https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-celebration-a-glorious-3-day-weekend-ahead-for-cyprus
Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/i-can-t-believe-i-missed-it-international-potato-day-the-spud-tacular-holiday-we-all-forgot
So here I am, blissfully unaware and blissfully late, only realizing, two days too late, that International Potato Day just rolled past like a hot baked potato fresh out of the oven. And not just any potato, but the Cypriot potato. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-ready-to-embrace-home-energy-storage-but-only-with-subsidies-survey-finds
A recent survey reveals strong Cypriot consumer support for expanding household photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, but adoption hinges on government subsidies, according to research by Realpolls presented at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-lifeline-arrives-from-uae-as-island-braces-for-summer-drought
Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-re-happy-in-russia-cypriot-mep-sparks-fury-over-shocking-ukraine-comment
In a statement that's shocked many across Europe, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou claimed that Ukrainian children taken by Russian forces during the war were ''happy'' and ''wanted to go to Russia'' -- a comment that has triggered widespread condemnation and gone viral online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/have-you-ever-been-to-ukraine-mep-fidias-panayiotou-under-fire-for-controversial-stance
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ucy-student-dorms-at-berengaria-site-moving-full-speed-ahead
Construction is in full swing on the University of Cyprus’ new student dorms in Kato Polemidia, Limassol, right where the old British ''Berengaria'' settlement used to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-republic-of-shrugged-shoulders
''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-blues-with-a-side-of-sunshine
Welcome to Monday, because weekends can’t last forever, and apparently, neither can spring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-drenches-cyprus-makarios-stadium-now-a-mini-lake
Well, that escalated quickly. One minute we were sweating through the dust, the next we were watching a full-blown thunderstorm take over Cyprus, and wow, did it deliver...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-the-flames-start-to-lick-at-flesh-and-the-radicalization-of-young-men
What is happening with teenage and young men in our country, and across Europe more broadly? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-crazy-and-kinda-wet-welcome-to-the-weekend-forecast
Happy Friday, Cyprus! As we coast into the weekend, the skies are planning a little drama of their own, but don’t let that dampen your mood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-easter-vibes-to-summer-skies
Good morning and happy Tuesday, April 22! Easter may be behind us, but the festive buzz is still in the air, and with the way the weather’s shaping up, we’re already starting to flirt with summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/larnaca-airport-chaos-as-easter-travel-meets-classic-cyprus-preparation
Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video
A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-celebration-full-of-surprises-from-lidl-cyprus
The beloved Lidl Food Academy in the heart of Nicosia is once again wearing its ''Easter gear'' and welcomes both children and adults on Sunday, April 13, for a wonderful day full of Easter flavours, happy activities and many surprises!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bye-bye-dust-hello-sunshine-almost
Good morning and happy Thursday! If you’ve been sneezing your way through the week, here’s some good news—the dust is finally clearing, and we’re heading for a (slightly) warmer weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-spring-sale-up-to-40-off-flights-for-may-and-june
Looking for an affordable way to kick off your summer travel plans? AEGEAN is here to make it happen! The airline is offering an amazing discount of up to 40% on all fares for flights between May 5 and June 30, 2025, and all you need to do is book by Thursday, April 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sun-worship-to-rain-dance-we-are-not-amused
OK, people of Cyprus (or should I say, my dear children of Aphrodite, proud descendants of the ancient Cypriot sun-worshippers and halloumi connoisseurs), I have some good news and some bad news....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/here-comes-the-sun…-almost
Spring is knocking… but winter won’t let go just yet!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-what-spring
Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week—yaaay! But also, what season is this exactly? Because it’s technically spring, but Cyprus didn’t get the memo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-reports-strong-2024-results-with-record-revenue-and-passenger-growth
AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-starts-the-week-in-a-haze-just-like-you-before-your-first-cuppa
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s Monday—ugh. If your first cup of coffee isn’t quite cutting through the grogginess, blame it on the dusty skies and the lingering heat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-finds-himself-in-a-crappy-situation-after-falling-into-septic-tank
Sometimes, life just falls through… literally. That was the case for one unfortunate man who found himself in a rather crappy situation when he fell into a septic tank in Alhambra Tuesday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-or-summer-cyprus-can-t-decide
Happy Hump Day, Cyprus! We’re halfway through the week—so close, yet so far from Friday. And just when you thought spring was in full swing, Mother Nature has decided to crank up the heat, leaving us all wondering if summer RSVP’d way too early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-animal-cruelty-tougher-penalties-on-the-horizon
In a hopeful step toward stronger animal protection, Cyprus' Attorney General has urged the Minister of Justice to toughen penalties for animal abuse, making the law a true deterrent for offenders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/61-year-old-arrested-for-dog-abuse-in-peyia
Police have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a dog abuse case in Peyia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lost-in-troodos-for-days-but-found-through-kindness
After several harrowing days lost in the frigid Troodos Mountains, Balou, the beloved family dog, has finally been found safe and well—thanks to an outpouring of support from the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves
In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...
