https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/it-s-a-new-chapter-for-the-revamped-byzantine-museum-of-nicosia
The much-awaited renovation of the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, which first opened its doors in 1982, is finally complete. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heathrow-airport-shuts-down-due-to-nearby-fire-flights-diverted
London’s Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, has been forced to close until at least midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businesses-call-for-simpler-fairer-tax-reform-in-cyprus
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus is raising concerns over Cyprus’ proposed tax reform, arguing that while the new framework aims to ease the tax burden on individuals and businesses, it remains overly complex. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-accused-of-migrant-pushbacks-amid-deadly-shipwreck
A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hidden-fortune-found-in-squalid-paphos-home
A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storms-hit-cyprus-with-heavy-rain-hail-and-snowfall-in-troodos
A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-by-avoiding-setbacks-as-geneva-talks-keep-cyprus-dialogue-alive
The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/three-day-event-with-visits-tours-and-activities-by-the-department-of-forests
The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-resume-in-gaza-amid-stalled-ceasefire-talks
More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-‘social-gathering…-with-real-substance
The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-upgraded-to-investment-grade-by-fitch
The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/welcome-on-board-bringing-nicosia-airport-to-life
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and bαhçές histories* of Cyprus, inspired by the Cyprus Insula exhibition, invites you to participate to an interactive family journey where we’ll explore historic photos and stories about the people who passed through the Nicosia airport’s halls. The event is set for Sunday March 23, 3035 at 11:00 am....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-key-letter-to-spark-progress-in-cyprus-talks
A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-dead-search-ongoing-for-missing-migrants-off-cavo-greko
A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-steps-up-pressure-on-cyprus-talks-pushes-for-un-backed-reunification
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/animawings-launches-direct-flights-between-larnaca-and-bucharest
The rapidly expanding Romanian airline, AnimaWings, has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geneva-talks-kick-off-with-key-meetings-and-un-hosted-dinner
The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-water-crisis-as-drought-drags-on
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant, leaving the province at greater risk of severe water shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-suspect-arson-as-fires-break-out-across-cyprus
Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncertainty-surrounds-geneva-talks-on-cyprus-issue
With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-personal-responsibility-found-for-flooding-in-pharmaceutical-warehouses
Health Minister Michalis Damianou confirmed that a tender is currently underway for the rental or construction of new pharmaceutical warehouses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-lab-leak-highly-likely
Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-set-to-join-us-visa-waiver-program-before-easter
Cypriot citizens are one step closer to the dream of hassle-free travel to the United States. The final approvals are just around the corner, as Cyprus awaits inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and the wait may be over sooner than expected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/atm-debate-reaches-kykkos-monastery
An ATM at a monastery? It might sound like the setup for a joke, but it's a real proposal being considered as part of an effort to bring banking services to Cyprus' remote and mountainous regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lebanese-investor-threatens-legal-action-over-blocked-€115m-nicosia-development
A Lebanese investor is threatening legal action after the Department of Antiquities blocked a €115 million development near the historic Nicosia walls, despite other authorities initially supporting the project...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norwegian-ski-jumping-team-accused-of-manipulating-ski-suits-to-fly-farther
Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-investigate-how-14-year-old-reached-34th-floor-before-fatal-fall
Authorities are stepping up their investigation into the shocking death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of an unfinished apartment at the Trilogy Towers in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-talks-on-normalization-between-israel-and-lebanon-despite-trump-s-claims
There are no ongoing discussions about normalization between Israel and Lebanon, according to sources familiar with the matter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liopetri-river-restoration-moves-forward-supporting-fishermen-and-local-economy
The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...
