https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-factory-and-winery-tours-become-cyprus-next-tourism-trend
Industrial tourism, which allows visitors to explore working production facilities and learn how goods are made, is gaining attention as a way to expand tourism offerings beyond traditional attractions. Experiences can range from tours of wineries and food producers to visits to agricultural operations and manufacturing sites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-depends-on-mine-clearance-effort
The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-next-for-cyprus-christodoulides-weighs-in-on-homes-bills-and-the-peace-process
In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/vision-string-quartet-brings-dynamic-chamber-music-to-minthis
On 10 July, the internationally acclaimed Vision String Quartet takes the stage at the Minthis Music Festival 2026, presenting its bold and dynamic approach to chamber music, with appearances at major international festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, inviting audiences to an experience full of energy and immediacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cremation-finally-coming-to-cyprus-after-20-years-of-delays
The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storing-the-sun-how-underwater-energy-storage-could-cut-cyprus-electricity-bills
BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-all-of-cyprus-headed-to-larnaca-the-timeless-magic-of-kataklysmos
There are only a few moments during the year that have the power to bring all of Cyprus together, and Kataklysmos is certainly one of them. For generations of Cypriots, the arrival of Kataklysmos meant far more than a public holiday or a long weekend by the sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gastronomos-awards-in-vouni-supporting-the-regeneration-of-the-land
Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini are presenting the Gastronomos Quality Awards 2026 for the 12th consecutive year—an institution that honors Cypriot gastronomy, the authenticity of local products, and the dedication of producers who create them with passion and respect for tradition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-money-bring-happiness
A colleague’s question at the office came completely by chance just a few hours after I watched a video of Mehmet from Kato Arodes saying, ''We didn’t have money, but we had everything.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-summer-of-endless-possibilities-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience a season defined by effortless luxury, authentic discovery, and unforgettable moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-metropolitan-of-paphos-gregory-formally-ordained-in-nicosia-church-ceremony
The Church of Cyprus on Thursday officially ordained its new Metropolitan of Paphos, Gregory, in a solemn ceremony held at the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas in Nicosia, marking a major leadership change in one of the island’s most historic dioceses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pippi-longstocking-and-the-moomins-in-cyprus-yes-and-the-kids-absolutely-loved-it
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this, I didn’t think many kids in Cyprus would even know who Pippi Longstocking or the Moomins were....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-line-for-€800-million-in-eu-funding-for-migration-and-security
Cyprus is expected to receive approximately €800 million from the European Union between 2028 and 2034 to support migration policy, security initiatives and border management, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-holiday-rental-prices-in-cyprus-rise-as-summer-demand-peaks
Cyprus’ short-term rental market is showing strong performance, with demand peaking this July and prices surging during the summer season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-harder-or-your-future-depends-on-this-the-pressure-students-feel-in-cyprus
We’ve all heard phrases like ''just study'' or ''your future depends on this'' from parents or teachers at some point in our lives. But how helpful are these words really?
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-roads-delays-and-plans-that-never-happen
Akamas is its villages, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said during a discussion titled “Akamas… The Art of Doing Nothing” at the Green Agenda 2026 conference held in Nicosia on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-weekend-drenched-in-sunshine
A gentle blanket of high pressure is keeping watch over Cyprus, promising another lovely early-summer day across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/children-celebrate-romanian-cypriot-friendship-through-art-in-nicosia
More than 60 children from Romanian families and Romanian-Cypriot households across Cyprus took part in a special International Children’s Day initiative in Nicosia, organised by the Embassy of Romania in Cyprus together with the Alliance of Romanians in Cyprus and Cypriot artist Michalis Pantelidis....
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/jump-of-the-year-armand-duplantis-clears-a-5-50-meter-wall-of-lidl-products
A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-closer-ties-with-kazakhstan-in-trade-energy-and-tourism
Cyprus is seeking to strengthen its ties with Kazakhstan, with a focus on areas such as business, energy, tourism and investment, President Nikos Christodoulides said during high-level talks in Astana....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
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/kataklysmos-skies-and-a-splash-of-summer
It is June 1st. It is Monday. It is Kataklysmos. A weak low-pressure system and a slightly unstable air mass remain nearby today, but conditions are generally favourable for those heading to the sea or village festivities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coffee-shop-conversations
In the coffee shops of the Cypriot countryside, the atmosphere is shaped by the conversation. Every time, in fact, it is different, depending on what people are talking about....
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/comment/opinion/composure
The people have spoken, and true democrats are those who accept the will of the electorate without conditions. Democracy is not a “pick and choose” system...something to be respected only when the outcome is convenient and questioned when it brings disappointment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-metropolitan-of-paphos-elected-after-long-standing-vacancy
The Holy Synod has brought an end to a long-standing vacancy in the Metropolitan seat of Paphos, filling a position that had remained open since May 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-more-noise
With the rise of artificial intelligence, even the most convincing things placed in front of us are now viewed with suspicion, treated as potentially deceptive, manufactured, or false. Misinformation has therefore become one of the defining challenges of our time. Yet just as serious, perhaps even more serious, is information overload....
