https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-signs-of-ai-in-leaked-video-but-who-made-it-and-why-is-still-unclear
A leaked video that set off a political storm in Cyprus does not show clear signs of being manipulated with artificial intelligence, but major questions remain about who made it, how it was edited, and what context may be missing, according to an investigation released Thursday by Fact Check Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-restless-sky-takes-hold
A restless surge of cold air is rolling in, stirring the atmosphere and refusing to stay quiet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heart-disease-is-still-killing-more-cypriots-than-anything-else
Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of mortality in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke on Thursday at a cardiovascular health conference in Nicosia on behalf of the President of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unverified-video-roils-cyprus-as-officials-cite-possible-attack-on-state
Political tensions mounted in Cyprus on Thursday after a controversial video circulated on social media alleging illicit campaign financing linked to President Nikos Christodoulides, prompting demands for explanations, a police complaint by a former minister, and an investigation into what authorities described as possible “hybrid activity” against the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-former-president-george-vassiliou-hospitalized
Former President of the Republic of Cyprus George Vassiliou has been in hospital since Jan. 6 after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, health officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-archaeologists-follow-19th-century-trail-to-revisit-cyprus-earliest-explorations
Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-diplomatic-footprint-of-ceremony
The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-n-urges-renewal-of-cyprus-peacekeeping-mission-warns-of-rising-military-violations
António Guterres has recommended renewing the mandate of the UNFICYP for another year, while warning that continued military violations and unilateral actions threaten stability along the island’s buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gbl-found-in-larnaca-water-cooler-during-poisoning-investigation
Authorities in Cyprus say a chemical known as GBL, a substance normally used in industrial cleaning and manufacturing, was found in a water cooler linked to the death of a 78-year-old man and the hospitalization of four others in the coastal city of Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-sees-new-window-on-cyprus-problem-after-years-of-stalemate
After years of deadlock and the longest freeze in peace talks Cyprus has ever seen, the United Nations says something has shifted, cautiously, but noticeably....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same
On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-moment-of-pride-and-pressure-as-cyprus-assumes-eu-presidency
Cyprus officially takes the reins of the European Union presidency this month, and Wednesday’s opening ceremony in Nicosia marks the island’s formal entry into one of Brussels’ most demanding leadership roles, at a time when Europe is facing wars on its borders, political strain, and big questions about its future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-january-7th-the-dusty-lull-after-the-holidays
That’s right, a weak low-pressure system is lurking, but before it arrives, we have to deal with a bit of atmospheric clutter. Light dust is suspended in the air today, giving the sky a slightly hazy, unfiltered look....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maduro-pleads-not-guilty-in-us-court-after-military-seizure
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday to US charges including narcotics trafficking and narco-terrorism, declaring himself “a decent man” and insisting he remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader following his dramatic seizure by US forces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations
Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-nicosia-online-scam-that-cost-company-€35-000
Authorities in Nicosia have arrested two young men, aged 20 and 21, in connection with an online fraud scheme that targeted a local company, police said Monday. A third suspect, 22, remains at large as investigators continue their work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-mp-nicos-sykas-denies-assault-allegation-removed-from-candidate-list
The political fallout continues after a woman filed a complaint accusing her partner, DISY Member of Parliament Nicos Sykas, of assault. Sykas has publicly denied the allegations and said he is ready to give a statement to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-accuses-sitting-cyprus-mp-of-beating-her-while-abroad
A serious complaint has been filed against a sitting member of parliament, with a woman accusing the MP of beating her during the holiday period while the two were abroad, a case that is now triggering legal, political and institutional alarm bells.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-possible-poisoning-after-death-and-hospitalizations-in-larnaca
What began as a routine visit to offer condolences has turned into a disturbing police investigation, after a 78-year-old man died and four other people were hospitalized under circumstances that now point to possible poisoning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-forecast-skies-are-back-at-work-we-are-not
A very responsible high-pressure system has shown up to work on time, unlike our motivation. Expect mostly clear skies, with some high clouds drifting in this afternoon, probably also still on vacation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-phone-blocking-system-disrupts-mobile-service-in-surrounding-neighborhood
The system designed to cut off mobile phone use inside the Central Prisons is under renewed scrutiny, after authorities acknowledged that it is also interfering with phone service in nearby residential areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-in-cyprus-s-dead-zone-life-finds-a-way-to-be-cultivated
In Evrychou, located inside the Dead Zone, has remained untouched by pesticides, fertilizers, or modern agricultural intervention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maduro-in-u-s-custody-as-world-reacts-to-shock-arrest
The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered a fast-moving international crisis, with world leaders sharply divided and emergency diplomatic talks now underway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-claims-capture-of-venezuela-s-president-after-large-scale-strikes-on-caracas
The United States has carried out what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, claiming that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swiss-resort-bar-fire-leaves-families-waiting-as-dozens-remain-in-critical-condition
In the days after the flames died out, the tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar has shifted from a night of terror to a long, painful reckoning, as families wait for news, doctors fight to save the badly burned, and authorities confront the scale of a disaster that continues to unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos
What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelensky-heads-to-cyprus-to-attend-eu-council-ceremony
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the official opening ceremony of Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency on January 7 in Nicosia, marking a rare high-profile visit at a politically significant moment for the island nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-dead-over-100-injured-in-new-year-s-eve-fire-at-swiss-alpine-bar
What was supposed to be a champagne-soaked countdown to the new year turned into a nightmare in the Swiss Alps after a fire tore through a packed bar just after midnight, killing around 40 people and leaving more than 100 others injured, many of them seriously....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-boom-at-illegal-airport
More than 600 aircraft are expected to land and take off from the illegal airport in Tymbou between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as airlines ramp up flights for the New Year holiday rush....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-a-cyprus-village-salad-a-la-brussels-no-travel-required
Cyprus is preparing to host Europe with diplomatic seriousness and a salad that has clearly been to culinary finishing school....
