https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-u-s-struck-drug-site-inside-venezuela-raising-fears-of-covert-escalation
President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a strike inside Venezuela, hitting what he described as a key drug-loading area, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark a sharp and worrying escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro....
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/christmas-surge-tests-a-e-departments-hospitals-hold-steady
Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-december-25th-forecast-the-reason-for-the-season-edition
Merry Christmas! The big day is finally here. A weak high-pressure system is technically in charge, but it’s feeling a bit generous with the rain....
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/sometimes-the-ones-we-help-change-us-the-most
There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-agree-employees-to-get-€4-500-in-bonuses-salary-hikes-and-expanded-loans
Cyprus’ bank staff are looking at a festive season with some serious perks on the horizon. After weeks of negotiations, banks and the union ETYK have reached a final agreement on a new collective contract covering 2023–2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-blasts-cyprus-bureaucracy-a-15-day-approval-takes-nine-months
Paphos’ mayor, Phaedonas Phaedonos, didn’t mince words on social media this week, painting a frustrating picture of the slow grind inside Cyprus’ public sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kapnos-airport-shuttle-expands-holiday-services-across-cyprus
Kapnos Airport Shuttle has announced an expanded timetable for the festive season, adding extra services to accommodate higher travel demand to and from Cyprus’s airports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chaos-behind-bars-crisis-on-tap
The disorder inside the Central Prisons is a small-scale version of the country itself. They are riddled with extortion, sexual violence, physical and verbal abuse, and sometimes suicide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bank-workers-win-pay-boost-and-extra-leave-in-landmark-deal
Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sleigh-your-holiday-plans-last-minute-low-budget-getaways-from-cyprus
If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-to-strike-say-state-aid-won-t-cover-soaring-energy-costs
Farmers across Cyprus are sounding the alarm over soaring electricity costs and dwindling water supplies, warning that recent state aid will barely make a dent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-sun-and-showers-are-both-on-the-menu
Today, expect skies that can’t make up their mind: partly cloudy, locally cloudy, and occasionally deciding to shower just because it can. Isolated thunderstorms may pop up like surprise guests at a party you didn’t plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-very-byronic-case-of-the-mondays
If you woke up this morning feeling a heavy sense of doom, don't panic. It's not just the standard "Back to Work" Monday Blues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/etyk-and-banks-seal-long-awaited-collective-agreement
“White smoke” has finally emerged after marathon negotiations between the Cyprus Union of Bank Employees (ETYK) and the country’s banks, regarding the long-pending collective agreement that has remained unresolved since late 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-fugitive-nabbed-at-cyprus-airport-under-european-arrest-warrant
A 35-year-old Ukrainian national was detained by Cypriot authorities after attempting to leave Larnaca Airport, where a European Arrest Warrant issued by Estonia flagged him during routine passport checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byd-grabs-one-third-of-cyprus-ev-market-in-just-five-months
Cyprus’ shift to electric cars is picking up speed, with new data showing more drivers making the switch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-suspected-arson-leaves-young-victim-hospitalized
Police in Nicosia have taken a 50-year-old man into custody in connection with a suspected arson attack that occurred before dawn on November 25, 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-standoff-as-woman-refuses-court-ordered-eviction
Police have been on high alert in Limassol since early Wednesday morning, after a woman refused to leave her home during a court-ordered eviction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-warns-of-three-virus-cocktail-in-the-air
Cyprus is seeing a noticeable jump in COVID-19 cases, and a new variant called Stratus may be partly to blame, according to molecular biologist Dr. Petros Karagiannis, who spoke to 24newscy about the uptick....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cola-comeback-what-changes-who-benefits-and-who-s-still-left-out
Cyprus’ long-running debate over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) reached a turning point this month, with President Nikos Christodoulides presenting a new deal as a major win for fairness and the middle class....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/my-lawyer-s-statements-do-not-represent-me-well-isn-t-that-just-the-essence-of-cyprus
A female inmate in the Central Prisons claims she was taken to a prison official’s apartment to provide sexual services in exchange for better treatment. Say what?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-weather-is-a-mixed-bag-with-sun-and-clouds
A shy little low-pressure system is tiptoeing through the area, trying not to make a fuss....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-stood-out-as-hr-team-of-the-year-at-the-cyprus-hr-awards
Lidl Cyprus stood out at the Cyprus HR Awards as HR Team of the Year, winning more awards than any other company: 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-europe-pushes-back-hard-on-trump-s-ukraine-peace-blueprint
U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they made progress Sunday on President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but the plan is running into major resistance from Europe, which fears it gives too much away to Moscow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bring-home-the-forest-this-christmas-real-trees-for-everyone
It’s that magical time of the year again, and if the scent of pine is what gets you into the Christmas spirit, Cyprus forests have you covered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-cypriot-who-left-to-create-and-found-cyprus-everywhere
Baris Gencel was born into division...literally. He arrived in October 1974, weeks after Cyprus was ripped apart by war, into a family marked by displacement from villages like Marata and Sandallar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reporter-s-hardball-questions-corner-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince
President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Monday for a high-profile meeting that included both strategic announcements and sharp questions from reporters. ...
