https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-found-with-hands-and-feet-bound-in-mediterranean-sea
Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrests-in-cyprus-and-greece-expose-possible-iranian-linked-espionage-network
Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-salaries-rise-by-13-over-two-years-labour-minister-says
Average salaries in Cyprus have risen by 13% over the past two years, reaching approximately €2,500, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou announced Wednesday, citing recent Eurostat data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize
In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-share-of-foreign-tourists-in-q1-2025
Cyprus had the second highest share of overnight stays by foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, according to monthly data on tourist accommodation published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-erupt-over-abramovich-case-allegations-at-parliamentary-committee
Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-approve-tariff-hikes-on-russian-belarusian-agricultural-imports
The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes
As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-atms-reach-remote-corners-of-cyprus
If you live in a village or remote area, getting access to cash just got a little easier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-25-5-jump-in-tourist-arrivals-in-april-u-k-tops-list
Cyprus welcomed 418,730 tourists in April 2025, a 25.5% increase from the 333,563 arrivals recorded in April 2024, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kidnapping-attempts-in-france-target-families-of-crypto-executives-video
A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-the-cypriot-real-estate-market-maintained-its-momentum-in-2024
PwC Cyprus presents its annual report on the Cypriot real estate market, outlining the main developments and trends of the sector during 2024, through detailed analysis and the use of extensive databases as well as the firm’s sectoral expertise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-sentenced-to-6-months-in-occupied-areas-for-using-fake-insurance-at-checkpoint
A Russian national was sentenced to six months in prison by a criminal court in the Turkish-occupied north after attempting to cross into the area using a forged vehicle insurance policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-names-hussein-al-sheikh-as-deputy
On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives
In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-faith-in-politics-but-not-in-police
Cypriots have made one thing loud and clear: when it comes to politics, their trust is running on empty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-ignore-traffic-camera-fines-despite-extension
Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-struggle-to-keep-up-as-food-and-energy-prices-climb
As prices continue to rise at the supermarket and electricity bills put pressure on family budgets, more people in Cyprus are finding it harder to make ends meet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-coffee-up-veggies-down-march-prices-shift-across-cyprus
Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/silicon-valley-backed-trump-but-gets-no-favor-in-return
Silicon Valley's top tech titans may have bet big on Donald Trump’s second term, but they’re finding little return on their investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-works-denies-bus-shelter-scandal-as-auditor-general-probes-€61m-project
The Department of Public Works has firmly denied allegations of a scandal surrounding the ongoing €61.6 million national bus shelter upgrade project, following accusations raised by AKEL MP Kostas Kosta during a heated session of the Parliamentary Transport Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-pharma-challenges-eu-over-wastewater-treatment-costs
A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-returns-stolen-ancient-coins-to-department-of-antiquities
In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/190-000-unpaid-traffic-fines-as-deadline-looms-on-march-31st
With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fide-grand-prix-tournament-in-nicosia-ended-in-victory-for-anna-muzychuk
On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...
