https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teenager-fights-for-life-on-ventilator-after-meningitis-diagnosis
A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-protest-shakes-cyprus-politics
The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-credit-rating-boost-what-it-means-for-the-economy
Cyprus received a major financial boost as credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS upgraded the country’s credit rating to A (low) from BBB (high), marking a key step in the country’s economic progress. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines
Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-year-old-woman-arrested-for-fraud-involving-vehicles-tickets-and-products
A 45-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday by police to assist in investigations into three cases of fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€170-million-expansion-kicks-off-at-larnaca-and-paphos-airports
After years of planning and preparation, the expansion of Larnaka and Pafos Airports is officially underway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-city-s-financial-crisis
Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economic-growth-faces-challenges-lenders-highlight-key-concerns
The Cypriot economy is showing strong signs of growth, with GDP expected to rise by over 3% and unemployment dropping below 5% in 2024. Private consumption continues to play a key role in driving this growth. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-seeks-to-acquire-ethniki-insurance-s-cyprus-subsidiary
Bank of Cyprus is moving forward with the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary, having entered exclusive negotiations for its purchase....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meningitis-cases-–-ministry-of-health-guidelines-for-prevention-and-management
The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-upgraded-to-investment-grade-by-fitch
The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-reports-strong-2024-results-with-record-revenue-and-passenger-growth
AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-water-crisis-as-drought-drags-on
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant, leaving the province at greater risk of severe water shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/slogans-are-easier-than-strategy
Until the Cyprus problem is resolved—if and when that ever happens—in a future where President Fidan and his federal co-presidents, Christodoulides and Erhürman, have built a tunnel connecting Cyprus directly to the rest of Europe via Turkey, leaders, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-porsche-macan-with-five-stars-in-euro-ncap
The new Porsche Macan has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP test. The four-door sports car impressed with top scores in all test disciplines. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-18-000-migrants-since-christodoulides-took-office
For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-alexandria-crumbles-as-rising-seas-threaten-its-future
Alexandria, Egypt’s historic port city, is facing an escalating crisis due to climate-driven coastal erosion and rising sea levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-personal-responsibility-found-for-flooding-in-pharmaceutical-warehouses
Health Minister Michalis Damianou confirmed that a tender is currently underway for the rental or construction of new pharmaceutical warehouses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-lab-leak-highly-likely
Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-grows-its-fleet-by-placing-a-firm-order-for-8-additional-airbus-a321-neo-aircraft
AEGEAN announces the order of 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/theo-evan-to-represent-cyprus-at-eurovision-2024-with-shh
After months of anticipation, Cyprus has officially unveiled its Eurovision 2024 entry. Theo Evan will take the stage at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Shh”, which was revealed during the evening news bulletin on CyBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus-amid-ongoing-sanctions
In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-is-a-long-standing-supporter-of-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society
Lidl Cyprus remains committed to supporting Cypriot society, strengthening the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sees-investment-boom-as-foreign-companies-flock-to-the-island
The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-power-minus-the-power-as-homeowners-left-in-the-dark
Citizens who installed photovoltaic (solar) systems in Cyprus are feeling left in the dark and frustrated as their green energy is continuously cut off, leaving them to rely on conventional electricity. ...
