https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/support-for-federal-cyprus-solution-reaches-record-75-3-among-greek-cypriots
Support among Greek Cypriots for a Cyprus settlement based on a Bizonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) has climbed to 75.3%, reaching its highest recorded level and surpassing support for a unitary state for the first time, according to a new survey by the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-supermarket-freezer-hacks-france-s-blood-storage-systems-are-targeted
First it was supermarket freezers. Now, cooling equipment used by France’s national blood service has reportedly been targeted in a cyberattack, as retailers across Europe deal with the fallout from hackers tampering with their fridges and freezers. No link between the incidents has been confirmed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/christoudia-winery-offers-a-taste-of-cyprus-through-wine-and-tradition
Featured in WIZ Guide, Christoudia Winery in Kato Drys offers visitors a taste of Cypriot wine culture through guided winery tours, tastings of indigenous grape varieties and traditional local food. The family-run estate combines its winemaking heritage with a countryside experience among the vineyards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/marathasa-wines-brings-mountain-winemaking-heritage-back-to-life
Discover the winemaking heritage of Cyprus at Marathasa Wines, where traditional vineyard practices meet contemporary wine tasting in a beautiful mountain setting. Part of the WIZ Guide, the family-run winery offers local wines, sharing platters and a relaxing countryside experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-largest-caffe-nero-planned-for-old-gsp-square
A Caffe Nero, a wine bar, a perfume shop, and a full-service restaurant or cafe are planned for the revamped old GSP square, bringing new shopping and dining options to central Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-clinic-in-nicosia-suspends-work-after-legionella-found-in-water
A private clinic in Nicosia has suspended operations after health authorities detected Legionella bacteria in its water supply during checks linked to a case of Legionnaires’ disease in a newborn. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-meet-a-queen-chase-the-wine-and-let-someone-else-cook
You have all week to discuss what needs fixing around the house. This weekend, leave it broken for another 48 hours. There’s a queen expecting visitors in Pyrga, wine waiting in Kalo Chorio and enough happening in Nicosia to make “there’s nothing to do” a fairly difficult argument to defend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-services-order-culling-of-2-000-animals-to-eradicate-foot-and-mouth-disease
Approximately 2,000 animals across five livestock farms in Cyprus will be culled following infections identified during island-wide sample testing conducted in July, government officials confirmed on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-target-distracted-driving-in-new-road-safety-campaign
The Police has joined a new pan-European road safety campaign aimed at tackling driver distraction, with enforcement checks taking place across the island from October 5 to 11....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-slovenia-with-love
I certainly don’t have the luxury of traveling for food—choosing my trips around restaurants I want to visit or making the discovery of local dishes and flavors the main reason for going. Still, whenever I travel, I try to book at least one restaurant to sample during my stay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-tradition-comes-to-life-at-alphamega-hypermarkets-authentically-cypriot-festival
The 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival took place on Sunday, 27 September, attracting a warm response from the public and creating an atmosphere filled with flavours, music, creativity and authentic Cypriot moments. The outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi was transformed into a large traditional Cypriot celebration, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate our island’s rich cultural identity.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-cloned-relatives-voices-with-ai-to-steal-€1-million-police-say
A familiar voice on the phone is usually enough to put someone at ease. According to Greek police, one criminal group turned that trust into a tool for stealing more than €1 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-questions-need-for-blood-sample-from-man-in-drug-investigation
The Supreme Court has allowed a detainee to challenge an order requiring him to provide a saliva or blood sample so police could obtain genetic material....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-celebrate-cypriot-tradition-at-the-2nd-authentically-cypriot-festival
Alphamega Hypermarkets are preparing a special celebration of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, inviting the public to experience the island’s traditions as a living part of everyday life and collective identity. On Sunday, 27 September, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi will host the 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bad-loans-weigh-heavily-on-the-courts
Cases involving non-performing loans appear to be placing an increasing burden on Cyprus’ already strained court system, even as the net book value of all loans managed by credit-acquiring companies has fallen to €2.8 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-gets-ready-for-cyprus-first-dog-fest
Cyprus is set to host its first DOG FEST on September 19 and 20, with more than 55 businesses and animal-care professionals expected to take part in the two-day event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyrenia-ferry-sailed-despite-storm-closure-at-turkish-port-testimony-says
The ferry that sank off Kyrenia reportedly left port despite its destination in Turkey being closed because of bad weather, raising disturbing new questions about why the journey was allowed to begin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-west-nile-virus-cases-confirmed-in-cyprus
Four cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Cyprus since the beginning of the summer, while two additional suspected cases are undergoing further laboratory testing, health authorities said on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-beaches-have-a-pollution-problem-but-who-s-responsible
Limassol’s beaches have a pollution problem, but authorities still cannot say who is responsible....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-uses-dna-testing-to-keep-a-closer-watch-on-its-water
Cyprus is one of only a small number of European countries using DNA-based techniques as part of routine water monitoring, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€5-and-€20-in-your-wallet-could-soon-look-very-different
Take a look at the euro notes in your wallet. The €5 you use for your morning coffee, the €20 you hand over at the supermarket, or the €50 you keep aside for emergencies could look very different in the coming years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-better-living-days-in-limassol-were-full-of-smiles-and-success-–-next-stop-paralimni
With two consecutive weekends filled with great food, exercise, a refreshing atmosphere, and ideas for a better everyday life, the Lidl Better Living Days event in Limassol came to a successful close....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-feeding-widespread-youth-exposure-to-gambling-content
A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/century-old-mystery-reopened-as-search-resumes-for-cyprus-national-poet
More than 100 years after the death of Cyprus' national poet, Vasilis Michaelides, scientists are once again searching for the man behind one of the island's most celebrated literary works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/licensing-chaos-in-tourism-55-of-accommodations-without-a-license
The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-newborn-testing-to-shield-infants-from-ten-genetic-disorders
Cyprus is on track to significantly expand its universal newborn screening program by the end of 2026, introducing tests for three additional genetic conditions as part of a phased expansion to detect ten diseases at birth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12th-gastronomos-quality-awards-celebrate-cyprus-finest-producers-and-culinary-heritage
For the 12th consecutive year, the Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrated the people who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose work deserves recognition and applause....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-€1m-effort-to-finally-name-1974-dead-after-50-year-silence
A long-running effort to identify remains from Cyprus’ 1974 conflict has entered a new phase, with officials announcing the start of advanced DNA testing on bones that for decades could not be reliably analyzed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1st-gastronomos-festival-comes-to-vouni-limassol
Gastronomos Cyprus is honoring the people of Limassol's fire-stricken villages and supporting their recovery and renewal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-says-food-safety-checks-are-working-after-public-poisoning-concerns
Cyprus authorities are stressing that food safety systems are working and improving, following recent concerns sparked by a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Limassol that left dozens of guests unwell....
