https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertain-future-as-electricity-link-with-greece-stalls
The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-numbers-at-airports-exceed-500-000-for-the-first-time-in-february
For the first time, passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-resignation-of-shso-board-amid-growing-healthcare-concerns
The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-couple-stranded-in-north-cyprus-with-twins-amid-surrogacy-probe
A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-sentenced-to-25-years-for-attempted-murder-of-his-son
A ''criminal court'' in occupied Nicosia has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of his 9-year-old son....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-iceberg-grounds-near-south-georgia-island
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-potato-tour-spotlights-cyprus-netherlands-agricultural-ties
The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-local-planning-authority-set-to-greenlight-controversial-tourist-development
The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-hit-record-high-profits-despite-ecb-rate-cuts
Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unemployment-in-cyprus-inches-up-but-remains-below-eu-average
Unemployment in Cyprus ticked up slightly in January 2025, reaching 5.0%, compared to 4.9% the previous month, according to new data from Eurostat. Despite the monthly rise, the overall trend remains positive, with unemployment lower than the 5.3% recorded in January 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-fintech-investment-falls-to-seven-year-low-of-$95-6-billion-in-2024-but-uptick-in-q4-24-is-a-sign-of-cautious-optimism-says-kpmg-s-pulse-of-fintech-h2-24
2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95.6 billion of investment globally across 4,639 deals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-100-deputy-mayors-in-cyprus-paid-to-do-nothing
Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond
The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/english-school-board-denies-pressure-claims-alleges-smear-campaign
A deepening dispute at the English School in Nicosia has taken another turn, with several board members rejecting allegations made by the headmaster that they pressured him over entrance exam results....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-banks-continue-to-invest-in-cyprus-with-new-acquisitions
Greek banks are showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to investing in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/famagusta-s-bold-tourism-campaign-breaks-records-in-foreign-markets
Famagusta's first-ever coordinated online tourism campaign promoting the province to foreign markets wrapped up with impressive results, surpassing all expectations and laying the groundwork for an even more dynamic follow-up in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-europe-s-best-male-gymnast-of-2024
Marios Georgiou has once again made Cyprus proud, winning the Male Gymnast of the Year title in a vote organized by European Gymnastics. The Cypriot gymnastics star secured an impressive 26,260 votes (50.6%), topping the poll after six days of voting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fintech-giants-eye-cyprus-small-banks-in-race-for-european-banking-licenses
Cyprus’ small banks have become prime targets for global fintech companies and financial institutions, with potential acquisitions aimed at securing a European banking license. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions
In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-slow-to-embrace-digital-id-cards
Demand for digital identity cards (eIDs) in Cyprus has fallen short of expectations since the program's launch in January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-270-prisoner-transfers-to-hospitals-in-2024
In 2024, there were 1,271 transfers of prisoners to public and private hospitals, according to a statement from the Department of Prisons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/faulty-electrical-appliances-put-cypriots-at-risk-watchdog-warns
Cyprus is facing a growing safety risk from faulty electrical appliances, with weak market controls and a lack of transparency in investigations into fires and electric shocks, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-international-theatre-festival-is-back-with-unforgettable-performances
After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-subject-to-strictest-eu-platform-rules
WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-prices-of-everyday-essentials-surge-in-january
Consumers felt the pinch in January as the prices of 26 staple products rose, with 11 categories jumping by more than 3%, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Watch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-set-their-sights-on-the-u-s
For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ignored-57-eu-warnings-about-deadly-takata-airbags—why
Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-are-eating-more-fish-but-getting-pickier-about-its-source
Cypriots are eating more fish and seafood than ever before, according to a new report on European food trends. But while the trend is on the rise, many people are becoming more selective about what they put on their plates — and their choices are being influenced by cost, sustainability, and food transparency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-top-ideas-from-the-educational-environmental-program-mind-reset-2024-2025-were-honored
The 4rth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 19 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....
