https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-products-worth-€200-000-found-hidden-behind-bird-cages-photos
Members of the Nicosia CID conducted a coordinated operation today between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-mild-cleric-to-hardliner-the-polarizing-rise-of-paphos-metropolitan
The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heated-dispute-with-delivery-driver-turns-violent
A shocking video making rounds on social media captures a heated confrontation in Limassol, where a man physically assaulted a food delivery driver during a dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-supports-the-new-generation-of-green-entrepreneurs
The 3rd Trade Fair of the MindREset educational environmental programme, which took place on the weekend of January 18 and 19, 2025, at the Metropolis Mall in Larnaca, was successfully materialised....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/435th-squadron-at-papandreou-base-for-infrastructure-upgrade
An assessment team from the 435th U.S. Air Force Emergency Response Support Squadron is visiting Cyprus this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/these-snakes-can-be-seen-in-cyprus-–-they-don-t-hibernate
Cyprus is home to eight snake species, three of which are venomous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-dominate-cyprus-market-with-expanding-investments
In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murderer-behind-bars-gives-controversial-podcast-interview
In a bizarre and controversial turn of events, Loy Dejan, a notorious four-time murderer, has made waves by giving an online interview from his prison cell, further igniting concerns over the rampant use of mobile phones inside Cyprus' Central Prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parent-1-and-parent-2-goes-to-parliament-after-backlash
There are strong reactions to the reference to Parent 1 and Parent 2 in the platform for registering children for the first year of primary school...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tech-giants-and-high-profile-figures-attend-trump-s-inauguration-service
Tech leaders and media moguls were front and center at the inauguration of President-elect Trump today...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-airlines-‘pet-lounge-gives-furry-travelers-first-class-perks
It seems Turkish Airlines is tired of its furry passengers feeling left out of the first-class treatment. The airline, which already prides itself on flying to more countries than any other, just rolled out a ‘Pet Lounge’ at Istanbul Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncontrolled-water-leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-raises-fears-of-ecological-disaster
A significant and uncontrolled water outflow from the Mavrokolympos Dam in the Paphos region has raised alarm over potential ecological and agricultural consequences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-hostages-released-in-gaza-ceasefire
Three women, held hostage by Hamas for over a year in tunnels beneath Gaza, were finally released and reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-erupts-at-blinken-s-final-press-conference-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-goes-dark-in-the-us-what-happened-and-what-s-next
TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spacex-starship-rocket-fails-mid-flight
A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, marking a setback for Elon Musk’s ambitious space program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/live-dog-found-in-garbage-bin-photos
According to a Facebook post by the Animal Party Cyprus (APC), a horrifying case of animal cruelty has come to light in the municipality of Peyia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world
Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-crash-in-kyrenia-claims-lives-of-mother-and-daughter
In a tragic incident early this morning, a 41-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives in a traffic accident in the occupied Bogazi district of Kyrenia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-donates-108-307-80€-to-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-supporting-its-great-work-for-yet-another-year
For the 12th consecutive year, the company remains a steadfast supporter of the Society’s valuable work, actively supporting initiatives that promote the care and respect for the dignity and quality of life of people with cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
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/car-fire-shuts-down-lane-on-nicosia-larnaca-highway
A vehicle fire on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway caused some disruption this morning, leading to the closure of one lane just before the Rizoelia roundabout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-navy-s-new-frigates-a-tribute-to-heroes-from-ancient-history
The Greek Navy’s ambitious construction program for its 3+1 state-of-the-art Belharra frigates is well underway in Lorient, France. These advanced naval assets are set to significantly enhance the Greek Navy's operational capabilities, extending its reach far beyond the Aegean Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-in-nicosia-as-neo-nazi-symbols-deface-village-buildings
Several buildings in the village of Deftera, located in the Nicosia district, were defaced with Nazi symbols and slogans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center
The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dusty-skies-and-clear-views-a-mixed-weather-bag-for-cyprus
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Let’s talk weather—and heads up, there’s some fine dust in the air today, so take precautions if you're sensitive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-invites-journalists-for-vasilopita
On Monday, President Nikos Christodoulides hosted a special reception at the Presidential Palace to celebrate the New Year with media workers and to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the challenges facing the sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-sights-on-year-round-tourism
Cyprus has long been known for its sun-drenched beaches and azure seas, but a new vision is emerging to transform the island into a full-time tourist destination within the next five years. ...
