https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire
A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-quietly-steps-back-from-great-sea-interconnector-project
Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wagging-tails-sunshine-ahead-your-favorite-furry-forecaster-reports
Oh boy, oh boy, what a pawsitively perfect day! The skies are mostly clear today, just the way I like it when I zoom around the park!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-sneak-peek-promises-sunshine-and-soaring-temps
If you’ve been dreaming of summer, your wish is coming true! A gentle high-pressure system is gracing the area, bringing in a wave of warmth that’s set to wrap the island in golden sunshine starting tomorrow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-knew-but-didn-t-warn-the-public
Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-republic-of-shrugged-shoulders
''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/emirates-and-aegean-enhance-partnership-to-offer-reciprocal-loyalty-benefits
Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-detain-21-in-nationwide-immigration-sweep
Authorities in Cyprus detained 21 people of various nationalities on Sunday for residing illegally in the country, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-avoids-water-cuts-but-your-bill-might-take-a-hit
Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-drenches-cyprus-makarios-stadium-now-a-mini-lake
Well, that escalated quickly. One minute we were sweating through the dust, the next we were watching a full-blown thunderstorm take over Cyprus, and wow, did it deliver...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-loaded-up-and-headed-to-cyprus
In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wait-it-s-friday-the-weather-s-just-as-confused-as-we-are
Good Sunday, everyone...wait, no… Monday? Actually, it’s Friday. If you're still disoriented from Thursday’s midweek holiday and feeling like you’ve time-travelled into next week, rest assured: Cyprus is right there with you. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/infant-hospitalized-with-meningitis-in-serious-condition-fourth-case-in-cyprus-in-2025
A 3.5-month-old infant is in serious condition at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia after being diagnosed with meningitis, marking the fourth reported case of the disease in Cyprus since the start of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-turkish-ambassador-of-america-in-cyprus-anastasiades-hits-back-at-ex-u-s-envoy-s-claims
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has hit back at the explosive claims made by former U.S. Ambassador John Koenig, questioning both the timing and motive behind the American diplomat’s scathing comments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whispers-of-rain-murmurs-of-dust-the-weather-forecast
Good morning Cyprus, it's Wednesday and Mother Nature’s decided to keep things interesting, not wild, not calm, just... mildly moody....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-shifts-to-cypriot-hands-in-major-shake-up
Banking changes in Cyprus are rolling full steam ahead in 2025, with Ancoria Bank now seeing a major shift in its ownership. Entrepreneur and co-founder of XM, Kostas Kleanthous, has reached an agreement to buy more than 50% of Ancoria Bank, making him the new majority shareholder. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pope-francis-final-gift-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-divided-world
It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope-with-high-stakes-visit-to-israel
President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hotels-race-for-private-desalination-plants-as-summer-approaches
Large hotel groups across Cyprus are seriously looking into installing their own small desalination plants as a way to secure enough water during the island’s scorching, dry summers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schengen-within-reach-but-cyprus-hits-the-green-line-wall
Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-snake-handler-captures-giant-viper-in-choirokoitia-video
A massive blunt-nosed viper was spotted in the Choirokoitia area, according to Cypriot snake handler Giannis Aggeli, who described it as the largest he has ever seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/athens-airport-takes-off-toward-a-greener-future
Athens International Airport is gearing up for a major transformation, but it's not just about getting bigger. It's about getting greener....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kaifu-sushi-bar-–-the-ultimate-summer-spot-you-ll-keep-coming-back-to
Kaifu isn’t just about sushi and cocktails by the sea. It’s the kind of place you go to feel good — to enjoy great food, sip on something special, take in the view, and truly unwind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pensioner-scammed-out-of-€142k-in-online-investment-trap
A 77-year-old man in Cyprus has been left devastated after falling victim to a sophisticated online scam that cost him a staggering €142,000, police said on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apple-ditches-china-for-india-to-dodge-trump-s-tariffs
Apple is planning a major shakeup in how, and where, it makes iPhones for the U.S. market. Starting as early as next year, the tech giant wants all iPhones sold in America to be assembled in India, instead of China. The reason? Tariffs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-crazy-and-kinda-wet-welcome-to-the-weekend-forecast
Happy Friday, Cyprus! As we coast into the weekend, the skies are planning a little drama of their own, but don’t let that dampen your mood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayia-napa-pharmacies-to-stay-open-longer-year-round
The long-standing confusion over pharmacy hours in Ayia Napa, especially during the busy tourist months, is finally being cleared up. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-scattered-showers-and-a-splash-of-desalination-drama
Good morning, Cyprus! Grab your umbrellas, maybe your sunglasses, and definitely your sense of humor—it’s one of those weather days where the only thing predictable is the unpredictability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles
An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/6-2-magnitude-quake-shakes-istanbul
Istanbul was rocked by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings and nerves across Turkey’s largest city. The 6.2 magnitude tremor struck just before 1pm local time and was felt across several provinces, triggering panic but—thankfully—no major damage or injuries so far....