https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/where-are-the-iranians
Whatever happened to the Iranians who greeted the first American bombs with relief and celebration? They now stand alongside the Kurds whom Trump abandoned, dismissing them because they had not fought in Normandy. Alongside the Afghans who were left at the mercy of the Taliban. Alongside the Danes, perhaps the most pro-American people in Europe, who suddenly discovered that their great ally wanted to take a piece of their territory, like a greedy child grabbing one more slice of cake. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-strike-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-more-people-are-travelling-for-experiences-not-just-a-break
For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/home-insurance-in-europe-is-changing-and-cyprus-is-next
For many years, mortgage-related insurance in Cyprus was treated as a fixed part of the home loan process. That approach is gradually giving way to a different model across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/summer-cinema-returns-to-faneromeni-with-free-screenings-in-nicosia
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is bringing back its open-air summer cinema programme as part of the FANEROMENI26 Arts Festival, offering free film screenings for audiences of all ages throughout July and August in central Nicosia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-linked-to-seven-potential-offences-in-mafia-state-findings
Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/74-new-traffic-cams-to-go-up-across-cyprus-but-it-s-not-what-you-think
A full-scale rollout of 74 new traffic cameras is currently underway, forming the main system for collecting data to manage and monitor road traffic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-clues-emerge-in-cyprus-terror-case-involving-explosive-stronger-than-tnt
New revealing details have emerged in the case of Palestinians arrested in Cyprus and Greece, who are accused of involvement with Hamas and of planning bomb attacks against Israeli targets. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/vision-string-quartet-brings-dynamic-chamber-music-to-minthis
On 10 July, the internationally acclaimed Vision String Quartet takes the stage at the Minthis Music Festival 2026, presenting its bold and dynamic approach to chamber music, with appearances at major international festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, inviting audiences to an experience full of energy and immediacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-all-of-cyprus-headed-to-larnaca-the-timeless-magic-of-kataklysmos
There are only a few moments during the year that have the power to bring all of Cyprus together, and Kataklysmos is certainly one of them. For generations of Cypriots, the arrival of Kataklysmos meant far more than a public holiday or a long weekend by the sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-celebrates-an-exceptional-achievement-with-10-awards-at-the-cyprus-tourism-awards-2025-and-the-cyprus-estia-awards-2026
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of ten distinguished accolades that reaffirm its position among Cyprus' leading luxury hospitality destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-summer-of-endless-possibilities-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience a season defined by effortless luxury, authentic discovery, and unforgettable moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration
For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pippi-longstocking-and-the-moomins-in-cyprus-yes-and-the-kids-absolutely-loved-it
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this, I didn’t think many kids in Cyprus would even know who Pippi Longstocking or the Moomins were....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-at-center-of-expanding-hamas-investigation
The Palestinians arrested so far in Cyprus and Greece are believed to be members of an active Hamas cell, according to information emerging from the investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-another-warm-day-with-a-twist
The weather appears to have woken up undecided today. One moment it's serving classic Cyprus sunshine, the next it's threatening to throw a dramatic little thunderstorm into the mix. We wouldn't expect anything less from June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-grow-together-–-inauguration-ceremony-of-pascal-lemesos-main-campus
PASCAL International Education proudly celebrated the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art PASCAL Lemesos Main Campus on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, under the distinguished auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-breakfast-for-3-600-kindergarten-children-in-cyprus
More than 3,600 kindergarten children in Cyprus are now receiving free breakfast at public schools in Larnaca and free Famagusta, under a new pilot program launched by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-arrests-lead-to-hamas-suspect-s-capture-in-crete
The 37-year-old man confessed that he is a member of Hamas, that he had contact with the suspects arrested in Cyprus, and that they intended to carry out a large-scale attack against Israeli-linked targets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-eu-legal-action-over-renewable-energy-permit-delays
The European Commission has stepped up legal action against Cyprus over delays in adopting European Union rules intended to make it faster and easier to approve renewable energy projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/addiction-is-nicotine-s-greatest-trick
“Quit before a doctor makes you quit.” Unfortunately, I stopped smoking only after it had already caused the damage doctors had been warning me about for years. The damage was serious, though thankfully not serious enough to change the way I live my life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-forecast-more-of-the-good-stuff
Blue skies, warm sunshine, a light sea breeze and just enough afternoon cloud to remind everyone that nature likes a little variety. After the unsettled moods of recent weeks, the weather across Cyprus seems content to settle into a gentler rhythm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-population-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight
Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus
Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jump-of-the-year-armand-duplantis-clears-a-5-50-meter-wall-of-lidl-products
A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus
The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/provocative-salaries-pensions-and-payouts-for-mps
One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/technical-gymnasiums-to-open-in-famagusta-and-paphos-for-first-time
Technical Gymnasiums will operate in four districts during the 2026 to 2027 school year after the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth decided to expand the programme to Famagusta and Paphos....
