https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-skies-coffee-sighs-and-summer-just-around-the-corner
It’s Monday again. A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the region today, while a touch of fine dust drifts lazily through the atmosphere, giving the sky a soft, hazy look....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis
Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lake-paralimni-drained-for-mosquito-control-despite-study-linking-outbreaks-to-human-activity
BirdLife Cyprus has criticized the ongoing drainage of Lake Paralimni, warning that the work is taking place during the peak nesting season for protected bird species in the Natura 2000 wetland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-hands-larnaka-marina-and-port-upgrade-to-ports-authority
The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-22nd-birthday-with-1-000-000-sets-under-€22
Wizz Air is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with one of its biggest promotions ever, offering 1,000,000 seats for under €22 on selected routes across its network for just three days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-most-glamorous-kataklysmos-weekend-comes-to-life-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
This year’s Kataklysmos long weekend takes on a truly special character at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, where luxury meets the joy of a family seaside escape. Set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop, the award-winning resort offers families and guests of all ages the opportunity to experience an unforgettable Pentecost - Whit Monday (Kataklysmos Escape), filled with moments of relaxation, entertainment and carefree summer living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friyay-forecast-breezy-skies-and-a-splash-of-weekend-sunshine
Friday has arrived wearing a windswept little jacket and carrying a few mischievous clouds across the island. A weak low-pressure system continues to hover nearby, stirring up breezes and the occasional passing shower as Cyprus eases into the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-international-crackdown-on-fake-medicine-network
Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/us-embassy-says-farewell-to-ambassador-julie-davis
The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-golf-club-introduces-trackman™-technology
Minthis Golf Club continues to redefine its golfing experience with the introduction of TrackMan™, a world-leading performance technology trusted by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-brace-for-tough-summer-as-middle-east-tensions-hit-tourism
A difficult summer season is shaping up for Cyprus’ hotel industry, as uncertainty caused by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is dampening people’s appetite for travel and holidays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€208-000-in-cash-seized-at-agios-dometios-crossing
Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunshine-sea-breezes-and-a-sprinkle-of-mountain-magic
The weather seems to be in one of its gentle moods today, drifting across Cyprus with soft clouds, warm breezes and just the tiniest hint of mountain mischief. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-firefighters-say-dangerous-policy-failures-are-putting-lives-and-forests-at-risk
Cyprus’ forest firefighters will stage a 48-hour strike on May 25-26, accusing the Forestry Department of ignoring agreements designed to protect both firefighters and forests during wildfire operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-and-slimstock-join-forces-to-redefine-their-supply-chain-planning
Alphamega Hypermarkets are proud to announce a strategic partnership with Slimstock, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions. This partnership is part of the company’s ongoing growth and investment in advanced technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall customer experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen
The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-33°c-inland-peak-and-the-looming-friday-shift
The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/give-peace-a-chance
In 2015, during his presidential campaign, Donald Trump said of the foreign policy he intended to pursue that “there’s something unpredictable about Trump, and that’s wonderful.” He was obviously referring to himself in the third person and suggesting that leaders should never reveal what they are about to do....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trozena-plan-fuels-clash-over-development-and-protected-nature-zones
A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosive-sea-drone-off-greece-sparks-fears-of-war-creeping-into-mediterranean
The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dusty-33°c-peak-before-the-friday-fade
It looks like the high-pressure system is giving us one last warm hug today before it hands over the keys to a low-pressure system tomorrow. We are currently stuck in that hazy, "pre-summer" vibe where the air feels a bit thick and the thermometer is working overtime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/russian-victory-day-events-held-across-cyprus
Commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory Day took place across Cyprus on May 9, with ceremonies, marches and concerts organised in several cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-tourist-wins-nearly-€1-000-after-losing-daily-battle-for-pool-loungers-in-greece
A German tourist has been awarded nearly €1,000 after a court ruled that constant competition for poolside loungers ruined his family holiday in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-industrial-landscape-discovered-near-larnaca-salt-lake
Archaeologists working in the Larnaca Salt Lake region have identified surface finds dating to the Late Roman era during the 2025 season of the Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-building-costs-could-soon-make-homes-even-pricier
The first major price increases in construction materials for new residential buildings are already becoming visible, driven largely by soaring fuel costs over the past two months, according to property market executives in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-rural-paphos-area-as-police-investigate-identity
A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-over-alleged-fake-apartment-rental-scam
A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-on-alert-after-explosive-packed-sea-drone-found-off-lefkada
Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cia-doubts-iran-is-close-to-collapse-despite-trump-claims-war-may-soon-end
A classified CIA assessment delivered to the US government this week has concluded that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more serious economic strain, according to multiple US officials cited by The Washington Post....
