https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/sleigh-your-holiday-plans-last-minute-low-budget-getaways-from-cyprus
If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-uae-launch-joint-business-investment-council
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates have taken a major step to strengthen economic ties with the establishment of the UAE–Cyprus Joint Business & Investment Council, a new platform designed to foster investment, business collaboration, and ongoing dialogue between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-wedding-invitation-finds-its-way-home-after-55-years
Among many documents and other historical papers that ended up in my hands, there was also a wedding invitation from 1970, for a wedding celebrated on October 4 of that year, at the church of Prophet Zacharias in Pano Dikomo, at 4 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/qatar-national-day-celebrated-in-nicosia-with-warmth-tradition-and-a-hint-of-incense
The day may have started with a downpour, but by the time guests began arriving at the Qatari ambassador’s residence on Wednesday, the skies over Nicosia opened as if on cue, a small, poetic nod to an afternoon built on warmth, hospitality and celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-trapped-at-red-light-as-drivers-freeze-over-camera-fines-video
A new incident involving an ambulance caught in traffic shows how Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system affects emergency response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-inaugurated-a-new-store-in-agios-dometios-with-an-investment-of-€11-million
Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic growth with a new, fully upgraded store at 51 Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Agios Dometios, ready to welcome consumers from the wider Nicosia area with high-quality products, unbeatable prices, consistent availability, and an upgraded customer experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-once-again-fueled-the-energy-at-this-year-s-boyz-stuff-show
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), successfully sponsored and participated for the second consecutive year in the Boyz Stuff Show 2025, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/with-an-investment-of-over-1-million-euros-lidl-cyprus-brings-the-self-check-out-experience-to-all-its-stores
Lidl Cyprus has successfully completed the installation of Self Check-Out cash registers in all its stores, marking a new era in its customer service experience. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbf-celebrates-spectacular-artcargo-finale-at-the-iconic-kean-factory
The first-ever ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival recently concluded successfully after two vibrant weeks in Limassol. As the festival’s general partner and main sponsor,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-report-reveals-alarming-reality-of-cypriot-prisons
A new report by the CPT has reported shocking conditions in Cypriot detention facilities, following an ad hoc visit to the country in April 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-alert-cyprus-beach-turns-scarlet-after-heavy-rains
Visitors to Agia Triada beach in the Kapparis area got an unusual surprise this week when the normally blue waters turned striking shades of red....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-continue-flooding-roads-and-homes-across-cyprus-photos
Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-woman-receives-life-saving-liver-from-cyprus-in-overnight-transplant
In a life-saving cross-border effort, 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem received a liver transplant at Rabin Medical Center after a compatible organ was flown from Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-severe-weather-both-paralimni-deryneia-and-the-occupied-areas-on-alert
Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-flooding-sweeps-through-occupied-nicosia-and-kyrenia
Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rage-as-a-business-model
As 2025 draws to a close, roughly ten technological behemoths, most based in the United States and some in the Far East, are not only widening the gap between the tiny share of the ultrarich and everyone else on the planet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-waterfall-of-saint-neophytos-springs-back-to-life-video
The scenic waterfall at the Monastery of Saint Neophytos in Paphos has reappeared following several days of persistent rainfall, delighting visitors and pilgrims alike. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soaked-and-forgotten-viral-video-exposes-cyprus-failing-animal-protections-video
It’s sadly not unusual in Cyprus to see animals left out in the elements, tied to a tree, staked in a field, expected to “be fine.” But a video that went viral over the weekend forced a harder conversation about what “fine” really looks like: a shivering donkey...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-asked-for-rain-the-weather-gods-delivered…-a-little-too-enthusiastically
Over the weekend, Cyprus got drenched, flooded, and occasionally entertained, as torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and rivers into full-on waterfalls that had half the island running to Instagram....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dinner-that-makes-a-difference-this-holiday-season
If you’re looking for a night out that does more than fill your calendar, one that actually helps change children’s lives, mark December 12 on your diary. The Shriners Hospitals for Children are hosting a charity dinner in Nicosia, blending good food, good company, and a whole lot of heart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-s-rescue-shows-power-of-bicommunal-conservation-in-cyprus
A Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) that had been brought to Cyprus from Spain as part of the EU-funded “LIFE with Vultures” initiative has successfully completed rehabilitation and returned to the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-river-gets-a-makeover-to-connect-communities
Construction is underway on the first phase of the Pedieos River/Kandelire rehabilitation project, a major EU-backed effort to turn the river corridor into a vibrant space for recreation and cross-community interaction in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-camera-van-caught-in-disabled-parking-spot
A mobile camera van, meant to catch drivers breaking the law, has itself come under fire for breaking the rules after it was spotted parked in a space reserved for people with disabilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-launches-festive-spin-to-win-campaign-for-shell-go-users
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is bringing extra excitement to the festive season with the launch of the new “Spin to Win” campaign, the digital game that rewards motorists every time they fill up with Shell V-Power fuels and use the Shell GO+ loyalty app....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-ukraine-will-be-front-and-center-during-eu-presidency
Cyprus will put Ukraine at the top of its agenda when it takes over the EU presidency next year, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a visit to Kiev....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-akti-launches-fire-restoration-project-supported-by-chevron
AKTI Project and Research Centre, with the support of Chevron Cyprus, has launched an environmental and community-restoration initiative to restore areas in the Laona region of Limassol, which were affected by wildfires in July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-stage-anti-terror-drill-as-eu-presidency-approaches
When police staged a mock terrorist attack at Ayia Napa Marina in November, it wasn’t just an exercise, it was a dress rehearsal for one of the biggest security challenges Cyprus has faced in years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-patient-regains-hope-with-groundbreaking-bionic-arm
A 45-year-old man in Cyprus is getting a second chance at using his left arm, thanks to a groundbreaking bionic prosthesis surgery carried out at the American Medical Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/romania-s-national-day-brings-diplomats-and-friends-together-in-nicosia
Diplomats, business leaders, and friends of Romania gathered at the Royal Hall in Nicosia Monday evening for a lively and heartfelt celebration of Romania’s National Day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-forests-are-drying-out-we-are-at-the-beginning-of-a-disaster
Cyprus is facing an alarming drought that is devastating its forests, including endemic species listed in the country’s “Red Book” of protected plants. ...
