https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-face-ruin-as-drought-devastates-crops
Cypriot farmers are staring down a bleak future as a third consecutive year of drought wreaks havoc on their crops. Many now face tough decisions, with some fearing financial ruin as their fields dry up and their harvests fail....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-consume-142-7kg-of-vegetables-per-year-data-reveals
Cypriots consume a significant amount of vegetables annually, with each individual averaging 142.7 kilograms per year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-monday-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-welcome-lent
Today, Cyprus is buzzing with life as families and friends head outdoors to celebrate Green Monday, or Kathará Deftéra – a beloved tradition that marks the start of Lent in the Orthodox calendar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves
In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-high-school-embraces-creativity-over-screens
Palouriotissa High School has embraced an innovative approach to student life after the Ministry of Education's ban on mobile phones in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potato-prices-skyrocket-sparking-long-lines-in-occupied-areas
Potatoes have become the talk of the town in Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership
The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$6-2m-for-a-banana-taped-to-a-wall-have-we-gone-bananas
It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-63-year-old-suspect-in-massive-£300-000-cheddar-theft
Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-paris-antonis-avouris-named-france-s-best-young-chef
Earlier this month, 27-year-old Cypriot chef Antonis Avouris made headlines after winning the prestigious San Pellegrino Young Chef award for the French region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-and-potato-prices-surge-in-cyprus-by-over-50
Olive oil and potatoes saw the largest annual price increases in September 2024, surging by 61.3% and 57.7% respectively, according to data from the Cyprus Consumer Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-eyed-penguin-crowned-bird-of-the-year
In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michalis-louis-appointed-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank, with immediate effect, according to a decision taken by the Board of Directors of the bank......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-moves-from-london-to-athens-stock-exchange-in-major-shift
In a series of significant moves, Cyprus's banking sector is undergoing notable changes this autumn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-and-potatoes-lead-price-hikes-in-august
Olive oil and potatoes saw the steepest price increases in August 2024, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Consumer Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-s-michalis-louis-set-to-become-new-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-silver-medalist-pavlos-kontides-back-home
Cyprus celebrated the return of sailor Pavlos Kontides, who secured his second Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ties-commissioner-pick-to-eu-job-role
President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-surge-in-olive-oil-fraud-amid-rising-prices-of-liquid-gold
The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-for-honesty-on-50th-anniversary-of-cyprus-coup
If we want to move forward, we must be honest, Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Monday, after a memorial service for those who fell during the July 15, 1974 coup of the Greek junta against President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios. He pointed out at the same time that “I am not here to give a pardon to anyone”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bronze-age-relics-unearthed-at-erimi-pitharka-limassol
The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ice-cream-prices-melt-wallets-by-8-07-more
As temperatures rise, so do the prices of summer essentials in Cyprus, with ice creams, package holidays, and hotel stays seeing noticeable hikes compared to last month, according to data released by the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ygea-farm-receives-accolade-for-organic-egg-production
George Konstantinides established Ygea Farm two decades ago in the fertile meadows just outside Mathiatis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/king-jason-zante-invites-guests-to-experience-the-art-of-slow-living
On June 29th, 2024 King Jason Zante opens its doors and invites discerning travelers to embark on a journey of tranquillity......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/top-cypriot-producers-honored-for-their-culinary-excellence
Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-producers-to-be-feted-at-10th-gastronomos-quality-awards
Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper are set to honor Cypriot producers at the 10th annual Quality Awards ceremony, highlighting a decade of dedication to preserving the island's rich culinary heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-animals-killed-in-paphos-wildfires
Recent fires have destroyed more than 3,000 hectares of farmland in the Paphos region, impacting the areas of Psathi, Polemi, Choulou, and Agios Dimitrianos, according to Deputy Director of the Agriculture Department Konstantis Spanassiis.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-of-tv-doctor-michael-mosley-found
The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-prices-soar-65-in-cyprus-in-may-2024
Olive oil prices in Cyprus surged by 65% in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, and increased by 2% from April 2024, according to the Consumer Index table compiled by the Cyprus Consumer Association and released on Friday....
