https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-develops-locally-produced-drones-displayed-during-naval-exercise-video
The National Guard has begun producing small unmanned aerial systems locally, with its newly established drone laboratory now developing and manufacturing sUAV and FPV platforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-brings-39°c-heat-with-the-zip-zop-of-afternoon-mountain-showers
With the heat of late August hanging around, you look outside your window and say, "Hey, hey, hey! What is going on out there?" The seasonal low pressure is sitting right on top of us, bringing out that big, bright sun to do the boop-boop-bee-bop all over the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rics-cyprus-property-price-index-with-kpmg-in-cyprus-announces-results-of-2026q2
KPMG in Cyprus announces that the “RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus” has been issued for the second quarter of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-cuts-linked-to-telecom-fault-and-outage-in-occupied-areas
Power cuts across Cyprus on Friday were caused by a telecommunications failure that disrupted the transmission of production data from major photovoltaic parks to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), according to EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-launch-weekend-checks-on-seat-belts-and-child-seats
The Cyprus Police will step up traffic checks this weekend, with officers focusing on whether drivers and passengers are wearing seat belts and whether children are travelling in appropriate child or booster seats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/that-€5-temu-order-could-cost-you-twice-as-much-in-cyprus
The €3 charge on low-cost online orders was apparently only the beginning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-migrants-rush-ashore-at-crowded-spanish-beach-video
Holidaymakers on a crowded beach in southern Spain found themselves watching Europe’s migration challenge unfold just meters from their towels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/should-bad-tenants-have-a-credit-score
Over the many years I have worked in the real estate sector, I have seen the Cypriot property market go through all kinds of ups and downs. I have experienced economic cycles, managed complex investments, and worked with a huge range of professionals and organizations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exit-takes-the-exit-from-kyrenia-festival-after-cyprus-backlash
A major international festival has pulled out of a planned music event near Kyrenia Castle after discovering that, in Cyprus, a venue is never just a venue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cash-checks-and-bank-queues-are-quietly-disappearing
Digital transactions have surged in Cyprus, following the global trend and increasingly replacing payments made in cash or by check....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-slaps-the-island-with-38°c-heat-while-that-lingering-rain-finally-packs-its-bags
Expect sunshine all day, sprinkled with just enough passing clouds to give you false hope for shade. Central plains are topping out at a piping-hot 38°C, or as I like to call it, medium-rare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-schengen-bid-could-be-affected-by-the-migration-crisis-in-ceuta
Cyprus has received a positive technical assessment, but the EU migration climate created by the Ceuta crisis could complicate the political discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-vulnerable-to-the-climate-crisis
“Net zero” is not just a slogan. It is a legal obligation to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The roadmap requires a 55 percent cut in net emissions by 2030 from 1990 levels and, under the revised Climate Law finished in February, a 90 percent cut by 2040....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-rotation-parkside-celebrates-next-mega-stunt-and-new-guinness-world-record
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, PARKSIDE has successfully completed its next mega-stunt, titled "THE ROTATION." With this, the brand once again impressively demonstrated the performance of its products and secured a new Guinness World Record (GWR)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-brings-a-35°c-inland-top-as-summer-rain-makes-its-final-stand
Wednesday starts off sunny and pleasant across the island, but the lingering unstable air mass has one last act left. Around midday and into the afternoon, clouds will build up over the Troodos peaks and central inland areas, delivering a final wave of scattered rain showers and localized thunder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-skies-turn-stormy-as-august-rain-sweeps-across-the-island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have affected several parts of Cyprus on Tuesday, with hail reported in some areas as unsettled weather continues to affect the island in mid-August....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-hotel-same-job-different-pay
The person cleaning your hotel room, serving your drink or preparing your dinner may be working inside the hotel, but not actually for it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/game-on-cyprus-makes-its-gamescom-debut
Cyprus is heading to Cologne armed with tanks, zombies, pixel guns, punk wizards and a few video games that developers are not yet ready to name....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/while-the-island-slows-down-cyprus-talks-stay-on-the-clock
August may have brought much of Cyprus to a standstill, but the Cyprus problem has another date circled on the calendar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-€85-to-€1-500-cyprus-gets-tough-on-unlicensed-jet-ski-operators
After the serious accident involving a jet ski in Pernera, questions are being raised about how people with no operator’s license can legally rent and drive the high-speed vessels in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-without-the-gondolas-summer-storm-floods-nicosia-streets
For a few hours on Monday, parts of Nicosia looked less like Europe’s sunniest capital and more like the streets of Venice — only without the gondolas, romance or tourists taking photographs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-serves-up-a-mild-34°c-inland-maximum-but-afternoon-storms-and-hail-remain-on-tap
While inland temperatures are keeping well clear of the punishing 40°C mark for another day, midday cloud cover is set to bring another round of localized summer storms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-beaches-left-understaffed-by-administrative-failures-and-recruitment-shortages
Cyprus’s busy summer beaches face serious safety gaps because of internal conflicts, flawed licensing rules, and a severe shortage of lifeguards. Large sections of the coast now operate without any coverage, placing swimmers at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-gives-desk-bound-workers-a-break-from-the-heat-but-brings-afternoon-hail
The post-Assumption holiday workweek kicks off with a continuation of the unstable weather pattern. If you are one of the brave few back at your desk while half the island is still extend-vacationing on the coast, at least you won't have to deal with stifling 40°C heat today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pissouri-motorway-section-closed-as-traffic-diverted-for-roadside-fire
Traffic on the motorway near the Pissouri exit has been disrupted following a fire reported alongside the road on Sunday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-to-summer-like-a-local-30-unforgettable-cyprus-experiences
What does the perfect Cyprus summer look like? A sunset in Pomos, an after-work swim, mahalepi by the sea, or dinner in a mountain village?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€109-million-strategy-that-aims-to-transform-cyprus-agriculture-sector
The “Strategy for the Development of the Primary Sector” is moving forward with a major economic footprint and an implementation timeline through 2029. It includes 11 actions with a total budget of €109.3 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coming-elections-put-banks-back-in-the-spotlight
Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-home-sales-tumble-as-buyers-look-below-€300-000
Cyprus’ property market lost considerable ground in the second quarter of the year, with recorded sales of new-build apartments and houses falling by 42.2% and their total value dropping by 46.6%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-in-the-occupied-areas-combine-high-growth-with-serious-risks
Recent regulatory shifts and reduced state reliance have reshaped the banking system in the occupied areas, though inflation topping 30% continues to drive major financial pressures....
