https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-orders-second-patrol-ship-from-israel
The agreement to acquire a second offshore patrol vessel is simply the implementation of the original plan to strengthen the National Guard’s Naval Command with modern surface vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-weather-yellow-warning-returns-as-cyprus-braces-for-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force across Cyprus until 17:00, with heavy downpours, likely hail and wind gusts of up to 8 Beaufort expected. Conditions should gradually ease, bringing a calmer outlook for Friday and the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/thirty-different-colors-inside-one-of-nicosia-s-last-traditional-fabric-shops
Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-outage-reveals-banks-vulnerability-to-cloud-service-failures
The disruption to Revolut services caused by a Google Cloud failure on October 20 has drawn attention to the reliance of everyday banking on external technology providers and the challenges financial institutions face when essential digital systems become unavailable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-yellow-thunderstorm-warning-puts-a-stormy-twist-on-ohi-day
The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid from 02:00 until 18:00 today. Since we're publishing at 07:30, that warning is already in force. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the western half of the island initially, spreading to other areas after midday. Rainfall rates could reach 35 to 55 millimetres per hour, hail is likely, and wind gusts in thunderstorms could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-needs-results-not-19-proposals-nobody-has-seen
Nikos Christodoulides' 19 proposals were presented as a chance to revive the Cyprus peace process, but questions remain over their substance and diplomatic impact. The real test is not whether the President appears to be taking action, but whether his initiatives bring the island closer to renewed negotiations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bean-bar-celebrates-5-years-full-of-flavour-and-positive-vibes
Five years of presence, countless coffees, thousands of smiles and even more positive vibes! From that first morning coffee to last minute coffee dates and little tasty treats, Bean Bar has become an integral part of our everyday life. As the brand celebrates five years of presence, there’s plenty to celebrate! Starting from the week of 26-30 October, the popular specialty coffee brand is getting into the birthday spirit and invites the public to join in the celebrations, with special surprises and exclusive offers that will continue throughout November.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gdp-growth-accelerates-in-q2-on-strong-consumption-and-investment
Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-strengthens-its-leadership-team-with-three-new-partners
PwC Cyprus announces that Michalis Zourides , Lambros Kyriakides and Panayiotis Hadjiconstantinou will join the firm's Partnership, assuming their roles as Partners effective 1 January 2027.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/too-busy-to-shop-let-ai-find-the-deals-for-you
You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-thunder-on-the-horizon-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-stormy-midweek
Cyprus is in for a stormier spell as clouds gather, showers spread and thunderstorms bring the risk of hail. With a new low-pressure system set to affect the region from Wednesday, Thursday could bring particularly intense or prolonged weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/millions-of-particles-pass-through-our-bodies-every-day-should-we-worry-about-them
Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-suffocation-of-young-people-in-cyprus-and-europe
Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-women-accused-of-stealing-from-82-year-old-who-tried-to-help-them
Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying two women suspected of stealing money and personal belongings from an 82-year-old woman at her home in Agios Dometios on October 20....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-domestic-violence-information-sharing-platform-by-year-end
Cyprus plans to introduce a new information-sharing platform between state services handling domestic violence cases by the end of 2026, in an effort to improve coordination and help authorities identify households at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-votes-and-cyprus-has-a-stake-in-what-comes-next
Israel’s parliamentary election on Oct. 27 comes amid profound domestic changes and significant shifts in the regional security landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-rotating-presidency-is-already-on-the-negotiating-record-menelaou-says
A rotating presidency is already among the understandings reached in Cyprus negotiations, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou says. But it cannot be separated from the rest of the negotiating package and turned into a condition for restarting talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trouble-in-the-financial-shadows-is-cyprus-ready
When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/europe-s-gen-z-takes-to-the-streets-why-is-cyprus-so-quiet
Gen Z uprisings in at least seven European countries have dominated international debate over the past week, drawing other age groups into mass demonstrations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-braces-for-a-stormier-spell-as-autumn-finally-shows-its-hand
A weak high-pressure system will temporarily affect the area, while low pressure is expected on Thursday. Dust will be present in the atmosphere at times. So, if you're feeling a little hazy this morning, it could be the dust, the clock change, or the realisation that the weekend is officially over. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidan-s-counterplay-over-the-cable
When Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a journalist from the Greek newspaper Ta Nea in Brussels last week that Turkey ''agrees'' to the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-turns-to-israeli-weapons-but-france-remains-its-top-arms-supplier
Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-defense-tech-industry-grows-but-can-it-turn-innovation-into-business
The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-fall-for-a-theatre-experiment-meet-a-dragon-and-see-the-world-differently
Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-urged-to-donate-blood-as-shortages-delay-transfusions-and-surgery
Cyprus is facing renewed pressure to secure enough blood for patients, with shortages forcing delays to transfusions and planned operations. MPs and patient representatives have called for urgent action, additional staffing and a national plan to ensure hospitals can meet demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-submits-signatures-as-disy-presidential-race-takes-shape
DISY MP and former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis submitted his supporting signatures Friday afternoon for the party’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election, according to information received....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/maria-xenophontos-appointed-principal-in-audit-assurance-and-member-of-the-board-of-k-treppides-co
K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Xenophontos as Principal in the Audit and Assurance Department and Member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/personalized-cancer-vaccine-offers-hope-of-stopping-melanoma-s-return
For anyone who has undergone cancer surgery, removing the tumor does not necessarily end the worry. The question that follows patients into every scan and checkup is whether it will return....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-anastasiades-blessings-and-averof-s-heavy-lifting
Pamboridis said he had informed Anastasiades about his candidacy and received… his blessing! All right, my dear Giorgos, it wasn’t exactly a blessing from Elder Paisios or some monk on Mount Athos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-workers-strike-warning-paperwork-is-taking-time-from-people-in-need
For a family seeking urgent help or a child needing protection, time with a social worker matters. But the officers responsible for that support say too much of their working day is being swallowed by paperwork, extra duties and an ever-growing number of cases....
