https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-valentine-s-art-workshop-for-a-good-cause
The inspiring Valentine’s Art Workshop held by The Landmark, Autograph Collection by Marriott, and Artion Galleries, hosted by celebrated Greek artist Caroline Rovithi, for a charitable cause, was crowned with utter success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/municipalities-reject-planned-landfill-tax-warn-costs-will-hit-households
The Union of Municipalities has voiced strong opposition to the government’s plan to introduce a landfill tax on waste, warning that the additional cost will ultimately fall on households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-the-rise-the-fall-and-the-questions-in-between
He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/masked-mob-attack-in-limassol-leaves-tenant-fighting-for-his-life
A violent incident in Limassol has left a 39-year-old man seriously injured, while police have arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-winter-games-open-in-spectacular-style
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway last night with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium that blended Italian culture, opera and pop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-introduces-new-home-internet-plans-with-same-day-internet-and-try-buy-option
Cablenet introduces two new Home Internet plans, GigaMax Internet and Super 300M, delivering even faster speeds, same-day Internet and a premium connectivity experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-penalizes-illegal-garbage-dumpers-up-to-€40-000
Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-hit-with-€59-million-fine-for-undercutting-its-own-sellers
Germany fines Amazon €59 million after regulators found it was competing directly with the very sellers it hosts and capping their prices in the process, tilting the playing field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-phedonas-annie-and-cyprus-s-state-of-the-union
The events of the past few weeks, and the clumsy way they’ve been handled, make Cyprus feel like an unguided ship, tossed around by the posts of TikTokers and influencers on our “island of saints,” while the police and Legal Service scramble to keep up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/jumbo-eyes-turkey-as-next-step-in-international-expansion
Jumbo, the Greek retail giant best known for its bargain-priced toys and household goods, is quietly eyeing a move into Turkey, a step that would mark one of its most ambitious expansions yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-mayor-takes-charge-as-police-guard-paphos-town-hall-overnight
A police patrol remained stationed outside Paphos Municipal Hall throughout the night as authorities moved forward with investigations involving Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos, who has been placed on leave, the Interior Ministry announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/testimony-sparks-major-developments-in-case-involving-paphos-mayor
A lengthy statement given by the woman described as the alleged victim appears to have marked a turning point in a highly serious case that has been unfolding in public view over recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-dc-kombos-pushes-security-eu-and-regional-ties
Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-cyprus-shoppers-trust-e-kalathi-prices
As the debate over e-kalathi continues, the real question for Cyprus households is a simple one: does it actually help families save money at the supermarket, or does it just add more confusion to an already expensive weekly shop?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not
The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-meps-cashing-in-on-side-jobs-but-few-report-it
Several members of the European Parliament have come under scrutiny for failing to fully disclose income from outside jobs, raising questions about transparency and accountability in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-february-2nd-a-dusty-gusty-start-to-the-week
Good morning and welcome to a new week (and a new month). A low-pressure system has decided to join us for the Monday morning meeting, bringing a bit of everything....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/costas-gavrielides-voice-for-equality-and-lgbti-rights-in-cyprus-dies-at-47
Costas Gavrielides, a tireless advocate for human rights and equality in Cyprus, passed away yesterday, leaving a deep mark on the island’s social and cultural landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brad-pitt-heads-to-hydra-for-mystery-thriller
Hollywood star Brad Pitt is expected to arrive on the Greek island of Hydra in late February, turning the picturesque island into a film set for his upcoming movie, The Riders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-britons-as-china-drops-visa-requirement
Brits heading to China no longer need a visa, for trips of up to 30 days, that is. The UK government confirmed the change Tuesday during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing, after talks with President Xi Jinping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/india-marks-its-77th-republic-day-with-a-celebration-in-nicosia
Monday night at the newly refurbished Landmark Hotel, India’s 77th Republic Day came alive in Cyprus with a mix of diplomacy, culture, and a little bit of sparkle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thessaloniki-breaks-ground-on-€40-million-holocaust-museum
Thessaloniki is taking a historic step toward finally commemorating the city’s Jewish community with the construction of a Holocaust Museum, following decades of devastation and silence. On Friday, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki signed a key agreement with construction firm METKA, paving the way for the €40 million project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-grey-but-warm-day-with-highs-hitting-18°c-though-rain-lingers-in-the-west
The low-pressure system parked over the island has been busy. While the dust is still lingering in the atmosphere to keep things hazy, the headline story is the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-headed-for-trial-as-manhunt-continues-in-larnaca-street-violence-case
Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future
The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-surge-packs-cyprus-hospitals
If you’ve been thinking of heading to the ER, you might want to think twice; public hospitals across Cyprus are packed, with beds about 90% full....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-doesn-t-troodos-have-good-food
Although I could offer a few answers to the question, I honestly still wonder why this has been the case, consistently, in Troodos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cricket-bats-bloodstains-and-12-arrests-mark-violent-night-in-limassol
A late-night clash in Limassol’s Agia Zoni neighborhood left three people injured and sent police racing to an apartment where a dozen individuals were arrested, as authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a violent and organized incident....
