https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos
What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-dead-over-100-injured-in-new-year-s-eve-fire-at-swiss-alpine-bar
What was supposed to be a champagne-soaked countdown to the new year turned into a nightmare in the Swiss Alps after a fire tore through a packed bar just after midnight, killing around 40 people and leaving more than 100 others injured, many of them seriously....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-enlargement-crisis-now-becomes-cyprus-problem
According to information obtained by ''K,'' Berlin has raised the issue of possible ''economic consequences'' for Budapest following Hungary’s decision to block the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement at the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting on December 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-shooting-shots-fired-at-paralimni-home
Police were called into action Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired at a house in the eastern town of Paralimni, highlighting a worrying rise in violent incidents across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again
After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/when-rent-costs-as-much-as-a-mortgage-cypriots-turn-to-buying
Rents in Cyprus have risen to levels comparable with monthly mortgage payments, prompting more people to buy homes rather than rent, even when rent subsidies are available, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/channel-tunnel-power-failure-leaves-thousands-stranded-on-europe-routes
Thousands of passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe faced major disruption after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to the suspension of Eurostar services for much of the day, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-and-eu-wary-while-cyprus-prepares-to-take-eu-presidency
NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-a-cyprus-village-salad-a-la-brussels-no-travel-required
Cyprus is preparing to host Europe with diplomatic seriousness and a salad that has clearly been to culinary finishing school....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-the-forefront-of-expanding-defense-partnership-with-greece-and-israel
Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shuts-down-smuggling-routes-slashes-irregular-migration-86
Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-admissions-rise-as-covid-vaccination-remains-low
Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-rise-of-dumbphones-signals-a-digital-breaking-point
They are sarcastically called ''dumbphones'', and lately they’ve been gaining popularity among digitally exhausted people who want less wasted time, fewer distractions, and more life away from screens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deejay-radio-93-5-and-byd-launch-cyprus-biggest-giveaway-win-a-brand-new-byd-dolphin-surf
Deejay Radio 93.5, in collaboration with BYD, is presenting one of the biggest contests ever held in Cyprus, offering one lucky winner a brand-new, 100% electric BYD Dolphin Surf....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-brigitte-bardot-came-to-cyprus
Brigitte Bardot, who passed away at the age of 91 this week, once spent her holidays in Varosha, the sun-soaked district south of Famagusta that in the early 1970s was nicknamed “the St. Tropez of Cyprus.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brigitte-bardot-french-screen-icon-and-later-political-firebrand-dies-aged-91
Brigitte Bardot, one of the most recognisable figures in the history of French cinema, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-can-t-stop-the-lionfish-eat-it
On the waters off Larnaca, where fishermen once pulled up nets heavy with red mullet and sea bream, the catch has shifted in troubling ways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bi-communal-team-to-begin-restoration-of-two-churches-in-occupied-areas
Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-stop-set-ablaze-festive-decorations-reduced-to-ashes-in-aradippou
Aradippou has been left shaken by acts of vandalism that occurred on Sunday night behind the A’ Primary School, an area long regarded as a gathering point for children, families, and local residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-official-warns-cyprus-over-support-for-ukraine
A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has sharply criticized Cyprus for aligning itself with the European Union’s post-2022 policy toward Russia, warning that actions taken against Russian interests will provoke a response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-minor-earthquakes-felt-across-cyprus-in-the-past-24-hours
Cyprus’s Geological Survey Department (GSD) reported two minor earthquakes recorded by its monitoring network on December 22 and 23, both of which were felt by residents in several districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/situation-deemed-dritical-as-foot-and-mouth-disease-detected-in-occupied-areas
Veterinary Services have moved to a heightened state of readiness after a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in the occupied areas of the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-reject-claims-of-anti-hebrew-hate-crime-in-limassol
Police have dismissed claims circulating in Israeli media that an Israeli citizen was attacked in Limassol for speaking Hebrew, saying the accounts do not reflect what actually happened....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disability-support-allowance-exposed-as-inadequate-for-real-home-care-needs
A man with a recognized disability has spoken out about the severe gap between state support and the real cost of daily care, describing an undignified reality for people with disabilities who live alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/civil-defense-warns-of-dangerous-overnight-storms-and-flash-flooding
Civil Defense has issued a yellow weather warning from 23:00 on December 22 to 09:00 on December 23, 2025, warning of isolated but strong thunderstorms that may bring heavy rainfall exceeding 35 millimeters per hour, as well as hail and strong winds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-finally-set-to-return-to-free-areas-after-paying-fines
The Greek Cypriot couple detained in the occupied village of Trikomo over allegations related to personal data misuse is expected to return to the government-controlled areas on Tuesday, following the completion of administrative formalities by the occupation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-has-a-rage-problem-and-it-s-pointed-at-the-wrong-things
Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-tokyo-and-belgrade-scrap-major-celebrations-as-global-security-fears-loom-video
As cities around the world reconsider how, or whether, to stage large New Year’s Eve celebrations, the decisions are being shaped as much by memory as by immediate threat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-supports-the-unique-smiles-association-and-the-cyprus-down-syndrome-association-through-acts-of-giving
Coral Cyprus, as part of its social contribution, supports through acts of giving two organised entities that carry out meaningful work for children and families across Cyprus: the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€75-000-a-bottle-wines-go-up-in-flames-in-limassol-arson-attack
An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....
