https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weather-s-in-soft-launch-mode-sunshine-now-maybe-showers-later
A mild-mannered barometric system is strolling through the area, just here to make sure the weather app stays employed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-helicopter-part-reportedly-falls-during-national-guard-training-in-paphos
A second part reportedly detached from a National Guard helicopter during a training exercise in Paphos on Wednesday, according to information obtained by Kathimerini. Officials have not yet confirmed the incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-fintech-hackathon-6-0-empowering-innovation-in-the-new-era-of-fintech
The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-bus-driver-reports-student-harassment-during-afternoon-route
A bus driver transporting students from Larnaca Technical School to their homes reported being targeted by a group of pupils who allegedly threw objects at him while the vehicle was in motion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘cyprus-can-become-a-regional-ai-hub-says-insead-professor
Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pollution-costs-push-power-prices-over-€200-million
The cost of carbon emissions tied to electricity generation has already surpassed €200 million this year, a figure that continues to climb as carbon prices remain higher than in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-major-apps-and-websites
Several widely used online platforms experienced disruptions today after a reported outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cultural-heritage-committee-completes-dhavlos-church-restoration-launches-project-in-gastria
The Cultural Heritage Committee has completed restoration work at Saint Nicholas Church in Davlos and has begun conservation efforts at the Church of Panagia Faneromeni in Gastria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€50-million-could-flow-to-consumers-as-cyprus-moves-to-tax-renewable-energy-giants
Cyprus is considering a controversial move to tax unexpected profits from private renewable energy companies, a measure aimed at funneling millions into programs that could ease the burden on consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-contractors-same-delays-in-cyprus-public-works
The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stress-tests-for-cyprus-digital-infrastructure-reveal-gaps-in-cyber-and-technical-resilience
Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charalambides-christis-fixes-milk-shelf-life-glitch
Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescue-underway-for-cars-stuck-in-salt-lake-owners-face-hefty-fines
Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-truck-one-cable-and-a-whole-lot-of-chaos
For more than five hours on Tuesday, much of Cyprus’ public sector went… well, offline. Government websites crashed, Ariadni and Taxisnet went silent, and even post offices and Citizen Service Centers were caught in the digital blackout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-visa-free-travel-to-u-s-delayed
Cyprus will not join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program this year, despite completing all technical requirements and maintaining one of the world’s lowest visa rejection rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-mep-challenges-eu-report-for-recognizing-turkey-backed-de-facto-state-in-cyprus
Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-as-european-hub-for-drone-technology
Cyprus is emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech companies developing unmanned and defense systems, thanks to its neutral geopolitical profile and unique regulatory advantages, industry experts say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-risk-is-not-only-geopolitical
The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection cable is full of thorny issues that, until resolved, would be better off out of the headlines. The project is making news for all the wrong reasons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-join-eurozone-s-instant-transfers
Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leading-minds-in-technology-and-innovation-to-speak-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-he-clearly-doesn-t-know-who-he-s-dealing-with
A new round of tension has erupted between Athens and Nicosia over the ambitious undersea electricity cable meant to connect Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, known as the GSI Interconnector, after a report suggested Greece’s power grid operator had challenged a funding decision by Cyprus’s energy regulator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministers-ditch-electric-cars-return-to-gas-powered-vehicles
Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-foundations-of-a-just-tax-reform
There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inside-cyprus-new-power-market-who-s-in-and-how-prices-will-be-set
Cyprus formally opened its competitive electricity market Wednesday, a milestone in the country’s effort to liberalize the energy sector and give consumers more freedom to choose how they buy power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-archer-christos-misos-wins-world-para-title-in-korea
Christos Misos captured the gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships in South Korea on Saturday, giving Cyprus a world champion in the sport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drivers-warned-complete-takata-airbag-recall-by-october-3-or-lose-your-car
Cyprus drivers have just days to act on the Takata airbag recall, or risk having their vehicles grounded, losing their MOT, and even seeing their registrations canceled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-better-schooling-for-children-sidelined-by-illness
Cyprus lawmakers are urging the Education Ministry to step up support for children who can’t go to school for long periods because of health problems, saying no child should be left behind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€40-million-in-fire-damage-in-limassol-majority-of-costs-tied-to-destroyed-buildings
The July wildfire in the mountainous Limassol region caused an estimated €40 million in damages, with the bulk of the costs tied to restoring buildings that were completely destroyed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-un-speech-included-blasts-blunders-and-a-bold-u-turn-on-ukraine
President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, launching sharp critiques at global leaders, the United Nations, and his own diplomatic efforts. ...
