https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/axes-and-gunshots-in-broad-daylight-next-to-police-hq
A violent clash just 100 meters from Larnaca Police Headquarters has rattled the city and reignited a long-simmering question many Cypriots are now asking out loud: If this can happen there, what does that say about organized crime and the state’s ability to stop it?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-hosts-closing-dinner-for-visiting-delegation
A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-skipped-putin-and-xi-for-his-siesta
He once turned down a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, not over politics, not over protocol, but because it clashed with his afternoon nap....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-39-dead-in-high-speed-train-crash-in-spain
At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured after a high-speed train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening, authorities said. Officials called the crash “truly strange,” noting it happened on a straight stretch of track....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-arrests-after-deadly-family-dispute-in-pegia
What started as a family disagreement in Pegia has now escalated into a widening murder investigation, with police making three additional arrests in the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cold-air-mass-brings-frost-and-chilly-conditions
A cold air mass is currently affecting the area, ensuring that while the week starts with sunshine, it definitely requires a coat. If you needed an extra coffee to brave the morning air today, you aren't alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourself-the-coldest-day-of-winter-hits-cyprus-monday
Brrr...Cyprus is about to get a serious chill. Meteorologists warn that Monday will likely be the coldest day of the winter so far, with temperatures plunging well below seasonal averages. In the interior, morning lows could dip to around 10°C, while in the mountains, it could drop below freezing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-exposes-alleged-sex-for-work-scheme-targeting-british-women-in-ayia-napa-video
Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-zelensky-put-down-his-scribble-too-and-let-s-be-done-with-it
I wish to confess the deep emotion that still overwhelms me following the recent patriotic re-emergence of Marios Matsakis. It may have borne little resemblance to the much-celebrated “commando operations” of his illustrious past, those that earned him feverish admiration from reporters of the then-emerging private television channels and elevated him to superhero status....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight
Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day
If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-patrol-turns-dangerous-when-armed-poacher-confronts-game-wardens
A 66-year-old man was arrested late last night in the Paphos district after being caught during an alleged illegal hunting incident that escalated into a serious confrontation with game wardens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-clues-suggest-turkish-source-behind-controversial-video
A controversial video questioning President Nikos Christodoulides’ campaign finances may have a Turkish connection, according to cybersecurity experts analyzing the footage that surfaced last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-restless-sky-takes-hold
A restless surge of cold air is rolling in, stirring the atmosphere and refusing to stay quiet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-prompt-yellow-weather-warning-across-the-island
The Meteorological Service has announced a yellow-level warning for strong winds, set to take effect on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eu-presidency-pride-or-precarious-position
For the second time, Cyprus formally takes over the rotating Council of the EU for a six-month term. It now holds the reins of the EU presidency. There are unattainable promises being made—or envisioned—by the government for a mythological EU Shangri-La and how to propel this undemocratic institution forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-first-official-dinner-of-cyprus-eu-presidency
Cyprus put its best foot, and plate, forward on Monday night, hosting an official state dinner steeped in local flavors to mark the start of its presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/700-flights-grounded-at-schiphol-as-europe-freezes-over
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport canceled at least 700 flights Wednesday, leaving more than 1,000 travelers stuck overnight as heavy snow and freezing temperatures swept across Europe. Airport officials said tents were set up for passengers forced to spend the night, and breakfast was provided to those stranded....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epiphany-brings-brave-dives-and-mild-skies-across-cyprus
A calm spell is still holding its ground. High pressure continues to influence the island, although a change is on the horizon, with lower pressure slowly approaching from Thursday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/names-still-withheld-but-victims-identified-after-swiss-bar-fire
Police in Switzerland have identified the 40 people who died in a devastating bar fire at the ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, a tragedy that claimed the lives of young people from across Europe, many of them teenagers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swiss-resort-bar-fire-leaves-families-waiting-as-dozens-remain-in-critical-condition
In the days after the flames died out, the tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar has shifted from a night of terror to a long, painful reckoning, as families wait for news, doctors fight to save the badly burned, and authorities confront the scale of a disaster that continues to unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/series-of-fires-reported-in-three-districts-across-cyprus-over-last-two-days
A series of unrelated fire incidents were reported over the past two days in three different districts of Cyprus (Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca), prompting the mobilization of the Police and Fire Service authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-arrests-and-hundreds-of-traffic-violations-recorded-during-overnight-police-operations
Police carried out another night of intensified preventive operations across urban areas, resulting in nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations, as part of an ongoing effort to curb crime and improve public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/look-up-2026-brings-rare-eclipses-blood-moons-and-a-sky-full-of-surprises
Europe is about to experience one of its most exciting years for skywatchers in decades, with rare eclipses, dramatic ''blood moons,” supermoons, and meteor showers lighting up the calendar in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-baby-of-2026-arrives-silently-outshining-the-new-year-s-fireworks
While most of Cyprus was still celebrating the arrival of the new year, fireworks popping, glasses clinking and music playing a little too loud, the first baby of 2026 made her entrance in Limassol, arriving with perfect timing and just a hint of drama....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-dead-over-100-injured-in-new-year-s-eve-fire-at-swiss-alpine-bar
What was supposed to be a champagne-soaked countdown to the new year turned into a nightmare in the Swiss Alps after a fire tore through a packed bar just after midnight, killing around 40 people and leaving more than 100 others injured, many of them seriously....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-weather-alert-issued-as-stormy-conditions-approach-cyprus
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Cyprus, alerting residents to a period of unsettled conditions that will affect the island from Tuesday night through Wednesday night....
