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151. Extreme heat warning issued by Met Service

The Meteorology Department has recently released a new warning for extreme heat, alerting citizens to brace themselves for scorching temperatures....

152. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

153. Inflation drops, but food prices soar

According to Marios Droussiotis, the president of the Cyprus Consumers Association, inflation is decreasing, but food prices remain excessively high. In an interview with K, he explained that although the overall inflation rate in Cyprus is 1.9%, the prices of food items have increased by 9.8%....

154. Diverse music styles unite at Windcraft Music Fest

The Windcraft Music Fest opens its doors for the ninth time on the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd in Katidatata Solia and invites music lovers and those seeking an interesting festival experience to join this celebration of wind instruments and more....

155. Fuel prices plummet while food costs soar

Liquid fuels experienced the most significant annual percentage decline in June, dropping by 27.2%. Contributing to a 1.9% inflation squeeze, the lowest point in 25 months, was a 25.6% annual decline in oil prices....

156. EU Commission proposes digital euro as cash alternative

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...

157. Second man dies after knife attack outside pub

A second stabbing victim succumbed to his injuries following a deadly altercation outside a pub in Limassol, with local media saying the two men were attacked for rushing to the aid of another bargoer who had a dispute with the perpetrators...

158. Concerns raised over safety of artificial sweeteners

An artificial sweetener commonly in food and drinks worldwide could be declared capable of causing cancer by a global health body....

159. Party rape suspect acquitted after prosecutor blunder

A young man was acquitted of rape charges last week after a Limassol court raised doubt over lack of consent by the female accuser, who woke up dizzy and naked on the bed of a rental property after a fraternity party...

160. Limassol Beer Festival returns with a bang

The highly anticipated MEDFEST - Limassol Beer Festival is set to make its grand return for its fourth edition, promising an even bigger and more impressive experience....

161. Cheers to National Iced Tea Day!

As the scorching summer days approach, there's nothing quite as satisfying as quenching your thirst with a cool and flavorful glass of iced tea....

162. Deaths confirmed after Kherson dam collapse

Rescue teams have been working round the clock in Kherson and the surrounding districts searching for survivors stranded by the flooding....

163. Why are food prices so high in Europe?

It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price of a loaf was 28 percent higher in April, at 1.39 pounds, or $1.72, than it was a year earlier....

164. The 'controversial' e-kalathi bill: House and stakeholders remain unconvinced

The e-kalathi bill fails to convince the House and stakeholders. Yesterday, the Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives held discussions on the matter, with Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou present....

165. Roaring for a cause as the 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' takes the streets by storm

Cypriot motorcyclists took to the main streets of Limassol, showcasing their bikes and raising awareness for prostate cancer during the successful "The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Limassol" event....

166. King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in lavish ceremony

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned at Westminster Abbey, marking the symbolic beginning of a new royal era in Britain, and a personal fulfilment for a man who has spent more than seven decades in waiting....

167. Higher prices for Easter meat: Lamb sees a 25% increase, beef up by 15%

A year ago, reports described Easter dinner as the most expensive in four years. This year's prices are expected to surpass that record, according to the first data from the Easter Price Watch gathered by K and soon to be published by the Consumer Protection Agency....

168. Cypriot professor Phoebe Koundouri honored for contribution to Science

On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....

169. High prices continue to plague the market

170. Ireland celebrates the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Day

Today, March 17th, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Day. And the Irish Embassy in Cyprus did not disappoint by pulling out all the stops to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. ...

171. Expert says cliff death accident story checks out

Cyprus Police are rolling back statements on a murder investigation in the cliff death of a Ukrainian woman, after a private forensic examiner tasked by the suspect announced to the media that his client’s version of events about a tragic accident checked out...

172. Cliff death case draws the big guns of forensics

A private forensic pathologist will take part in a defense autopsy of a young Ukrainian woman, whose boyfriend insists her cliff death was an accident, despite initial objections by the Legal Department which has also tasked its own expert to lead the exam...

173. Suspect in cliff death disputes forensic report

The main suspect in the cliff death of a Ukrainian woman has denied wrongdoing and further called for a private forensic expert to conduct a second post mortem, after state pathologists suggested there were signs his girlfriend had been raped and strangled to death...

174. Is an EU-wide digital driver's license a good idea?

The European Commission has presented proposals that aim at updating driving license rules in an effort to improve the enforcement of traffic rules and also tackle the driver shortage issue....

175. Raquel Welch's visit to Cyprus and her meeting with Makarios

Well-known actress, Raquel Welch, died yesterday, February 15th, at the age of 82, following a brief illness. Welch first came to public attention with her appearances in "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C." in 1966....

176. Rescuers rejoice as more survivors emerge days later

These earthquake survivors were among more than a dozen people pulled out of the rubble alive Friday after spending over four days trapped in frigid darkness following the disaster that struck Turkey and Syria...

177. Eight brand spanking new restaurants in town

The city's culinary landscape has recently been enhanced by the addition of several new restaurants and dining establishments, all of which are listed below....

178. EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season

EY Future Consumer Index: consumers opt for caution this holiday season to cope with rising cost-of-living and environmental concerns, new data finds ...

179. According to research, costs for a festive table ranges from €24 to €255

The Cyprus Consumers Association conducted a survey on the cost of the Christmas table as part of its foundation's mission to protect and provide consumers with more complete information. The survey was conducted from December 12 to December 21, 2022....

180. Lebanese drinks giant Kassatly building plant in Ypsonas

Lebanese drinks giant Kassatly Group Holding has started work on a new plant in Cyprus under “Boutique Beverage Bottling Int’l Ltd” as part of ambitious plans to move the brand from a regional powerhouse to a global player....