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06 July, 2025
 

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1. 34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

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....

2. Children in special education can stay in school until age 22

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-in-special-education-can-stay-in-school-until-age-22

Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....

3. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-exits-eu-s-macroeconomic-imbalance-list-as-brussels-urges-reforms-in-innovation-energy-and-education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

4. Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-voluntary-return-plan-for-syrians-ready-to-return-home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

5. More struggling homeowners get relief under government’s OIKIA scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-struggling-homeowners-get-relief-under-government-s-oikia-scheme

The General Accounting Office has wrapped up the second phase of the government’s OIKIA Scheme, approving financial relief for dozens more struggling homeowners. ...

6. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-eu-drop-your-tariffs-or-face-new-trade-war-financial-times-reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

7. UNIC-led International Team Pioneers AI Technology for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Advancement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-led-international-team-pioneers-ai-technology-for-aerospace-and-mechanical-engineering-advancement

An international research team led by the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), has developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that could transform technology for high-speed aircraft, space exploration, and beyond....

8. Timur Turlov at New York Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit: ''Cyprus is our European gateway to global markets''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/timur-turlov-at-new-york-eastern-mediterranean-business-summit-cyprus-is-our-european-gateway-to-global-markets

Freedom Holding Corp. is driven by a mission to build bridges between regions and make global markets more accessible — an ambition powered by innovation and modern technologies, including artificial intelligence. ...

9. Working hard or hardly working? Cyprus puts in more hours than most of Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/working-hard-or-hardly-working-cyprus-puts-in-more-hours-than-most-of-europe

If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....

10. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weighting-for-change-cyprus-feels-the-heavy-burden-of-obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

11. Cypriot unions to hold bi-communal May Day rally in Nicosia Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-unions-to-hold-bi-communal-may-day-rally-in-nicosia-buffer-zone

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot unions will mark May Day with a joint rally Thursday in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, calling for peace, workers’ rights and renewed efforts toward reunification....

12. Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-foreign-companies-pledge-30-local-workforce-by-2027

Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...

13. Trump’s tariff war backfires as tourists ditch U.S., head to Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-war-backfires-as-tourists-ditch-u-s-head-to-europe

The global tariff war initiated by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the US economy in 2025, as European and Canadian tourists change their plans....

14. AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

15. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

16. Concerns raised over dangerous sprays and waste management at carnivals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-raised-over-dangerous-sprays-and-waste-management-at-carnivals

The use of hazardous sprays at carnival celebrations has come under scrutiny following a recent discussion before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....

17. Unemployment in Cyprus inches up but remains below EU average

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unemployment-in-cyprus-inches-up-but-remains-below-eu-average

Unemployment in Cyprus ticked up slightly in January 2025, reaching 5.0%, compared to 4.9% the previous month, according to new data from Eurostat. Despite the monthly rise, the overall trend remains positive, with unemployment lower than the 5.3% recorded in January 2024....

18. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-of-thanasis-nikolaou-–-stavrianos-appeal-rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

19. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-gives-hotels-deadline-to-get-licensed-or-face-closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

20. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

21. Government announces minimum wage increase for hotel workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-announces-minimum-wage-increase-for-hotel-workers

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....

22. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-the-biggest-risks-facing-cyprus-and-governments-worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

23. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-public-sector-too-large-hiring-freeze-lifted-amid-rising-costs

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

24. A hidden Titian masterpiece comes to light in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-hidden-titian-masterpiece-comes-to-light-in-limassol

The fusion of artistic brilliance and scientific innovation took center stage at the unveiling of the exhibition “Revealing the Unseen: A Hidden Titian Masterpiece”....

25. Private kindergarten teachers oppose extended hours

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-kindergarten-teachers-oppose-extended-hours

Extending the operating hours of private kindergartens will negatively impact teachers....

26. Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-aiming-for-innovation-sustainability-and-simplicity

A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...

27. EU launches €5 million scholarship fund for Turkish Cypriots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-launches-€5-million-scholarship-fund-for-turkish-cypriots

The European Commission's office in Cyprus has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2025–2026. ...

28. 2024 EU shake-up includes higher Schengen visa fees, stricter border checks, and key new citizenship rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules

In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....

29. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

30. Cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt essential for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean

In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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