https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-a-little-sunshine-a-few-showers-and-a-brighter-weekend-ahead
Low pressure and an unstable air mass are continuing to affect Cyprus, bringing the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms before conditions are expected to gradually improve from Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/common-foods-that-may-increase-stress-levels
Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges or pressure. However, when it is prolonged, it leads to increased levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-crisis-within-a-crisis-at-the-tourism-ministry
Although the crisis facing Cyprus's tourism sector may have ultimately ended on a positive note, with last-minute bookings coming to the rescue, tensions within the Deputy Ministry of Tourism were running high at the time. According to information we have received, employees were on the verge of revolt and strike action. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-€508-to-€764-pension-reform-promises-biggest-boost-for-lowest-earners
For someone living on a €508 pension, another €256 a month could make a difference at the supermarket, when the electricity bill arrives or when it is time to fill the heating tank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/client-experience-building-stronger-businesses-through-better-relationships
Client expectations continue to evolve across every industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-unsettled-weather-brings-showers-and-thunderstorms-before-gradual-improvement
A low-pressure system centred over Rhodes, accompanied by a series of weather fronts, is moving southeast and is expected to affect the area until tomorrow morning, bringing unsettled conditions before the weather begins to improve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-road-to-completing-the-vasilikos-projects-is-fraught-with-obstacles
Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/shuli-davidovich-takes-up-role-as-israel-s-new-ambassador-to-cyprus
Shuli Davidovich has officially taken up her post as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus, expressing her commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cost-of-living-soars-as-nicosia-seeks-european-breathing-room
The energy crisis and rising living costs have forced governments to scramble to keep up with support measures for businesses and households. With external factors driving prices higher showing no signs of improvement and conditions instead getting worse, Cyprus is calling for countries with sound economic indicators to be given greater fiscal flexibility to provide financial support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cortisol-and-weight-gain-is-stress-really-making-you-fat
In recent years, cortisol has become a hot topic in conversations about health, stress and weight gain. On social media, it is often labeled the “fat-storing hormone,” with many people blaming it for food cravings, stubborn belly fat and difficulty losing weight. But how much truth is there to these claims?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ship-sinks-off-bulgaria-as-black-sea-drone-attacks-bring-war-closer-to-eu-shores
Two ships were struck off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast early Tuesday, with one sinking, in another attack on civilian shipping close to the shores of an EU and NATO member....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-s-import-bill-races-ahead-as-trade-gap-widens-by-€820-million
From the fuel in our cars to the goods arriving on shop shelves, Cyprus buys far more from abroad than it sells overseas. That gap has grown by almost €820 million in a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-groceries-very-different-bill-price-gaps-reach-226
Where you buy your groceries could make a substantial difference to what you pay, according to a Cyprus Consumers Association survey that found price gaps of up to 226% for the same products across supermarkets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/higher-pensions-sooner-under-revised-reform-plan
Pensioners would receive their full increases sooner, and people who get a better pension under the current rules would keep those rules for longer, under changes announced Monday by Labor Minister Marinos Mousiouttas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cheaper-energy-bills-need-better-infrastructure-keravnos-says
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stressed the need for the Finance Ministry to assess the Great Sea Interconnector’s (GSI) feasibility study, while acknowledging the project’s geopolitical importance, during his presentation of the 2027 state budget to Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finally-switches-to-new-digital-television-platform
Cyprus is making its transition to a new digital television broadcasting system on Saturday, 10 October, with Hellas Sat taking over from Velister as the country upgrades its television transmission network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadassah-s-limassol-center-to-handle-all-cyprus-referrals-to-jerusalem
Patients in Cyprus seeking treatment at Hadassah in Jerusalem will have a new point of contact from Nov. 21, 2026, with referrals handled exclusively through Hadassah Medical Center in Limassol, according to an announcement by the center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-voted-for-tougher-action-on-muslim-brotherhood-linked-networks
The European Parliament has backed a tougher approach to networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, calling for closer scrutiny of their funding and influence and an assessment of whether associated individuals and organizations should face EU terrorism sanctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dam-reserves-recover-to-35-6-of-capacity
Rainfall recorded in Cyprus so far this October has helped maintain dam reserves at levels close to those seen in September, offering some relief after several years of declining water stocks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-household-bills-squeeze-cyprus-budgets-as-inflation-reaches-3-7
The drive to work, the electricity bill, and the weekly supermarket shop are putting more pressure on household budgets, with inflation in Cyprus reaching 3.7% in September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/visa-free-u-s-travel-and-direct-flights-top-amcham-s-cyprus-wish-list
A policy study by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham), which is part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), focuses on specific initiatives to further strengthen and deepen relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lego-and-victoria-s-secret-join-mall-of-cyprus-as-turnover-rises-7
Two familiar international names are joining the shopping lineup at the Mall of Cyprus, as the Nicosia shopping center reports a 7% increase in turnover for the first half of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rubio-greek-turkish-conflict-‘unthinkable-u-s-backs-cyprus-power-link
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the prospect of a Greek-Turkish conflict as “unthinkable” in an interview with Kathimerini. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-mostly-clear-skies-expected-as-temperatures-gradually-rise
Wednesday is looking like it has decided to keep things fairly calm, with plenty of clear skies but a few clouds waiting in the wings. An unstable air mass will temporarily affect the area, so while most of the island can expect a fairly pleasant day, the mountains may have a small shower or two up their sleeve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/more-than-a-morning-pick-me-up-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-coffee
Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed in many different ways. From boosting energy to providing essential nutrients, here are some of the main benefits of coffee that you may not have known about....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€200m-water-and-irrigation-projects-planned-through-2030
More funding is being directed towards Cyprus’ water and irrigation infrastructure as prolonged drought continues to put pressure on agricultural production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chess-is-set-to-receive-30-million-euros-over-four-years-this-is-the-plan-of-the-new-fide-president-timur-turlov
On 26 September, at the Congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Samarkand, a new president was elected. The post was taken by 38-year-old Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding. Over the next four years, he is prepared to invest around €30 million in the development of chess. This money will go towards creating a global ecosystem that will cater to both grandmasters and the millions of enthusiasts of this ancient game. What changes lie ahead for the world of chess?
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-seeks-stronger-powers-to-seize-crime-profits-even-without-a-conviction
A bill bringing Cyprus into line with EU Directive 2024/1260 on asset recovery and confiscation represents an important tool in the fight against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-major-eu-countries-face-a-€4-8-trillion-debt-‘bomb
Borrowing money was once so cheap that some European governments paid no interest at all. Now those debts are coming due, and replacing them will cost considerably more....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-coastal-showers-and-a-little-mountain-mischief-for-wednesday
The weather is looking a little unsettled today, with clouds gathering, a few showers and the possibility of thunderstorms. But don't worry, the sunshine hasn't disappeared completely. It looks like the rest of the week is already planning something much calmer....
