https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-launches-water-saving-drive-as-cyprus-targets-self-sufficiency-by-2050
Cyprus is pushing for lower household water use as part of a long-term effort to strengthen the island’s water security, with authorities encouraging residents to cut daily consumption and adopt more efficient habits ahead of the peak summer season....
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/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/128-drivers-caught-speeding-in-one-night-across-cyprus
Drivers across Cyprus were met with heavy police presence overnight as authorities carried out islandwide patrols aimed at tackling crime, dangerous driving, and boosting public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/on-trozena-s-pitch-black-ridge
Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment
The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-summer-begins-at-alphamega-hypermarkets-in-a-cheerful-mood
May, as the peak of spring, has always been associated with blooming flowers, being a vibrant transition period signalling that summer is just around the corner. As the weather is gradually warming, so does our mood. Leaving winter behind, we feel more inspired to embrace outdoors, enjoy sunny afternoons with friends, and spend lovely evenings with barbecues, music, and refreshing drinks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-illusion-of-cancer-prevention
“Grand, empty words…” cry out the “witnesses” of harsh cancer, along with all their relatives, whenever they hear talk about cancer prevention. At those infamous, “sinful” gala dinners, dignitaries and others loudly proclaim that prevention is the primary goal, yet no one explains how such prevention can actually be achieved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300-traffic-violations-recorded-on-the-island-in-one-night
More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-reserves-recover-but-supply-risks-still-loom
Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alcohol-and-drugs-behind-24-of-fatal-road-crashes-in-cyprus
Alcohol and drug use remain a major factor behind deadly road crashes in Cyprus, accounting for roughly one in four fatal collisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/government-licenses-rock-of-aphrodite-as-premium-ad-space
In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/honoring-cypriot-tradition-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, honoring Cypriot tradition and as part of its study and research into our intangible cultural heritage, continues this annual tribute in collaboration with Florentia Kythreotou and invites you to an interactive workshop dedicated to the Cypriot Easter table and the ideal wine and food pairings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meat-prices-surge-up-to-28-in-cyprus
Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-plows-into-parked-cars-during-late-night-limassol-crash
A 56-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night in Limassol after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a series of parked vehicles, in an incident police say could easily have ended far worse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shamrocks-showers-and-a-hint-of-dust-your-st-paddy-s-day-forecast
Today, a weak low-pressure system is hanging around the island like that friend who says “I’ll just stay five minutes” and ends up staying all afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-seize-meat-and-dairy-products-at-deryneia-crossing
Customs officers confiscated several animal products at the Deryneia crossing point on Sunday after finding food items being transported in violation of Green Line regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-drop-to-21-capacity-as-officials-hope-for-march-rains
Water levels in Cyprus’ dams remain worryingly low, with reservoirs across the island now just 21% full, according to the Water Development Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-the-north-wind-is-moving-in-and-has-brought-ice
A cold air mass has officially checked in, and it brought its grumpy cousin, the North Wind, along for the ride. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drinking-water-supply-to-drop-in-nicosia-larnaca-and-famagusta-this-week
Residents in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta should expect reduced water supply from Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19, as the Water Development Department carries out scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia Desalination Plant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/smoke-meat-and-questionable-decisions-tsiknopempti-is-back
Smoke signals are rising across Cyprus, and no, it’s not a national emergency. It’s Tsiknopempti....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-crisis-deepens-as-dams-run-half-empty
This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-extends-wizz-class-across-its-network
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, is expanding WIZZ Class across its entire network following a successful trial period at six bases and strong demand from passengers seeking additional comfort without premium fares. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/fat-thursday-tsiknopempti-in-nicosia-where-to-eat-drink-and-celebrate-with-live-music
If you're looking for where to celebrate Tsiknopempti, from midday until late at night, here are some of the best options among the city’s small taverns and traditional eateries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-570-vehicles-stopped-and-more-than-500-breathalyzer-tests-conducted-nationwide-overnight
Police continued their ongoing targeted preventive operations across all districts overnight, recording two arrests and 136 traffic citations in the most recent round of checks, as part of an intensified effort to curb crime and improve road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uae-sugary-drinks-will-cost-you-and-not-just-in-calories
The United Arab Emirates is taking a stand against sugar, launching a new tiered tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, a move doctors and dentists say could be a game-changer for public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/deejay-radio-93-5-wraps-up-2025-with-a-dj-takeover-party-in-nicosia
Deejay Radio 93.5 is closing out 2025 in style, bringing the pulse of its radio sessions to the heart of the city with a special DJ takeover party at Lost + Found Drinkery on Monday, December 29, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-800-checks-in-one-night-as-dozens-caught-drinking-and-driving
Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/budget-christmas-gets-pricier-as-lower-income-families-face-9-hike
Cyprus’ Christmas tables are showing a stark contrast this year. A survey by the Cyprus Consumers Association found that while a ''rich'' festive spread remains steady in price, a scaled-down version for lower-income families has jumped by 9% compared to last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-dams-at-risk-as-water-levels-plunge-to-8-despite-recent-rain
Even after recent showers, water levels in Paphos’ main dams remain dangerously low, officials warn. ...
