https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-snow-and-the-universal-law-of-drizzle-induced-traffic-chaos
Good morning and welcome to Thursday, March 20, 2025! If you thought spring meant sunshine and blooming flowers, well, Cyprus has other plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-use-their-creative-touch-to-design-run-for-autism-half-marathon-medal
The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/famous-michelin-guest-chefs-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort elevates Cyprus’ culinary scene, hosting an extraordinary lineup of Michelin-starred chefs for exclusive dining experiences throughout the year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/primary-schools-struggling-with-overcrowding-maintenance-issues-and-delinquency
Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meningitis-cases-–-ministry-of-health-guidelines-for-prevention-and-management
The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks
A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-sends-military-aircraft-south-of-cyprus-photo
On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/incredible-yet-very-cypriot-where-are-you-going-donkey-video
It wouldn’t be the first time the phrase "Where are you going, donkey?" has echoed through the streets of Cyprus......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engine-fire-forces-emergency-landing-of-american-airlines-flight
A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lebanese-investor-threatens-legal-action-over-blocked-€115m-nicosia-development
A Lebanese investor is threatening legal action after the Department of Antiquities blocked a €115 million development near the historic Nicosia walls, despite other authorities initially supporting the project...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-manchester-united-to-leave-old-trafford-after-115-years
Manchester United has officially announced plans to move out of Old Trafford, their home for the past 115 years, and build a brand-new, state-of-the-art stadium next door. The proposed 100,000-seater venue will become the largest football stadium in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-power-minus-the-power-as-homeowners-left-in-the-dark
Citizens who installed photovoltaic (solar) systems in Cyprus are feeling left in the dark and frustrated as their green energy is continuously cut off, leaving them to rely on conventional electricity. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol
Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-dieu-de-france-expands-to-limassol
Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/meritocracy-privilege-and-the-cypriot-dream-reflections-on-the-english-school-controversy
Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-monday-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-welcome-lent
Today, Cyprus is buzzing with life as families and friends head outdoors to celebrate Green Monday, or Kathará Deftéra – a beloved tradition that marks the start of Lent in the Orthodox calendar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-carnival-reigns-supreme-as-cyprus-celebrates-in-style
Cyprus came alive on Sunday as Carnival celebrations filled the streets with colour, music, and endless revelry – with Limassol once again stealing the show. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/molotov-cocktails-fires-and-tear-gas-in-athens-photos-video
The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-did-this-man-spend-the-night-under-the-pier-video
Homeless individuals continue to take shelter under the piers of Limassol’s Molos, living in deplorable conditions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-a-win-for-families-a-challenge-for-businesses
Cyprus is set to undergo its first major tax reform in over 20 years, with changes expected to align the system with the country’s evolving economic landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-s-gone-barking-mad
If you're struggling to keep up with the weather lately, you're not alone! After a chilly few days following an unexpected warm spell, temperatures are bouncing back up today to a more pleasant 17°C across most areas — just in time to tease us before rain clouds roll back in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-action-against-energy-poverty-amid-tragic-deaths
Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-international-theatre-festival-is-back-with-unforgettable-performances
After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unique-protected-species-in-europe-killed-at-the-mavrokolympos-dam
A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-subject-to-strictest-eu-platform-rules
WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-forces-haircut-victims-to-district-courts
The Cyprus Supreme Court has confirmed that cases related to the controversial 2013 ''haircuts'' at Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank must be heard by District Courts, not the Administrative Court, according to a statement from the Legal Service.
...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-fatal-fire-in-a-week-as-33-year-old-dies-in-limassol-blaze
Limassol is reeling from another fire-related tragedy, just days after a family of five lost their lives in their sleep due to a suspected faulty electrical appliance. ...