https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/two-states-one-federation…-and-a-suitcase-of-lies
The president seems a little on edge after Erhurman’s election. He insists, as always, that everyone will be judged at the negotiating table. Whether that should worry us, I’m not sure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-four-day-weekend-was-a-figment-of-your-overworked-imagination
We've got a "weak high-pressure system" loitering around. It's so weak, it's basically the weather equivalent of that coworker who only sends emails with one word in the subject line....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vaping-reaches-alarming-levels-among-cyprus-teens
Cyprus teens are vaping like never before. The latest ESPAD 2024 survey reveals that one in ten 16-year-old students use e-cigarettes daily, placing the island among Europe’s highest for teen vaping. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-gets-five-years-for-embezzlement-in-a-landmark-case
Simon Aykut, former director and shareholder of the Afik Group, was handed a five-year prison sentence by the three-member judicial body headed by Christiana Parpotta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weather-s-in-soft-launch-mode-sunshine-now-maybe-showers-later
A mild-mannered barometric system is strolling through the area, just here to make sure the weather app stays employed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-dramatic-water-shortage-as-dam-levels-drop-to-11
Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-clouds-and-a-dash-of-adventure-weather-s-got-your-back-this-week
A mild low-pressure system has decided to drop by. There might be some thin dust floating around up there, like nature’s version of glitter, but less sparkly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-the-weekend-has-left-the-chat
The skies are mostly clear today, probably trying to look innocent after letting Monday sneak up on us. A weak high-pressure system is hanging around....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-over-10-000-returns-in-2025-deputy-minister-says
Cyprus has already recorded more than 10,000 returns of irregular migrants in 2025, building on 10,092 returns in 2024, Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-14th-in-global-passport-power-index
The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking measures the number of destinations a passport holder can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-bulletin-aka-your-excuse-to-stay-in-or-look-fancy-outside
Let’s go make Friday jealous of itself! A weak low-pressure system is wandering around like it forgot what it was supposed to do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/just-a-stream-think-again
Imagine this: you’re hiking with friends, sun on your back, and you come across a cool, waist-deep stream. The water feels amazing, your legs rejoice, and you’re laughing, splashing, maybe snapping a few selfies. Life is good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tax-hike-could-make-smoking-a-luxury-greece-pushes-back
Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-admits-to-seizing-greek-cypriot-properties-in-occupied-cyprus
In a major development in the trial of 74-year-old Simon Aykut, the man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas, the defendant admitted to 40 charges related to the alleged misappropriation. Prosecutors have now dropped the remaining charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-sunshine-with-a-side-of-confusion
It’s Monday, which means the universe has hit “snooze” again. Low pressure is loitering in the area, possibly looking for motivation or just avoiding responsibilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diane-keaton-enduring-star-of-screen-and-style-dies-at-79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose luminous presence shaped films from The Godfather to Annie Hall to Father of the Bride, died in California on Saturday at the age of 79. Her family has asked for privacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-sun-behaving-mostly-clouds-flirting-winds-mildly-mischievous
A mild low-pressure system has wandered into the area, looking like it might do something interesting, but probably won’t....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/argentina-s-rock-star-president-struggles-to-hit-the-right-note
Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled ''rock star president,'' took to a Buenos Aires arena Monday night hoping to turn boos into applause. Leather jacket? Check. Wild hair? Check. A crowd chanting his name like he was Mick Jagger reincarnated? Double check....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/college-degrees-don-t-guarantee-success-anymore-linkedin-ceo-says
The days when a degree from a top university guaranteed a high-paying job are over, according to LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, who says the global job market is shifting faster than ever, and traditional education is no longer a ''golden ticket'' to career success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-bulletin-barbara-brings-the-brollies-and-the-breeze
The low-pressure system, affectionately nicknamed "BARBARA," currently enjoying a nice long stay over Central Greece, has apparently decided to pack its bags and head northeast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/registered-unemployment-drops-6-4-in-september-falling-to-7-624
The number of people registered as unemployed in Cyprus stood at 7,624 at the end of September, the Statistical Service reported Monday, drawing on records from District Employment Offices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-forecast-is-feeling-fickle-a-sun-to-storm-shift-is-brewing
Today's forecast is brought to you by the sky's complete lack of commitment. We're expecting periods of temporarily increased cloud cover. Think of the clouds as guests who can't decide if they want to stay for the party or just stand awkwardly by the door....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-energy-market-has-opened-but-power-prices-haven-t-budged
A study by The Cyprus Institute, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, suggests that electricity bills could be up to 20% lower if natural gas were used today for power generation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-continue-crackdown-on-illegal-bird-trapping-arrest-two-in-nicosia-and-larnaca-raids
Authorities extended their campaign against illegal bird trapping Friday, arresting two men and seizing hundreds of birds and trapping equipment in coordinated raids across the Nicosia and Larnaca districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-bird-trapping-in-famagusta-district
Police and environmental organizations teamed up last week to shut down an illegal bird-trapping site in Famagusta, arresting a suspect and seizing four nets and two devices that mimic bird calls....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-at-rally-backing-global-sumud-flotilla
Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/partial-victory-for-greek-cypriots-detained-in-occupied-territories
Five Greek Cypriots who were illegally detained in the occupied territories saw some of the charges against them dropped Wednesday, as authorities decided not to pursue accusations of unlawful entry and causing alarm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-zero-inflation-as-eurozone-prices-continue-rising
Cyprus recorded no inflation in September, standing out from the rest of the eurozone where consumer prices continued to rise, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the European Union’s statistics agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/autumn-on-paper-summer-in-spirit-cyprus-celebrates-under-sunny-skies
Happy holiday, Cyprus! While the calendar insists it’s autumn, the weather has clearly decided, “Not so fast!” and is clinging to summer like a child refusing to let go of the beach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
