https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-with-recalled-takata-airbag-nearly-causes-fatal-crash
A recalled vehicle equipped with a faulty Takata airbag was involved in a serious accident last week, raising fresh concerns over the ongoing safety risks of these defective airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-artist-penelope-constantinou-brings-her-muses-to-paris
Renowned Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou is once again taking her art to the international stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-join-forces-on-major-energy-projects
The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-s-chill-stirs-once-more-brace-thyselves
Well, folks, if you thought winter was packing up and heading out, think again. The weather has other plans, and it looks like we’re in for a chilly few days ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slaughter-in-karpasia-as-14-donkeys-executed-warning-disturbing-images
Heartbreaking images of 14 lifeless donkeys sprawled across the Karpasia landscape have sent shockwaves across Cyprus, sparking outrage and grief. The Wildlife Research Institute in the occupied territories brought the tragedy to light, confirming that the animals—symbols of the island’s rich history and rural charm—were mercilessly gunned down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cyprus-cabinet-s-romantic-february-14-meeting
On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aid-meant-for-gaza-civilians-diverted-to-hamas-according-to-leaked-recordings
In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-blues-even-the-weather-doesn-t-feel-like-trying
If you thought dragging yourself out of bed this morning was tough, brace yourself—the weather seems to be feeling just as moody. Weak low pressure is hovering over the area, much like your will to start the week, and things are only getting gloomier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-public-sector-too-large-hiring-freeze-lifted-amid-rising-costs
The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-pediatric-oncology-clinic-to-be-built-in-nicosia
A major step forward for pediatric cancer care in Cyprus was taken on Saturday with the signing of an agreement for the construction of a new Pediatric Oncology Clinic in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-dial-tones-to-digital-historic-phone-booths-reimagined-as-time-capsules
The first of 28 traditional phone booths has been transformed into a "Time Capsule"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-white-house-s-valentine-s-day-post-that-stole-hearts-and-possibly-visas
Valentine’s Day is typically a time for chocolates, flowers, and sweet nothings whispered over candlelit dinners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-trump-s-‘tit-for-tat-tariffs-are-trading-jabs-in-the-global-market
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-denies-release-for-german-woman-in-property-case
A 49-year-old German woman accused of illegally handling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied north of Cyprus has lost her appeal for release while awaiting trial. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/love-is-in-the-air…-and-so-is-a-bit-of-a-chill
Cupid may be out spreading the love today, but the weather is keeping things refreshingly cool. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hold-onto-your-hats—it-s-a-blustery-day
Hey, weather watchers! Today’s forecast is bringing a bit of drama—think strong winds, chilly temps, and even some mountain snow!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-devastate-occupied-karpasia
Heavy rain and hailstorms wreaked havoc across several occupied villages in Karpasia, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and paddocks in Yialousa, Agios Andronicos, Agia Triada, and Melanagra....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-fight-for-dignity-new-proposal-seeks-to-end-hate-speech-against-the-elderly-and-disabled
Cyprus Parliament is considering a proposal to criminalize hate speech and incitement to violence against individuals based on age or disability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-castration-proposed-for-child-rapists-in-new-law
A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weather-a-winter-that-europe-would-envy
While the rest of Europe battles icy winds, sub-zero temperatures, and a constant existential crisis over whether to wear three layers or four, Cyprus is doing its own version of winter—mild, moody, and just dramatic enough to remind us it's still February....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-reports-57-surge-in-q3-revenue-hits-$9-billion-market-cap-milestone
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....
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/cypriot-karate-athletes-triumph-in-both-male-and-female-categories
Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act
The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-showers-a-dash-of-thunder-winter-s-not-done-yet
Ah, Monday—the day that greets us with coffee, complaints, and apparently, a bit of everything weather-wise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/four-new-types-of-branches-at-the-bank-of-cyprus
Bank of Cyprus branches are entering a new era, with the bank having moved to modernise the operational model of its network with four types of branches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/millions-spent-little-progress-how-government-failures-derailed-the-paphos-polis-road-project
The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunman-opens-fire-on-limassol-investment-firm
Authorities are racing to track down a gunman who opened fire outside an investment company’s offices in Limassol in the early hours of Friday, February 7....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures
Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...