https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-carnival-2027-parade-sign-ups-open-nov-17
If your group chat has already settled on a Carnival theme, here’s the date to put in the calendar. Limassol Municipality will start taking applications for the 2027 Carnival Grand Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 17, for groups entering a float or joining on foot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-says-he-s-ready-to-talk-starting-with-new-cyprus-crossings
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman says he is ready to discuss all issues in the Cyprus talks but wants to start with a practical question for people on both sides of the island’s divide: where to open new crossings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bean-bar-new-protein-shakes-made-your-way
Everyday life calls for energy, balance, and little moments of enjoyment. Staying true to its commitment to combining great taste with healthy food habits, Bean Bar is introducing a new beverage category to its menu that combines high-quality ingredients and nutritional value, while offering endless flavour combinations. The new ‘Make Your Own Protein Shakes’ bring a fresh flavour experience to our daily routine, inviting customers to create their very own protein shake, exactly the way they like it!
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/life-lessons-you-wish-you-d-known-at-20
These are the life lessons most people only learn the hard way by their forties. Knowing them earlier can change how you handle responsibility, relationships, self-worth, and the slow work of building a life that actually feels good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/javokhir-sindarov-a-grand-return-to-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has returned to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, this time to prepare for the FIDE World Championship Match 2026, where he will challenge reigning World Chess Champion Gukesh D. of India for the world title. The prestigious match is scheduled to take place in Geneva from 22 November to 12 December 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/thirty-different-colors-inside-one-of-nicosia-s-last-traditional-fabric-shops
Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/why-don-t-we-like-our-faces-in-photos
Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and wondered why you look so different from what you see in the mirror every day? The answer does not necessarily come down to the camera or how photogenic you are. Psychology and neuroscience explain why the image we have of ourselves does not always match what the camera lens captures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scholarship-foundation-still-clearing-2019-applications
The Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation continues to process applications that date back to 2019, according to its president, while facing staff shortages and missing resources following the transfer of responsibilities from the abolished Independent Social Support Body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-basketball-game-in-paphos-drawn-into-greek-match-fixing-probe
A 13-point lead, a late turnaround, and 52 free throws awarded to one team. A school basketball game played in Paphos is now reportedly being examined as part of a match-fixing investigation reaching into the leadership of Greek basketball....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eight-things-teenagers-say-that-parents-should-never-ignore
Mental health struggles among young people are a real concern these days, which makes the role of parents even more important. That’s why parents need to pay attention not only to what their kids say but also to what they leave unsaid. Shifts in sleep, eating habits, mood, social connections, and overall behavior can be clear signs that something is weighing on them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-illusion-of-cheap-fuel
The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ship-registry-grows-27-as-island-courts-japanese-shipping
A ship does not have to sail into Limassol to have a connection to Cyprus. By registering under the Cyprus flag, shipowners choose the island as their vessel’s legal home, bringing business to a maritime sector that extends well beyond the waterfront....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-s-shaping-cyprus-business-this-week
Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-pupils-may-be-getting-psychological-help-from-unlicensed-provider
A person working with children at a local public school may be providing psychological services they are not legally authorized to offer, the Cyprus Psychologists Association has warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-sails-up-apples-out-and-books-in-the-park
From sailing and village festivals to books, apples, street food and jazz, here are some of the best things happening on Oct. 10–11...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chess-is-set-to-receive-30-million-euros-over-four-years-this-is-the-plan-of-the-new-fide-president-timur-turlov
On 26 September, at the Congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Samarkand, a new president was elected. The post was taken by 38-year-old Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding. Over the next four years, he is prepared to invest around €30 million in the development of chess. This money will go towards creating a global ecosystem that will cater to both grandmasters and the millions of enthusiasts of this ancient game. What changes lie ahead for the world of chess?
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maccabi-tel-aviv-to-make-cyprus-its-euroleague-home
Maccabi Tel Aviv is getting closer to using Limassol as its home base for EuroLeague games, after the Spyros Kyprianou indoor arena in Polemidia received security clearance from Cyprus Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/10-years-of-fresh-partnership-lidl-extends-global-handball-partnership-with-the-ihf-world-championships-through-2030
Lidl becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the 2027 and 2029 IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships, where it will continue to present the “Best Young Player Award”. Lidl also becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the U20 Women’s and U21 Men’s World Championships.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/house-prices-are-rising-are-we-building-homes-people-can-afford
The 8.5% rise in house prices in the second quarter of 2026 is a figure that rightly draws attention. For buyers, however, the question is simpler: Can I still afford a home in the area where I want to live?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/not-sleeping-well-4-sleep-disorders-that-often-go-unnoticed
Waking up tired, feeling excessively sleepy during the day, or regularly struggling to fall asleep does not necessarily mean you simply need “a little more sleep.” In some cases, persistent fatigue can be linked to an actual sleep disorder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-averof-the-prince-and-churchill
Churchill described the modern Cypriot political scene rather vividly when he said, ''Political opponents are merely people with a different opinion. The real enemies sit on the back benches of your own party.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airfares-rise-5-while-eu-flight-prices-fall
Airfares in Cyprus rose by 5% in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, while package holiday prices increased by 3.7%, according to the latest Eurostat figures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-next-generation-is-benched-cyprus-gives-home-grown-players-just-4-4-of-playing-time
Cyprus is near the bottom of the European football development table when it comes to giving young academy players a real opportunity in senior football, according to new figures from the CIES Football Observatory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/national-guard-spends-€9-5m-on-food-but-73-of-soldiers-avoid-meals
More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-sets-its-sights-on-abu-dhabi-after-mumbai-expansion
It is becoming increasingly clear that banks are looking to establish representative offices in markets beyond the countries where they already operate, aiming to expand their business and, ultimately, increase profits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-world-s-largest-marrow-donor-registry-per-capita
Cyprus has the world’s largest bone marrow donor registry in proportion to its population, according to the Karaiskakio Foundation, with more than 205,400 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot volunteers currently registered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-state-sector-remains-large
The 2027 state budget, approved by the Cabinet this week, points to an effort to reduce the number of permanent public-sector positions. Even so, the state sector remains large....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/companies-are-still-hiring-but-job-openings-have-fallen-by-a-fifth-since-last-year
If searching for a job suddenly feels a little more competitive, the latest numbers may help explain why....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-cyprus-minister-didn-t-declare-€2-4-million-of-his-assets-as-required
For most people, €2.4 million is not an amount easily overlooked. Yet an unnamed former minister in the Christodoulides government failed to include bank accounts containing roughly that amount in official asset declarations filed when entering and leaving office, according to the chairman of Parliament’s institutions committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-influx-pushes-famagusta-hospital-a-e-past-11-000-cases-in-three-months
More than 11,000 people sought treatment at the accident and emergency department of Famagusta General Hospital during the three summer months, placing fresh attention on the pressure exerted on health services in one of Cyprus' busiest tourist regions....
