https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weighting-for-change-cyprus-feels-the-heavy-burden-of-obesity
Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/till-fraud-do-us-part-woman-wanted-in-sham-marriage-cases-extradited-to-cyprus
A woman wanted in connection with a series of sham marriages linked to human trafficking was extradited from the United Kingdom to Cyprus early Tuesday, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deloitte-announces-technology-fast-50-middle-east-and-cyprus-fourth-edition-rankings
Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-to-visit-occupied-cyprus-amid-headscarf-backlash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-teen-backpackers-deported-from-hawaii-over-hotel-mix-up
What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pharmacist-stabbed-remains-in-serious-but-stable-condition
A 33-year-old pharmacist remains in serious but stable condition at Paphos General Hospital after being stabbed in a shocking daylight attack on Monday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/katy-perry-sings-among-the-stars-in-historic-all-women-spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry made history as the first artist to sing in space, joining a landmark all-female crew aboard a Blue Origin rocket launched from West Texas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-horror-as-man-stabs-two-women-in-a-pharmacy
A violent knife attack shocked the community of Chloraka in Paphos on Holy Monday morning, when a 35-year-old man reportedly stormed into a local pharmacy and attacked two women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-youtuber-sparks-racism-row-at-ledra-checkpoint
A Turkish Cypriot social media figure has ignited a storm online after he was denied entry into the Republic-controlled areas of Cyprus, posting a fiery video accusing crossing point workers of racism and discrimination against Turkish Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23-people-rescued-in-lesbos-shipwreck-with-an-additional-seven-dead
A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-clears-five-israelis-in-british-woman-s-rape-case
A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fide-grand-prix-tournament-in-nicosia-ended-in-victory-for-anna-muzychuk
On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-by-avoiding-setbacks-as-geneva-talks-keep-cyprus-dialogue-alive
The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-resume-in-gaza-amid-stalled-ceasefire-talks
More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palmas-infrastructure-ready-to-welcome-women-into-the-army
On Thursday, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas confirmed that the National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, with all necessary infrastructure in place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/women-s-day-gift-at-local-university-raises-questions
Female students at the University of Nicosia Medical Center received a small gift from the Medical School Students' Services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-deepens-into-moldovan-woman-s-death
Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of 24-year-old Anastasia Melega, a Moldovan woman whose body was discovered in a nightclub bathroom in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/41-femicide-cases-in-cyprus-over-10-years
Violence against women remains a critical issue that demands immediate and collective action, according to the University of Limassol (UoL) and the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-women-speak-out-on-1974-atrocities-ahead-of-european-parliament-visit
Cypriot MEP announced that the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will visit Cyprus in May to give a platform to women who suffered during the 1974 Turkish invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-hypocritical-peddlers-of-patriotism
Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-of-moldovan-woman-highlights-human-trafficking-crisis-in-occupied-north
A chilling tragedy unfolded in the occupied northern part of Cyprus as Anastasia Melega, a young woman from Moldova, was found dead late Monday evening at the ''Prinses'' nightclub-cabaret in occupied Gerolakkos, where she had worked. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/indian-film-festival-week-2025-to-take-place-in-nicosia
The Indian Film Festival Week 2025 is set to take place from March 5 to March 9 at ARTos House in Nicosia, offering a unique opportunity for Cypriot audiences to experience the depth and creativity of Indian cinema....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unemployment-in-cyprus-inches-up-but-remains-below-eu-average
Unemployment in Cyprus ticked up slightly in January 2025, reaching 5.0%, compared to 4.9% the previous month, according to new data from Eurostat. Despite the monthly rise, the overall trend remains positive, with unemployment lower than the 5.3% recorded in January 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-female-enrollment-for-master-s-and-doctorate-programs
In a groundbreaking achievement, Cyprus has been recognized for having the largest share of women pursuing master's studies in 2022 among all EU member states, according to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-ruling-exposes-cypriot-justice-failures-in-gang-rape-case
A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-among-eu-countries-lagging-in-gender-budgeting-initiatives
Cyprus stands out as one of only three European Union (EU) member states currently lacking a gender budgeting framework, alongside Estonia and Lithuania....
