https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/government-licenses-rock-of-aphrodite-as-premium-ad-space
In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/why-2026-is-the-year-to-trade-tradition-for-a-european-easter-escape
For many in Cyprus, Easter has long been defined by familiarity. The scent of home cooking, visits to family villages, and quiet retreats to the mountains shape the season. It is a time rooted in tradition, where travel rarely extends beyond a domestic staycation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-continues-its-dynamic-and-timeless-presence-at-the-ayia-napa-youth-soccer-festival-as-a-platinum-sponsor
Lidl Cyprus is once again dynamically participating in the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, actively supporting one of the most important youth soccer events in the region. With a firm commitment to promoting balanced nutrition and physical activity, the company continues to strengthen initiatives that encourage children and young people to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avakas-gorge-trail-closed-due-to-safety-risks
The Department of Forests has reiterated that the popular Avakas Gorge trail, located within Akamas National Forest Park, will remain closed to the public until further notice, citing ongoing safety concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foodhaus-goes-nationwide-with-first-paralimni-store
The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exhibition-cyprus-insula-history-memory-reality-in-brussels
The flagship exhibition of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation of (BoCCF), “Cyprus Insula – History, Memory, Reality”, travels to Brussels as part of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-is-hiring-—-join-our-team
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, one of the island’s premier luxury destinations, is excited to announce a range of career opportunities as it strengthens its team for the upcoming season. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-brand-new-meeting-point-just-arrived-in-the-heart-of-nicosia
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is proud to be furtherly unfolding the fascinating array of culinary venues, coming to find their place in the heart of Nicosia’s eclectic crowd and global visitors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-renowned-artists-come-to-cyprus-with-kapopoulos-fine-arts-exhibition-at-amara-hotel
Kapopoulos Fine Arts is bringing internationally acclaimed artists of global prestige to Cyprus, offering art lovers on the island a unique opportunity to experience — and invest in — exceptional works of contemporary art. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-rescued-after-rising-waters-trap-hikers-in-avakas-gorge
Firefighters carried out two rescue operations within hours Wednesday after rising water levels trapped dozens of hikers inside the popular Avakas Gorge in the Paphos district, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-a-dynamic-presence-at-the-xm-limassol-marathon
A long-standing partner of the XM Limassol Marathon, Petrolina once again supported this year's event, both through its active participation and as the naming sponsor of the Petrolina 10 Km Energy Race, which took place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with more than 1,000 runners taking part....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-take-action-to-make-akamas-national-park-safer-and-more-sustainable
Akamas National Forest Park, one of Cyprus’ most treasured natural areas, is getting a closer look from the government. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surging-waters-at-xyliatos-dam-prompt-safety-warnings
The Department of Forests has announced that Xyliatos Dam overflowed on Monday following recent rainfall, creating a striking natural display that has already begun attracting visitors to the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/book-your-stay-now-for-an-unforgettable-easter-of-authentic-hospitality-and-tradition-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
This Easter, the award-winning, five-star Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos invites guests to experience a truly radiant celebration, where Cypriot tradition meets authentic hospitality and refined elegance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-dolphin-found-on-faros-beach-prompts-investigation
The discovery of a dead dolphin washed ashore at Faros beach caused concern among morning visitors on Friday, after the animal was spotted lying along the coastline by members of the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-new-archaeological-museum-pushed-to-2029-opening
Cyprus’ long-awaited new archaeological museum is now expected to open its doors in 2029, a timeline that is already sparking both excitement and frustration as lawmakers toured the massive construction site in Nicosia on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/war-s-ripple-effect-reaches-cyprus-tourism
A negative climate is developing in Cyprus’s tourism sector during the spring season as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begins to affect the country. Early signs show a slowdown in bookings and an increase in cancellations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-bean-bar-opens-in-alphamega-hypermarket-mandria
Bean Bar has opened a new pop-up store within the Alphamega Hypermarket of Mandria in Paphos, vigorously continuing its strategic expansion plan. This marks the brand’s 22nd store and the second in Paphos district, following the opening of a pop-up store at the American University of Beirut....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yes-i-can-inspiring-paralympic-photo-exhibition-takes-over-limassol-s-molos
The heart of Limassol has been transformed into a gallery of courage and resilience with the official opening of the “Yes, I Can” photo exhibition at the Molos seafront. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crisis-what-crisis-tourists-discover-cyprus-secret-paradise
While news of a drone strike at RAF Akrotiri last month made headlines, tourists arriving in Cyprus are discovering a very different reality: sunny skies, empty beaches, and a warm welcome from locals and resort staff, says a report from the BBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-protect-tourism-as-government-counters-travel-advisories
Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-s-busy-streets-and-cafes-fall-quiet-as-conflict-scares-off-tourists
Dubai, a city known for packed beaches, luxury shopping and nonstop energy, is suddenly unusually quiet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/japanese-flower-art-takes-root-in-nicosia-with-live-ikebana-demonstration
Traditional Japanese flower arranging took center stage in Nicosia earlier this month, as delicate blooms and bold branches transformed a cultural event into a lesson in art, balance and patience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-exhibition-highlights-nicosia-s-divided-history-and-human-resilience
A new exhibition opening in Athens is offering visitors a closer look at the lasting impact of division on Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia, and the resilience of its residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-brings-in-international-pr-team-to-rebuild-tourism-confidence
The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-cyprus-needs-us-we-will-be-there-says-germany
Germany has assured Cyprus that it will stand ready to help if needed, as regional tensions in the Middle East ripple into the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflon-protection-sites-in-platania-and-stavros-tis-psokas-closed-as-precaution-against-foot-and-mouth-disease
The Department of Forests has announced the temporary closure of public mouflon protection and observation facilities at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting wildlife....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/1-if-not-now-when
The unprecedented crisis our country is experiencing because of the war in the Middle East has revealed just how operationally unprepared we are to manage tensions that may arise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battlefield-redefined-2026
''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-was-spreading-for-weeks-before-alarm-raised-in-foot-and-mouth-outbreak
Authorities say the foot-and-mouth outbreak that has rattled Cyprus’ livestock sector may have been quietly spreading for weeks before anyone sounded the alarm, and now police are investigating whether warning signs were ignored....
