https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies
Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-dusty-twist
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s a mostly sunny day ahead, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—there’s a fine layer of dust hanging around in the atmosphere. If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep that in mind and maybe reach for your mask if you’re sensitive to dust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic
A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-greek-royals-ask-to-be-recognized-as-citizens
Members of the former Greek royal family are set to request the official recognition of their Greek citizenship on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/underworld-tied-to-mismanagement-of-turkish-cypriot-properties
The latest twist in the ongoing scandal of mismanaged Turkish Cypriot properties involves claims that underworld figures are involved in illegal leasing deals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-engineers-investigate-balcony-collapse-in-neapolis
The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bora-fades-showers-linger
The ''Boras'' storm that swept across Cyprus kept emergency services busy, with the Fire Service responding to 27 incidents caused by severe weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minimum-income-recipients-allegedly-renting-turkish-cypriot-properties-for-pennies
A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-schengen-conundrum-amid-unresolved-division
Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration
Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nato-foxes-and-airbags-cyprus-political-circus-rolls-on
Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-weather-hits-limassol-floods-and-landslides-reported
Intense weather conditions have hit the Limassol District since last night, causing significant disruptions. Heavy rainfall has led to flooding, particularly in areas like Parekklisia,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-finalize-new-district-maps-after-local-government-overhaul
Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rainy-weekend-ahead-perfect-for-cozy-vibes
Looks like we're in for a cozy weekend! The weather will bring some rain, so it’s the perfect time to stay indoors and enjoy a warm drink as you watch the clouds roll by....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-declaration-of-the-trnc-a-turning-point-in-the-cyprus-conflict
On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lois-builders-slams-contract-termination-cites-mismanagement-and-delays
Lois Builders Ltd. has issued a statement in response to the recent termination of its contract for the Fishing Reserve and Liopetriou River project, calling the move ''unprecedented.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/help-is-on-the-way-for-young-couples-needing-a-home
Starting Friday, November 15, young people and couples in Cyprus will be able to apply for financial assistance through a new housing plan. The program, designed to support those up to the age of 41, will accept applications online until December 31, 2024, at noon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-contractor-get-axed-over-major-project-delays
Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staff-shortages-stall-local-government-reform-in-cyprus
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-affordable-housing-block-for-refugees-in-cyprus-to-be-ready-in-20-months
In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-ministry-of-interior-theft
Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a theft at the Ministry of Interior. According to 24News, the burglary, which involved the ministry's warehouse and two government vehicles, was reported on Monday, November 4, but is believed to have occurred over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-rain-and-thunderstorms-expected
Today's forecast calls for mostly clear skies across much of the island, though residents in northeastern areas may see patches of increased cloud cover, with a chance of isolated showers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-rents-in-cyprus-causing-a-burden-for-middle-class-families
In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-relocate-migrants-camped-along-buffer-zone
Cyprus will relocate dozens of foreign nationals who have been camping along the ceasefire line for months, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/saudi-arabia-s-sindalah-island-opens-as-year-round-superyacht-paradise
Tucked in the Red Sea, the new luxury island of Sindalah has officially opened, bringing high-end resorts, a yacht club, and a marina to Saudi Arabia's coastline. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-vulnerable-households
In a bid to ease energy expenses for vulnerable groups and promote sustainable housing solutions, the Cabinet approved a set of medium-term measures during its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/double-premiere-to-mark-25th-anniversary
For the track and the road: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-sunny-skies-ahead-for-the-weekend
Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, weak high pressure is keeping things mellow across the area, but with a little bit of flair. Here’s what you can expect:...
