https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aradippou-mayor-calls-for-industrial-areas-to-be-relocated-away-from-homes-after-factory-fire
The Mayor of Aradippou has urged authorities to redesign planning policies so that industrial estates and residential neighbourhoods are no longer located next to one another, following Monday's major factory fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-firefighters-treated-as-massive-aradippou-factory-blaze-continues-to-rage
Four firefighters have received medical treatment after battling the massive factory fire that continues to burn through the Aradippou Industrial Area, as emergency crews race to stop the flames from spreading to nearby businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/huge-blaze-engulfs-aradippou-factory-thick-black-smoke-blankets-larnaca-skies
A massive fire tore through a factory in the Aradippou Industrial Area on Monday afternoon, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and drawing a major emergency response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-tiktok-helped-uncover-cyprus-latest-drug-threat
The Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Service (YKAN) has turned its attention to opium poppies following a string of major drug seizures over the past few days, raising concerns about a new narcotic appearing on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-linked-to-dr-congo-outbreak
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo carrying the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-isn-t-on-europe-s-sidelines-it-s-on-the-front-line-says-eu-s-stephen-clark
When people in Cyprus hear "Brussels," it can still sound like a place that exists somewhere far away; a world of speeches, regulations and political deals that has little to do with everyday life in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/final-day-of-make-music-cyprus-brings-52-performances-across-nicosia
Today is the final opportunity to experience Make Music Cyprus Festival 2026, as the largest edition in the event's history concludes with 52 performances and workshops spread across eight stages in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-rate-hike-to-add-€147m-to-greek-banks-as-profits-rise-from-widening-loan-deposit-gap
The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate increase, its first since 2023, is expected to boost bank profitability across the eurozone, including Cyprus, by widening the gap between what banks earn from loans and what they pay out to savers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-your-step
A renewed warning is being issued to the public in Cyprus after a snake sighting went viral online, sparking debate over safety in rural and forest areas, and how people should react if they come across a viper in the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/popcorn-entertainment-and-seriousness
From its formulaic treatment of the trauma of 1974 to references to landmarks that miss the mark, such as calling Nicosia's Eleftheria Square the "Post Office Square," and from there to portraying ultra-luxury seaside resorts as the ultimate destination, the show risks reinforcing long-standing misconceptions about Cyprus among audiences in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-designed-universal-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-first-time
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-set-for-two-rate-hikes-this-year-what-it-means-for-cypriots
The war in Iran may be happening hundreds of kilometers away, but for many people in Cyprus, its effects could soon be felt much closer to home, in their electricity bills, supermarket receipts, and even their mortgage payments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-cup-2026-all-matches-lead-to-alphamega
The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use
Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-‘santi-messages-fabricated-no-evidence-found-to-support-allegations
One of Cyprus’ most closely watched and controversial investigations has taken a dramatic turn, with police announcing Tuesday that they found no evidence to support the explosive allegations made in the so-called “Santi” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-tougher-measures-to-contain-livestock-disease-outbreak
The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-return-to-streets-this-morning-over-foot-and-mouth-crisis
Frustration is boiling over among Cyprus’ livestock farmers, who are set to stage another protest in Nicosia on Friday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, a crisis many farmers say is threatening not only their animals but also their livelihoods....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-antisemitism-really-is
Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-s-new-archaeological-museum-takes-shape
A massive new archaeological museum under construction is being described as one of the most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Cyprus, with developers saying it will reshape how the island presents its history to the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-scorches-through-spring-as-may-heat-shatters-records
Europe is facing an unusually intense heatwave, with several countries recording temperatures far above seasonal averages weeks before the height of summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-in-pachna-as-farmers-block-veterinary-visit-over-feared-animal-culling
Veterinary Services officials cancelled a planned visit to a farm in Pachna on Tuesday after being told that livestock farmers were reportedly blocking access to the site and that the situation had become tense, with claims of threats and people carrying “dangerous objects.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever
Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-killed-after-gunfire-erupts-near-white-house-checkpoint
A man was killed Saturday evening after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Officers returned fire after the suspect allegedly pulled a weapon from a bag and began shooting near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiger-mosquitoes-are-back-in-cyprus
Stagnant water in yards, drains, rooftops, and flower pots also creates ideal breeding conditions. He explains that preventive action is the key to limiting insect populations and protecting homes and businesses, especially during the summer months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-calls-for-turkish-troop-withdrawal-from-cyprus
The European Parliament has approved a recommendation calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and the restart of negotiations on the Cyprus issue under a bizonal, bicommunal federation framework with political equality, in line with United Nations resolutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-culling-begins-in-limassol-after-new-outbreak-in-pachna
Veterinary authorities in Cyprus are scrambling to contain a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after an active case was confirmed at a sheep and goat farm in the Limassol district village of Pachna....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-foot-and-mouth-disease-case-confirmed-in-limassol
The first case of foot-and-mouth disease in the Limassol district has been confirmed at a small goat and sheep farm in the village of Pachna, where around 60 to 70 animals are kept....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-british-forces-test-wildfire-response-in-hephaestus-2026-exercise
Cyprus authorities and British military personnel carried out a large-scale wildfire response exercise on Monday in the Machairas National Forest Park near the village of Kapedes, testing the island’s emergency coordination systems ahead of the summer fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-raises-€700-million-after-investor-demand-surges-nearly-fourfold
Eurobank has raised €700 million through a new bond issue after attracting far stronger investor interest than expected, another sign that international markets remain confident in the bank and the wider Greek banking sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calm-seas-and-a-midweek-surprise-from-the-mountains
Cyprus is easing through the week beneath soft skies and slow-moving clouds, with the weather feeling undecided between holding onto summer warmth and inviting spring back for one last visit....
