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03 December, 2025
 

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Parliament moves to limit former presidents’ perks to 5 years

Parliament moves to limit former presidents’ perks to 5 years

The Parliament is set to discuss a new law that would limit the benefits given to former Presidents of the Republic and former Presidents of the House of Representatives....

€700 million boosts Cyprus’s green transition under THALEA 2021-2027

€700 million boosts Cyprus’s green transition under THALEA 2021-2027

The multiannual Cohesion Policy Program THALEA 2021-2027 serves as the backbone of Cyprus’s development strategy for the current programming period....

Man arrested after suspected arson leaves young victim hospitalized

Man arrested after suspected arson leaves young victim hospitalized

Police in Nicosia have taken a 50-year-old man into custody in connection with a suspected arson attack that occurred before dawn on November 25, 2025. ...

Stuck in traffic: Nicosia emerges as one of the world’s slowest city drives

Stuck in traffic: Nicosia emerges as one of the world’s slowest city drives

A new report from TomTom, the navigation and mapping company, places Cyprus, represented in the index by Nicosia, at 82nd worldwide for traffic congestion in 2024. ...

Stablecoins on the rise: Bridging crypto chaos and traditional finance

Stablecoins on the rise: Bridging crypto chaos and traditional finance

Stablecoin promises to bring together the best of both worlds: the efficiency of blockchain and the benefits of decentralized finance, paired with the trust inherent in traditional currencies....

Child Welfare Commissioner steps in after child found locked outside facility

Child Welfare Commissioner steps in after child found locked outside facility

Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of the Child, Elena Pericleous, visited a state-run accommodation facility on Wednesday after a troubling incident in which a child was found outside the building and unable to get in, a case first brought to light by national broadcaster RIK....

Cyprus patient regains hope with groundbreaking bionic arm

Cyprus patient regains hope with groundbreaking bionic arm

A 45-year-old man in Cyprus is getting a second chance at using his left arm, thanks to a groundbreaking bionic prosthesis surgery carried out at the American Medical Center....

Top EU figures released after arrests in corruption probe

Top EU figures released after arrests in corruption probe

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....

Wizz Air celebrates its 250th aircraft

Wizz Air celebrates its 250th aircraft

Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and a leading one in Central and Eastern Europe, today unveiled its 250th aircraft, marking a defining milestone in the airline’s growth story and placing the company halfway toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet....

Romania’s National Day brings diplomats and friends together in Nicosia

Romania’s National Day brings diplomats and friends together in Nicosia

Diplomats, business leaders, and friends of Romania gathered at the Royal Hall in Nicosia Monday evening for a lively and heartfelt celebration of Romania’s National Day. ...

Police standoff as woman refuses court-ordered eviction

Police standoff as woman refuses court-ordered eviction

Police have been on high alert in Limassol since early Wednesday morning, after a woman refused to leave her home during a court-ordered eviction....

MPs slam €4M airport photo radar plan

MPs slam €4M airport photo radar plan

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a €4 million plan to expand Cyprus’ ''photo radar'' system, which automatically issues fines for traffic violations. The controversy? Parts of it, including at airports, could be running without proper legal approval....

Another day, another scam as Paphos woman loses €6,500 online

Another day, another scam as Paphos woman loses €6,500 online

A 71-year-old woman in Paphos reported to police that she lost about €6,500 to an online investment scam posing as a government-backed platform....

Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 27/11/2025

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 27/11/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

 A mild Wednesday before the weekend storm (and dust) rolls in

 A mild Wednesday before the weekend storm (and dust) rolls in

If you’re feeling a bit indecisive about whether to work hard or hardly work today, don't worry. The weather feels exactly the same way. ...

Pavlos Kontides wins gold at Vilamoura Grand Prix in Portugal

Pavlos Kontides wins gold at Vilamoura Grand Prix in Portugal

Cypriot sailing star Pavlos Kontides claimed the gold medal at the Vilamoura Grand Prix, completing four days of challenging competition with top performances....

Cyprus' forests are drying out: ''We are at the beginning of a disaster''

Cyprus' forests are drying out: ''We are at the beginning of a disaster''

Cyprus is facing an alarming drought that is devastating its forests, including endemic species listed in the country’s “Red Book” of protected plants. ...

Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s rising star in global film and TV

Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s rising star in global film and TV

From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....

Looking for cheap fuel? Here are the most affordable options

Looking for cheap fuel? Here are the most affordable options

With the first cold days of the season, concerns about heating oil costs have resurfaced, along with the everyday worry about fuel prices. ...

Ombudswoman probes alleged denial of promotion to disabled employee and father of three

Ombudswoman probes alleged denial of promotion to disabled employee and father of three

Cyprus’s Commissioner for Administration (Ombudswomans) has asked the Limassol Local Government Organization to explain why a disabled employee was denied promotion while colleagues hired at the same time advanced....

Consumers’ group says e-kalathi falls short after six months, fails to offer real choice

Consumers’ group says e-kalathi falls short after six months, fails to offer real choice

Nearly six months after its launch, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association says the government’s e-kalathi price-comparison platform is falling short of expectations....

Over 120,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV calls Lebanon to hope (video)

Over 120,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV calls Lebanon to hope (video)

Pope Leo XIV closed his visit to Lebanon on Tuesday with a waterfront Mass that drew more than 120,000 people, a striking show of unity for a country battered by crisis....

Top diplomat Mogherini caught up in alleged corruption scandal

Top diplomat Mogherini caught up in alleged corruption scandal

A high-profile shakeup has hit the heart of Europe’s diplomatic world. Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief and now rector of the College of Europe, has been detained by Belgian authorities as part of a widening probe into suspected fraud tied to EU-funded diplomatic training programs, according to Belgian daily Le Soir....

Smart meter rollout speeds up across Cyprus

Smart meter rollout speeds up across Cyprus

Cyprus’ smart-meter upgrade is moving into high gear this month, as the Electricity Authority (EAC) pushes ahead with mass installations across all districts, the next major phase in a nationwide rollout Knews first reported earlier this year....

Step into Cyprus’ most enchanting Christmas village

Step into Cyprus’ most enchanting Christmas village

This Christmas, magic comes alive in a truly special place. At Cap St. Georges, in the square of the Church of Saint George, in Peyia, Paphos....

Cyprus calls in Greek ''FBI'' to fight organized crime

Cyprus calls in Greek ''FBI'' to fight organized crime

Cyprus is turning to its neighbor for help in the fight against organized crime. This week, top Greek law enforcement officials are heading to the island to assist in setting up a new central agency aimed at cracking down on criminal networks....

Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....

Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...

Dangerous drones, zero defenses

Dangerous drones, zero defenses

Imagine a drone hovering over a power plant, a port, or even an airport without anyone noticing. That’s the risk Cyprus is facing, seven years after first trying to protect its critical infrastructure from unmanned aerial vehicles and still coming up empty-handed....

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