https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-as-doctors-warn-of-sepsis-risk
Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health
The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars
Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-gives-hotels-deadline-to-get-licensed-or-face-closure
The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations
The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-announces-minimum-wage-increase-for-hotel-workers
President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourselves-cyprus-–-the-cold-is-coming-but-let-s-not-be-too-dramatic
A weak low-pressure system is currently lurking over the island, but don't be fooled—this is just the calm before the mildly apocalyptic chill named CORAL sweeps in from the north....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-s-chill-stirs-once-more-brace-thyselves
Well, folks, if you thought winter was packing up and heading out, think again. The weather has other plans, and it looks like we’re in for a chilly few days ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-the-biggest-risks-facing-cyprus-and-governments-worldwide
As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-blues-even-the-weather-doesn-t-feel-like-trying
If you thought dragging yourself out of bed this morning was tough, brace yourself—the weather seems to be feeling just as moody. Weak low pressure is hovering over the area, much like your will to start the week, and things are only getting gloomier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/struggling-families-at-risk-of-losing-homes-on-government-granted-land
Low-income households that received state-owned land to build their first homes now face the real threat of losing their properties to lenders, according to a damning report by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-celebrates-9-million-passenger-milestone-in-cyprus
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , proudly announces a major milestone in Cyprus, surpassing 9 million passengers transported to and from Larnaca International Airport since launching operations in the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty
The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-office-wants-big-changes-to-land-program-for-low-income-families
The Audit Office has called for a major revision of the Land Allocation Plan for low-income families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027
Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/who-is-the-face-behind-the-new-superhome-center
The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-ease-car-recall-chaos-with-rental-cars-and-free-bus-passes
The government is stepping in to help drivers impacted by the Takata airbag recall by arranging discounted rental cars and free public transport passes for those whose vehicles have been immobilized....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hump-day-showers-brings-a-midweek-refresh
For those unfamiliar, ''Hump Day'' just means it's Wednesday—we're halfway to the weekend! And just in time, the rain gods have remembered Cyprus exists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-kindergarten-teachers-oppose-extended-hours
Extending the operating hours of private kindergartens will negatively impact teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mild-skies-but-winter-is-plotting-something…
Ah, Monday. As if dragging ourselves out of bed wasn’t hard enough, we now have to deal with a weather system that can’t make up its mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-situation-at-the-dams-closer-to-the-nightmare-scenario
The water flow into the dams during January 2025 are not only not in line with our expectations, but brought us closer to the nightmare scenario of a water emergency situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-airlines-jet-collides-with-us-military-helicopter-leaving-dozens-dead
A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-athens-los-angeles-flight-also-benefits-cyprus-travelers
Athens is set to make history this summer with its first-ever direct air link to the West Coast of the United States, as Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways unveils its new service connecting the Greek capital to Los Angeles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-shakes-us-tech-and-wall-st
In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar
The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-keeps-it-cozy-with-rainy-days-and-snowy-peaks
Good morning! It’s Thursday, January 23, 2025, and it looks like Cyprus is still soaking in the remnants of that mild low pressure. Grab your umbrella because those rains from yesterday are sticking around....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-crisis-looms-for-paphos-farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture is ramping up efforts to tackle water shortages in Paphos and ensure farmers have enough resources to sustain their crops. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soak-up-the-sun-while-you-can
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because change is on the horizon! Today, the skies will play nice, offering partly cloudy weather with a gentle breeze blowing northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....
