https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-week-weather-calm-skies-gentle-breezes-and-a-hint-of-dust-on-good-friday
As Holy Week carries us gently toward Easter, the weather seems to be following suit with a quiet and peaceful mood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-developer-barred-from-entering-dubai-amid-property-dispute-allegations
A prominent Turkish Cypriot property developer was denied entry into Dubai over allegations tied to disputed real estate in Cyprus’ occupied north, according to local media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-halts-pentakomo-port-project-to-protect-endangered-monk-seals
In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal
The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process
The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-sunshine-sets-the-tone-for-holy-week-in-cyprus
As Holy Week begins, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of spring sunshine and patchy clouds, with weak low pressure currently affecting the island. Starting Tuesday, high pressure is expected to settle in, setting the tone for more stable weather as we move closer to Easter Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poisoned-bonelli-s-eagle-leads-to-major-wildlife-and-weapons-seizure-in-paphos
A poisoned Bonelli’s eagle has led authorities to uncover a trove of illegal bird-trapping equipment, banned pesticides, unlicensed firearms, and dozens of protected birds, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in the Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-gen-z-rethinks-alcohol-a-sobriety-shift-or-economic-reality
Cyprus's Generation Z is at the heart of a global shift in drinking habits, and local experts suggest the trend is taking root on the island as well....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rents-keep-climbing-but-house-prices-aren-t-going-anywhere
If you’re renting in Cyprus, you’re not imagining it; it really is getting more expensive year after year. New figures from Eurostat confirm that rents on the island jumped by 4.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, continuing a steady upward trend that’s been going on since 2017....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winds-of-easter-change-cyprus-preps-for-a-breezy-bumpy-weekend
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s Friday, the weekend is within arm’s reach, and Easter is just a hop, skip and a 'tsougrisma' away. But before we bust out the lamb skewers and red eggs, let’s talk weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed
The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-upholds-denial-of-cypriot-citizenship-to-individual-from-mixed-marriage
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has upheld a decision to deny citizenship to a woman born in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, highlighting national security concerns linked to her parentage in a mixed marriage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/two-worlds-one-journey-cyprus-meets-cambodia
Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-bright-future-for-cyprus-cruise-industry
Cyprus’ cruise industry has been impacted by several events of the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant setback, bringing operations to a near halt for extended periods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-hands-off-thousands-march-in-occupied-areas-against-headscarf-rule-video
A surge of anger and resistance swept through occupied Nicosia this week as thousands of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets, pushing back against a controversial new regulation that makes the wearing of headscarves compulsory in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minthis-resort-ranked-20th-among-the-top-100-golf-resorts-in-europe-for-2025
Minthis Resort has been recognized as the number one golf destination in Cyprus and ranked 20th among the top golf resorts in Europe for 2025, according to the prestigious Leading Courses ranking. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-east-med-marine-offshore-exhibition-returns
The heart of the maritime and offshore industry is beating once again in Limassol! The East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, the premier event for industry professionals, will return for its 11th edition on April 24-25, 2025, at the stunning GrandResort Hotel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fourth-year-of-drought-in-cyprus-threatens-food-security
Cyprus is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, raising serious concerns over food security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-underrated-multicolored-identity
It’s both disheartening and a little absurd, but the only place I have personally encountered nearly all the languages spoken in Cyprus is… IKEA in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-gears-up-for-new-vip-terminal
Soon, passengers flying through Paphos Airport will be able to enjoy a touch of luxury before takeoff, thanks to a brand-new VIP terminal that’s set to open by the end of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/torrential-rains-lash-cyprus-flooding-streets-and-causing-chaos
Torrential rain hammered parts of Cyprus on Friday afternoon, turning streets into rivers and creating flash floods that caused traffic chaos and panic in several areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-observatory-to-open-in-june-bringing-cyprus-into-the-spotlight-of-astro-tourism
Cyprus is about to take a giant leap into the world of astro-tourism with the much-anticipated Troodos Observatory, set to open in June 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23-people-rescued-in-lesbos-shipwreck-with-an-additional-seven-dead
A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cruise-season-kicks-off-as-the-marella-discovery-ii-sets-sail-from-limassol
Limassol, Cyprus, 2 April 2025: Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off today with the first call of Marella Discovery II from the Port of Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tech-boom-boosts-the-economy-by-€7-billion
For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact
A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....
