https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes
Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-is-cyprus-spending-your-money-€412-million-poured-into-projects-in-six-months
Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windcraft-music-fest-brings-three-days-of-music-to-solea
The sounds of wind instruments are echoing through the village of Katydata this weekend as the 12th Windcraft Music Fest welcomes audiences for three days of live music, artistic collaboration and community activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-wants-to-ban-smoking-on-beaches-and-outdoor-cafes-could-cyprus-follow
Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-year-later-limassol-communities-remember-the-wildfire-that-changed-everything
Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/music-design-and-performance-unite-at-minthis-music-festival-2026
The successful conclusion of Minthis Music Festival 2026 further strengthened the ongoing lifestyle partnership between Porsche Cyprus and Minthis, bringing together two brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, design and unforgettable experiences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-faneromeni-26-art-festival-at-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experience-the-authentic-flavours-of-thailand-at-golden-monkey
Nestled within The Tower at St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, Golden Monkey offers a truly authentic Thai dining experience, bringing the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and warm hospitality of Thailand to the Mediterranean. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-minority-faith-monuments-restored-in-occupied-cyprus
According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/minthis-music-festival-celebrates-a-third-consecutive-year-of-music-culture-and-connection
As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-reject-eu-appointment-of-new-cyprus-envoy
A sharp diplomatic rift has opened between Brussels and the Turkish Cypriot leadership following the European Commission's decision to appoint a new special representative for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cape-town-to-host-first-african-stage-of-the-world-schools-team-championship-with-freedom-holding-corp-as-general-partner
he African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 (WSTC 2026) will take place from 6 to 11 July at Stellenbosch University, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) with the support of general partner Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-over-18-000-reports-of-violence-against-women-since-2021
Police in Cyprus received 18,409 reports of violence against women between 2021 and the first half of 2026, according to official data presented to parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evangelia-eliadou-massimo-giordano-on-the-minthis-music-festival-2026
Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia, and Massimo Giordano, internationally acclaimed Italian tenor, Artistic Director of the Minthis Music Festival and Co-Founder of LaimTee Art, discuss the vision behind Minthis Music Festival 2026, its exceptional artistic programme and its evolution into one of Cyprus’ most refined cultural experiences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-presents-eden-coast-—-the-art-of-living-by-the-mediterranean
Some destinations are remembered for where they are. Others for how they make us feel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-business-pioneer-nikos-shacolas-passes-away-at-98
Nikos K. Shacolas, one of the most prominent and visionary figures in the Cypriot business community, has passed away at the age of 98. His death was announced on Thursday morning by the CTC Group, the conglomerate he founded and led for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/21st-cyprus-rialto-world-music-festival
The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faneromeni-26-art-festival-at-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
On July 9, the musical performance “Resonances” offers a unique musical journey through the collaboration of the two musical ensembles, the “Lyra Quartet” and the vocal ensemble “Kalesma” led by the internationally acclaimed musician Socrates Sinopoulos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-ceramic-vessel-returns-to-cyprus-after-being-discovered-in-uk-online-auction
On June 23, 2026, the Cyprus High Commission in London officially took custody of a Late Bronze Age ceramic vessel dating back to around 1450 BC. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-pushes-for-cyprus-breakthrough-before-his-un-term-ends
Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-music-festival-2026-announces-porsche-cyprus-as-main-sponsor-in-strategic-lifestyle-partnership
Minthis Music Festival 2026 is proud to announce Porsche Cyprus as its main event sponsor, marking the beginning of a strategic lifestyle partnership between two brands that share a commitment to exceptional quality, innovation, and memorable experiences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/former-mep-sparks-backlash-over-lgbtq-immorality-claims-in-viral-post
A social media post by former Cypriot MEP and coroner Marios Matsakis has gone viral in Cyprus, igniting a heated debate over what is shown on television and how far creative freedom should go in mainstream dramas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-and-shell-branded-service-stations-once-again-supported-meet-the-legends-cyprus-major-celebration-of-classic-motorcycles
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-report-is-only-the-beginning
The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/final-day-of-make-music-cyprus-brings-52-performances-across-nicosia
Today is the final opportunity to experience Make Music Cyprus Festival 2026, as the largest edition in the event's history concludes with 52 performances and workshops spread across eight stages in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-taste-of-history-commandaria-s-journey-from-ancient-cyprus-to-brussels
The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/baf-announces-the-2026-open-call-for-emerging-artists
The Beauty Line Art Foundation (BAF) has announced its second open call for applications for the Residency: Studio Mentoring Program 2026, an initiative that supports emerging artists in Cyprus by providing them with studio space, mentorship from experienced professionals in the field, and opportunities for the development and promotion of their work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1st-gastronomos-festival-comes-to-vouni-limassol
Gastronomos Cyprus is honoring the people of Limassol's fire-stricken villages and supporting their recovery and renewal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-more-people-are-travelling-for-experiences-not-just-a-break
For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....
