https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hotels-set-for-packed-holiday-weekend-despite-slower-tourism-season
Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-dubai-to-limassol-the-gang-police-say-brought-fear-fire-and-extortion-to-cyprus
Arson attacks, shootings, extortion and money laundering — these are among the allegations Cypriot police and judicial authorities are attributing to a group of Russian-speaking criminals originally from the former Soviet Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/bollywood-sheep-and-church-drama-cyprus-never-does-boring
In India, our young Nikos turned up—and yes, he went dressed… as an Indian. As you can imagine, that sparked all kinds of reactions. Lucky he didn’t show up dressed as a delivery rider, I suppose....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-closer-to-schengen-entry-by-end-of-2026-or-early-2027
Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-tells-greek-parliament-reunification-talks-must-resume
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed a special session of the Hellenic Parliament on Thursday, becoming the first Cypriot head of state to speak before Greece’s parliament in 16 years during a period of growing regional instability and renewed discussion around the Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/romania-s-blunt-talking-ambassador-to-cyprus-had-one-unfinished-dream-a-cat-museum
For an ambassador, Sorin Dan Mihalache is surprisingly easy to describe. Direct. Blunt at times. Political to the bone. Occasionally unorthodox. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€208-000-in-cash-seized-at-agios-dometios-crossing
Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-building-costs-could-soon-make-homes-even-pricier
The first major price increases in construction materials for new residential buildings are already becoming visible, driven largely by soaring fuel costs over the past two months, according to property market executives in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cing-develops-breakthrough-ivf-genetic-test-for-inherited-diseases
Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-wedding-envelopes-roadblocks-and-political-drama
You can accuse Fidias of many shortcomings, lack of education, knowledge, eloquence, and a few other things, but you cannot say a word against his Cypriot DNA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-the-government-is-not-reopening-the-young-couples-housing-scheme
Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-at-elderly-couple-s-home-in-paphos-linked-to-military-grenade
An explosion late last night struck the residence of an elderly couple in Paphos, damaging parts of the property but causing no reported injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-evolution-of-cypriot-cinema
While the most famous Cypriot filmmaker arguably remains Michael Cacoyannis who wrote, directed and produced ZORBA THE GREEK (1964), a lot has happened since the pioneer days of documentaries on the island’s folk culture and rural life. Cypriot cinema was born much later than that of most other countries – in the 1960s – and this edition of the _UNDERSCORE looks at the developments that have shaped it since then – from its relationship to the island’s turbulent history to the successes of the past decade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-critical-condition-after-suspected-cooking-gas-leak
A 64-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Limassol, while his wife remains in critical condition in hospital, with early indications pointing to inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG or cooking gas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-announces-the-opening-of-sole-spa
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is proud to announce the arrival of the capital’s new, ultimate luxury wellness & beauty destination,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-as-a-riviera-and…-iran-as-texas
The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-and-wife-convicted-of-charging-patient-for-free-hospital-equipment-lose-appeal
A doctor and his wife have lost their appeal against convictions tied to the sale of medical equipment that should have been provided free to a patient, after the Court of Appeal upheld the original verdict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-families-say-ivf-clinics-in-occupied-cyprus-used-wrong-donors
A number of British families have come forward with serious concerns that fertility clinics in occupied Cyprus may have used incorrect sperm or egg donors during IVF treatment, raising questions about oversight and patient safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crisis-what-crisis-tourists-discover-cyprus-secret-paradise
While news of a drone strike at RAF Akrotiri last month made headlines, tourists arriving in Cyprus are discovering a very different reality: sunny skies, empty beaches, and a warm welcome from locals and resort staff, says a report from the BBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-ambition-to-activation-organisations-stand-at-the-untapped-edge-of-ai-s-potential-reveals-deloitte-s-state-of-ai-report
The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-monday-forecast-kites-calamari-and-a-couple-of-clouds
Happy Green Monday to everyone starting the 48-day countdown to Easter! We’re starting with some shy clouds and maybe a stray shower in the west and north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/couple-says-they-feel-abandoned-as-disability-rent-and-cuts-push-them-into-squalor
A disabled woman and her husband say they are trapped in degrading living conditions without running water, struggling to survive on a tight income while waiting for help they say never comes, the latest case raising questions about whether the state safety net is failing the people it was built to protect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/love-is-in-the-air-in-ayia-napa-marina…-and-on-screen
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ayia Napa Marina is getting ready to transform into the island’s most atmospheric destination, offering a different take on the celebration of love, one that goes beyond the usual traditions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-allegedly-made-€32-000-selling-agricultural-land-that-wasn-t-his
A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-launches-trumprx-promises-big-discounts-on-prescription-drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx on Thursday, a government-backed website offering deep discounts on 43 prescription medications, including insulin, fertility treatments, obesity drugs, and asthma medications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norwegian-ambassador-to-jordan-steps-aside-amid-epstein-fallout
The ongoing fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has expanded beyond high-profile figures like Prince Andrew, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and U.S. political leaders, including the Clintons. Now, Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, Mona Juul, has stepped aside while her ties to the late sex offender are investigated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-florida-couple-says-fertility-clinic-mistake-left-them-raising-wrong-baby
A Florida couple is facing every parent’s nightmare: raising a child who isn’t biologically theirs. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills say an Orlando fertility clinic accidentally implanted someone else’s embryo in Score’s uterus last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-turkey-and-the-mind-of-donald-trump
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...
