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1. Windows into the past: Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time capsule

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule

Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....

2. Flamingos hold ''weather meeting'' in Larnaca (see the photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-hold-weather-meeting-in-larnaca

Pink flashes are back in Larnaca’s salt lake, and yes, the flamingos have returned for their annual winter getaway, proving that sometimes, a little cold weather is no reason to cancel plans....

3. Paphos mayor links suspected arson at vehicle yard to organized crime (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-links-suspected-arson-at-vehicle-yard-to-organized-crime-video

Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....

4. Hit the road… for meze!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/hit-the-road…-for-meze

Sometimes, a meal isn’t just a meal, it’s an excuse to hop in the car, leave the city behind, and chase something delicious....

5. Epiphany, Apostolos Andreas, and the donkeys who loved Lay’s

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/epiphany-apostolos-andreas-and-the-donkeys-who-loved-lay-s

Epiphany morning began quietly, the kind of soft winter light that makes a spontaneous road trip feel like a small gift. Apostolos Andreas Monastery, at the far tip of the island’s occupied side, had been on my mind for weeks. ...

6. Comfort food, couture plates and Cyprus’ own Oscars night!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/comfort-food-couture-plates-and-cyprus-own-oscars-night

Someone once accused me of eating to fill a void. Or to comfort myself. And I remember thinking: Well… duh....

7. Where to find the best loukoumades across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/where-to-find-the-best-loukoumades-across-cyprus

Across Cyprus, long-standing family businesses, pop-up stands, bakeries, cafés, and community events keep the tradition of Epiphany Day loukoumades alive, many of them with recipes passed down through generations....

8. Limassol hotel comes under fire on New Year’s Eve

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hotel-comes-under-fire-on-new-year-s-eve

Gunfire shattered the calm of Limassol’s New Year’s Eve celebrations when an unknown attacker opened fire on a downtown hotel, fleeing the scene on a motorcycle, police said....

9. New Year’s Day chaos as strong winds uproot trees across Nicosia (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-year-s-day-chaos-as-strong-winds-uproot-trees-across-nicosia-pics

Nicosia got a wild start to the new year yesterday as strong winds tore through the city, uprooting trees and sending branches crashing across streets and sidewalks....

10. Major public works head into 2026 under a cloud of delays and cost overruns (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-public-works-head-into-2026-under-a-cloud-of-delays-and-cost-overruns

The arrival of 2026 is shaping up to be a major test for the government, particularly when it comes to public infrastructure. Several large-scale projects are running far behind the timelines announced when they were first unveiled, with delays now becoming the norm rather than the exception....

11. Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

12. Wednesday weather bulletin: Winter has a sense of humor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-bulletin-winter-has-a-sense-of-humor

It’s finally feeling like winter in Cyprus! Time to dust off those extra layers and the onesies you pretend are “loungewear.”...

13. Quake ripple felt across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quake-ripple-felt-across-cyprus

A moderate earthquake rattled parts of the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, with tremors felt across Cyprus after a 5.3-magnitude quake struck off Turkey’s southern coast....

14. Cyprus asked for rain. The weather gods delivered… a little too enthusiastically (videos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-asked-for-rain-the-weather-gods-delivered…-a-little-too-enthusiastically

Over the weekend, Cyprus got drenched, flooded, and occasionally entertained, as torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and rivers into full-on waterfalls that had half the island running to Instagram....

15. The Landmark Nicosia opens tomorrow, and it’s set to change the city’s luxury scene

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-opens-tomorrow-and-it-s-set-to-change-the-city-s-luxury-scene

Nicosia has a new star in the city’s hospitality scene. The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, opens on December 2, ready to set a new standard for luxury stays in the capital and across Cyprus. ...

16. Cyprus mansion hits €16 million, yes, you read that right

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-mansion-hits-€16-million-yes-you-read-that-right

Move over Los Angeles and Monaco: Cyprus has officially entered the “billionaire’s playground” league, or at least the €16 million playground....

17. Sudden hailstorms blanket Limassol and Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sudden-hailstorms-blanket-limassol-and-larnaca

A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....

18. Officials greenlight €90M Paphos-Polis highway after contractor appeal fails

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-greenlight-€90m-paphos-polis-highway-after-contractor-appeal-fails

Cyprus is moving ahead with the first stretch of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway after authorities rejected an appeal by construction company AKTOR....

19. Christmas magic returns to Limassol after three years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/christmas-magic-returns-to-limassol-after-three-years

After a three-year break, Limassol is getting its sparkle back. EUROBANK is bringing the city’s most magical holiday experience, Limassol Christmas Land, to life starting November 19, filling the heart of the city with lights, music, laughter, and endless festive fun....

20. The animal police… are they on a break?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-animal-police…-are-they-on-a-break

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

21. Ypsonas residents to get garbage fee refunds as major infrastructure works drag on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-residents-to-get-garbage-fee-refunds-as-major-infrastructure-works-drag-on

A year into a sweeping infrastructure overhaul that has left several streets in Ypsonas closed to vehicles, the local municipality has decided to cancel this year’s household garbage collection fees and refund residents who already paid them....

22. Cyprus real estate transfers hit nearly €3.5 billion in first nine months of 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-real-estate-transfers-hit-nearly-€3-5-billion-in-first-nine-months-of-2025

Cyprus’ real estate market continues to shine, with property transfers reaching nearly €3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 12.6% from the same period last year, according to the Real Estate Agents Registration Council....

23. Build first, get permits later: The hotel that keeps breaking the rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/build-first-get-permits-later-the-hotel-that-keeps-breaking-the-rules

Construction at the Leonardo Club Latchi (Latsi) hotel has repeatedly tested the limits of Cyprus’ urban planning laws....

24. They walk in darkness: Cyprus’ Paranormal Investigation Team faces haunted hospitals and threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/they-walk-in-darkness-cyprus-paranormal-investigation-team-faces-haunted-hospitals-and-threats

P.I.T. Cyprus, the island’s only paranormal investigation group, has spent years exploring abandoned buildings, historic sites, and other reportedly haunted locations, aiming not to chase ghosts for spectacle, but to study the unexplained with rigor and respect....

25. From Nicosia to New York: Cyprus’ halloumi lands in the West Village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nicosia-to-new-york-cyprus-halloumi-lands-in-the-west-village

New Yorkers are about to learn what Cypriots have known all along: there’s no problem in life that a bit of halloumi can’t fix....

26. The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-orangery-returns-to-the-landmark-nicosia-looking-better-than-ever

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, revives a vital meeting point of the city’s movers and shakers, as the Orangery enters its brand-new era....

27. Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-new-local-authority-hailed-as-early-success-of-government-reform

Fifteen months after Cyprus rolled out its sweeping local government reform, Limassol’s new district authority is being held up as one of the early success stories....

28. €2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€2-000-fine-and-€8-000-bill-all-for-a-sunset-shot

What was meant to be a picture-perfect sunset in Larnaca turned into a very expensive mistake. A driver who entered the Larnaca Salt Lake last week to capture the evening glow got his car stuck, and when a second car came to the rescue, it got trapped too....

29. Larnaca’s giant flamingo takes flight: From concrete eyesore to city icon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-giant-flamingo-takes-flight-from-concrete-eyesore-to-city-icon

What was once a dull, grey concrete tank standing at the entrance to Larnaca has now been transformed into a striking work of art, a monumental flamingo that welcomes visitors as they drive into the city. ...

30. One arrested in Limassol shooting, second suspect still at large

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-arrested-in-limassol-shooting-second-suspect-still-at-large

A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with an attempted murder that shocked Limassol earlier this week, police said....

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