https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-friday-heat-seekers-bulletin
Happy Friday! The weak high-pressure system is finally acting like a proper host, and it seems Mother Nature has officially retired her winter wardrobe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-new-wave-of-european-instability
Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-says-electricity-prices-unlikely-to-fall-before-major-solar-expansion
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus says electricity prices are unlikely to fall in the near future, with officials pointing to delays in large-scale solar development and the continued absence of natural gas infrastructure as major factors keeping costs high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/minthis-music-festival-2026-opens-with-florian-christl-ensemble-featuring-niklas-liepe
The Minthis Music Festival 2026 opens on 8 July with a program of high artistic quality, featuring internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Florian Christl, winner of the German Film Music Award. He will perform alongside his ensemble, with distinguished violinist Niklas Liepe as a special guest artist, signed to Sony Music....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-loan-collection-agencies-face-major-overhaul-under-new-eu-crackdown
Cyprus’ growing ''shadow banking'' sector is entering a period of major change as stricter European rules force credit servicing companies to tighten controls, cut risky partnerships, and rethink how they handle technology and security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-plan-new-protest-at-rizoelia-roundabout
Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/byd-expands-cyprus-presence-as-demand-for-electric-and-hybrid-cars-grows
BYD is strengthening its presence in the Cyprus market in 2026, expanding both its infrastructure and sales performance as demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israeli-medical-giant-hadassah-expands-into-cyprus-with-limassol-center
Hadassah Medical Center is making a major entry into the Cyprus healthcare market, expanding its presence on the island with a new medical center in Limassol expected to open in June, as well as plans for a hospital development in Nicosia within the next three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-gives-green-light-to-challenge-searches-of-clerides-home-and-office
New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-s-forecast-the-high-pressure-glow-up
We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/registered-unemployment-climbs-by-10-4-in-april-2026
The number of people registered as unemployed at the end of April 2026 reached 8,962, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Service using records from the District Labour Offices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fewer-children-in-cyprus-face-poverty-but-hardship-remains-unevenly-spread
Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-753-candidates-enter-cyprus-parliamentary-election-race
Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ted-turner-founder-of-cnn-and-broadcasting-pioneer-dies-at-87
Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ryanair-to-shut-down-thessaloniki-base-in-dispute-over-airport-fees
Low-cost airline Ryanair is preparing to close its operational base at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport, according to reports in Greek media, in a move that could affect hundreds of workers and reshape flight connections in northern Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-the-year-awards-celebrate-excellence-in-cyprus-with-emotional-ceremony-in-nicosia
The 24th edition of the Man of the Year Awards took place Tuesday night at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, bringing together leading figures from across Cyprus and Greece to honor individuals recognized for achievement, character, and contribution to society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus
The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-business-wave-in-cyprus-seeks-stronger-voice
Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airlines-slash-millions-of-seats-as-fuel-fears-shake-global-travel
Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry.
...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-violence-reports-rise-across-europe-including-cyprus
Reports of rape and sexual violence continued to rise across the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures, as European lawmakers push for a clearer consent-based definition of rape across the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-man-of-the-year-by-president-christodoulides
An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-midweek-mountain-mix-up
We are caught in a tug-of-war between a departing low-pressure system and a high-pressure system that is waiting in the wings to save our weekend. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-risk-to-cyprus-from-suspected-hantavirus-cases-linked-to-cruise-ship
Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pelendritou-wins-silver-in-paris-world-series
Cyprus marked another strong international showing by Karolina Pelendritou, who claimed a silver medal at the Para Swimming World Series in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-households-see-sharp-fall-in-electricity-bills-but-businesses-still-pay-near-the-top-in-europe
Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-the-government-is-not-reopening-the-young-couples-housing-scheme
Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-summer-begins-at-alphamega-hypermarkets-in-a-cheerful-mood
May, as the peak of spring, has always been associated with blooming flowers, being a vibrant transition period signalling that summer is just around the corner. As the weather is gradually warming, so does our mood. Leaving winter behind, we feel more inspired to embrace outdoors, enjoy sunny afternoons with friends, and spend lovely evenings with barbecues, music, and refreshing drinks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/reserva-52-lounge-officially-presents-its-dinner-menu
Reserva 52 Lounge held the official launch and presentation of its dinner menu on 24 April, in a warm and celebratory atmosphere with live music, a DJ set, flavours and a strong guest presence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-the-year-awards-cyprus-honors-excellence-tonight
Everything is set for the glamorous “Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards” ceremony taking place tonight, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia....
