https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-sizzling-heat-and-seas-with-a-little-attitude
It may be mid-August, but while our American friends are already sharpening pencils and packing school lunches, here in Cyprus, the season of swimsuits, souvlaki, and sunscreen refuses to check out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-third-highest-rise-in-eu-greenhouse-gas-emissions-eurostat-says
Cyprus posted one of the sharpest rises in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dormition-day-delivers-cooler-skies-strong-breezes-and-a-good-excuse-for-a-siesta
If you’ve survived this week without melting into the pavement, congratulations. You’ve made it to mid-August in Cyprus, the day when churches are full, villages are bustling with feasts, and the rest of us are wondering if it’s socially acceptable to nap for the next twelve hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remembers-helios-plane-crash-20-years-later
Today marks 20 years since the Helios Airways Flight 522 disaster, when a Boeing 737 flying from Larnaca to Prague, with a stop in Athens, crashed in the mountains near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-blackouts-leave-patients-mid-scan-doctors-warn-of-serious-risks
For the second day in a row, Cyprus faced rolling power cuts on Wednesday, leaving some patients stranded mid-scan and sparking fresh warnings from medical professionals about the risks to public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-property-market-sizzles-in-july
Even though July marks the start of summer holidays for Cypriots, the month delivered a strong push to the property market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-crossings-to-the-occupied-north-drop-after-arrests
Fewer Greek Cypriots are crossing into the Turkish-occupied north following last month’s controversial arrests of five Greek Cypriots by the occupation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-sun-tightens-its-grip-a-reluctant-forecast-of-heat-haze-and-hollow-promises-of-relief
The sky, for now, has decided to bless us with unrelenting clarity, a gift only the most sun-obsessed would call generous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-peaks-midweek-before-cooling-off-over-weekend
Temperatures are set to soar this week, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to bring the highest heat of the current heatwave. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blistering-43°c-heatwave-continues-today-with-red-alert-for-wildfires
If you step outside today, be ready for a blast furnace. Inland areas are bracing for a sweltering 43°C as an intense heatwave grips the region, prompting an orange weather warning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorched-unbothered-your-daily-dose-of-fiery-forecasts
The Meteorological Department has graciously renewed its two-part weather warning for those of us who dared to think summer might take a break. Spoiler: it won’t....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-join-europe-s-legal-fight-to-break-booking-com-s-grip
Hotels in Cyprus are among more than 10,000 across Europe taking part in a class-action lawsuit accusing Booking.com of abusing its market power for two decades. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only
Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blue-skies-and-big-heat-the-perfect-recipe-for-a-hot-summer-weekend
Happy Friday! Time to soak in the good vibes, because the sky is basically rolling out the blue carpet for us today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-sassy-winds-a-flirty-warm-front-headed-your-way
A classic seasonal low-pressure diva is currently swirling over the region, but she’s about to be upstaged, at least temporarily, by a hot, sassy warm air mass strutting its way onto the island starting tomorrow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-savers-earn-less-borrowers-pay-more-as-banks-widen-gap-with-eurozone
If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/danish-zoo-asks-for-pet-donations-to-feed-the-lions-and-lynxes
A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-chelsea-to-cyprus-david-luiz-joins-pafos-fc-in-surprise-transfer
In a jaw-dropping move that has stunned the football world, former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has signed with Pafos FC, bringing global star power to the shores of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-are-on-vacation-and-heat-is-on-duty-expect-clear-skies-and-spicy-temps-today
Happy Monday, weather warriors! Put away those umbrellas and grab your sunglasses (and maybe a fan), because Mother Nature is in a mostly good mood today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-hike-dividends-by-over-50
Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-news-thermometer-loses-interest-drops-a-whole-degree
Yesterday was 37°C, today is a sizzling 36°C. That’s right, a whole degree cooler! So yes, write home to momma: “Dear Mom, it’s hot. It was hot yesterday. It will be hot tomorrow. Send ice cubes.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-global-entertainment-media-outlook-global-entertainment-and-media-industry-revenues-to-hit-us$3-5-trillion-by-2029-driven-by-advertising-live-events-and-video-games
Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cool-down-temperatures-crash-to-a-frosty-39°c
Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-back-in-the-yellow-zone-with-temps-hitting-41°c
Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-cyprus-battles-rekindling-wildfire-hotspots-after-massive-blaze-scorches-over-120-square-kilometers
Cyprus is battling rekindling wildfire hotspots across the Limassol district Thursday evening, after a massive blaze scorched more than 120 square kilometers, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced widespread evacuations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers
The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos
Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kabul-s-taps-are-running-dry-and-time-is-too
A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unveils-€15-million-employment-schemes-targeting-women-and-over-50s
The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-wife-denies-role-in-polish-professor-s-murder-blames-partner
A woman accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, a respected Polish academic, has denied any involvement in the killing, claiming it was her current partner who acted alone and without her knowledge....
