https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-paphos-first-to-receive-uae-mobile-desalination-units
Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-steps-in-over-headscarf-row-in-the-occupied-areas
An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-glitch-in-the-system-nicosia-speed-cameras-just-for-show-since-2022
In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-funeral-set-for-saturday-trump-to-attend-tributes-pour-in
The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathikas-brings-back-the-passion-a-village-s-good-friday-tradition-lives-on
The mountain village of Kathikas in the Paphos district is once again bringing history and faith to life tonight, Good Friday, as locals prepare to take part in a powerful and moving reenactment of Christ’s path to Golgotha, a tradition that’s now been going strong for nearly half a century....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-hike-turns-hairy-with-cliffside-rescue-in-palaichori
What started as a scenic hike in the hills of Palaichori turned into a Holy Thursday adventure two young people won’t forget any time soon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town
I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waitstaff-say-employers-are-pocketing-their-tips
Some restaurant and café workers in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a shady practice happening behind the scenes: tips meant for staff are being kept by employers or used to top up wages, according to complaints made to MPs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-horror-as-man-stabs-two-women-in-a-pharmacy
A violent knife attack shocked the community of Chloraka in Paphos on Holy Monday morning, when a 35-year-old man reportedly stormed into a local pharmacy and attacked two women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-sparked-by-eac-cables-damages-home-workshop-in-nicosia-two-vehicles-burned
A fire believed to have been sparked by overhead cables in strong winds tore through a residence and metalworks shop in the Nicosia district community of Marki late Friday, damaging two vehicles and rattling a quiet neighborhood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-killed-in-nyc-helicopter-crash-including-siemens-executive-and-family
A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-limassol-police-officer-injured-in-midnight-shovel-showdown
Things got unexpectedly medieval in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, when a routine traffic camera check turned into a shovel-wielding showdown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-files-complaint-over-alleged-police-abuse-of-minor
A Larnaca-based attorney has filed a complaint over what he described as the “unlawful arrest and inhumane treatment” of a minor by members of the Larnaca Police Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mhv-mediterranean-hospitality-venture-a-rapidly-growing-group-brings-a-new-dawn-in-luxury-hospitality-and-high-end-real-estate-in-cyprus-and-the-mediterranean
With a high level of expertise in the demanding luxury hospitality and real estate industry, MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture is evolving into one of Cyprus’ and the East Mediterranean’s leading groups, showcasing fast, yet steady, growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-meps-talk-turkish-occupation-but-eu-colleagues-barely-listen
When five Members of the European Parliament, four from Cyprus and one from Greece, stood up to speak about the ongoing Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus, they were met not with attention, but with apathy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-offered-zero-for-zero-tariff-deal-before-trump-s-trade-war
The European Union says it tried to stop a trade war before it started, offering Donald Trump a clean-slate deal to scrap tariffs on cars and a bunch of industrial goods. But the U.S. didn’t bite. Now the EU is done waiting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-confrontation-in-oroklini-leaves-man-seriously-injured-infant-hospitalized-videos
A violent confrontation erupted on Saturday at an apartment complex in Oroklini, Larnaca, leaving a foreign man seriously injured and a 9-month-old infant hospitalized as a precaution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kiddom-limassol-s-ultimate-family-playground
A fresh chapter of family fun has begun in Limassol with the exciting transformation of Masterland into KIDDOM, a revamped playground that's all about fun, laughter, and quality time for the whole family!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/masked-gang-attacks-food-delivery-driver-in-limassol
A 23-year-old food delivery driver was attacked by a group of masked individuals while on his motorbike in Limassol’s Agia Fyla area late Wednesday night, police said....
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/amyth-hotel-and-restaurant-brings-fresh-flavors-and-luxury-to-the-capital
A new gem has just opened in the heart of Nicosia, combining a chic hotel with an exciting new dining experience. Amyth of Nicosia, located within the historic Venetian walls of the capital,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-truck-collision-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-causes-fire-and-traffic-disruption
A serious traffic accident occurred earlier today on the Nicosia-Limassol highway at the Kofinou-Skarinou intersection, involving two trucks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping
You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-great-souvla-debate-and-other-political-absurdities
A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-port-workers-stage-24-hour-strike-over-safety-and-unloading-delays
Workers at the Port of Larnaca kicked off a 24-hour warning strike on Monday morning, blocking the port entrance in protest of unsafe working conditions and issues with the cargo unloading process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-roast-meat-not-just-game-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-in-protest
Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/zouhouri-square-in-larnaca-transforms-into-a-magical-ice-age-adventure
A unique experience is now unfolding in the heart of Larnaca, as Zouhouri Square undergoes a stunning transformation into an Ice Age-themed display....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-uproots-tree-bringing-down-eac-power-lines-photos
Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-health-minister-pamboridis-warns-of-efforts-to-weaken-gesy
Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-snow-and-the-universal-law-of-drizzle-induced-traffic-chaos
Good morning and welcome to Thursday, March 20, 2025! If you thought spring meant sunshine and blooming flowers, well, Cyprus has other plans....
