https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-firefighter-who-refused-to-stay-silent
In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-firm-to-conduct-accreditation-inspection-at-ercan-airport
In a televised interview, it was stated that international accreditation procedures for the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport are expected to proceed after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-lambs-euthanized-after-seizure-near-buffer-zone
Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-wins-long-running-legal-battle-over-ibrahim-s-khan-project
After nearly a decade in the courts, the Paphos District Court has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the Paphos Municipality by a former tenant of a Turkish Cypriot-owned property....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-flags-conflict-of-interest-in-parliament-s-€77-500-furniture-purchase
The architect who recommended a €77,500 furnishing labeled as "artwork" for the House of Representatives also holds a managerial position at the company that supplied the furniture, according to the Audit Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-hits-the-brakes-on-taycan-ev-sales-over-fire-risk
Porsche has temporarily pulled some of its Taycan electric cars from UK showrooms due to concerns about potential battery fires. The Taycan, a luxury EV that launched in 2019, has been hit with several recalls over the years, and now, safety worries are putting the brakes on sales again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-green-light-for-jet-skis-yet-as-ayia-napa-puts-konnos-water-sports-on-hold
Water sports at one of Cyprus’ most popular beaches are on hold, for now. The Ayia Napa Municipality has hit pause on the licensing process for activities in the Konnos Bay area, raising red flags over safety and health concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/couple-arrested-after-dogs-escape-and-attack-woman-with-two-children-in-limassol
A 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were taken into custody after their three dogs attacked a 25-year-old domestic worker and two children, ages 3 and 6, in the Moni industrial area on Sunday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlawful-dna-testing-for-birth-certificates-violated-family-rights-commissioner-finds
A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/takata-airbag-probe-nears-end-as-officials-face-grieving-families
The investigation into the Takata airbag scandal in Cyprus has reached its final stages, with the last testimony heard on Monday. The probe, initiated in March by Attorney General Giorgos Savvides, centers on the handling of vehicle recalls related to defective Takata airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-towers-the-ultimate-5-star-lifestyle-choice-in-nicosia
As the most prestigious real estate project in the modern history of Nicosia is developing in full speed, the vision of the owner MHV, a company group with a prominent role in the luxury hospitality and premium real estate scene of Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, is becoming more and more evident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shock-bills-football-fixes-a-u-turn-on-makarios-ave-cyprus-week-of-curveballs
From electricity bills getting a surprise bump to football clubs sliding past tax rules (again) and a Nicosia street project taking a literal U-turn, this week was full of plot twists. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/i-can-t-believe-i-missed-it-international-potato-day-the-spud-tacular-holiday-we-all-forgot
So here I am, blissfully unaware and blissfully late, only realizing, two days too late, that International Potato Day just rolled past like a hot baked potato fresh out of the oven. And not just any potato, but the Cypriot potato. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-medal-count-at-games-of-small-states-of-europe-with-85-total
Cyprus remains at the top of the medal table following the fourth and penultimate day of the 20th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE), currently underway in Andorra....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-larnaca-for-allegedly-stealing-€1-400-bank-cards-and-documents-from-parked-car
A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of cash, bank cards, and personal documents from a parked vehicle earlier this month, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/meet-the-woman-rolling-through-limassol-and-leading-the-city-s-skating-revival
In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-over-euthanasia-bill-draws-public-and-political-reactions
A proposed bill to legalize euthanasia in Cyprus has prompted public discussion and divided opinions among lawmakers, with supporters advocating for open dialogue and critics warning of potential risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-threat-to-sinai-monastery-egypt-tells-greece-and-cyprus
Egypt moved to ease tensions Thursday after speculation erupted over a court ruling that some feared could threaten the sacred standing of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-erupt-over-abramovich-case-allegations-at-parliamentary-committee
Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-larnaca-village-as-severe-weather-hits-cyprus-video
Severe weather swept across parts of Cyprus around midday Friday, bringing hail, strong winds and, in one area, a tornado....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-district-authority-handles-over-2-000-complaints-in-10-months
The Larnaca District Organization of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) has processed more than 2,000 complaints, violations, and grievances in under 10 months, with roughly half of them resolved and dozens progressing through the courts, according to President Angelos Chatzicharalambous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abramovich-s-€25-million-vat-written-off-after-ex-president-s-call
A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-gears-up-for-the-ultimate-summer-street-fest-on-june-3
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, Epic Street Fest Summer Edition is taking over the newly transformed old GSP park in central Nicosia on Monday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-dominate-the-week-with with-a-hint-of-summer-showers
Today’s forecast brings mostly sunny skies across the island, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-defends-property-sales-in-turkish-tv-interview
Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-express-bus-to-ucy-rolls-out-from-tamassos
If you live in rural Nicosia and are tired of changing buses to get to the hospital or university, good news is on the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-62-killed-in-crash-with-road-roller-in-paphos
A 62-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a traffic accident on the road from Praitori to Kedares in the Paphos district, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/virtual-reconstruction-reveals-parthenon-s-interior-was-dark-and-awe-inspiring
A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....
