https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-raised-over-dog-training-decree-in-protected-natura-2000-areas
The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare has called on the Game and Wildlife Service to immediately revoke the Decree concerning the 13 protected areas within the Natura 2000 Network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-for-tough-wildfire-season
As temperatures rise and the dry season approaches, Cyprus is preparing for battle—against wildfires. The Department of Forests has received 25 new fire engines, a significant boost to the country's firefighting capabilities, as the government vows to keep strengthening its fire response fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-state-plots-for-new-livestock-units-to-boost-sheep-and-goat-farming
Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eddie-jordan-former-f1-boss-dies-at-76
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-what-spring
Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week—yaaay! But also, what season is this exactly? Because it’s technically spring, but Cyprus didn’t get the memo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-reports-strong-2024-results-with-record-revenue-and-passenger-growth
AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-starts-the-week-in-a-haze-just-like-you-before-your-first-cuppa
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s Monday—ugh. If your first cup of coffee isn’t quite cutting through the grogginess, blame it on the dusty skies and the lingering heat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weekend-weather-time-to-dive-in
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to hit the beach, this is it! A warm air mass is giving Cyprus an early taste of summer, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-turns-up-the-heat-and-it-s-only-march
Well folks, it’s only March, but Cyprus is already cranking up the thermostat! If you’re feeling hot under the collar, you’re not alone—today’s temps are making us wonder if summer RSVPed way too early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-or-summer-cyprus-can-t-decide
Happy Hump Day, Cyprus! We’re halfway through the week—so close, yet so far from Friday. And just when you thought spring was in full swing, Mother Nature has decided to crank up the heat, leaving us all wondering if summer RSVP’d way too early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-teases-with-a-bit-of-sunshine-a-bit-of-cloud-and-some-mystery-fog
If Cyprus’ weather had a personality today, it would be that friend who says they’ll "pop by for a coffee" and then lingers unpredictably. We’re looking at mostly clear skies—eventually....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-licensing-crisis-as-only-100-hotels-secure-permits-ahead-of-tourist-season
Of the 741 tourist units planning to reopen in Cyprus, just 100 have been granted licenses, which is approximately 13.5% of the total....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hello-monday-let-s-soak-up-the-sunshine
A brand-new week is here, and it's bringing plenty of sunshine and warmth to keep spirits high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dusty-days-and-sunny-rays-sprinkled-with-spring-vibes-and-sneezes
March is marching in with that sweet spring feeling — warmer days, longer evenings, and... yep, the sneezing squad is officially reporting for duty. If you've got allergies, hang in there — nature's glow-up comes with a little suffer now, bloom later energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-lingering-dust-the-wayward-wind-and-the-restless-sky
The air, heavy with dust, dims the light, casting a muted hush upon the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-consume-142-7kg-of-vegetables-per-year-data-reveals
Cypriots consume a significant amount of vegetables annually, with each individual averaging 142.7 kilograms per year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-monday-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-welcome-lent
Today, Cyprus is buzzing with life as families and friends head outdoors to celebrate Green Monday, or Kathará Deftéra – a beloved tradition that marks the start of Lent in the Orthodox calendar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-remains-true-to-tradition-with-the-most-options-for-lent
The company welcomes Lent with quality, tradition and more than 75 fasting options, combining authentic flavors with innovative suggestions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-international-theatre-festival-is-back-with-unforgettable-performances
After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/warmer-days-ahead-after-record-breaking-cold
Brrr, Cyprus! If you thought last night felt extra chilly, you weren’t imagining things. It was officially the coldest night in over 40 years, shattering the previous record of -3.3°C set in 1985. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-starlings-annual-dance-sets-oroklini-s-sky-aglow-at-sunset
Every evening, just before sunset, something magical happens over Oroklini Lake. Thousands of starlings take to the sky, twisting and turning in perfect unison, creating breathtaking patterns that seem almost choreographed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-three-short-term-rental-accommodations-is-illegal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-is-cyprus
I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaka-new-projects-new-energy-and-a-bright-outlook-for-its-tourism
Larnaka is on the verge of an exciting transformation. With its beautiful coastline, rich history, and growing modern developments, the city is becoming an increasingly attractive spot for tourists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/fat-thursday-more-like-plant-based-plumpday
But this year, the Animal Party Cyprus and Farm House Aradippou are putting a fresh, meat-free spin on the tradition—one that skips the smoke but keeps all the fun and flavor!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drifting-17-kilometers-nonstop-on-ice-a-guinness-world-records™-title-for-the-taycan
A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-in-the-netherlands-football-in-snowy-kyperounta-and-a-royal-visit-on-the-horizon
Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-ease-car-recall-chaos-with-rental-cars-and-free-bus-passes
The government is stepping in to help drivers impacted by the Takata airbag recall by arranging discounted rental cars and free public transport passes for those whose vehicles have been immobilized....
