https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-who-dwells-everywhere
Nicosia For Art – the production team behind the Nicosia International Festival – presents the world premiere of a performance of words and music, inspired by the work of Saint Romanos the Melodist. ...
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/investigation-deepens-into-moldovan-woman-s-death
Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of 24-year-old Anastasia Melega, a Moldovan woman whose body was discovered in a nightclub bathroom in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-spends-millions-on-traffic-cameras-forgets-to-add-timers
In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. Case in point: the 36 million euros spent on our photo-identification traffic camera system, which, it turns out, doesn’t have a simple feature—timers on traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-is-a-long-standing-supporter-of-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society
Lidl Cyprus remains committed to supporting Cypriot society, strengthening the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal
After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-face-ruin-as-drought-devastates-crops
Cypriot farmers are staring down a bleak future as a third consecutive year of drought wreaks havoc on their crops. Many now face tough decisions, with some fearing financial ruin as their fields dry up and their harvests fail....
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/lack-of-certificate-of-occupancy-puts-homeowners-at-risk-in-rent-to-mortgage-plan
A surprising revelation in the ongoing discussion about the Rent to Mortgage Scheme has raised concerns for homeowners across Cyprus: around 60% of the properties involved in the scheme do not have an official certificate of occupancy, meaning that a building complies with all necessary regulations and is safe for use or habitation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-stronger-in-2024-with-a-net-profit-of-€214mn
Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertain-future-as-electricity-link-with-greece-stalls
The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-resignation-of-shso-board-amid-growing-healthcare-concerns
The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-cuts-interest-rates-by-25-basis-points-as-inflation-eases
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a fresh interest rate cut, lowering its three key rates by 25 basis points in a bid to support the eurozone economy as inflation gradually eases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-explores-the-possibility-of-a-tram-system
A conference set for March 18 will examine the feasibility of a tram system as a public transport solution that could help ease Limassol’s traffic congestion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/too-much-sun-too-much-wind-too-little-strategy
If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/thank-you-donald
''Thank you, Donald.'' All Europeans should be saying that out loud. What is the U.S. president really telling us in his own barbaric, rude, and incoherent way? ...
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/business/net-billing-to-replace-net-metering-what-you-need-to-know
Cyprus is set to transition from the current net-metering system to net-billing for new residential solar energy systems, with the backing of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-hit-record-high-profits-despite-ecb-rate-cuts
Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-project-needs-another-€200-million—will-it-ever-be-finished
The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical hurdles, with an additional €200 million needed to complete construction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-fintech-investment-falls-to-seven-year-low-of-$95-6-billion-in-2024-but-uptick-in-q4-24-is-a-sign-of-cautious-optimism-says-kpmg-s-pulse-of-fintech-h2-24
2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95.6 billion of investment globally across 4,639 deals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-vendors-dodge-60-cent-water-price-cap
Travelers passing through Larnaca Airport might be surprised to find that while a government-mandated price cap sets the cost of a 500ml bottled water at just 60 cents, actually finding one at that price is a different story....
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/cyprus-launches-high-tech-underwater-drones-to-safeguard-artificial-reefs
Cyprus is making waves with a groundbreaking project that uses small, high-tech underwater drones to keep an eye on artificial reefs designed to help marine life thrive. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/skyup-airlines-to-launch-larnaca–chisinau-flights-in-april
SkyUp Airlines is set to launch a new direct route between Larnaca and Chisinau, Moldova, starting April 19, 2025, with three weekly flights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/barbershop-battle-brews-in-nicosia-s-old-town-as-cypriot-barbers-face-extinction
In Nicosia’s Old Town, a quiet battle is playing out—one haircut at a time. On one side are the last five Cypriot barbers still operating in the walled city, clinging to tradition and fearing extinction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-over-excessive-inspection-charges-in-takata-airbag-recall
Companies conducting vehicle inspections as part of the Takata airbag recall are under fire for imposing hefty administrative fees, with some charging up to €160 for inspections that should be free under European regulations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cans-for-kids-donates-over-€14-500-in-medical-equipment-to-limassol-hospital
In an act of support for local healthcare, Cans For Kids has donated a state-of-the-art medical device to the neonatal department at Limassol Hospital. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-demand-€45-000-for-carnival-security-sparks-outrage
A €45,000 bill from the police to Limassol's local authorities for security at this year's Sunday carnival parade has stirred heated reactions, with municipal officials calling the demand unacceptable and legally baseless....
