https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says
Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-rejects-polish-investor-s-appeal-over-2013-bank-haircut-losses
Cyprus’ Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a Polish woman who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus over losses she suffered during the 2013 banking crisis, bringing a long-running legal fight over deposit “haircuts” to a close....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-says-may-2026-parliamentary-vote-could-shape-cyprus-next-president
Cyprus’ 2026 parliamentary elections are being framed as a turning point for the country’s future, with politician Fidias Panayiotou saying the outcome could even influence who becomes the next president in 2028....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anger-and-debate-in-israel-over-return-of-shimon-aykut-after-cyprus-conviction
Reactions in Israel have been sharply critical following the return of Shimon (Simon) Aykut from Cyprus after he was convicted of unlawfully exploiting Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overcrowding-crisis-at-athalassa-hospital-forces-patients-to-sleep-on-the-floor
Mental health patients are being forced to sleep on mattresses placed on the floor at Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, according to a serious warning issued Thursday by the mental health nursing branch of the PASYDY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-600-minors-sought-asylum-in-cyprus-in-2025-eu-data-shows
More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-reopens-‘mortgage-to-rent-scheme-for-vulnerable-homeowners
A new window is reopening for Cyprus’ “Mortgage to Rent” scheme, with the Finance Ministry announcing that applications will once again be accepted for vulnerable borrowers struggling with non-performing loans tied to their primary homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/long-awaited-astromeritis-evrychou-highway-opens-to-traffic-today-thursday
After years of construction and delays, drivers heading toward Cyprus’ mountain regions will finally get a smoother ride starting Thursday afternoon, as the long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway officially opens to traffic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accidents-in-cyprus-drop-by-nearly-half-over-a-decade
Workplace safety in Cyprus has improved considerably over the past decade, according to Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-says-patients-must-be-at-the-center-of-cyprus-healthcare-system
Cyprus is placing increasing emphasis on a healthcare model that puts patients at the center of care, not only as recipients of treatment but as participants in decisions that affect them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-fate-of-rare-livestock-breeds-as-foot-and-mouth-cases-climb-to-108
A decision on how to handle rare livestock breeds affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca is expected within days, as authorities continue efforts to control the outbreak and assess its impact on the agricultural sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey
Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-scam-involving-handwritten-notes-on-cars
Authorities are alerting the public to a recently reported scam targeting vehicle owners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-targeted-in-street-harassment-incident-by-known-figure-in-limassol
A woman in Limassol has reported a new incident involving harassment and verbal abuse by a man already known locally for approaching people to ask for money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-resumes-flights-between-dubai-and-cyprus-from-1st-of-may
Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Dubai starting 1st of May, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and one of the world’s most vibrant and popular destinations. Flights will initially operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as part of the current summer schedule.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-challenges-eu-protection-of-feta-in-move-that-could-also-concern-cyprus
The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-issues-final-warning-to-cyprus-over-delayed-aviation-climate-rules
The European Commission has issued a formal "reasoned opinion" to Cyprus, marking a final legal warning over the government's failure to transpose critical EU aviation climate laws....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-asked-to-assist-in-new-international-money-laundering-probe
According to international media, Bangladesh’s effort to recover assets allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups directly implicates Cyprus, which has received formal Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) from Dhaka regarding the S Alam Group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-order-recall-of-frozen-cuttlefish-over-unsafe-cadmium-levels
Cyprus health authorities have ordered an immediate recall of two batches of frozen cuttlefish after tests found unsafe levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the product....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests
Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push
European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/first-ladies-influencers-and-flying-priests-another-perfectly-normal-week-in-cyprus
Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington
According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-outlook-sunshine-with-a-subtle-afternoon-shake-up
The weak low-pressure system is still lingering, but it’s playing a quieter role today. After some early morning low clouds clear out, most of the island will see a typical bright spring day, though the mountains are keeping things interesting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-above-eu-average-for-cataract-surgeries-in-2023
Cyprus carried out more than 12,000 cataract operations in 2023, placing it among the more active countries in the European Union for this common eye procedure, according to figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/indulgence-in-practice-tough-talk-in-theory
During Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Israel in April 2025, the Aykut family filled the streets with large billboards showing the President of the Republic alongside a message in Hebrew that read, ''Cyprus is dangerous for Israelis.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-of-cyprus-rejects-‘high-interest-loan-claims-in-paphos-case
The Audit Department of the Church of Cyprus has rejected allegations about the financial management of the Metropolis of Paphos, describing them as false and damaging....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-defuse-buffer-zone-incident-in-avlona
UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-team-arrives-in-cyprus-to-support-sandy-case-investigation
Tomorrow, investigators and senior police officials are expected to hold their first private meeting with a special FBI team that has arrived in Cyprus to assist with the “Sandy” case....
