https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-test-ai-traffic-cameras-targeting-mobile-phone-use
Cyprus will begin testing artificial intelligence traffic cameras as part of an effort to reduce fatal road collisions linked to drivers using mobile phones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-rejects-attempt-to-stop-asphalt-plant-project
The Administrative Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by eight communities seeking to suspend the planning permit for an asphalt concrete production plant planned near Mitsero....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-month-old-baby-dies-after-being-rushed-unconscious-to-hospital
A 12-month-old baby has died at Limassol General Hospital after being brought in unconscious by his father in a deeply tragic incident that has shocked the local community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-controlled-recruitment-of-nurses-from-third-countries-to-plug-600-staff-gap
Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finally-a-place-built-for-them-cyprus-plans-first-specialist-day-center-for-adults-with-severe-autism
A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-air-drama-on-cyprus-flight-ends-in-death-of-passenger
A 35-year-old man has died after a major mid-air disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester, during which passengers and cabin crew reportedly had to restrain him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-has-settled-into-its-favourite-routine
Today will be mostly clear, with intervals of increased cloud. Around midday and into the early afternoon, an isolated shower may develop over the mountains, while the rest of the island is expected to stay dry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-icu-after-running-naked-in-limassol-and-testing-positive-for-fentanyl
A 39-year-old Russian woman remains in intensive care at Limassol General Hospital after she was discovered running naked through a street in Limassol on Thursday afternoon. Medical tests later detected fentanyl and other opioids in her system, according to police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-linked-to-dr-congo-outbreak
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo carrying the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-arrested-as-police-step-up-patrols-at-lady-s-mile-and-curium-beaches
A month-long policing campaign at Lady's Mile and Curium beaches has resulted in 12 arrests, according to the SBA Police, with officers continuing patrols throughout the busy coastal areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vultures-breed-successfully-for-first-time-in-five-years
Cyprus has recorded its first successful Griffon Vulture breeding season in five years, marking an important step in ongoing efforts to restore the island's critically endangered population....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cyprus-plan-reportedly-includes-return-of-varosha-and-morphou
A Turkish newspaper has published details of what it describes as a new proposal for resolving the Cyprus issue, claiming the plan includes the return of Varosha and Morphou to the Greek Cypriot community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-salt-lake-turns-bright-pink-creating-one-of-cyprus-most-stunning-summer-sights
Visitors heading to Larnaca’s Salt Lake this summer are being treated to a spectacular natural display, with parts of the lake turning a striking shade of pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-s-autopilot-remains-fully-engaged
By now, even the weather appears to have settled into a summer routine. A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, although its presence is doing little to disturb a spell of warm, settled weather that has become increasingly familiar across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planning-beach-days-and-ferry-trips-with-pets-in-greece-know-the-rules
As thousands of residents and visitors head to Greece’s coastline each summer, questions often arise about where pets are permitted and what rules apply. Confusion is common, particularly when it comes to dogs on beaches and the requirements for traveling by ferry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-new-jupiter-helicopters-arrive-in-cyprus-for-raf-operations
The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-8-800-cancer-patients-and-families-received-pasykaf-support-in-2025
Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and their families received support from PASYKAF in 2025, with the organization delivering more than 52,000 services and consultations across Cyprus during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-track-and-field-stars-strike-silver-and-bronze-at-balkan-championships
Cyprus enjoyed a successful outing at the 2026 Balkan Athletics Championships in Volos, Greece, returning home with one silver and three bronze medals from the regional competition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/silver-cheeked-toadfish-unsafe-to-eat-fisheries-department-warns
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has sought to reassure the public following recent reports about the silver-cheeked toadfish, stating that there have been no recorded incidents involving swimmers despite the species having been present around Cyprus for more than two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baby-girl-s-body-remains-in-nicosia-hospital-morgue-two-years-after-death
More than two years after the tragic death of a three-month-old baby girl in Nicosia, her body is still being kept in the morgue of Nicosia General Hospital, despite a burial order issued by the coroner, highlighting a painful legal and procedural deadlock that has yet to be resolved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts
The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-forecast-has-officially-entered-its-copy-and-paste-era
A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, although its influence remains limited. Today's forecast follows a now-familiar script: plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and just enough afternoon cloud to keep meteorologists from getting bored....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-court-sentences-fake-psychologist-to-six-years-for-abusing-teenage-patient
An unlicensed practitioner acting as a psychologist in Cyprus has received a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old patient....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-report-is-only-the-beginning
The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kontides-claims-silver-in-ireland-ahead-of-world-championships
Cypriot sailing star Pavlos Kontides secured second place at a regatta in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, where the World Sailing Championships will take place later this summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-euro-coming-by-2030-as-cyprus-gets-a-new-way-to-pay
The digital euro is slowly moving from theory to reality, and if all goes to plan, it could become part of everyday life across Cyprus and the rest of the eurozone by 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-report-names-names-cyprus-corruption-debate-returns-to-the-top
In Cyprus, historically, unlike many other countries, there has never been a conviction for corruption involving a sitting or former President of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-warns-cyprus-foreclosure-changes-could-backfire-on-economy-and-borrowers
On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
