https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-as-erdogan-pushes-islamist-agenda-in-occupied-north
Mounting tensions in the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus boiled over this weekend as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Turkish Cypriots protesting against what they see as an attempt to alter the region’s secular identity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-tell-erdogan-no-to-political-islam
Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots marched through occupied Nicosia on Friday to protest what they call Ankara’s imposition of political Islam and interference in their secular way of life, ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-makes-waves-in-thrilling-winter-regatta-finale
On the 27th of April in Limassol Marina the final stage of the Fareast 28R Cyprus Winter Grand Prix regatta came to an end. The fastest team was the Estonian Clean Energy team led by former European and World Champion Mati Sepp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pope-francis-final-gift-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-divided-world
It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-harassment-of-5-year-old-girl-sparks-outrage-in-paphos
A community in the Paphos district has been left shaken after reports emerged of the alleged sexual harassment of a five-year-old girl. The disturbing incident is said to have taken place on Easter Monday and reportedly happened in the presence of others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-teen-backpackers-deported-from-hawaii-over-hotel-mix-up
What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-foreigners-living-in-cyprus-keep-their-easter-traditions-alive
In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town
I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/two-worlds-one-journey-cyprus-meets-cambodia
Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire
The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/adolescence-a-powerful-british-series-that-tackles-the-digital-generation-gap
I finished watching the British mini-series ''Adolescence'' last night, a four-episode show that's been making waves worldwide, reaching the top spot on Netflix and creating an internet frenzy similar to the buzz caused by last year's British series ''Baby Reindeer.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-over-new-headscarf-policy-in-turkish-cypriot-schools
Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course
When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-for-alleged-harassment-of-minor-in-larnaca
A 65-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, after being accused of allegedly harassing a minor in Larnaca. The arrest came after a report was made to the Orokklini Police Station by the young girl, who claimed that she was harassed by the man, a bus driver, on the afternoon of Monday, March 10....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/41-femicide-cases-in-cyprus-over-10-years
Violence against women remains a critical issue that demands immediate and collective action, according to the University of Limassol (UoL) and the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol
Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ombudswoman-raises-alarm-over-prolonged-stay-of-unaccompanied-minors-at-pournara
A total of 27 unaccompanied minors have been stranded at the Pournara Temporary Reception and Accommodation Center for an average of 90 days, despite completing all necessary procedures for their transfer, according to a report by Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou-Lottides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-pediatric-oncology-clinic-to-be-built-in-nicosia
A major step forward for pediatric cancer care in Cyprus was taken on Saturday with the signing of an agreement for the construction of a new Pediatric Oncology Clinic in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-steam-amplifying-girls-voices-and-inspiring-change
A landmark event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEAM is set to take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at the University of Cyprus, titled "Empowered Futures: Celebrating Girls and Women in STEAM"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pan-dragomir-delivers-a-body-positive-message-in-response-to-fatphobic-comments
Cypriot radio personality, influencer, and content creator Panayiota Charalambous, known online as @pan.dragomir, recently shared a deeply empowering body-positive video that has captivated fans and followers alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports
In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/united-against-cancer-as-the-nation-commits-to-care-and-hope
President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/basketball-initiative-brings-greek-and-turkish-cypriot-girls-together
A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-cypriot-man-jailed-for-life
A UK Cypriot man who groomed and sexually abused a young girl has been sentenced to life imprisonment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-harassment-allegations-rock-cyprus-sports
The Police are currently investigating a sexual harassment case involving a female soccer player after an official complaint was filed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucl-each-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy
A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stephen-knight-is-healing-hearts-and-saving-dogs
Stephen Knight, the founder of Dogs Matter, was celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2024, recognized for his heartfelt mission of fostering dogs while their owners focus on overcoming addiction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-teen-jailed-in-dubai-for-underage-relationship
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-screen-time-among-cypriot-teens-sparks-concern
A new survey has raised alarms over the growing dependence on digital devices among adolescents in Cyprus, with nearly half of young people reporting constant online contact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/magical-christmas-with-lidl-the-lidl-christmas-movie
Every year, Lidl's Christmas campaign reinforces its position as the go-to partner for a magical holiday season, offering a diverse product range and celebrating the spirit of sharing....