https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-sees-first-trans-woman-lead-political-party
Electra Rome Dochtshi has made history as the first transgender woman to lead a legally recognized political party in Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reducing-the-cost-of-living-through-digital-solutions
Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gen-z-wants-more-than-just-a-paycheck-and-they-re-not-wrong
Young people these days don’t put up with much, and frankly, good for them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-director-of-pattihio-theatre-sentenced-to-5-5-years-for-misappropriating-€234-550
The Limassol Criminal Court has sentenced the former director of the Pattihio Municipal Theatre to 5.5 years in prison for theft by an employee and money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-for-nato-shipments-as-europe-anticipates-potential-conflict-with-russia
As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-‘labubu-toys-seized-in-cyprus-wide-raid
Cyprus Customs officials have seized more than 1,300 counterfeit items during a coordinated nationwide operation targeting fake branded toys and accessories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/united-street-festival-brings-music-art-and-summer-vibes-to-the-heart-of-nicosia
The city’s main square is coming alive this week as the United Street Festival returns for its second edition, turning Eleftheria Square into a buzzing hub of music, art, food, and creative energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-to-host-nato-forces-in-case-of-conflict-with-russia
Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-agricultural-plots-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large agricultural plots in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Larnaca that are ideal as investments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-revenue-soars-but-cyprus-still-serves-up-too-much-junk-on-the-plate
According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-goes-hi-tech-with-cashless-hassle-free-parking
Say goodbye to paper tickets and long queues; Nicosia’s Old GSP parking lot is stepping into the future. Starting Monday, July 7, drivers will experience a brand-new, cashless and user-friendly parking system designed to make city parking quicker, smoother, and more environmentally friendly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements
Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-cabin-bags-could-soon-be-law-in-the-eu-but-airlines-aren-t-happy
Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-we-re-still-tired-but-at-least-it-s-only-37°c
It’s Monday morning and yes, we’re already exhausted. Pro tip for the next life: maybe don’t have kids. But hey, we’re clinging to the small victories, like the fact that today’s high is a mere 37 degrees. (ONLY 37! Can you believe our luck?)...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/25-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is offering an exceptional selection of residential land for sale in Nicosia, Paphos and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-5-tons-of-smuggled-meat-seized-in-police-operation
Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/swiss-central-bank-slashes-interest-rates-to-0-to-fight-soaring-franc-and-deflation
In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-nearly-within-our-grasp-clear-skies-warm-vibes-and-the-weekend-just-a-breath-away
It’s Friday again. Some said it would never come. Even the sun seemed unsure, but here we are, Friday morning, and 5pm is just 10 hours away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-patrol-cars-the-helicopters-annita-and-tornaritis
First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-sweat-and-slight-sea-swells-your-weekend-weather-forecast
A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/abr-festival-beats-art-and-chaos-in-the-capital
Nicosia is about to get a whole lot hotter, and we don’t just mean the weather. One of Cyprus’ most beloved summer festivals, AfroBanana, is turning a fresh page this June. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-breakthrough-in-paphos-as-lifeline-found-underground
As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/never-trust-your-informant
You may have seen the headline flying around. Something like: "Unbelievable: Fault in the pilot’s seat caused the Air India Boeing crash – It slipped backward and lost control – See the report and the black box recordings."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-assistant-answers-more-than-104-000-citizen-questions
The Digital Assistant on the gov.cy portal has responded to more than 104,000 citizen questions in its first six months of operation, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-five-years-after-supermarket-theft
A 44-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of goods worth €181,000 from a supermarket in the Larnaca district between 2020 and 2021, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-goes-live-as-cyprus-new-price-checking-app-aims-to-ease-the-grocery-bill
A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/i-grew-up-in-l-a-and-yes-immigrants-built-it
I’m sure by now you’ve seen the pictures and videos coming out of Los Angeles. The protests, the police, the chaos. If you’re not from there, it might look like something out of a movie....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/they-hung-annita-out-to-dry
What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize
In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/am-i-becoming-a-fan-of-elon-musk
Thursday was a great night. The youngest of my three kids graduated from elementary school. In celebration, we ate the most tender souvlakia Nicosia has to offer, accompanied by a cool hilltop breeze....
