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23 April, 2026
 

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Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

Cyprus has recorded the lowest share of women in managerial roles across the European Union, according to new 2024 figures from Eurostat, pointing to a continuing gender imbalance in leadership positions....

Halloumi Festival returns to Prastio Avdimou on May 3

Halloumi Festival returns to Prastio Avdimou on May 3

A festival dedicated to halloumi cheese will take place on May 3 in the village of Prastio Avdimou, offering visitors a full day of food, culture and local traditions....

Miltiades claims stage victory at Tour of Hainan

Miltiades claims stage victory at Tour of Hainan

Cypriot cycling celebrated a landmark international success this week, as national champion Andreas Miltiades claimed victory in Stage 3 of the prestigious Tour of Hainan in China....

Livestock farmers protest as financial and emotional crisis intensifies

Livestock farmers protest as financial and emotional crisis intensifies

A mass protest by livestock farmers will take place on Thursday at the Rizoelia roundabout, as frustration grows over animal culling linked to foot-and-mouth disease and the lack of progress in discussions with authorities....

Foot-and-mouth disease risk forces closure of Akrotiri Marsh

Foot-and-mouth disease risk forces closure of Akrotiri Marsh

BirdLife Cyprus has issued a public warning following reports that birdwatchers have been entering Akrotiri Marsh despite an ongoing closure....

EAC unions signal strike after disappointing talks with Energy Minister

EAC unions signal strike after disappointing talks with Energy Minister

Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....

Zelensky to address EU leaders in Cyprus in person, shifting from planned video call

Zelensky to address EU leaders in Cyprus in person, shifting from planned video call

In a last-minute shift that raises the stakes of this week’s EU gathering, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now expected to appear in person in Cyprus, rather than joining by video as originally planned....

Road closures and delays expected as EU leaders arrive in Cyprus

Road closures and delays expected as EU leaders arrive in Cyprus

Drivers across Cyprus should prepare for delays and temporary road closures over the next two days, as the island hosts an informal meeting of EU leaders....

Why are Cyprus’ biggest projects always delayed?

Why are Cyprus’ biggest projects always delayed?

Cyprus is struggling with long and costly delays in major infrastructure projects, with some of the country’s most high-profile developments still stuck in limbo....

Christodoulides calls in FBI to strengthen major criminal probe

Christodoulides calls in FBI to strengthen major criminal probe

Cyprus is turning to international help to strengthen a major criminal investigation, with FBI experts expected to arrive in the coming days after a direct request from President Nikos Christodoulides....

President approves part of foreclosure reforms, sends rest back for changes

President approves part of foreclosure reforms, sends rest back for changes

Cyprus’ long-running effort to reform its foreclosure system has taken a sharp turn, with President Nikos Christodoulides approving only three out of 12 new laws passed by parliament....

Audit warns Akamas is unsafe and uncontrolled as ministry pushes back, calls road a ''lifeline route''

Audit warns Akamas is unsafe and uncontrolled as ministry pushes back, calls road a ''lifeline route''

A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....

Missing Colombian tourist confirmed dead in Germasogeia building collapse

Missing Colombian tourist confirmed dead in Germasogeia building collapse

The search for a missing Colombian tourist in the collapsed building in Germasogeia has ended in tragedy, with officials confirming she was among those who lost their lives....

Macron returns to Cyprus weeks after Iran war visit

Macron returns to Cyprus weeks after Iran war visit

Cyprus is preparing to welcome a historic guest this week. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a sitting French president has made a bilateral trip to the island since the Republic of Cyprus was founded....

€3.4 million in assets frozen for former Cyprus football chief

€3.4 million in assets frozen for former Cyprus football chief

Authorities in Cyprus have frozen assets worth €3.4 million belonging to former Cyprus Football Federation president George Koumas, as a criminal case against him moves forward....

Rare cancer treatment now within reach for Cyprus patients

Rare cancer treatment now within reach for Cyprus patients

A new door is opening for cancer patients in Cyprus, and it leads to one of the most advanced treatments available anywhere in the world....

Days after deadly Germasogeia collapse, search turns to missing tourist

Days after deadly Germasogeia collapse, search turns to missing tourist

A troubling new twist has emerged in the deadly building collapse in Germasogeia, days after the wreckage was first searched and cleared....

UN pushes for calm in Cyprus buffer zone as efforts to restart talks pick up pace

UN pushes for calm in Cyprus buffer zone as efforts to restart talks pick up pace

There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....

Wednesday’s 'just right' forecast: A masterclass in 'Goldilocks' weather

Wednesday’s 'just right' forecast: A masterclass in 'Goldilocks' weather

If you appreciate a crisp view of the horizon, enjoy today and tomorrow. We are currently under a weak low-pressure system, but the real news is the "thin dust" scheduled to arrive on Friday. ...

Woman in critical condition after suspected cooking gas leak

Woman in critical condition after suspected cooking gas leak

A 64-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Limassol, while his wife remains in critical condition in hospital, with early indications pointing to inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG or cooking gas....

Cyprus and Greece seek EIB backing for GSI power link

Cyprus and Greece seek EIB backing for GSI power link

The relevant ministries in Cyprus and Greece are moving ahead with implementing the decision of Nikos Christodoulides and Kyriakos Mitsotakis to update the financial data for the electricity cable project known as GSI....

A collapsed cake

A collapsed cake

Every time our government opens its mouth and lays out new lofty goals and grand ambitions, the oven gets preheated, the temperature rises, there is sometimes even a sense of admiration, and President Nikos Christodoulides, playing the role of chef, prepares yet another political cake, hoping to serve it to Cypriot society....

Mother files complaint after newborn allegedly suffers burns at Larnaca Hospital

Mother files complaint after newborn allegedly suffers burns at Larnaca Hospital

A mother has filed a complaint against Larnaca General Hospital after her newborn was found with burns, allegedly caused during a bath given by hospital staff....

Elderly man hospitalized after viper bite in Larnaca

Elderly man hospitalized after viper bite in Larnaca

An 85-year-old man was hospitalized after a snake bite incident in Larnaca earlier this week....

First-ever Cypriot accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

First-ever Cypriot accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

A Cypriot applicant has been admitted to the United States Naval Academy for the first time, according to President Nikos Christodoulides....

Transport Minister warns of fuel shortage

Transport Minister warns of fuel shortage

Cyprus is warning that fuel supplies across Europe could face disruptions, as tensions in the Middle East raise fresh concerns about energy security and transport....

FBI to join Cyprus probe into ''Santi'' case as pressure builds for answers

FBI to join Cyprus probe into ''Santi'' case as pressure builds for answers

An FBI team is expected in Cyprus in the coming days to assist in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile ''Santi'' case, also referred to as the ''Sandy'' case in previous KNEWS coverage....

New voters to receive electoral booklets ahead of deadline

New voters to receive electoral booklets ahead of deadline

New voters registered ahead of upcoming elections in Cyprus are being asked to collect their electoral booklets in the coming days, as authorities move to ensure everyone is ready to cast their vote....

Bank of Cyprus named ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026'' by Global Banking & Finance Awards for the 4th consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus named ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026'' by Global Banking & Finance Awards for the 4th consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus has once again been named “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026” as part of the Global Banking & Finance Awards, organized by the reputable magazine Global Banking & Finance Review....

The Landmark Nicosia announces the opening of SOLE Spa

The Landmark Nicosia announces the opening of SOLE Spa

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is proud to announce the arrival of the capital’s new, ultimate luxury wellness & beauty destination,...

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