https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-dies-at-88-a-humble-shepherd-leaves-his-flock
On Easter Monday, just a day after Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Christ, Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his Vatican residence. He was 88 years old....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-foreigners-living-in-cyprus-keep-their-easter-traditions-alive
In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-roots-african-heart-archbishop-makarios-reflects-on-a-life-of-faith-and-mission
Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi, Exarch of All Eastern Africa, marked his 80th birthday on April 18 with a deeply personal message reflecting on a life devoted to spiritual service, missionary work, and love for Africa, the continent he now calls home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fairy-tales-about-benefits-and-other-wild-stories
Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-bring-dire-wolf-back-to-life-after-12-000-years
For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....
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." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-000-citizenship-applications-stuck-in-limbo-amid-processing-delays
A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/val-kilmer-dead-at-65
Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has passed away at 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the news, noting that Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing chemotherapy and a trachea surgery that impacted his speech and breathing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxing-legend-and-entrepreneur-george-foreman-passes-away-at-76
George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eddie-jordan-former-f1-boss-dies-at-76
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-resident-billionaires-behind-cyprus-rise-as-a-global-business-hub
Cyprus has quietly become a magnet for some of the world's wealthiest individuals, transforming the island into a hub for global business and investment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions
In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-delays-ruling-on-citizenship-case-for-children-of-mixed-marriages
The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/who-is-the-face-behind-the-new-superhome-center
The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake
A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-heart-of-major-criminal-network-bust
Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world
Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-michelin-starred-chef-daniele-lippi-comes-to-paphos
The Cap St George Hotel is excited to announce the launch of its Culinary Stars 2025 events with an extraordinary experience. On Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, the hotel will host Chef Daniele Lippi, a culinary virtuoso awarded two Michelin stars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-greece-and-egypt-team-up-to-boost-business-opportunities
Entrepreneurs and businesses eyeing opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean have reason to celebrate. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have formalized a powerful partnership with the establishment of a Trilateral Business Council...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legendary-olympian-and-holocaust-survivor-agnes-keleti-passes-away-at-103
Born Ágnes Klein on January 9, 1921, in Budapest, she began her gymnastics training at the age of 4 and became the Hungarian National Champion by 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-al-assad-denied-uk-return-for-cancer-treatment
Asma al-Assad, the wife of fallen Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is facing a difficult reality in her battle with cancer. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-religious-minorities-in-the-middle-east
In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unveiling-the-face-of-saint-nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop whose acts of kindness inspired the legend of Santa Claus, has been brought back to life—virtually....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mango-founder-isak-andic-dies-at-71-after-tragic-accident
Isak Andic, the visionary behind global fashion brand Mango, tragically passed away at the age of 71 following an accident during a family excursion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/miniature-therapy-horses-in-greece-bring-joy-despite-struggles
A shy smile spreads across 9-year-old Josifina’s face as she strokes a tiny gray horse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asma-assad-not-welcome-in-the-uk-says-foreign-secretary
The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-born-cleric-elected-as-new-metropolitan-of-atlanta
As the result of a recent election, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has named Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Atlanta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education
The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...
