https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-haze-dust-and-clouds-welcome-you-back-to-the-grind
The weather seems to be matching the general "Monday mood" today; a little grey, a little indecisive, and yes, the dust is back in the atmosphere just to smudge the view....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-a-brutal-2025-potato-growers-press-government-for-compensation-and-water
Potato growers are urging the government to provide financial support after severe weather conditions caused major losses during 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-start-to-a-stormy-finish
If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-new-socioeconomic-impact-assessment-for-2024
Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-race-sponsor-of-the-petrolina-10km-energy-race-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-nicosia-marathon
Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting sport, Petrolina participated in the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon for the first time. The event took place on Sunday, 18 January 2026, with Petrolina sponsoring the ‘Petrolina 10km Energy Race’....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-19-years-of-delays-the-paphos-marina-is-back-on-the-table
The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-eyes-fresh-return-to-bond-markets-with-new-10-year-issue
Cyprus is preparing to return to the international debt markets with a new long-term sovereign bond, according to an announcement by the Public Debt Management Office at the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-upgrades-its-app
Wolt is kicking off the new year with a major upgrade, continuing its fast-paced growth with the launch of a revamped app that quite literally puts a shopping mall in users’ pockets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/just-an-image…-right
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quad-bike-poachers-evade-capture-freshly-killed-hares-seized-in-buffer-zone
Authorities from the Game and Fauna Service were placed on high alert on Thursday evening following reports of gunfire and illegal hare hunting in the area between Mammari and Denia, within the Buffer Zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/hit-the-road…-for-meze
Sometimes, a meal isn’t just a meal, it’s an excuse to hop in the car, leave the city behind, and chase something delicious....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/epiphany-apostolos-andreas-and-the-donkeys-who-loved-lay-s
Epiphany morning began quietly, the kind of soft winter light that makes a spontaneous road trip feel like a small gift. Apostolos Andreas Monastery, at the far tip of the island’s occupied side, had been on my mind for weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-shoppers-zero-vat-stays-on-basic-goods-in-2026
Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day
If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-patrol-turns-dangerous-when-armed-poacher-confronts-game-wardens
A 66-year-old man was arrested late last night in the Paphos district after being caught during an alleged illegal hunting incident that escalated into a serious confrontation with game wardens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-new-labor-showdown-despite-minimum-wage-deal
Cyprus could be heading for a fresh round of labor unrest in 2026, as unions and employers brace for new clashes over wages, pensions and workers’ rights, despite the government having closed the minimum monthly wage issue just weeks ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/where-to-find-the-best-loukoumades-across-cyprus
Across Cyprus, long-standing family businesses, pop-up stands, bakeries, cafés, and community events keep the tradition of Epiphany Day loukoumades alive, many of them with recipes passed down through generations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epiphany-brings-brave-dives-and-mild-skies-across-cyprus
A calm spell is still holding its ground. High pressure continues to influence the island, although a change is on the horizon, with lower pressure slowly approaching from Thursday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-confirm-calm-maintained-following-buffer-zone-incident
UN peacekeepers confirmed that calm has been maintained in the Avlona area following a fresh incident reported inside the UN-controlled buffer zone earlier today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos
What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again
After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-store-opens-at-the-mall-of-cyprus
Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifa-blocks-apollon-from-signing-players
A FIFA transfer embargo has been slapped on Apollon, meaning the club is temporarily blocked from registering new players, raising fresh questions about how smoothly Cypriot football clubs will move in the upcoming January transfer window....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€75-000-a-bottle-wines-go-up-in-flames-in-limassol-arson-attack
An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-walk-out-farmers-roll-in-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-day-of-protests
Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-brings-the-most-tasteful-christmas-to-the-heart-of-nicosia-with-lidl-christmas-days
The heart of Nicosia beats once again at its favorite festive meeting point. For another year, Lidl Cyprus invites the public to the Lidl Food Academy on Stasikratous Street for the now-established two-day event, Lidl Christmas Days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/winter-rains-revive-kakopetria-s-vateris-trail
After weeks of rainfall, nature is putting on a quiet but striking show in Kakopetria, with fresh winter colors and flowing water turning heads across social media in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-vietnam-sign-deal-to-cut-tax-barriers-and-boost-business
Cyprus and Vietnam took a fresh step toward closer economic ties on Monday with the signing of an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion, a move both sides say will make doing business between the two countries easier and more predictable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-visit-and-a-fresh-start-for-cyprus–uae-ties
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....
