https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gal-gadot-spotted-enjoying-summer-in-paphos
Hollywood actress Gal Gadot is spending her summer in Paphos, enjoying the island’s clear waters and Mediterranean sunshine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-summer-showers-surprise-cyprus-mountains-as-august-rains-sweep-in
Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ex-abramovich-yacht-directors-face-€25m-tax-evasion-trial-in-cyprus
Former directors of a company tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s superyachts are set to face trial in Cyprus over a €25 million VAT tax evasion case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-wildfire-aid-distributed-government-says
Authorities in Cyprus say most of the emergency relief promised to families hit by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Limassol district has already been distributed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-can-t-take-more-compromises-federation-warns
The Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus is urging the government to fully enforce protection measures in the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that the landmark region “cannot withstand further concessions or compromises.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hope-dies-last-but-the-ice-cream-melts-first
At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dormition-day-delivers-cooler-skies-strong-breezes-and-a-good-excuse-for-a-siesta
If you’ve survived this week without melting into the pavement, congratulations. You’ve made it to mid-August in Cyprus, the day when churches are full, villages are bustling with feasts, and the rest of us are wondering if it’s socially acceptable to nap for the next twelve hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-water-skier-gets-playful-escort
Summer in Cyprus just got a little more magical thanks to a viral video capturing a water skier in Limassol being joined by a playful pod of dolphins. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sizzles-as-lefkara-hits-near-record-46°c
Cyprus turned into an outdoor oven on Wednesday, with Lefkara clocking an eye-watering 46.1°C, just a whisker below the country’s hottest temperature ever recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-the-dark-as-power-cuts-expose-decades-of-delayed-planning
Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bathing-waters-at-agia-varvara-beach-rated-excellent-authorities-confirm
The bathing waters at Agia Varvara beach in the Agios Tychonas area have been officially classified as excellent, announced the Department of Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/daily-on-site-checks-planned-for-akamas-national-forest-park-project
The Department of Environment has confirmed full compliance with environmental requirements for the start of the first phase of work at Akamas National Forest Park and announced plans to create a daily inspection and monitoring mechanism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops
The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wasting-water-in-larnaca-could-cost-you-€150
Washing your car or hosing down your pavement in Larnaca could now cost you more than ever, as authorities roll out stricter water-saving rules to tackle dwindling supplies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potima-s-mobile-desalination-unit-kicks-in-to-quench-paphos
A new mobile desalination unit began pumping out drinking water Monday in Potima, offering a much-needed boost to the drought-hit Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ancient-monuments-damaged-in-limassol-wildfires
Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bacteria-levels-prompt-swimming-warning-at-agia-varvara-beach
Authorities have advised the public to avoid swimming at Agia Varvara (Santa Barbara) beach in the coastal town of Agios Tychonas after water tests detected high levels of bacteria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiny-turtles-make-their-first-journey-at-lara-beach
Last week, visitors to Lara Beach witnessed a captivating natural spectacle as baby turtles emerged from their nests and began their perilous trek toward the Mediterranean Sea....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-s-untold-truth-what-the-media-won-t-tell-you
In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-waters-named-cleanest-in-europe-for-second-year-running
Cyprus has the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency’s annual report on water quality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-omodos-situation-improving-officials-say
A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tomorrow-s-weather-yellow-warning-as-hell-s-kitchen-hits-cyprus
Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crivit-supports-lidl-trek-with-off-duty-team-wear-to-inspire-active-lifestyles-for-all
The multi-sport movement brand continues the partnership with the successful team which is in the midst of its best season ever....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only
Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/who-said-you-have-to-go-anywhere-to-get-away
Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/community-leaders-witness-political-infighting-in-parliament-instead-of-needed-solutions
The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swimmer-dies-after-search-and-rescue-operation-off-larnaca-coast
A Cypriot swimmer died Monday morning after disappearing in the waters off Finikoudes Beach, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation by authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/all-animals-are-equal-but-some-are-more-equal-than-others-george-orwell
Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-buckets-bribes-and-black-hoods
There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/viper-caught-near-limassol-hospital-video
After a brief break from live snake-catching broadcasts, well-known reptile rescuer Yannis Angelis made a dramatic return on Tuesday evening, sharing footage of a tense rescue in Polemidia, just a stone’s throw from Limassol General Hospital....
