https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prudently-sparingly
The fact that the Cypriot economy is showing growth does not mean the government should be handing out money freely to everyone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-sea-breezes-and-a-sprinkle-of-mountain-magic
The weather seems to be in one of its gentle moods today, drifting across Cyprus with soft clouds, warm breezes and just the tiniest hint of mountain mischief. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-national-plan-targeting-wildlife-poisoning
Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kontides-wins-the-open-croatian-sailing-championship
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides took first place at the Open Croatian Sailing Championship just days before the start of the European Championship on May 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/on-trozena-s-pitch-black-ridge
Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-firefighters-say-dangerous-policy-failures-are-putting-lives-and-forests-at-risk
Cyprus’ forest firefighters will stage a 48-hour strike on May 25-26, accusing the Forestry Department of ignoring agreements designed to protect both firefighters and forests during wildfire operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-accused-of-taking-toddler-across-checkpoint-after-forcible-removal-from-limassol-home
Police in Limassol are investigating the reported abduction of a two-year-old child by his 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot father after a complaint was filed by the child’s 35-year-old British mother....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brace-for-another-interest-rate-hike-in-june-cyprus-central-banker-warns
Cyprus’ central bank chief has left the door open to another possible interest rate move by the European Central Bank next month, warning that rising energy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are once again putting pressure on prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-33°c-inland-peak-and-the-looming-friday-shift
The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-could-propose-social-media-age-limits-for-children-this-summer-von-der-leyen-says
At the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the impact digital platforms and artificial intelligence are having on young people across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/give-peace-a-chance
In 2015, during his presidential campaign, Donald Trump said of the foreign policy he intended to pursue that “there’s something unpredictable about Trump, and that’s wonderful.” He was obviously referring to himself in the third person and suggesting that leaders should never reveal what they are about to do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-motorcycle-safety-after-deadly-year
Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sandy-case-nears-critical-stage-with-legal-service-set-to-take-over
According to reports, the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to take over the next phase of the high-profile “Sandy” case, as the possibility of the Council of Ministers appointing criminal investigators now appears unlikely based on the information gathered so far and the report submitted to the Minister of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-loses-€39-000-in-online-‘investment-scam
A 64-year-old woman in Cyprus lost €39,000 after falling victim to what police believe was a sophisticated online investment scam that unfolded over several months, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-elections-expected-to-cost-€6-million
Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-arrested-after-man-was-dragged-on-car-bonnet-during-highway-hit-and-run
Police arrested two men in connection with a road incident on the Rizoelia to Kalo Chorio highway that took place on May 6, 2026. Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a crash before leaving the scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-cattle-transported-to-burial-site-despite-farmer-objections
Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-student-becomes-cyprus-health-minister-for-a-day-video
A high school student stepped into the role of Health Minister for a day after winning a nationwide competition that asked participants what they would do if they were in charge of the country’s health sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/garbage-truck-catches-fire-in-limassol-after-batteries-ignite
A fire involving roughly two tons of garbage was reported in Limassol on Monday night after waste inside a municipal garbage truck caught fire during collection operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trozena-plan-fuels-clash-over-development-and-protected-nature-zones
A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dusty-33°c-peak-before-the-friday-fade
It looks like the high-pressure system is giving us one last warm hug today before it hands over the keys to a low-pressure system tomorrow. We are currently stuck in that hazy, "pre-summer" vibe where the air feels a bit thick and the thermometer is working overtime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/russian-victory-day-events-held-across-cyprus
Commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory Day took place across Cyprus on May 9, with ceremonies, marches and concerts organised in several cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-liver-checks-offered-in-cyprus-as-part-of-european-health-campaign
Millions of people across Europe are living with liver disease, yet many remain unaware they are affected until serious damage has already developed, according to Marko Korenjak, president of the European Liver Patients’ Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-tourist-wins-nearly-€1-000-after-losing-daily-battle-for-pool-loungers-in-greece
A German tourist has been awarded nearly €1,000 after a court ruled that constant competition for poolside loungers ruined his family holiday in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-industrial-landscape-discovered-near-larnaca-salt-lake
Archaeologists working in the Larnaca Salt Lake region have identified surface finds dating to the Late Roman era during the 2025 season of the Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-envoy-pushes-back-against-rhetoric-targeting-israeli-presence-in-cyprus
The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has pushed back against what he described as growing rhetoric portraying Israeli investments and the presence of Israelis on the island in a negative light, warning that such language risks fueling harmful stereotypes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-approves-proxy-voting-rights-for-pregnant-and-new-mothers
The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing female Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to temporarily delegate their voting rights during pregnancy and after giving birth, in what officials described as a major step towards greater gender equality and work-life balance within EU institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-23-dead-hedgehogs-found-in-suspected-poisoning-incident-near-nicosia-village
Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-clings-to-bonnet-during-motorway-police-chase-video
A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....
