https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise
Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-brings-sunshine-and-stillness
As the faithful begin preparations for Easter, the weather is keeping pace with the spirit of the season—gentle and calm. A mild high-pressure system is setting the tone, bringing mostly clear skies and a touch of serenity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-quiet-forecast-for-a-solemn-week
Good morning. As we move through Holy Week and approach Easter, the weather remains calm and steady, a fitting backdrop for reflection and quiet moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance
As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-sunshine-sets-the-tone-for-holy-week-in-cyprus
As Holy Week begins, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of spring sunshine and patchy clouds, with weak low pressure currently affecting the island. Starting Tuesday, high pressure is expected to settle in, setting the tone for more stable weather as we move closer to Easter Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariffs-aren-t-the-real-threat-cyprus-needs-a-wake-up-call
The first reaction in Cyprus to Trump’s tariffs was the worry that halloumi, salt, and olive oil would become more expensive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-re-kissing-my-ass-trump-boasts-about-trade-talks-video
In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/counting-down-to-easter-and-still-battling-the-dust
It’s only Tuesday, but we’re already dreaming of chocolate eggs, family feasts, and a few glorious days off. Easter break is creeping closer, and with a bit of luck, so is some decent weather. We just have to survive the week—and that includes dealing with the one thing we didn’t ask for: more dust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bye-bye-dust-hello-sunshine-almost
Good morning and happy Thursday! If you’ve been sneezing your way through the week, here’s some good news—the dust is finally clearing, and we’re heading for a (slightly) warmer weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact
A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....
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/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/shocking-footage-of-cyprus-shipwreck-rescue-operation
A dramatic video from the Cyprus Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (ΚΣΕΔ) has captured the moment a survivor was pulled from a wrecked vessel off Cape Greco....
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/dusty-skies-today-rain-and-cooler-weather-on-the-way
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s another hazy start to the day as dust lingers in the air, but relief is on the way—by afternoon, the dust should start to clear. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-found-dead-in-limassol-office-building
Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-battle-brutal-frost-as-‘coral-cold-front-devastates-crops
The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-of-thanasis-nikolaou-–-stavrianos-appeal-rejected
The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-in-the-netherlands-football-in-snowy-kyperounta-and-a-royal-visit-on-the-horizon
Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-wonderland-in-troodos-after-a-fresh-blanket-of-snow
If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-flee-santorini-as-constant-earthquakes-shake-the-island
More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-blues-but-the-weather-s-playing-nice
Good news: it feels a bit warmer than last week. Bad news: it’s still Monday, and the weather is dragging its feet just like the rest of us. At least there’s no rain to grumble about for now, so we can enjoy a slightly more cheerful atmosphere while we shuffle through the day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-keeps-it-cozy-with-rainy-days-and-snowy-peaks
Good morning! It’s Thursday, January 23, 2025, and it looks like Cyprus is still soaking in the remnants of that mild low pressure. Grab your umbrella because those rains from yesterday are sticking around....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-national-guard-to-modernize-with-u-s-arms
The Republic of Cyprus’ formal accession to the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programs, Excess Defense Articles, and Title 10 security assistance programs marks a significant milestone in the strategic strengthening of relations between Nicosia and Washington. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-launches-cabin-crew-recruitment-days-in-larnaca
Wizz Air, EMEA's most environmentally sustainable airline , is thrilled to invite aspiring professionals in Cyprus to take part in its Cabin Crew Open Day Recruitment events in Larnaca this January. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-mildly-moody-monday-for-cyprus
Good morning, Cyprus! Here’s your Monday weather update for January 13, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave
Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weak-high-brings-clouds-and-overnight-frost
A weak high-pressure system is influencing the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-in-midtown-manhattan-in-targeted-attack
In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....
