https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safecy-app-helps-users-find-nearest-shelter
A new mobile app, SafeCY, is now available to help residents locate the nearest Civil Defense shelter in real time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-fined-173-876-turkish-lira-for-forcing-rooster-to-smoke-and-drink-alcohol
A man was fined 173,876 Turkish lira (approximately 3,819 euros) after a video emerged showing him forcing a rooster to smoke a cigarette and drink raki, violating animal welfare laws....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-launches-fresh-missile-attacks-against-israel-some-visible-from-cyprus-videos
Iran launched a new round of missile attacks targeting Israel late Saturday night, Iranian state television reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/possible-missile-activity-reported-over-cyprus
A Facebook post shared late Friday in the “Weather Enthusiasts of Cyprus” group drew attention after several users described seeing what they believed to be possible missile activity over the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-crisis-escalates-out-of-control
Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-aftermath-of-israeli-strike-on-tabriz-airport-in-iran
Thick smoke was seen rising over Tabriz International Airport following what Iranian state media described as an Israeli airstrike on the northwestern city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sole-survivor-of-air-india-crash-says-he-ran-through-fire-after-waking-in-wreckage
The lone survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people says he woke up surrounded by fire, wreckage, and bodies and simply ran for his life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-set-to-jump-after-mideast-strikes
Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heat-peaks-at-39°c-as-weekend-begins-under-clear-skies
It’s Friday. Another week that went by too fast, but the weekend is here and we’re ready for it, even if the weather is turning up the heat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-era-in-vocational-training-lidl-cyprus-invests-in-the-new-generation
Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-39°c-heat-grips-the-region-with-cooler-weather-on-the-horizon
A wave of hot air continues to blanket the region, pushing temperatures to peak levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/6-residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale luxury houses and other residential properties in Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-rescues-entangled-loggerhead-turtle-off-akamas-coast
A man out on a speedboat near the Akamas peninsula came to the rescue of a distressed loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) after spotting it tangled in a plastic bag and struggling to swim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waking-up-in-a-heatwave-and-facing-38°c-with-grit-fog-and-a-little-hope
The pull of your bed is strong. The air-conditioning hums like a lullaby and the outside world feels far too bright, too hot, too much. But the day doesn’t wait....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-24-000-illegal-cigarettes-seized-at-paphos-airport
Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized thousands of illegal cigarettes on Monday after stopping a Greek Cypriot man heading to London....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-worker-falls-to-death-from-construction-site
A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wrong-way-driver-terrifies-motorists-on-limassol-nicosia-road
A shocking case of reckless driving caused panic on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday, June 8, when a double-cab vehicle was caught on camera driving in the wrong direction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modi-s-stop-in-cyprus-sends-subtle-shot-at-turkey
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Cyprus later this month in a stop that’s more than just diplomatic; it’s also a pointed message to Turkey, according to Indian media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quick-thinking-officer-pulls-elderly-woman-and-caregiver-from-burning-apartment
A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-flight-path-to-the-future-with-major-airport-expansion
Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikos-tornaritis-heartfelt-tribute-turned-chatgpt-blunder-and-other-political-mishaps
The son of the former Auditor General, Philippos Michaelides, wrote, among other things, the following: “Annita Demetriou is the best example of how connections can turn you from an ordinary mortal, a political science graduate no less, into Speaker of the House and leader of the largest political party…”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-celebration-a-glorious-3-day-weekend-ahead-for-cyprus
Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-i-do-to-i-declare-weddings-now-come-with-a-bank-form
Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-participates-in-a-beach-clean-up-campaign-for-world-environment-day
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Petrolina contributed to a series of beach clean-up activities held on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaka and Limassol,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-takes-responsibility-for-the-environment
Recognizing that protecting the environment is a responsibility we all share, Lidl Cyprus takes an active role by implementing actions that enhance environmental awareness and contribute meaningfully to addressing the climate crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-borrowers-as-ecb-to-cut-interest-rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sailing-together-us-naval-cadets-team-up-with-cyprus-navy
In a powerful show of friendship and maritime cooperation, the Cyprus Navy welcomed midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy aboard one of its vessels this week, deepening the strategic ties between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-firefighter-who-refused-to-stay-silent
In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-special-education-can-stay-in-school-until-age-22
Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hello-heatwave-37°c-and-climbing-summer-s-here-ready-or-not
If you’re reading this with a glass of cold water in one hand and your toes peeking out of flip-flops for the first time this year, you're not alone. The heat has officially arrived, and it’s not pulling any punches....
