https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolated-showers-strong-winds-and-a-selective-day-off
Today is the Ascension, a significant date in the Christian calendar, marking 40 days after Easter. In Cyprus, it doubles as one of those curious days when the island seems to agree to disagree....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-caught-in-drug-cartel-crossfire-says-paphos-mayor
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/project-zero-lidl-cyprus-continues-to-join-forces-with-akti-for-even-cleaner-beaches-and-coastlines
Lidl Cyprus, steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and an active environmental footprint, carried out the major coastal clean-up action within the framework of Project Zero for yet another year,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/virtual-reconstruction-reveals-parthenon-s-interior-was-dark-and-awe-inspiring
A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-s-green-roof-project-at-local-school-ignites-heated-backlash
What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-pushes-bold-reform-for-better-schools-and-a-smarter-cyprus
Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-limassol-inaugurates-department-of-psychology-marking-a-milestone-in-academic-excellence
The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly announced the official inauguration of its Department of Psychology during a distinguished ceremony held at the Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-happiness-well-being-fair-is-back
The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-you-back
What if the next big thing for Cyprus... is bringing its people back?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-bus-overturns-in-yalousa-area-injuring-driver-and-10-students-video
A serious road accident occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Yalousa (known locally as Yenierenkoy), located in the Karpasia peninsula, when a school bus overturned, resulting in injuries to the driver and ten students on board....
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/news/cyprus-classrooms-are-changing-and-so-is-the-country
If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-universities-set-up-shop-in-cyprus-but-this-time-you-ll-pay-tuition
In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/privacy-concerns-fuel-tension-over-afghan-students-with-warts-at-engomi-school
A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/infant-hospitalized-with-meningitis-in-serious-condition-fourth-case-in-cyprus-in-2025
A 3.5-month-old infant is in serious condition at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia after being diagnosed with meningitis, marking the fourth reported case of the disease in Cyprus since the start of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/6-2-magnitude-quake-shakes-istanbul
Istanbul was rocked by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings and nerves across Turkey’s largest city. The 6.2 magnitude tremor struck just before 1pm local time and was felt across several provinces, triggering panic but—thankfully—no major damage or injuries so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/this-isn-t-about-headscarves-it-s-about-who-we-are
For nearly a month, Turkish Cypriot teachers have been protesting against the introduction of headscarves in secondary schools, standing in defense of secular education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-stand-by-teachers-in-headscarf-showdown
Students at Bekirpaşa High School made a bold statement on Monday, showing up to class dressed in black T-shirts to support their teachers in an ongoing dispute over a controversial new rule allowing headscarves in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip
In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-dies-from-meningitis-in-nicosia-hospital
A 17-year-old student being treated for meningitis at Nicosia General Hospital has died. The teenager had been in intensive care and passed away early Wednesday morning....
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/nicosia-mayor-no-plans-to-cancel-u-of-cyprus-lease-for-faneromeni-school
The lease agreement allowing the University of Cyprus to use the historic Faneromeni School building will not be canceled, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos confirmed to K on Monday, dismissing speculation about a potential change of plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-volunteer-commissioner-admits-to-using-fake-diplomas-to-secure-job
Former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis admitted in court on Wednesday to using forged academic diplomas to secure his position....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tech-boom-boosts-the-economy-by-€7-billion
For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact
A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire
The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best
The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-violence-and-fear-as-cyprus-schools-face-growing-crisis
Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....
