https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-air-traffic-strike-grounds-1-500-flights-just-as-summer-holidays-take-off
If your summer getaway includes flying over or through France this week, you might want to double-check your flight status, especially if you're one of nearly 300,000 passengers grounded by an air traffic control strike that’s thrown Europe’s skies into chaos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-governance-structure-cuts-costs-in-provincial-agencies-officials-say
In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-sheds-€2-5b-in-real-estate-marks-biggest-property-sale-in-island-s-history
The Bank of Cyprus has officially sold off more than €2.5 billion worth of real estate, over 5,100 properties, through its Real Estate Management Unit (REMU), marking a major milestone in clearing long-standing burdens from its balance sheet, according to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sanctuary-to-stage-how-minthis-is-redefining-cyprus-cultural-landscape
As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Paphos, the sound of world-class music fills the air at Minthis, a luxury resort now making its mark as a cultural destination. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/s-p-global-ratings-upgrades-freedom24-outlook-to-positive-citing-stronger-risk-management
S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., operating under the Freedom24 brand, from stable to positive, while affirming its 'B+/B' long- and short-term issuer credit ratings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-plunge-below-20-as-state-races-to-secure-water-supply
Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-says-u-s-strike-on-nuclear-sites-failed-declares-victory-over-israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the United States struck Tehran’s nuclear facilities but “didn’t achieve much,” dismissing former President Donald Trump’s actions as “showmanship” in the wake of a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/building-stronger-bonds-with-society-–-bank-of-cyprus-event-brings-together-ngos-and-volunteers
Bank of Cyprus successfully hosted the event titled “Building Stronger Bonds with Society”, which brought together non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charitable foundations, and volunteer groups with the goal of strengthening collaboration and long-term sustainability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios
Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reinstates-abramovich-firm-to-go-after-directors-for-€25m-tax-debt
Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chamber-of-commerce-pushes-for-overhaul-of-tax-bill-to-attract-global-cypriot-talent
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) is calling for key revisions and broader strategic planning in the government’s “Minds in Cyprus” tax bill, aimed at attracting talent from the Cypriot diaspora....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/34-year-old-man-found-dead-in-ayia-napa-on-friday-morning
Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-5-tons-of-smuggled-meat-seized-in-police-operation
Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25th-petrolina-annual-general-meeting
On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-looks-to-end-decades-long-debate-on-multiple-pensions
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amended bill on retirement benefits for state officials, moving one step closer to resolving a public issue debated for over 40 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-theatre-director-found-guilty-of-embezzling-€234-550-in-public-funds
The former director of the Pattichio Municipal Theatre, Vasso Argyriadis, was found guilty by the Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol on charges of embezzling funds from the theatre’s treasury and laundering proceeds from illegal activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-grant-system-under-fire-over-payouts-to-the-wrong-people
The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over how student scholarships are awarded and paid out in Cyprus, following a 2023 audit that found gaps and procedural problems in the system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blaise-metreweli-to-lead-mi6-marking-historic-first-for-british-intelligence
Blaise Metreweli CMG has been named the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 115-year history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coast-guard-fires-warning-shots-in-boat-chase-15-migrants-found
A high-speed maritime chase involving warning shots took place early Wednesday after a suspected migrant-smuggling boat attempted to flee from authorities and ram a coast guard vessel, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/skyup-airlines™-celebration-event-for-the-launch-of-flights-between-cyprus-–-moldova-romania-and-poland
A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-air-india-flight-to-london-crashes-after-takeoff-242-feared-dead
Tragedy struck India early Wednesday when an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, with 242 people on board....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-in-limassol-delayed-until-late-july
Mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates and destined to serve Limassol are now expected to begin operating around July 22, roughly three weeks later than initially planned, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-tender-no-permits-no-problem
A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/they-hung-annita-out-to-dry
What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quick-thinking-officer-pulls-elderly-woman-and-caregiver-from-burning-apartment
A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cool-classrooms-just-in-time-for-exams
Students in Larnaca sitting their Pancyprian exams this year won’t have to sweat, literally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-appoints-seasoned-diplomat-as-new-ambassador-to-cyprus
A new chapter begins at the Greek Embassy in Nicosia as veteran diplomat Constantinos Kollias officially takes over as Greece’s new ambassador to Cyprus, succeeding Ioannis Papameletiou, whose term ended after a successful tenure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-cruise-into-summer-despite-rising-costs
Despite rising travel costs, Cypriots are going full steam ahead with their summer holiday plans, and this year, cruises are leading the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-flags-conflict-of-interest-in-parliament-s-€77-500-furniture-purchase
The architect who recommended a €77,500 furnishing labeled as "artwork" for the House of Representatives also holds a managerial position at the company that supplied the furniture, according to the Audit Service....
