https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-start-to-a-stormy-finish
If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflons-spotted-roaming-snowy-troodos-mountains-video
Local wildlife is also making the most of the rare winter conditions, adding an extra layer of wonder to the scene. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni–deryneia-moves-forward-with-pontian-greek-genocide-memorial
The Municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia has formally opened a public tender for the construction of a new memorial site dedicated to the Genocide of the Pontian Greeks, marking a significant step in commemorating one of the most tragic chapters of Hellenism’s modern history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/large-scale-police-operation-underway-in-larnaca-10-arrests-so-far
Police have launched a wide-ranging operation across Larnaca, resulting in 10 arrests so far, in the wake of last weekend’s violent incident near police headquarters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-allocates-€466-400-to-strengthen-long-term-care-of-famagusta-s-cultural-heritage
The European Union has set aside €466,400 to improve the long-term upkeep of cultural heritage sites in Famagusta, reinforcing its continued involvement in safeguarding the island’s shared historical legacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-department-to-shut-down-major-online-platforms-for-three-day-system-overhaul
The Tax Department has announced a scheduled interruption to its digital services due to planned system upgrades. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-orders-recall-of-multiple-vehicle-models-over-safety-concerns
The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-speeds-up-prison-deportations-in-bid-to-flush-out-illegal-migrants
Cypriot authorities have significantly increased the removal of illegal migrants in recent weeks, as part of a broader effort to regain control over migration flows and ease pressure on the prison system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/knife-wielding-intruder-robs-elderly-couple-in-rural-larnaca
An armed robbery is under investigation after an elderly couple were confronted inside their home in a rural area on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-a-year-of-silence-cyprus-returns-to-the-markets-for-€1bn
Cyprus wasted no time in making its way back to the financial markets this year, setting its sights on raising around €1 billion through a 10-year government bond. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-1-000-newborn-goats-and-sheep-perish-in-meniko-fire
A devastating fire tore through a livestock farm in the village of Meniko on Tuesday evening, killing more than 1,000 newborn goats and sheep, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windy-wednesday-gusts-reach-6-beaufort-as-clouds-gather
The winds are howling and the clouds are thickening as the cold air mass refuses to let go just yet. Prepare for a blustery Wednesday with strong gusts and rough seas, while dust and rain queue up for the second half of the week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/54-year-old-becomes-latest-flu-victim-bringing-death-toll-to-13
The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-infants-undergo-groundbreaking-cochlear-implant-surgery-at-nicosia-general
At just seven months old, two babies in Cyprus have taken a life-changing step toward hearing the world around them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-snow
An extraordinary winter storm has transformed Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, delivering the heaviest snowfall the region has seen in roughly six decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applying-for-a-travel-visa-could-drain-your-bank-account
Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-eyes-fresh-return-to-bond-markets-with-new-10-year-issue
Cyprus is preparing to return to the international debt markets with a new long-term sovereign bond, according to an announcement by the Public Debt Management Office at the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ tuesday-freeze-temperatures-plunge-to-1°c-in-the-mountains
The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cold-air-mass-brings-frost-and-chilly-conditions
A cold air mass is currently affecting the area, ensuring that while the week starts with sunshine, it definitely requires a coat. If you needed an extra coffee to brave the morning air today, you aren't alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-dispute-turns-deadly-in-pegeia-as-man-fatally-stabbed-by-nephew
Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-links-suspected-arson-at-vehicle-yard-to-organized-crime-video
Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-influenza-related-confirmed-deaths-since-start-of-flu-season
Health authorities have confirmed seven deaths linked to laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the current flu season, with all fatalities involving elderly patients, most of whom had underlying health conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-vassiliou-founded-the-university-of-cyprus-against-all-odds
The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avlona-leader-accuses-un-of-inaction-over-new-buffer-zone-violations
The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-dams-record-overflows-as-water-levels-remain-critically-low-overall
Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-exposes-alleged-sex-for-work-scheme-targeting-british-women-in-ayia-napa-video
Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-crisp-and-quiet-thursday-with-mostly-clear-skies-and-light-winds
After the blustery winds of earlier this week, the weather has decided to take a deep breath and relax. A weak high-pressure system is currently in charge, giving us a Thursday that is peaceful, if a little crisp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-permits-without-payment-famagusta-freezes-developers-with-unpaid-debts
The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation will no longer examine planning or building permit applications from individuals or companies that owe money for water or sewerage services, its president Yiannis Karousos said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electrical-appliances-worth-tens-of-thousands-of-euros-damaged-in-paliometocho-after-power-surge
Electrical appliances worth tens of thousands of euros were damaged in the village of Paliometocho after an incorrect voltage was supplied through the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) network, according to the president of the Cyprus Association of Electrical Contractors....
