launches-billboard-campaign-against-cyprus-president

The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....

6. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....

7. Cypriots struggle to keep up as food and energy prices climb

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-struggle-to-keep-up-as-food-and-energy-prices-climb

As prices continue to rise at the supermarket and electricity bills put pressure on family budgets, more people in Cyprus are finding it harder to make ends meet....

8. Coffee up, veggies down: March prices shift across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-coffee-up-veggies-down-march-prices-shift-across-cyprus

Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....

9. Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-easter-food-safety-with-island-wide-inspections

As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....

10. Kykkos monastery’s mega project set to transform Engomi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kykkos-monastery-s-mega-project-set-to-transform-engomi

A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....

11. 51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance

As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....

12. Banquet hall in Nicosia built and operating without permits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banquet-hall-in-nicosia-built-and-operating-without-permits

A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...

13. ''Smoking rights'' go up in flames as court backs COVID mask fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smoking-rights-go-up-in-flames-as-court-backs-covid-mask-fine

In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man fined for refusing to wear a protective face mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a firm blow to challenges against public health regulations imposed under emergency powers....

14. Bank of Cyprus buys out Ethniki Insurance in €29.5M deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal

The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....

15. Putting Cyprus on the Map - bbf: at MIPIM 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/putting-cyprus-on-the-map-bbf-at-mipim-2025

bbf: participated in MIPIM 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious real estate exhibitions, held in Cannes from March 11–14, 2025. ...

16. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

17. Cypriot Gen Z rethinks alcohol: A sobriety shift or economic reality?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-gen-z-rethinks-alcohol-a-sobriety-shift-or-economic-reality

Cyprus's Generation Z is at the heart of a global shift in drinking habits, and local experts suggest the trend is taking root on the island as well....

18. Trump’s tariffs aren’t the real threat, Cyprus needs a wake-up call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariffs-aren-t-the-real-threat-cyprus-needs-a-wake-up-call

The first reaction in Cyprus to Trump’s tariffs was the worry that halloumi, salt, and olive oil would become more expensive....

19. Cyprus lawmakers say no more slaps on the wrist for animal cruelty cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases

People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....

20. Turkey says Eastern Mediterranean power cable project cannot proceed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed

The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....

21. Court upholds denial of Cypriot citizenship to individual from mixed marriage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-upholds-denial-of-cypriot-citizenship-to-individual-from-mixed-marriage

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has upheld a decision to deny citizenship to a woman born in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, highlighting national security concerns linked to her parentage in a mixed marriage....

22. ''The Living Chiofta'' by Mike Hajimichael: A different book launch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-living-chiofta-by-mike-hajimichael-a-different-book-launch

During the pandemic lockdown, creativity flourished, and what started as an everyday collection of Cypriot words and memories, turned into a daily podcast....

23. A bright future for Cyprus’ cruise industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-bright-future-for-cyprus-cruise-industry

Cyprus’ cruise industry has been impacted by several events of the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant setback, bringing operations to a near halt for extended periods. ...

24. Lawyer files complaint over alleged police abuse of minor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-files-complaint-over-alleged-police-abuse-of-minor

A Larnaca-based attorney has filed a complaint over what he described as the “unlawful arrest and inhumane treatment” of a minor by members of the Larnaca Police Department....

25. Top Green Energy Futurist Ramez Naam to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-green-energy-futurist-ramez-naam-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

The organizing committee of the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 has announced that internationally acclaimed futurist and green energy expert Ramez Naam will be one of the headline speakers at this year’s sustainable development conference, taking place on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia....

26. Cyprus woos Wall Street as bankers back presidential pitch in the U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-woos-wall-street-bankers-back-presidential-pitch-in-the-u-s

Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...

27. Public Works denies bus shelter scandal as Auditor General probes €61M project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-works-denies-bus-shelter-scandal-as-auditor-general-probes-€61m-project

The Department of Public Works has firmly denied allegations of a scandal surrounding the ongoing €61.6 million national bus shelter upgrade project, following accusations raised by AKEL MP Kostas Kosta during a heated session of the Parliamentary Transport Committee....

28. The Power of Collaboration: A Step Forward for the Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus Monachus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-the-power-of-collaboration-a-step-forward-for-the-protection-of-the-mediterranean-monk-seal-monachus-monachus

On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...

29. Ad executive arrested in occupied north tied to Istanbul mayor probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ad-executive-arrested-in-occupied-north-tied-to-istanbul-mayor-probe

The owner of an advertising company based in the occupied north of Cyprus has been arrested in connection with a major corruption investigation in Turkey — one that’s said to be linked to Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu....

30. Minthis Resort Ranked 20th Among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in Europe for 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minthis-resort-ranked-20th-among-the-top-100-golf-resorts-in-europe-for-2025

Minthis Resort has been recognized as the number one golf destination in Cyprus and ranked 20th among the top golf resorts in Europe for 2025, according to the prestigious Leading Courses ranking. ...

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