https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires
As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles
An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives
In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lost-in-translation-larnaca-parking-sign-charged-english-speakers-triple-the-fine
In what might be the most expensive translation error in town, a parking sign outside the Larnaca Municipal Market had English-speaking drivers sweating over a €25 fine, while Greek readers strolled off with a warning of just €8....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-restarts-gas-project-with-european-aid-and-floating-giant-prometheus
Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shark-attack-off-israel-s-mediterranean-coast
In a rare and chilling incident off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, authorities are searching for a swimmer believed to have been bitten by a shark near Olga Beach, just north of Hadera....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-foreigners-living-in-cyprus-keep-their-easter-traditions-alive
In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-for-sale
Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kykkos-monastery-s-mega-project-set-to-transform-engomi
A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2025-a-milestone-year-for-the-delivery-of-limassol-greens
2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-means-business-christodoulides-wraps-up-high-stakes-u-s-investment-tour
Cyprus Means Business: Christodoulides Wraps Up High-Stakes U.S. Investment Tour
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-cafes-in-akamas-start-to-come-down
Two illegal cafés in the Akamas peninsula have finally been shut down and partially dismantled, following years of concerns about unregulated activity in one of Cyprus' most ecologically sensitive areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-environmental-groups-accuse-forestry-department-of-violating-akamas-protection-terms
Four environmental organizations have jointly accused Cyprus’s Forestry Department of systematically violating legally binding environmental conditions related to the controversial road network upgrade in Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-the-power-of-collaboration-a-step-forward-for-the-protection-of-the-mediterranean-monk-seal-monachus-monachus
On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources
In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-blitz-threatens-cyprus-push-for-u-s-investments
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-underrated-multicolored-identity
It’s both disheartening and a little absurd, but the only place I have personally encountered nearly all the languages spoken in Cyprus is… IKEA in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-observatory-to-open-in-june-bringing-cyprus-into-the-spotlight-of-astro-tourism
Cyprus is about to take a giant leap into the world of astro-tourism with the much-anticipated Troodos Observatory, set to open in June 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-light-for-new-four-star-hotel-in-meneou
A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chewing-gum-found-to-release-microplastics-into-saliva-study-reveals
A new pilot study suggests that chewing gum may be an unexpected source of microplastic ingestion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/4-residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities for investment and owner occupancy in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-courts-u-s-investors-in-energy-tech-and-finance
Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nicos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the United States....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-urges-cyprus-to-use-digital-tech-in-fight-against-financial-crime
Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welcome-home-panagis
After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/great-food-great-beaches-great-culture—no-it-s-not-chania-it-s-paphos
Looking for a break this Easter without the hassle of long-distance travel? The Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (PRBT) has just launched a new campaign encouraging locals to enjoy their Easter holidays closer to home, right in the heart of Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best
The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-great-souvla-debate-and-other-political-absurdities
A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity
The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-more-snakes-in-cities-this-year-experts-say-yes
If you thought last year’s snake sightings were bad, experts say this year could be even worse. With Cyprus facing its third dry season in a row, higher temperatures and less rainfall are forcing snakes to seek cooler, damper hiding spots, often in residential areas....
