https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-sahara-s-weekend-road-trip-has-officially-begun
The horizon is looking a little crowded this morning as our neighbors in North Africa have officially sent a massive shipment of suspended dust our way. A low-pressure system hitching a ride from Egypt to turn our sky into a hazy, grit-filled mess feels like a bit of a cosmic prank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-very-strong-attitude-and-a-side-of-sahara
If you thought the wind was done with its morning workout, think again. While we’re still technically under weak high pressure, the atmosphere is currently acting like it’s had one too many espressos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-spring-is-flirting-with-us-but-the-dust-is-bringing-a-plus-one
We are officially under the influence of a high-pressure system that, unlike last month’s cold snap, actually seems to like us. The sky is ditching the drama and staying mostly clear, letting the sun do some much-needed overtime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/false-alarm-sparked-chaos-yesterday-in-limassol
After a drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri just past midnight on Sunday and the dangerous escalation of the war the U.S. and Israel launched in Iran on Saturday, Cypriot authorities have been on high alert. A tip about a suspicious object in Lebanese airspace set off a chain reaction yesterday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-packing-emergency-backpacks
It took a little more than 24 hours for the flames of war that Israel and the US ignited in the Middle East to reach Cyprus. Before midnight on Sunday, when the British Air Force base in Akrotiri was hit by a drone, any talk of war shelters, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-24th-ceremony
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host one of the most anticipated nights on Cyprus’ social calendar: the 24th Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards, honoring the “Best of the Year” for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-island-is-drowning-in-concrete
In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/verdict-day-in-cyprus-golden-passport-scandal
The moment of truth has arrived in one of the most explosive corruption cases in recent memory, as the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict Tuesday morning for former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/busiest-green-line-crossing-expansion-completed-at-agios-dhometios
Construction work funded by the European Union at the Agios Dhometios crossing point has now been completed, bringing major improvements to the busiest Green Line crossing in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/remembering-cyprus-jewish-internment-camps-77-years-on
On Monday, February 9, people gathered at Nicosia’s old British Military Hospital to remember a chapter of history that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring: the Jewish internment camps that operated in Cyprus after World War II....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/open-house-nicosia-2026-brings-a-global-architecture-festival-to-cyprus-for-the-first-time
A major international architecture initiative is making its debut in Cyprus, with Open House Nicosia set to take place for the first time in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friends-of-akamas-warn-road-works-are-driving-the-national-park-from-bad-to-worse
The environmental group Friends of Akamas has issued a strongly worded statement expressing concern over the direction of road works inside the Akamas National Forest Park, saying the situation in protected areas is deteriorating rather than improving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/selling-cyprus-for-a-single-crossing-point
“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-january-28th-weather-report-the-mud-rain-edition
A low-pressure system is collaborating with suspended atmospheric dust today, which means any rain that falls is likely to leave a mark. It’s a gritty, grey start to the middle of the week, and the atmosphere isn’t holding back....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/comatose-patient-in-critical-care-after-being-found-on-larnaca-general-bathroom-floor
The family of a 42-year-old woman has formally accused Larnaca General Hospital of major failures in patient care following an incident that left her in a critical condition with a severe brain hemorrhage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-revolt-outside-parliament-you-cut-our-hours-you-cut-our-lives
Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/hit-the-road…-for-meze
Sometimes, a meal isn’t just a meal, it’s an excuse to hop in the car, leave the city behind, and chase something delicious....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-chihuahuas-abandoned-in-nicosia-park
Two tiny Chihuahuas were left behind like they didn’t matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/epiphany-apostolos-andreas-and-the-donkeys-who-loved-lay-s
Epiphany morning began quietly, the kind of soft winter light that makes a spontaneous road trip feel like a small gift. Apostolos Andreas Monastery, at the far tip of the island’s occupied side, had been on my mind for weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day
If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-pastry-legend-hangs-up-his-apron-at-90
George Chrysanthou reached nearly 90 before deciding to close the doors of his small shop on Sina Street in Engomi, its faded retro sign a quiet witness to decades of dedication. Every morning at 7, he would arrive to craft one of the island’s most celebrated desserts: galaktoboureko....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-i-met-brigitte-bardot
In her youth, she was worshipped. A beauty icon. A sex symbol. The ultimate fantasy. Relentlessly pursued by fans and paparazzi alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-says-enough-is-enough-police-will-be-seen-and-crime-will-be-stopped
Cyprus is sending a clear signal: citizens want results, and the government is listening. On Monday, Minister of Justice and Public Order Konstantinos Fytiris toured police departments in Famagusta and Larnaca, as well as the Police Air Operations Unit, underlining that public safety is a top priority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-renounces-lifetime-pension-in-rare-move
Cyprus’ Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris is walking away from a benefit many politicians quietly keep: a lifetime ministerial pension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sometimes-the-ones-we-help-change-us-the-most
There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-backs-€90b-ukraine-loan-but-won-t-touch-frozen-russian-billions-yet
After nearly six hours of intense talks and many more behind the scenes, EU leaders walked away from a plan that sounded simple but proved legally explosive: using frozen Russian money to pay for Ukraine’s war effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-walk-out-farmers-roll-in-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-day-of-protests
Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/winter-rains-revive-kakopetria-s-vateris-trail
After weeks of rainfall, nature is putting on a quiet but striking show in Kakopetria, with fresh winter colors and flowing water turning heads across social media in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sleigh-your-holiday-plans-last-minute-low-budget-getaways-from-cyprus
If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....