https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheers-to-the-14th-cyprus-wine-competition-a-toast-to-wine-lovers-everywhere
Get ready to raise your glasses as the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, a testament to the nation's devotion to the wine sector, is just around the corner! From May 22 to May 26, 2023, Cyprus will host a vibrant extravaganza dedicated to the art of winemaking, attracting wine aficionados from far and wide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-faces-runoff-election-with-erdogan-leading
Turkey headed for a runoff vote after President Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday's election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the NATO-member country...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-chocolate-bunnies-to-souvla
As an American Roman Catholic, I thought I had the whole Easter celebration thing down pat. I mean, I grew up with the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs, and I knew all about the Stations of the Cross and Good Friday services.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/higher-prices-for-easter-meat-lamb-sees-a-25-increase-beef-up-by-15
A year ago, reports described Easter dinner as the most expensive in four years. This year's prices are expected to surpass that record, according to the first data from the Easter Price Watch gathered by K and soon to be published by the Consumer Protection Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-prepare-for-a-sunny-greek-easter-of-biblical-proportions
With Greek Easter just around the corner, Cypriots are preparing for a feast of biblical proportions. This holiday marks the end of a 40-day fasting period for many, and the locals are eagerly anticipating indulging in all of their favorite Easter treats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-gets-half-year-in-russian-knife-attack
A Ukrainian woman in Cyprus who carried out a knife assault against a group of Russians last year has been sentenced to six months in prison on common assault after being acquitted on more serious charges of incitement to hatred and violence...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-celebrates-the-100th-anniversary-of-st-patrick-s-day
Today, March 17th, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Day. And the Irish Embassy in Cyprus did not disappoint by pulling out all the stops to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-choir-captivates-listeners-at-westminster-abbey-video
The Amalgamation Women's Choir from Cyprus captivated listeners with their beautiful voices at the official Commonwealth Day ceremony held at Westminster Abbey in London last Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lambradjia-youths-warn-town-to-back-off
A safety initiative to curb illegal lambradjia bonfires on Greek Easter has been met with a resistance in a local community in Limassol, where delinquent youths have been ransacking homes in search of flammable wood...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/get-ready-to-see-lots-of-kites-today-this-green-monday
In the Greek Orthodox Church, Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-carnival-preps-underway-see-the-photos
Preparations for the 2023 Limassol carnival, the first since the end of the pandemic, are underway. People line the streets, floats are being positioned at Enaerios and the air is filled with the sights, sounds and smells of one of the biggest celebrations the city has to offer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/california-reeling-over-back-to-back-mass-shootings
Just two days after a gunman killed 11 people at a Los Angeles-area dance studio, seven more victims were shot dead in an agricultural area near San Francisco, as California suffered one of its bloodiest spates of mass gun violence in decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lisa-marie-presley-elvis-presley-s-only-daughter-dead-at-54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis, has died at the age of 54, her mother has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wrestles-with-decision-on-china-measures
Cypriot health officials are meeting on Tuesday to sift through data before deciding on possible COVID measures on travelers from China, but the task is made more difficult by criticism from a local expert and a new variant sweeping through the West...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-honored-at-aub-founder-s-day-celebration
On December 5, 2022, the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Beirut, Lebanon, celebrated Founders Day, an annual event in which the university community gathers to pay tribute to,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/o-michaelidis-corruption-is-tolerated-in-our-society
In his opening remarks at a celebration for World Anti-Corruption Day with students from Nicosia universities, Auditor General of the Republic Odysseas Michaelidis emphasized the significance of education, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/immerse-yourself-in-a-christmas-wonderland
There is a little over a month left until Christmas, which means that now is the perfect time to book a trip for anyone who is planning to reach another country, especially a European country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thirty-nine-years-since-the-illegal-declaration-of-the-pseudo-state
Today marks 39 years since the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state in the occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stakes-are-high-as-cyprus-seeks-new-archbishop
The Holy Synod in Cyprus is gearing up for high-stakes elections after Archbishop Chrysostomos was laid to rest on Saturday, following a funeral service officiated by Ukraine-backer Bartholomew whose historic trip from Istanbul foreshadows a colossal dilemma of epic consequences for the island and the orthodox world at large...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/emirates-to-resume-daily-operations-to-cyprus
Emirates will be increasing the flight frequency of its Malta-Larnaca-Dubai route to a daily service starting 1 December 2022. This will bring back the airline’s operations on this route back to pre-pandemic levels, signalling a steady recovery amid the easing of travel restrictions worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ending-cyprus-energy-isolation
After the discovery of energy resources in the Cypriot EEZ, the start of construction of the Cyprus-Crete electricity cable can be considered a high point in Cyprus' energy affairs. For the first time in its history, the Republic of Cyprus will join Europe's energy system, with all that entails for the country's security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-woman-pleads-not-guilty-in-larnaca-knife-attack
A Ukrainian woman accused of carrying out a knife attack against a group of Russians in Larnaca has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges that include hate crime offenses...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-tackle-chinese-woman-at-military-parade
A bizarre incident unfolded at the military parade in Nicosia last Saturday, when police officers were caught on video tackling a Chinese woman on an e-scooter as she was approaching the dignitaries platform...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-signs-‘accession-treaties-at-kremlin-in-defiance-of-international-law
Vladimir Putin has signed “accession treaties” formalizing Russia’s illegal annexation of four occupied regions in Ukraine, marking the largest forcible takeover of territory in Europe since the second world war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecommbx-celebrates-its-5th-birthday-with-its-new-partner-citi
On 22 September, ECOMMBX, a progressive Electronic Money Institution in Cyprus, celebrated its 5th year in business. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-provide-logistical-support-and-services-to-us-naval-vessels-video
The US and Cyprus commemorated on Monday the completion of the Acquisition and Cross Services Agreement (ACSA) between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Charalambos Petrides and US Ambassador Judith Garber....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/racial-undertones-as-ukrainian-knife-wielding-suspect-arraigned
A Ukrainian woman accused of carrying out a knife attack against Russians who were celebrating their national flag day last month is facing multiple charges with some references alluding to hate crimes...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-weighs-in-on-knife-assault-against-russians
A knife assault perpetrated by a Ukrainian woman against Russians in Cyprus continues to draw comments from officials, with the government saying the case was already on a path to justice...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-takes-down-turkish-tweet-after-greek-gripe
A tweet by NATO’s Allied Land Command congratulating Turkey on its Victory Day was quickly deleted this week, following a demarche by Greece which has a different take on the history...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-second-annual-vegan-fam-festival-is-back
The Vegan Fam Festival returns for the second time on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Centennial Olive Park in the village of Psematismenos, Larnaca. Opening time 11:00 - 23:00. Free entrance....