https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/our-bright-future
After all, as we have repeatedly pointed out, the EU’s involvement in the Cyprus issue would merely be supportive of any potential UN initiative. And therefore, the terminology of “more active involvement” deployed by President Christodoulides belonged to the realm of wishful thinking...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-month-of-scandals-that-shook-cyprus
It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions
The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/they-came-to-clean-hotels-but-ended-up-working-in-constructions-sites
A long-running problem in Cyprus’ labor market is still going strong: foreign workers brought into the country as hotel cleaners are ending up on construction sites, often through shell companies that exist largely on paper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation-at-the-chypre-a-la-bnf-exhibition-at-the-national-library-of-france
As part of the Cultural Programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the National Library of France is honoring Cyprus in collaboration with the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/selling-cyprus-for-a-single-crossing-point
“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-debt-drops-faster-than-almost-anywhere-else-in-europe
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not
The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership
The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-stuck-in-neutral-after-un-envoy-s-visit
The visit to Cyprus by UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín, has ended without a key result: no date was announced for an international conference on the Cyprus issue, despite hopes it could be convened in February....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/not-a-breakthrough-not-a-breakdown-cyprus-talks-inch-forward
Another careful step, not a breakthrough, but not a breakdown either, marked the latest meeting on the Cyprus issue, as President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman met Tuesday with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-could-steal-your-face-cyprus-wants-to-make-it-a-crime
AI can steal your face and voice, and Cyprus now wants to make it a crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-becomes-india-s-gateway-to-europe-as-landmark-trade-deal-takes-effect
A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/talks-at-a-crossroads-as-un-warns-no-progress-no-conference
With talks still frozen and UN patience wearing thin, President Nikos Christodoulides met on Tuesday with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin amid growing pressure to show real movement on the Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-embassy-in-bahrain-signals-stronger-gulf-ties
Cyprus marked a milestone in its diplomatic outreach Monday with the official opening of its new embassy in Bahrain, signaling the island nation’s intent to deepen ties not only with Bahrain but with the wider Gulf region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-really-behind-the-€500k-school-donation
Questions over a €500,000 contribution that has dominated public debate in recent days were addressed Wednesday by Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki during a Parliamentary Institutions Committee session on the Independent Social Support Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-says-turkish-cypriot-approval-not-needed-for-christodoulides-unilateral-measures
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Wednesday that he is not required to approve unilateral measures planned by President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, including in the health and economic sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-i-don-t-want-to-use-force-i-won-t-use-force
US President Donald Trump has backed off his confrontation with Europe over Greenland, dropping threats of tariffs and insisting he will not use force to take control of the Arctic island, a sudden change after weeks of pressure that shook NATO and rattled European capitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invites-erdogan-to-eu-summit-gets-a-cool-reception
Cyprus has extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to participate in an informal European Council meeting on the island, or alternatively to send his foreign minister or deputy minister for European affairs, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-perks-and-a-presidential-siesta
Our national prince is under serious pressure, with half the crowd wanting him out of government and the other half insisting he stay at least until the next parliamentary elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-kicks-off-cyprus-eu-presidency-in-strasbourg
President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-dress-red-nails-red-flags
Painter Giorgos Gabriel has done it again, and once more, the internet is doing what it does best: arguing loudly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-taps-christodoulides-and-erdogan-for-new-gaza-peace-council
Cyprus has been pulled into the spotlight of U.S. diplomacy after President Donald Trump personally invited President Nicos Christodoulides to join his newly proposed “Peace Council” for Gaza, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an invite too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amateur-blunders-at-the-top-as-high-ranking-officials-fail-the-test
While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bids-a-solemn-farewell-to-former-president-george-vassiliou
The funeral of former President of the Republic of Cyprus Geoprge Vassiliou is being conducted today with full state honors, financed by the Republic and in accordance with protocol for a sitting head of state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-college-of-commissioners-meets-cyprus-cabinet-at-limassol-port-during-presidency-visit
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday carried out a series of high-level engagements marking the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cyprus, within the framework of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amazon-team-in-cyprus-exploring-big-tech-and-satellite-internet-projects
A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-push-back-against-eu–south-america-trade-deal
Cyprus’ farmers are not mincing words over the EU’s new trade deal with South America, warning it could land a heavy blow on local agriculture, from higher costs and tougher competition to big questions about what ends up on our plates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-presidential-legacy-to-a-hollywood-style-scandal
Former President of Cyprus George Vassiliou has died. Like the current president, he didn’t have a personal political party when elected....
