https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-re-dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-keep-dreaming
Get ready to snuggle up by the fire, because the weather outside is truly delightful—or at least, interesting! As Christmas approaches in just three days, the atmosphere has its own festive plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surge-in-syrian-asylum-seekers-amid-drop-in-african-arrivals
The Ministry of Interior disclosed an uptick in asylum applications from Syrians, predominantly arriving by sea, citing challenges in managing these individuals due to the perilous conditions in their home country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/life-expectancy-in-cyprus-drops-amid-covid-turbulence
Life expectancy in Cyprus took a hit, decreasing by a year, reveals the latest European Commission health profile.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/businesses-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-targets-by-10
Businesses revise climate targets as reality of long-term sustainability transformation hits. Sustainability progress plateaus as short-term pressures and external forces hit CSO agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-shipping-firms-redirect-routes-as-red-sea-attacks-intensify
In a significant move with potential global repercussions, major shipping companies, including MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, opt to steer clear of the Red Sea route....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-thunderstorms-looming-on-horizon
In a weather update for the island, today promises clear skies and temperatures ranging from 0 degrees on the coast to 10 degrees in the higher mountains. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-faces-dilemma-as-eu-puts-turkey-s-wishes-first
On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on Euro-Turkish relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/week-of-varied-weather-patterns
Get ready for a mix of clear skies and occasional clouds today as temperatures climb to a comfortable 20 degrees inland, 21 on both the west and east coasts, reaching a slightly warmer 22 on the remaining coastlines.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-spells-and-sneaky-clouds
Amidst the gentle influence of weak high pressure, today's meteorological narrative unfolds with a nuanced dance of clear and cloudy elements. In the initial hours, a majority of regions will wake up to the crisp clarity of a cloudless sky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-pack-bags-for-record-breaking-2023-getaways
Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-fulfill-commercial-expectations
Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/occupied-territories-witness-a-33-surge-in-visitors
In the first 10 months of this year, the influx of visitors to the occupied territories through land entry points and ports saw a remarkable increase of 33% compared to the corresponding period last year, totaling 1,520,604 individuals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shines-as-one-of-google-s-favorite-travel-searches-in-2023
According to a report by cntraveller.com, Cyprus stands out among the destinations most sought-after on Google in 2023. This comes in a year that has seen a return to pre-pandemic levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-thunderstorms-rsvp-for-the-ultimate-monday-mixer
Hold onto your umbrellas, party people! The Met Office, our weather maestro, has graciously gifted us a yellow warning for thunderstorms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sixt-pumps-the-bakes-on-tesla-as-it-halts-purchases-and-sells-existing-ev-stock
In a strategic move that underscores the evolving dynamics in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Sixt, a prominent German rental car company, has decided to discontinue purchasing Tesla vehicles and plans to sell off its current Tesla EV stock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/15-7-spike-in-building-permit-values
Despite the drop of total number of building permits during the first nine months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, their total value recorded an increase of 15.7%, and their volume went up by 2.9%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-my-friend-kyriakos-we-will-not-threaten-you-if-you-do-not-threaten-us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ktrends-survey-reveals-public-dissatisfaction-with-cyprus-government
In a recent economic survey conducted by ''Kathimerini,'' the fifth wave of ''Ktrends'' highlights notable trends in economic, household, and market dynamics for October 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raindrops-thunderclaps-and-a-temperature-tap-dance
Today, anticipate a day of weather surprises! Clouds will play peekaboo, bringing occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the western and northern regions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reports-significant-drop-in-joblessness
The latest data released by the District Labour Offices indicate a notable decline in registered unemployment rates for November 2023, both on a monthly and on a yearly basis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unpacking-a-week-of-changing-skies
Get ready for a change in the weather pattern over the coming days!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mortgage-rates-soar-to-4-91-deposits-decline-in-october-2023
Mortgage interest rates in Cyprus climbed to 4.91% in October 2023, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus in its November 2023 edition of Monetary and Financial Statistics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/showers-expected-midweek
In the coming days, our area is under the influence of a weak high-pressure system, resulting in intermittent sparse dust in the atmosphere.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frosty-mountains-and-coastal-warmth
Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the heavens as today unveils a mesmerizing spectacle of mainly clear conditions adorned with occasional local clouds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-shifts-from-cloudy-to-clear-with-a-touch-of-frost
In the latest forecast, a weak high-pressure system is influencing the region, bringing about a mix of weather conditions. Today, expect predominantly cloudy skies, with winds shifting from northeast to southeast and eventually west to northwest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-allocates-65m-euros-for-diverse-tourism-initiatives-in-2024
The National Tourism Strategy's update has recently concluded, announced by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, known as "K." This undertaking commenced shortly after his assumption of office in March 2023, with an initial target to finalize it by the year's end.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/electricity-bills-to-drop-by-12-starting-november-1
In a recent announcement, consumers in Cyprus can expect a 12% reduction in their electricity bills starting November 1. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unic-research-on-cruise-ship-ventilation-suggests-ways-to-minimise-viral-spread
The study published in Physics of Fluids suggests that simply higher ventilation rates do not result in safer cabin conditions for passengers and crew...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-achieves-historic-50-drop-in-asylum-applications
There is a 50% reduction in the period March-October 2023 in new asylum applications compared to the 2022 corresponding period, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, noting at the same time that for the first time, the overall balance of arrivals-returns presents a positive picture, and Cyprus is now ranking in the first places among European states in absolute numbers of returns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-spells-temperature-peaks-and-clear-skies-looming
In the midst of the week, the weather takes center stage with a dynamic mix of conditions. Locally increased clouds will make intermittent appearances on Wednesday, accompanied by a temperature surge to 21 degrees across the interior and the coast, and a slightly cooler 12 degrees in the highest mountains....