https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-crackdown-agreed-under-cyprus-led-eu-presidency
After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weather-has-finally-decided-to-behave-itself
After weeks of afternoon surprises, wandering thunderstorms and clouds that seemed determined to keep meteorologists on their toes, the weather across Cyprus has finally made a decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/entrepreneurial-ambitions-rise-in-cyprus-but-barriers-to-growth-remain
Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/compliancesuite-ai-launches-new-website-showcasing-unified-compliance-operating-infrastructure-for-regulated-organisations
As regulatory obligations continue to expand across Europe and globally, organisations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen compliance operations while maintaining speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. From AML and KYC obligations to transaction monitoring, KYB verification, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, and third-party risk management, businesses are seeking more connected and intelligent ways to manage compliance within increasingly complex regulatory environments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-crisis-response-to-crisis-prevention-the-role-of-recovery-planning
The strongest recovery plans are not designed for the moment a crisis begins, but to prevent it from escalating in the first place. In a period marked by heightened financial volatility, regional geopolitical uncertainty, and continuously evolving regulatory expectations, the need for early preparedness and meaningful resilience is more relevant than ever. For banks, this is where Recovery Planning plays a central role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-launches-first-english-language-degree-program
The first English-language undergraduate program of the University of Cyprus is finally taking shape, albeit with some delay, following approval by the Council of Ministers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-acres-of-forest-land-set-aside-for-university-in-occupied-trikomo
The ''parliament'' in the Turkish-occupied north has approved a controversial amendment allowing the ''transfer and lease'' of around 3,500 dönums of forest land to Istanbul Technical University (ITU), with plans to build a new university campus in Trikomo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-journey-of-values-when-corporate-values-become-a-song-and-a-tangible-investment-in-the-next-generation
Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store Managers across Cyprus as part of a broader organizational restructure and upgrade of its Management Teams....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-in-pachna-as-farmers-block-veterinary-visit-over-feared-animal-culling
Veterinary Services officials cancelled a planned visit to a farm in Pachna on Tuesday after being told that livestock farmers were reportedly blocking access to the site and that the situation had become tense, with claims of threats and people carrying “dangerous objects.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pension-reform-moves-forward-but-cypriots-told-to-wait-a-little-longer
Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-troops-take-on-elite-best-warrior-contest-in-new-jersey
Cypriot personnel from the Cyprus National Guard took part in the 2026 “Best Warrior” military competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from May 5 to 8, testing their endurance, tactical ability, and operational readiness alongside international counterparts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lupita-nyong-o-responds-to-backlash-over-casting-as-helen-of-troy
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is pushing back against online criticism over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, saying she has no interest in getting drawn into social media debates over the role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leonardo-hotels-mediterranean-strengthens-its-presence-in-greece-and-cyprus-with-a-new-hotel-in-the-center-of-athens
Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean has proceeded with a new strategic investment in the Greek hospitality market, further strengthening its presence in Athens and reaffirming its dynamic growth trajectory across the Eastern Mediterranean region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-closer-to-schengen-entry-by-end-of-2026-or-early-2027
Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracks-fear-and-uncertainty-as-residents-await-court-decision
Dozens of residents living in the Seagate apartment building in Limassol’s tourist area are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will soon be forced to leave their homes, after authorities moved forward Wednesday with a request to evacuate and demolish the aging building....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-welcomes-christos-d-katsanos
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainability conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026 under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices from the world of sustainable development and innovation. Among this year’s speakers is Christos D. Katsanos, Agronomist, ESG Ambassador and Brand Strategist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banking-map-set-to-shrink-as-two-smaller-banks-change-hands
Developments involving two smaller Cypriot banks are reshaping the country’s banking sector, pointing to further consolidation in an industry that has steadily strengthened in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-heads-to-india-for-high-level-state-visit
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/appeals-court-increases-prison-sentence-in-child-sexual-abuse-case
A Cyprus appeals court has increased the prison sentence of a man convicted of sexually abusing his underage daughter, ruling that the punishment originally imposed by a lower court was too lenient....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-university-of-technology-unveils-student-dorm-rooms-at-vergaria-complex-in-polemidia
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) has released sample images of its new student dormitories in Pano Polemidia, located in the ''Vergaria'' settlement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-talks-wake-up-again-but-is-a-settlement-really-closer-than-anyone-thinks
Let me remind you that President Nikos Christodoulides, from the very first day of his election, threw himself body and soul into what he described as an effort to find a way to… restart the heart rhythm of the Cyprus problem through a kind of “electric shock,” so that negotiations could begin again. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-of-cyprus-reviews-sweeping-changes-to-its-governing-charter-after-16-years
The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is examining a wide-ranging overhaul of its governing charter, 16 years after the current framework was introduced, with church sources saying the proposed changes could be ''sweeping.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-moves-ahead-on-cyprus-gas-deal-and-free-breakfast-program-for-children
Cyprus is moving forward with two major government initiatives this week, one focused on natural gas exports and the other on helping families with young children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/15-thousand-hotel-employees-to-receive-state-support
A total of 15,000 hotel employees are expected to benefit from the Special Employment Support Scheme for the hotel sector approved by the government and implemented through the Ministry of Labour....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis
Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bulgaria-claims-first-eurovision-crown-as-cyprus-finishes-19th-overall
Bulgaria celebrated a historic night at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer DARA secured the country’s first-ever victory with her song Bangaranga....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-insurance-cover-to-contract-soldiers-in-high-risk-military-roles
The government has approved expanded insurance coverage for Contract Soldiers (SyOP) serving in high risk positions within the Cyprus National Guard, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-hands-larnaka-marina-and-port-upgrade-to-ports-authority
The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/romania-s-blunt-talking-ambassador-to-cyprus-had-one-unfinished-dream-a-cat-museum
For an ambassador, Sorin Dan Mihalache is surprisingly easy to describe. Direct. Blunt at times. Political to the bone. Occasionally unorthodox. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-brace-for-tough-summer-as-middle-east-tensions-hit-tourism
A difficult summer season is shaping up for Cyprus’ hotel industry, as uncertainty caused by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is dampening people’s appetite for travel and holidays....
