https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-stop-massive-synthetic-drug-haul-the-largest-of-its-kind-in-cyprus
Cyprus police have uncovered the largest synthetic drug haul of its kind ever found on the island, after a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of a 68-year-old man in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strangers-step-in-while-government-fails-to-act
A 21-year-old mother in Paphos found herself in an impossible situation, struggling to care for her two young children, aged three years and 11 months. With no resources and no immediate help from official channels, Kyriaki turned to the community and found an outpouring of support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diplomat-or-spy-russian-embassy-death-sparks-intriguing-questions
The sudden death of a Russian diplomat at the Russian Embassy in Nicosia has taken a shadowy turn, with claims that the 41-year-old may not have been just a diplomat but an officer in Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-wallets-could-tip-the-may-election
Cyprus’ economy is thriving, but many citizens are still feeling the pinch and worrying about the future, a new survey shows....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-delivery-driver-robbed-25-year-old-woman-arrested
Police in Limassol have arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection with a robbery targeting a food delivery driver, as investigations continue into an attack involving multiple suspects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scrambles-to-contain-fallout-as-eu-commissioners-arrive
With the EU’s top leadership arriving in Cyprus within hours, the Christodoulides government is scrambling to contain a political crisis that threatens to overshadow the country’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-vassiliou-cyprus-president-who-believed-in-dialogue-and-europe-dies-at-94
Former President of the Republic of Cyprus George Vassiliou passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 94, marking the end of a long life devoted to public service and political reform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-the-big-chill-with-sunglasses
The storm has officially left the building, and the skies have been scrubbed clean. After the blustery drama of yesterday, Wednesday is bringing us the "calm after the storm." But don't be fooled by the sunshine, it is still decidedly chilly out there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/domestic-violence-reports-rise-in-cyprus-as-police-panic-button-sees-first-emergency-use
Reports of domestic violence to police increased in 2025, continuing a trend that authorities say reflects growing public trust and greater willingness by victims to come forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-air-crash-investigation-leads-to-detention-of-cypriot-flight-attendant
Turkish authorities briefly detained and interrogated a flight attendant who is a citizen of the Republic of Cyprus, before later releasing her and allowing her to leave the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-eoa-flooded-with-reports-of-unusually-high-water-consumption
An increase in water bills reported by residents across the Paphos district has prompted a response from the President of the Paphos District Local Government Organisation (EOA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-dangerous-icy-roads-leading-to-troodos
Police have issued a warning to drivers after icy conditions made several mountain roads leading to Troodos extremely dangerous on Tuesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/let-zelensky-put-down-his-scribble-too-and-let-s-be-done-with-it
I wish to confess the deep emotion that still overwhelms me following the recent patriotic re-emergence of Marios Matsakis. It may have borne little resemblance to the much-celebrated “commando operations” of his illustrious past, those that earned him feverish admiration from reporters of the then-emerging private television channels and elevated him to superhero status....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-hidden-in-plain-sight-as-authorities-seize-narcotics-soaked-paper-sheets
Cyprus police have arrested a 68-year-old man in Larnaca district after uncovering a large quantity of paper believed to be infused with narcotic substances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight
Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disabled-mother-still-without-pension-10-years-on-despite-court-rulings
For ten years, a disabled mother of two has been waiting for a disability pension she applied for in 2016, despite court rulings in her favor and official assessments confirming her permanent and serious disability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-800-scholarship-applications-pending-after-first-lady-s-resignation
About 1,800 scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are awaiting review following the resignation of First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides from her post as President of the Independent Social Support Body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-people-spotted-lying-on-flatbed-of-moving-truck-in-limassol
A jaw-dropping scene unfolded on the coastal road of Limassol when two people were spotted lying in the back of a moving small truck, seemingly asleep, in what experts are calling a reckless and illegal act....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-banking-chiefs-holding-high-level-talks-in-cyprus
Leaders from the European Banking Federation (EBF) are visiting Cyprus today and tomorrow (Jan. 13 and 14) for a series of high-level meetings with government officials and local financial regulators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-fallout-continues-over-video-linking-christodoulides-to-campaign-funds
Political fallout continues over a video that surfaced on social media allegedly linking President Nikos Christodoulides to opaque fundraising practices during his election campaign....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-build-new-organized-crime-unit-with-greek-support
Cyprus and Greece are tightening their security ties, with a clear focus on fighting organized crime, managing migration, and bringing policing into the modern age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-outrage-after-video-shows-turtle-slammed-to-the-ground
A video that quickly spread online has sparked public outrage and a police investigation after a turtle was found dead in a coastal area of Paphos, with authorities probing possible violations of animal protection laws....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-forecast-don-t-bother-holding-onto-your-hats-it-s-officially-a-bad-hair-day
If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-expanded-infant-formula-recall-over-potential-health-risk-for-babies
The Ministry of Health has expanded an ongoing recall of infant formula products following concerns about possible contamination linked to one of the ingredients used in their production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taxi-drivers-in-the-larnaca-district-announce-escalating-strike-action
Taxi drivers operating in the Larnaca District have announced a series of escalating strike actions, beginning with a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-young-people-in-cyprus-are-stepping-back-from-climate-decision-making
New research from a European project has found that many young people are staying out of discussions on climate change and the green transition because they feel ignored by political systems and decision-makers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-deliver-biggest-boost-to-cyprus-dams-this-year-videos
After several days of sustained rainfall across Cyprus, the low-pressure system currently affecting the island has brought the most substantial boost to dam reserves so far this hydrological year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kition-ocean-plots-comeback-for-larnaca-port-mega-project
Nineteen months after the termination of the contract, and while procedures are under way for construction works on the redevelopment of the Larnaca marina and port to begin, the Kition Ocean Holdings consortium is attempting to return to the project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-record-breaking-tourism-year
Cyprus recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who described the year as a landmark moment for the country’s visitor economy....
