https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-walks-back-remarks-after-backlash-over-wildfire-deaths
Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis moved to clarify remarks he made earlier this week about the deadly wildfire that swept through rural Cyprus, after his initial comments drew sharp criticism for downplaying the deaths of two residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lives-lost-homes-destroyed-and-animals-left-behind-pictures-and-video
As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-years-in-prison-for-driver-who-killed-family-of-four
The man behind the wheel of the fatal crash that shattered a Limassol family just minutes into the New Year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-cyprus-battles-rekindling-wildfire-hotspots-after-massive-blaze-scorches-over-120-square-kilometers
Cyprus is battling rekindling wildfire hotspots across the Limassol district Thursday evening, after a massive blaze scorched more than 120 square kilometers, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced widespread evacuations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/justice-minister-now-is-not-the-time-for-blame-actually-it-is
Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-under-fire-as-residents-slam-state-response-to-wildfires
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pushed back Thursday against growing criticism from residents and community leaders, who say authorities were too slow and disorganized in responding to the wildfires that swept through mountain villages this week, killing two people and destroying homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers
The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos
Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fires-close-in-on-homes-as-heat-fuels-twin-blazes-in-cyprus
Firefighting crews battled blazes in two districts of Cyprus on Wednesday, as flames tore through dry riverbeds and hillsides, forcing evacuations and drawing in aircraft support, including from the British Bases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-steni-and-goudi-fire-under-control-one-stubborn-front-still-burning
A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/fourteen-years-later-honoring-the-victims-of-the-mari-blast-and-reflecting-on-a-national-tragedy
On the anniversary of the 2011 Mari explosion, Cyprus pays tribute to the 13 individuals who lost their lives in one of the country’s most devastating peacetime disasters. The nation pauses to remember the impact of that fateful day and to renew its pledge for accountability and vigilance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bizonal-federation-no-longer-unites-both-sides-says-un-envoy
The United Nations' personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, has warned that one of the biggest casualties of the failed peace talks in Crans Montana is the loss of a shared vision for the island’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-launches-legal-community
TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-protest-street-closures-in-strovolos-demand-safe-access
Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-taste-of-cyprus-honored-‘gastronomos-awards-celebrate-local-food-and-tradition
Cyprus’ finest flavors took center stage once again as Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper hosted the 2025 Gastronomos Quality Awards, celebrating the best in local food and tradition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-to-receive-over-€1-billion-in-development-projects-president-announces
President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled more than 80 projects valued at over €1 billion aimed at transforming Nicosia and its surrounding suburbs during an event Monday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ambassador-to-cyprus-condemns-‘misleading-campaign-over-antisemitism-remarks
Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik condemned what he called a “misleading campaign” distorting his recent remarks on antisemitism linked to statements by a Cypriot political leader....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-pitches-two-state-solution-on-british-tv
Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar got a warmer welcome than expected during an appearance on TalkTV in the UK this week, where he pitched his two-state vision for Cyprus to a British audience. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-propose-transparency-for-mobile-traffic-cameras
Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ambassador-calls-on-public-figures-to-clearly-condemn-hate-speech-in-cyprus
Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suicide-bombing-at-damascus-church-kills-25-wounds-dozens-video
A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-checks-now-part-of-u-s-student-visa-process
Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-camping-in-forests-could-cost-you-big-time
Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes
When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-breakthrough-in-paphos-as-lifeline-found-underground
As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-cruise-industry-a-catalyst-for-economic-growth
The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-official-threatens-arrests-in-property-row
A senior Turkish Cypriot official has threatened to issue arrest warrants, potentially even international ones through Turkey, against individuals using Turkish Cypriot properties in the Republic-controlled south, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-the-mekong-to-the-med-how-cyprus-and-cambodia-are-crafting-a-new-global-alliance
In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-puzzled-by-unusual-seismic-activity-linked-to-earthquake-at-mount-athos
A flurry of unusual seismic activity, centered offshore near Mount Athos, home to ancient Orthodox monasteries, has scientists puzzled and on high alert....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heads-up-low-flying-helicopters-to-clean-power-lines-across-cyprus
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....
