https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-diagnosed-the-patient-before-doctors-did-and-cyprus-may-be-next
Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-geopolitical-hub-in-a-shifting-power-landscape
After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-drone-strike-reopens-cyprus-s-oldest-wound
The drone strike on the runway of the British bases at Akrotiri in the early hours of Monday morning has reignited a conversation that has lingered, unresolved, for decades
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/legendary-fanny-ardant-comes-to-perform-at-the-cyprus-international-theatre-festival
There are names that instantly open the door to the world of great art. Fanny Ardant is one of them. A legendary French actress and an icon of European cinema and theatre comes to Cyprus as the headliner of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-enters-uncharted-era-as-khamenei-s-death-sets-stage-for-high-stakes-succession
Iran has entered a moment of historic uncertainty following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering an urgent transition process and intensifying questions about the country’s political future and regional stability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-repeatedly-search-for-suicide-or-self-harm-topics
Instagram will soon notify parents if their teenage child repeatedly searches for content linked to suicide or self-harm, the company announced, in its latest move to address growing concerns over teen mental health online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-technical-committees-hold-uk-retreat-to-build-trust
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives stepped away from the island last week for a rare, behind-the-scenes meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on everyday issues that affect people on both sides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-soap-opera-ends-everyone-s-innocent-again
We’ve reached the finale of one of the longest-running soap operas on our little island. The much-ballyhooed, shocking, twist-filled telenovela titled Al Jazeera, or as it’s sometimes called, This is Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-prepares-for-influx-of-30-000-visitors-during-eu-council-presidency
About 30,000 international visitors are expected to arrive in Nicosia as Cyprus takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, a figure that highlights both the scale of the event and its global reach. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall
Even though aesthetics is often contrasted with morality, taste is, of course, personal. That’s why the first thing worth noting is the unfortunate and painfully awkward reaction of around forty public figures “from the world of letters and culture” who, through a letter to RIK, demanded the song and its music video be deleted and withdrawn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-phedon-phedonos-claims-organised-political-extermination-as-he-denies-allegations
Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has publicly denied wrongdoing following a wave of allegations and intense public discussion, describing the situation as a coordinated attempt to damage him politically and personally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-year-old-loses-transplant-after-emergency-flight-to-athens-cannot-be-secured
A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/meeting-margelina-made-me-fall-in-love-with-my-homeland
A trio of retirees, probably from Central Europe, sit out on the terrace of Zambartas Wineries, soaking up the spring sunshine with glasses of chilled white wine in hand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-finds-about-5-of-cypriots-carry-genetic-changes-linked-to-treatable-inherited-diseases
A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-after-rare-beaked-whale-washes-ashore-in-occupied-akanthou
A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-€4-4m-yearly-interest-from-eu-loan-to-ukraine
Cyprus is expected to contribute roughly €4.4 million annually toward servicing the €90 billion loan the EU plans to raise on the markets to support Ukraine in the coming years, according to sources from Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-month-of-scandals-that-shook-cyprus
It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/open-house-nicosia-2026-brings-a-global-architecture-festival-to-cyprus-for-the-first-time
A major international architecture initiative is making its debut in Cyprus, with Open House Nicosia set to take place for the first time in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule
Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-and-us-confirm-oman-talks-as-regional-military-bases-stay-on-alert
Iran and the United States have formally confirmed they will hold direct talks on Friday morning in Oman, ending days of uncertainty as military bases across the wider region remain on heightened alert....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-florida-couple-says-fertility-clinic-mistake-left-them-raising-wrong-baby
A Florida couple is facing every parent’s nightmare: raising a child who isn’t biologically theirs. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills say an Orlando fertility clinic accidentally implanted someone else’s embryo in Score’s uterus last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership
The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-bats-spotted-in-troodos-a-win-for-cyprus-wildlife-images
A recent winter survey by the Forestry Department at Troodos National Forest Park spotted a large group of a rare bat species, Rhinolophus euryale, a bat rarely seen in Cyprus. Experts say this is a very positive sign that the species is surviving on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflons-spotted-roaming-snowy-troodos-mountains-video
Local wildlife is also making the most of the rare winter conditions, adding an extra layer of wonder to the scene. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-this-the-plan-all-along-u-s-nato-land-on-minerals-and-defense-framework-for-greenland
After dialing back earlier threats to seize Greenland by force or impose tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pointing to a broader, long-term framework with NATO allies that would deepen American military, economic, and strategic involvement in the Arctic without changing Greenland’s sovereignty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/square-one-launches-500-new-homes-in-2026
Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-dams-record-overflows-as-water-levels-remain-critically-low-overall
Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....
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/life/a-nicosia-mansion-finds-new-life-in-the-heart-of-the-city
In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....
