https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-records-highest-sti-rates-in-more-than-a-decade
Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) climbed to their highest levels in more than ten years across Europe in 2024, according to newly released figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-positions-firefighting-aircraft-in-cyprus-before-summer-fire-season
Cyprus has already received two RescEU firefighting aircraft, which are now based at the new European Regional Firefighting Station. The facility is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-forecast-more-of-the-good-stuff
Blue skies, warm sunshine, a light sea breeze and just enough afternoon cloud to remind everyone that nature likes a little variety. After the unsettled moods of recent weeks, the weather across Cyprus seems content to settle into a gentler rhythm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-population-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight
Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use
Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/el-nino-set-to-return-bringing-a-higher-risk-of-heatwaves-drought-and-flooding
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño conditions are taking shape in the tropical Pacific and are likely to influence weather patterns across the globe during the coming months. The agency estimates an 80% chance that El Niño will be present between June and August 2026, with the likelihood climbing to around 90% or higher through at least November....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-cash-rent-new-payment-rule-takes-effect-across-cyprus-from-july-1
If you pay your rent in cash, that habit is about to become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blue-skies-calm-seas-and-a-very-june-like-day
No thunderstorms lurking in the afternoon, no surprise downpours, no dramatic weather systems marching across the Mediterranean; just sunshine getting on with the job....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-near-psimolofou-burns-two-hectares-before-being-contained
A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon near Psimolofou in Nicosia district was contained within less than an hour after burning approximately two hectares of land....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-loses-close-vote-for-un-general-assembly-presidency
Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weather-has-finally-decided-to-behave-itself
After weeks of afternoon surprises, wandering thunderstorms and clouds that seemed determined to keep meteorologists on their toes, the weather across Cyprus has finally made a decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-vies-for-presidency-of-un-general-assembly
The United Nations General Assembly will elect the president of its 81st session on June 2, 2026, during a vote at UN headquarters in New York. Cyprus is seeking the position through the candidacy of Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, who is facing Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/military-g3-rifle-discovered-in-shallow-waters-off-xylofagou
A military G3 rifle was recovered from shallow coastal waters near Xylofagou on Sunday afternoon, triggering an investigation involving several authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-elpidophoros-hospitalized-after-collapsing-during-thessaloniki-service
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was taken to hospital on Sunday after collapsing during a Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Aretsou, Thessaloniki....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/entrepreneurial-ambitions-rise-in-cyprus-but-barriers-to-growth-remain
Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-make-up-majority-of-science-and-technology-workforce-in-cyprus
Women accounted for more than half of all science and technology workers in Cyprus in 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-more-arrested-after-alleged-terror-plot-targeting-israelis
Cypriot authorities have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an ongoing terrorism investigation, bringing the total number of people currently being held in the case to four....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-oil-dependence-despite-renewable-energy-surge
Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s most petroleum-dependent countries, according to the latest Eurostat energy data, even though renewable sources now account for almost all domestic energy production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-3-000-people-in-cyprus-living-with-multiple-sclerosis
Around 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to figures presented on Friday as part of events marking World Multiple Sclerosis Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-weekend-brings-heightened-police-presence-on-cyprus-roads
Police have launched an extensive safety operation for the Kataklysmos long weekend as thousands of people prepare to travel across Cyprus for holiday events and short breaks....
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/sunshine-turns-shifty-as-afternoon-clouds-return-to-cyprus
Cyprus wakes up warm, bright and almost convincingly summery today, although the atmosphere still seems unwilling to fully commit to stable weather just yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-says-carbon-storage-expansion-remains-on-track-for-2030-targets
The European Union says plans to build large-scale carbon dioxide storage infrastructure across Europe remain on track, with several new carbon capture and storage projects expected to begin operations over the next few years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hospitals-see-major-rise-in-patients-while-ghs-expands-in-2024
Cyprus’ healthcare system handled a sharp jump in patients during 2024, with new figures showing more people than ever turning to hospitals, specialists and day-treatment clinics through the General Healthcare System....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€400-000-allocated-to-restoration-of-historic-churches-in-famagusta-district
Conservation and restoration works are progressing at a series of historic churches in the Famagusta district, with projects either underway or in preparation at monuments in Frenaros and Liopetri....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-antisemitism-really-is
Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-arrested-after-motorcycle-robbery-in-limassol
Police in Limassol arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an alleged robbery and motorcycle theft that took place early Wednesday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/free-cold-water-in-larnaca-honestly-more-of-this-please
In a country where stepping outside in summer can sometimes feel like opening an oven door, one small but thoughtful initiative in Larnaca is getting a lot of people smiling and hydrated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-fans-offered-free-chance-to-watch-england-under-18s-in-achna
Football fans in Cyprus will have the chance to watch England’s under-18 national team in action this week, with two international friendlies scheduled at Dasaki Stadium in Achna....
