https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-government-dodging-responsibility
While much of Cypriot society demanded that the president assign responsibility for the deadly wildfire and issue a sincere apology, a marathon debate in Parliament revealed ministers and civil servants seemingly free of blame....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senegalese-diplomat-set-to-lead-un-mission-in-cyprus
The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-but-winter-still-gets-the-cold-shoulder
Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops
The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-trade-envoy-faces-calls-to-quit-over-visit-to-occupied-cyprus
Afzal Khan, a Labour MP and Britain’s special trade envoy to Turkey, is under mounting pressure to resign after a controversial trip to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ancient-monuments-damaged-in-limassol-wildfires
Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-bus-strike-hits-the-brakes-after-10-days
After ten days off the road, Larnaca’s public bus drivers will be back behind the wheel tomorrow morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-fire-experts-begin-on-site-investigation-into-limassol-blaze
A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buses-cross-limnitis-crossing-point-for-annual-kokkina-commemoration
Convoys of small buses began crossing from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus into Kokkina early Thursday morning for an annual commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1964 bombing of Tylliria by the Turkish air force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-greenlights-gaza-takeover-in-push-to-dismantle-hamas
Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for the military to take control of Gaza City and strip Hamas of its weapons, his office announced early Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-and-its-dilemmas
Israel today stands at a pivotal, absolutely existential crossroads. At its helm is a politician who has nowhere to “land” if he loses the elections and who depends crucially on small extremist parties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-flight-route-links-london-stansted-to-occupied-north-via-turkey
A new flight route from London Stansted to the occupied airport of Tymbou in the northern part of Cyprus began operations on August 5, with a stopover in Istanbul or Ankara. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-no-immediate-threat-from-chikungunya-virus-expert-says
Cyprus is not currently at risk from the chikungunya virus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency, though he acknowledged a remote possibility of transmission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/community-leaders-witness-political-infighting-in-parliament-instead-of-needed-solutions
The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-our-politicians-fail-to-manage-crises
The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/august-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-01-08-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wildfire-boss-was-in-australia-during-deadly-blaze
As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/order-order-john-bercow-joins-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
Known for his booming calls of ''Order! Order!'' in the House of Commons, John Bercow, one of the most recognizable figures in British politics, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-m-10-years-old-and-i-love-torturing-cats
It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-u-s-team-up-courtside-as-eurobasket-hype-builds
As Cyprus gears up for EuroBasket action, basketball isn’t just heating up on the court; it’s also sparking some international teamwork off of it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pressure-mounts-on-christodoulides-after-fire-response-fumble
The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-expected-in-cyprus-for-historic-visit-by-year-s-end
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Cyprus before the end of the year in what’s being described as a landmark visit set to boost ties between the two countries, the Cypriot presidency said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-buckets-bribes-and-black-hoods
There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-farewell-from-the-fault-line
On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/locked-up-for-visiting-their-land-cyprus-slams-occupied-north-over-political-arrests
The Cyprus government on Thursday strongly condemned the decision by Turkish Cypriot authorities to keep a Greek Cypriot couple in custody for three more months, calling it a ''premeditated abduction'' and a blow to ongoing efforts to rebuild trust on the divided island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/july-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-25-07-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-parties-to-draft-roadmap-for-bilingual-education-in-primary-schools
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/usa-1-–-eu-0
Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-supports-global-chess-events-with-the-participation-of-schools-from-greece-and-cyprus
Freedom Holding Corp., parent company of Freedom24, proudly announces its participation as a supporter of the “FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025” and the “Smart Moves Summit 2025”, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-identified-in-limassol-wildfire-deaths-route-safety-questioned
Authorities have confirmed the identities of an elderly couple who died in last week’s wildfire in the Limassol mountains after their car was trapped by flames on the Monagri–Alassa road....
