https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sirens-sound-across-israel-as-iranian-missile-attacks-continue
Air raid sirens blared across Israel on Friday night as Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations, including Tel Aviv, where explosions were reported amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-aftermath-of-israeli-strike-on-tabriz-airport-in-iran
Thick smoke was seen rising over Tabriz International Airport following what Iranian state media described as an Israeli airstrike on the northwestern city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran-dozens-wounded-as-tensions-continue-to-escalate
At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cash-back-coming-as-2013-crisis-victims-set-for-payouts-in-2025
A long-awaited boost is on the way for individuals hit hardest by Cyprus’ 2013 banking crisis. On June 6, the National Solidarity Fund (NSF) Committee finalized the structure of the 2025 Loss Compensation Plan, set to roll out later this summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/75-year-old-in-serious-condition-after-being-hit-during-charity-bike-race
A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize
In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-mount-athos
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thousands-see-cheaper-monthly-payments-as-boc-lowers-loan-rates
Cyprus homeowners and businesses, take note: your loan payments might be about to shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-and-eu-to-cyprus-cool-it-on-the-pay-rises-you-re-not-made-of-money
Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mercury-hits-35°c-and-it-s-only-getting-hotter
A warm air mass is settling over the region, sending temperatures soaring and the heat isn’t done with us yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-hits-the-brakes-on-taycan-ev-sales-over-fire-risk
Porsche has temporarily pulled some of its Taycan electric cars from UK showrooms due to concerns about potential battery fires. The Taycan, a luxury EV that launched in 2019, has been hit with several recalls over the years, and now, safety worries are putting the brakes on sales again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-green-light-for-jet-skis-yet-as-ayia-napa-puts-konnos-water-sports-on-hold
Water sports at one of Cyprus’ most popular beaches are on hold, for now. The Ayia Napa Municipality has hit pause on the licensing process for activities in the Konnos Bay area, raising red flags over safety and health concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/nicosia-s-new-square-debuts-tonight-with-the-epic-street-fest
The wait is over. Nicosia’s brand-new square at the old GSP stadium is officially opening its doors tonight, and it’s doing so with a bang....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-instructors-hit-the-brakes-on-exam-delays
It’s not every day you see a convoy of driving school vehicles pulling up to government buildings in protest, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday as frustrated driving school instructors took their complaints to the Ministry of Transport. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tomatoes-take-center-stage-in-parekklisia-s-tastiest-festival-yet
If there’s one thing that unites a village, it’s good food, and Parekklisia’s favorite fruit is getting the full red-carpet treatment once again. On June 22, the heart of this Limassol community will transform into a celebration of all things tomato at the fourth annual Tomato Festival....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-overnight-bombings-rocks-nicosia-and-limassol
Authorities were on high alert Friday after a string of overnight bombings in Nicosia and Limassol, in what appears to be a wave of arson and explosive attacks by criminal elements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-storm-turns-streets-white-in-dali
Spring took a dramatic turn in Nicosia on Thursday afternoon, as violent weather brought sudden and heavy hailstorms to several areas of the district. The storm hit just after noon, catching many off guard, with Dali and Pera Chorio Nisou among the hardest hit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-trade-war-drives-tourists-away-from-u-s
Tourists from nations hardest hit by President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are increasingly avoiding trips to the United States, according to new data from hotel search site Trivago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-jobless-rate-hits-15-year-low-and-it-s-about-time
Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-lifeline-arrives-from-uae-as-island-braces-for-summer-drought
Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meat-and-coffee-prices-climb-as-eggs-and-oil-cool-off
If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burn-marks-and-drawings-on-bodies-found-on-children-in-larissa-abuse-case
A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-s-up-temps-are-too-highs-hit-32°c-today
Today’s weather is serving up sunshine with a side of warmth, as inland temperatures climb to a toasty 32°C. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-days-cool-nights-and-a-forecast-with-no-chill-except-at-night
Feeling a bit weather-whiplashed? You're not alone. A weak high-pressure system is hanging over us like a lazy summer intern, not doing much, but still somehow affecting everything....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/working-hard-or-hardly-working-cyprus-puts-in-more-hours-than-most-of-europe
If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-goes-rogue-as-cyprus-gets-a-surprise-soaking
Sudden downpours caught many across Cyprus off guard on Wednesday, as a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department kicked into full effect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-borrowers-are-back-as-loan-demand-soars-in-2025
Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-shhh-for-cyprus-eurovision-dream-ends-in-the-semis
Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-just-the-meteorological-service-saying-good-morning
Get ready for a wild day of weather! The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms this Wednesday, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...
