https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-chill-and-snow-winter-s-not-done-with-us-yet
Good morning and happy Friday! Here’s your weekend weather report with a splash of fun....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans
A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-supports-the-new-generation-of-green-entrepreneurs
The 3rd Trade Fair of the MindREset educational environmental programme, which took place on the weekend of January 18 and 19, 2025, at the Metropolis Mall in Larnaca, was successfully materialised....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/435th-squadron-at-papandreou-base-for-infrastructure-upgrade
An assessment team from the 435th U.S. Air Force Emergency Response Support Squadron is visiting Cyprus this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soak-up-the-sun-while-you-can
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because change is on the horizon! Today, the skies will play nice, offering partly cloudy weather with a gentle breeze blowing northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-100-traffic-offences-reported-in-one-week
More than 3,104 traffic offences were detected and reported during traffic checks carried out by members of the police across the country from 13/01/2025 to 19/01/2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-risks-losing-1-4-million-cubic-meters-of-water
Authorities are racing to address a significant water leak at the Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, where stopping the issue appears increasingly challenging. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-s-wildest-stories-from-bird-droppings-to-book-launches
One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mainly-clear-monday-with-mild-temps-rain-on-the-horizon
Good morning! Today, it looks like mild high pressure is giving us a break from any dramatic weather, so expect a mainly clear day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-hostages-released-in-gaza-ceasefire
Three women, held hostage by Hamas for over a year in tunnels beneath Gaza, were finally released and reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump
In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-crash-in-kyrenia-claims-lives-of-mother-and-daughter
In a tragic incident early this morning, a 41-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives in a traffic accident in the occupied Bogazi district of Kyrenia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-but-watch-out-for-the-dust
Good morning, and happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, and the weather is mostly cooperating—but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the dust. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers
In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-dusty-twist
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s a mostly sunny day ahead, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—there’s a fine layer of dust hanging around in the atmosphere. If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep that in mind and maybe reach for your mask if you’re sensitive to dust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange
Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-begin-installing-smart-meters-in-february
Starting on February 1st, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will begin installing smart meters in homes and businesses across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-announces-$770-payments-for-california-wildfire-victims
In an effort to provide swift relief to those affected by California's devastating wildfires, President Joe Biden announced one-time payments of $770 for victims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-probe-nears-end-as-anastasiades-testimony-looms
The high-profile investigation into allegations from the controversial book Mafia State is reaching its final stages, with Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre arriving in Cyprus this week to oversee the process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/orthodoxou-aviation-ltd-–-general-sales-representative-of-anima-wings-in-cyprus
We are pleased to announce that starting from May 2024, Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of Anima Wings in Cyprus, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-trial-kicks-off-amid-missing-witnesses-and-legal-drama
The long-awaited trial related to the Al Jazeera naturalization report kicked off today, despite the Prosecution's attempt to delay proceedings. The Court rejected the request for postponement, marking a dramatic start to the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-justice-system-meets-police-academy
Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-herzog-visits-cyprus-amid-regional-diplomatic-shifts
The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrities-homes-destroyed-as-wildfires-force-hollywood-s-awards-season-to-pause
Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-investor-set-to-acquire-superhome-center-in-cyprus
The sale of Superhome Center DIY LTD to a Greek investor is moving forward, with the final deal expected to be concluded in the coming weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteerism-commissioner-seeks-judge-s-recusal-but-court-volunteers-to-stay-on-the-case
Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-time-s-a-charm-another-prisoner-escape-rocks-cyprus-police
It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-weather-mild-with-a-chilly-evening
Good morning! The weather today will be a mix of partly cloudy skies with occasional moments of cloud cover. Expect some low and high clouds drifting by, but nothing too dramatic....
