https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/byd-officially-debuts-in-cyprus-at-glamorous-old-gsp-square-event
In the fully renovated and iconic Old GSP Square, BYD made its official debut in the Cypriot market during a glamorous event hosted by Alpan Group, a member of the Sfakianakis Group and the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-event-pulled-from-nicosia-school-after-public-outcry
What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/she-came-back-to-say-thank-you-20-years-later
Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tomatoes-take-center-stage-in-parekklisia-s-tastiest-festival-yet
If there’s one thing that unites a village, it’s good food, and Parekklisia’s favorite fruit is getting the full red-carpet treatment once again. On June 22, the heart of this Limassol community will transform into a celebration of all things tomato at the fourth annual Tomato Festival....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expect-a-breezy-mix-of-rain-hail-and-sunshine-this-weekend
Well, it seems our fickle friend Winter just isn’t ready to pack up quite yet. Though the calendar may say otherwise, the skies have their own ideas, and they’re a little dramatic at the moment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tornado-strikes-larnaca-village-as-severe-weather-hits-cyprus-video
Severe weather swept across parts of Cyprus around midday Friday, bringing hail, strong winds and, in one area, a tornado....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-storm-turns-streets-white-in-dali
Spring took a dramatic turn in Nicosia on Thursday afternoon, as violent weather brought sudden and heavy hailstorms to several areas of the district. The storm hit just after noon, catching many off guard, with Dali and Pera Chorio Nisou among the hardest hit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolated-showers-strong-winds-and-a-selective-day-off
Today is the Ascension, a significant date in the Christian calendar, marking 40 days after Easter. In Cyprus, it doubles as one of those curious days when the island seems to agree to disagree....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-trade-war-drives-tourists-away-from-u-s
Tourists from nations hardest hit by President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are increasingly avoiding trips to the United States, according to new data from hotel search site Trivago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-launches-direct-santorini-istanbul-flights
Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/china-s-byd-rolls-into-cyprus-with-big-ev-plans
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is officially driving into the Cypriot market, and it’s coming in full throttle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-dominate-the-week-with with-a-hint-of-summer-showers
Today’s forecast brings mostly sunny skies across the island, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-defends-property-sales-in-turkish-tv-interview
Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-vc-investment-rises-in-q1-25-on-back-of-record-setting-$40-billion-open-ai-deal-according-to-kpmg-s-venture-pulse
Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-jobless-rate-hits-15-year-low-and-it-s-about-time
Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/so-now-the-mafia-s-after-delivery-drivers-seriously
Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammer-targets-elderly-woman-in-larnaca-but-she-outsmarts-him
A would-be scammer in Larnaca showed shocking nerve when he tried to con an elderly woman out of her money, claiming he was helping her son....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-life-pharma-detox-system-offers-solutions-to-pharmaceutical-pollution
Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rainy-tuesday-rolling-in-while-the-forecast-eyes-midweek-changes
It’s Tuesday, and with it comes a moody sky and the first signs of an unsettled stretch ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-defend-ousted-bishop-this-isn-t-justice
Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-weather-lightly-seasoned-with-dust-and-drama
A weak low-pressure system is loitering in the area, not doing much except kicking up some dust and making the air feel like it needs a good sweep. Don’t worry, the dust will start to settle tomorrow, possibly out of boredom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-slips-in-blue-flag-rankings-but-holds-firm-on-coastal-quality
Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/never-again-is-a-reality-for-some-and-a-lie-for-others
Where to begin when speaking of Gaza, a place descending deeper into darkness every day? Where to even start with just this past week alone?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/virtual-reconstruction-reveals-parthenon-s-interior-was-dark-and-awe-inspiring
A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-finny-thing-shark-spotted-off-paphos-coast-video
A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-s-green-roof-project-at-local-school-ignites-heated-backlash
What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes
As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/beats-beyond-borders-how-cyprus-djs-are-uniting-a-divided-capital
Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-sun-s-out-sanity-s-gone
It’s Friday morning. Even if you don’t have a headache, you have a headache. The sun is already clocked in, ready to make you regret every decision that led to living anywhere south of Scandinavia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-base-authorities-say-lady-s-mile-swimming-waters-deemed-safe
Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....
