https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-great-freeze-snap-that…-isn-t-actually-that-freezing-so-far
Brace yourselves—except, actually, don’t. Because despite the dire warnings of a frost apocalypse, today’s weather is mildly inconvenient at best....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-fire-sparks-urgent-calls-for-electrical-safety-overhaul
A tragic fire in Limassol that claimed five lives has reignited concerns over electrical safety regulations in Cyprus. Experts are pointing to serious lapses in oversight, faulty installations, and a lack of routine inspections as key factors behind preventable fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strikes-energy-deals-but-‘aphrodite-gas-delayed-until-2031
Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-on-high-alert-as-coral-weather-phenomenon-threatens-power-grid
Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-report-on-gender-equality-and-anti-discrimination-measures
The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health
The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-i-motokinisi-ltd-supporting-volunteerism-strengthening-cooperation-with-supportcy
A.I. Motokinisi Ltd, the official representative of Porsche cars in Cyprus, announced during an event held at its showroom space in Nicosia that it will further strengthen its collaboration with SupportCY, an initiative of the Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars
Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-road-to-prosperity
Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-cancels-plan-to-sell-jcc-payment-systems
The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems has been halted, bringing an end to the deal between JCC and Euronet that had been under consideration since the summer of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-oasis-or-business-hub-the-fight-over-nicosia-s-state-fair-site
The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-catches-a-chill-as-the-freeze-snap-arrives
Oh my God! It’s happening. The much-talked about cold snap has finally descended upon Cyprus, with temperatures set to plummet and sending Cypriots into full-on “I can’t feel my toes” mode. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/growing-interest-in-medical-schools-prompts-accreditation-guidelines
The increasing interest in establishing medical schools in Cyprus has led the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education to outline key requirements for their operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations
The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sklavenitis-reopens-first-renovated-papantoniou-hypermarket-in-engomi
The Pappantoniou supermarket in Engomi has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen its doors in early March under the new name Sklavenitis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-announces-minimum-wage-increase-for-hotel-workers
President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uss-oscar-austin-returns-to-cyprus-with-a-strategic-stop-in-larnaca
The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blame-game-erupts-over-limassol-tragedy-and-electricity-law
A fierce political dispute has ignited between former Transport Minister Yannis Karousos and current Minister Alexis Vafeadis following the recent tragedy in Limassol, with both officials pointing fingers over the state of electrical safety regulations in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourselves-cyprus-–-the-cold-is-coming-but-let-s-not-be-too-dramatic
A weak low-pressure system is currently lurking over the island, but don't be fooled—this is just the calm before the mildly apocalyptic chill named CORAL sweeps in from the north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-s-beloved-aris-club-temporarily-shuttered-amid-heroes-square-revamp
For nearly a century, the Aris Limassol Club has been a staple of the city’s culture—not just as a historic association, but as a beloved tavern serving up some of the best meze in town. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-with-recalled-takata-airbag-nearly-causes-fatal-crash
A recalled vehicle equipped with a faulty Takata airbag was involved in a serious accident last week, raising fresh concerns over the ongoing safety risks of these defective airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-is-cyprus
I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-posts-€508m-profit-for-2024
Bank of Cyprus has posted impressive results for 2024, reporting net profits of €508 million, marking a 4% increase from the previous year’s €487 million. The results reflect the bank's strong performance and growth, despite slight fluctuations in some areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-join-forces-on-major-energy-projects
The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/learner-driver-caught-speeding-at-185km-h
An 18-year-old learner driver was caught speeding at 185 kilometers per hour on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-high-school-embraces-creativity-over-screens
Palouriotissa High School has embraced an innovative approach to student life after the Ministry of Education's ban on mobile phones in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-above-eu-average-in-life-satisfaction-survey
A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-greece-to-the-balkans-steve-bannon-warns-of-the-looming-threat-of-world-war-iii
Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/73-year-old-woman-and-daughter-lead-family-run-sex-trafficking-ring-in-athens
In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aid-meant-for-gaza-civilians-diverted-to-hamas-according-to-leaked-recordings
In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...
