https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis
As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/41°c-highs-prompt-yellow-weather-warning
A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-returns-to-three-systemic-banks-after-alpha-bank-cyprus-astrobank-deal
Cyprus is set to have three systemic banks again after Alpha Bank Cyprus signed a final agreement to acquire most of AstroBank’s assets and liabilities. The deal was officially signed Tuesday, June 24, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-you-really-here-for-the-weather…-or-just-for-our-banter
The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-hot-lies-summer-s-in-full-sass-mode
Today’s weather is playing it cool, or rather, hot, with mostly clear skies and not much drama overhead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reinstates-abramovich-firm-to-go-after-directors-for-€25m-tax-debt
Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-skyline-set-to-rise-with-new-twin-towers-project
Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-heat-hits-36°c-as-temperatures-climb
A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/lellos-pool-to-reopen-after-long-term-closure
The Nicosia Municipality has announced that the Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool, commonly known as “Lellos’ Pool”, is scheduled to reopen on June 27, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissan-s-next-gen-driver-assist-tech-could-ease-daily-commute-in-cyprus
Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-nearly-within-our-grasp-clear-skies-warm-vibes-and-the-weekend-just-a-breath-away
It’s Friday again. Some said it would never come. Even the sun seemed unsure, but here we are, Friday morning, and 5pm is just 10 hours away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedonos-criticizes-eac-over-delays-in-borehole-connections
Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has voiced concern over what he described as an unreasonable two-month delay by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus in connecting municipal boreholes to the power grid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-camping-in-forests-could-cost-you-big-time
Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-sweat-and-slight-sea-swells-your-weekend-weather-forecast
A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-young-tourists-evacuated-in-rare-style-aboard-luxury-liner-crown-iris-escorted-by-israeli-navy
A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/abr-festival-beats-art-and-chaos-in-the-capital
Nicosia is about to get a whole lot hotter, and we don’t just mean the weather. One of Cyprus’ most beloved summer festivals, AfroBanana, is turning a fresh page this June. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-stay-high-as-sunshine-dominates-the-forecast
It’s a scorcher, and it’s not letting up just yet. A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, but that doesn’t mean much drama—just a lot of sun and some toasty temps....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-end-auctions-for-turkish-cypriot-homes
The Parliamentary Refugee Committee has moved to end the practice of auctioning Turkish Cypriot homes, reaffirming that such properties should be reserved strictly for displaced persons' primary residences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-breakthrough-in-paphos-as-lifeline-found-underground
As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-you-like-burning-because-it-s-heating-up-fast
It’s getting hot, folks. Today’s high could hit a sizzling 36°C inland. If you're by the coast, expect it a bit cooler at around 31°C, and up in the mountains it’ll stay relatively comfortable at 28°C. Basically: shade is your friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-music-festival-2025-culture-in-full-bloom-in-cyprus
Where nature meets human creativity and Cyprus' highlands stretch out beneath open skies, the Minthis Music Festival is ready to return....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-drama-in-the-skies-with-heat-thunder-and-a-chance-of-showers-but-make-it-scenic
You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-poised-for-fall-rate-decision-as-growth-tariffs-and-inflation-weigh-in
The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/high-temperatures
It’s around ten in the morning and there’s not a trace of shade anywhere. The sun is scalding, striking the concrete hard and bouncing back with even greater fury. I regret not bringing my straw hat....
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/e-kalathi-goes-live-as-cyprus-new-price-checking-app-aims-to-ease-the-grocery-bill
A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/god-save-the-king-and-the-grid-politics-power-and-sheepish-wolves-in-cyprus
In today’s royal photo op, the president raises a toast to our dearly beloved King Charles, who celebrated his birthday yesterday. God save the King, from the Queen. Cheers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-sweet-start-to-summer-as-cyprus-basks-under-the-strawberry-moon
The skies over Cyprus lit up in soft gold and silver hues last night as the first full moon of summer made its grand entrance and with it came a name as sweet as the season: the Strawberry Moon....
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/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....
