https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-shutdown-curbs-embassy-communications-in-cyprus-as-750-000-federal-workers-furloughed
The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus announced that its social media accounts will not be updated regularly during the U.S. government shutdown, except for urgent safety and security information...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-state-payroll-to-rise-€153-million-in-2026-budget
Cyprus’ state payroll is set to climb again in 2026, with government spending on personnel projected to rise by €153 million despite efforts to rein in hiring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/advertising-in-2025-ai-won-t-buy-your-product-people-will
''Agents can do great research, but they don’t shop,'' says Arriana Yiallourides, Business Development Director at VML North America. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-minister-warns-gsi-project-may-be-infeasible-making-its-funding-risky
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has raised concerns about the GSI electricity interconnection project, saying there is a risk if the government provides funding. He added that some studies suggest the project may not be viable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/graham-fink-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-prime-minister-ousted-as-political-turmoil-deepens
French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/scandals-short-circuits-and-citizens-paying-the-price
Whoa! Looks like this week is ending with plenty of suspense. According to Alpha TV, the Anti-Corruption Authority will soon release a report assigning serious responsibility to a former party leader....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-discuss-doubling-border-security-support-ahead-of-presidency
Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and EU Commissioner Piotr Serafin met Thursday to discuss border protection and Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council Presidency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-turns-derelict-hotels-into-low-cost-hostels-for-students-and-young-professionals
The city of Paphos is transforming crumbling buildings in its historic center into affordable housing, aiming to provide relief to students and young professionals priced out of the local rental market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parkside-brings-together-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-ralf-moeller-for-new-diy-campaign
Hollywood meets craftsmanship: In the new campaign for the DIY brand PARKSIDE, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller appear together for the first time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-motorway-stuck-in-neutral
A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-faces-worst-wildfires-in-45-years-thousands-evacuated
Spain is battling its most destructive wildfires in 45 years after more than 120,000 hectares burned across the north and west in a single day, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-but-winter-still-gets-the-cold-shoulder
Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-warehouses-to-become-vibrant-new-cultural-hub
A fresh chapter is about to begin for the old warehouses in Kato Pyrgos, Tillyria, as the government has approved a €1.3 million budget to restore and transform the historic buildings into a vibrant cultural hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shopping-bill-outpaces-its-sales-trade-deficit-grows-in-first-half-of-2025
New figures from the Statistical Service show the country’s trade deficit, basically the difference between what we spend on imports and what we earn from exports, hit €3.87 billion between January and June this year. That’s up from €3.65 billion in the same period of 2024....
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/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/pwc-global-entertainment-media-outlook-global-entertainment-and-media-industry-revenues-to-hit-us$3-5-trillion-by-2029-driven-by-advertising-live-events-and-video-games
Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-wraps-up-third-phase-of-motorcycle-equipment-subsidy-program
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works said Wednesday that it has completed the third phase of its subsidy plan for protective equipment for motorcyclists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-strikes-down-law-mandating-countdown-timers-at-traffic-lights
The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled Monday that a 2025 law requiring the installation of countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with photo-enforcement cameras is unconstitutional, citing a violation of fiscal policy provisions and executive authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ryanair-offers-staff-bonuses-for-spotting-oversized-cabin-bags
Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-entices-the-modern-traveler-with-authentic-year-round-experiences
Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-for-nato-shipments-as-europe-anticipates-potential-conflict-with-russia
As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-in-cyprus-pollution-fees-diverted-from-green-goals-critics-say
Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-governance-structure-cuts-costs-in-provincial-agencies-officials-say
In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-ev-grants-open-but-you-ve-only-got-until-october
Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-mobility-grant-scheme-faces-criticism-as-initial-funding-runs-out
The recently launched e-mobility grant scheme in Cyprus has drawn criticism from the Association of Importers of Motor & Electric Vehicles (SEMHIO), which expressed serious concerns about the plan’s limited budget and structural shortcomings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-group-to-build-care-centre-and-independent-living-residences-for-people-with-disabilities
In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-cabin-bags-could-soon-be-law-in-the-eu-but-airlines-aren-t-happy
Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....
