https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/love-is-in-the-air…-and-so-is-a-bit-of-a-chill
Cupid may be out spreading the love today, but the weather is keeping things refreshingly cool. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weather-a-winter-that-europe-would-envy
While the rest of Europe battles icy winds, sub-zero temperatures, and a constant existential crisis over whether to wear three layers or four, Cyprus is doing its own version of winter—mild, moody, and just dramatic enough to remind us it's still February....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drifting-17-kilometers-nonstop-on-ice-a-guinness-world-records™-title-for-the-taycan
A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-renewable-energy-progress-in-transport-outpaces-cyprus
According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-showers-a-dash-of-thunder-winter-s-not-done-yet
Ah, Monday—the day that greets us with coffee, complaints, and apparently, a bit of everything weather-wise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures
Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bundle-up-ya-chilly-sun-lovers
Alright, Cyprus, winter has decided to make a grand entrance just when we were all hoping for an early spring. Expect a mix of clouds, rain, and snow, plus a solid dose of "why is it this cold?" moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fewer-americans-expected-in-cyprus-this-summer-as-travel-costs-rise
Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unemployment-drops-10-6-in-a-year
The number of unemployed people in Cyprus saw a significant drop in January 2025, with official figures showing a 10.6% decrease compared to the same time last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-wonderland-in-troodos-after-a-fresh-blanket-of-snow
If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hump-day-showers-brings-a-midweek-refresh
For those unfamiliar, ''Hump Day'' just means it's Wednesday—we're halfway to the weekend! And just in time, the rain gods have remembered Cyprus exists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-s-car-market-is-a-tangled-mess
On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/and-just-like-that-winter-is-back
After a brief taste of spring, Mother Nature has decided she’s not done with the cold just yet. Today starts off nice and calm—mostly clear skies with just a few clouds hanging around, probably deciding whether they want to stay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-hints-at-new-tariffs-on-eu-imports-as-trade-tensions-escalate
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the European Union (EU) could be the next target of US tariffs, following the imposition of 25% levies on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-bliss-sunshine-sea-breezes-and-a-little-bit-of-cloud
It’s Friday, Cyprus! That means one thing—the weekend is just around the corner! And guess what? The weather is shaping up to be pretty nice, with just a little drama in the skies today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-shakes-us-tech-and-wall-st
In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-blues-but-the-weather-s-playing-nice
Good news: it feels a bit warmer than last week. Bad news: it’s still Monday, and the weather is dragging its feet just like the rest of us. At least there’s no rain to grumble about for now, so we can enjoy a slightly more cheerful atmosphere while we shuffle through the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-surge-in-2024-but-stumble-in-august-due-to-system-hiccups
Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure
The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans
A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-rains-have-arrived-a-refreshing-change-for-cyprus
Good news, everyone (or maybe not for some)! The rains have finally come to refresh us. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/these-snakes-can-be-seen-in-cyprus-–-they-don-t-hibernate
Cyprus is home to eight snake species, three of which are venomous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soak-up-the-sun-while-you-can
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because change is on the horizon! Today, the skies will play nice, offering partly cloudy weather with a gentle breeze blowing northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-s-wildest-stories-from-bird-droppings-to-book-launches
One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mainly-clear-monday-with-mild-temps-rain-on-the-horizon
Good morning! Today, it looks like mild high pressure is giving us a break from any dramatic weather, so expect a mainly clear day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world
Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-but-watch-out-for-the-dust
Good morning, and happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, and the weather is mostly cooperating—but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the dust. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers
In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules
Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-dusty-twist
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s a mostly sunny day ahead, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—there’s a fine layer of dust hanging around in the atmosphere. If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep that in mind and maybe reach for your mask if you’re sensitive to dust....
