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1. All-day schools ''on life support'' as 115 posts remain unfilled

Cyprus’ optional all-day schools are ''on life support'' because of staff shortages, the primary teachers’ union warned today, as lawmakers examined unfilled posts, delayed appointments and parents’ complaints about operating hours....

2. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

3. Five arrested in overnight police operations, drunk-driving crash injures woman

A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving over three times the permitted alcohol limit and crashing into another car in Limassol, leaving a 27-year-old woman with a fractured arm, as police recorded 260 traffic offences during overnight operations across Cyprus....

4. Maccabi Tel Aviv to make Cyprus its EuroLeague home

Maccabi Tel Aviv is getting closer to using Limassol as its home base for EuroLeague games, after the Spyros Kyprianou indoor arena in Polemidia received security clearance from Cyprus Police....

5. Delivery rider punched and kicked in Limassol attack caught on video (watch)

A delivery rider was punched and kicked on a busy Limassol road Friday afternoon, with the attack caught on video as cars waited at traffic lights nearby....

6. Nicosia walks for cancer patients as Stella Kyriakides sends a message

Every year, Europa Donna Cyprus brings people together in Nicosia to walk in support of cancer patients, remember those lost and call for better care. Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 3, its 22nd Pink Silhouette March will begin at the Old GSP, with participants gathering at 5 p.m....

7. 5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....

8. Independence Day parade to close key Nicosia roads, here’s how to get around

Cyprus will mark its 66th anniversary of independence on Thursday with a military parade in Strovolos attended by senior officials and military representatives from Greece, Britain, Egypt, France and the United States....

9. E-scooter crackdown records 70 violations across Cyprus

Police recorded 70 violations during separate enforcement campaigns in Paphos and Nicosia targeting the use of e-scooters and other personal mobility devices, as authorities step up efforts to prevent serious and fatal road collisions....

10. Prestige, now and forever

The similarities in the way Mrs. Vassiliou has spoken about “prestige” suggest that her political education has, sadly, remained unchanged over the years. If nothing else, her political shortcomings appear to have become a defining feature that has stood the test of time....

11. Deloitte’s second “Cultivating Success Stories of Innovation” showcases the strength of Cyprus’ start-up ecosystem

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme and ARIS | A Really Inspiring Story (ARIS) accelerator brought together the next generation of technology entrepreneurs at a high-impact event in Limassol, celebrating the momentum, ambition and growing international reach of the start-up και scale-up ecosystem in Cyprus and the Middle East. ...

12. Guards and cameras proposed to tackle misconduct on school buses

The use of guards and cameras on school buses was among the measures discussed in Parliament as authorities and parents seek ways to tackle student misconduct on board vehicles carrying thousands of pupils across Cyprus....

13. Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....

14. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

15. 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....

16. Last menu of Andreas Mavrommatis served at EU summit in Ayia Napa

Just days before his sudden passing, Michelin-starred Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis had been working on the menu that the Republic of Cyprus served to EU heads of state and government at the Ayia Napa Marina on April 23 and 24....

17. Audit service sounds alarm on Nicosia’s 14-year eye sore

A half-finished building on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia has stood as a city eyesore for 14 years, drawing the Audit Service’s criticism and raising broader questions about how Cyprus handles unfinished construction....

18. ''Esso Safe Vision'' program reveals need for greater driver vision checks across Cyprus

The first phase of the innovative corporate social responsibility program “Esso Safe Vision” by eWise Cyprus Ltd, the Esso Branded Supplier, has concluded with significant and practical results. ...

19. Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol

Cyprus secured a medal on home soil at the 53rd European Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, held at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena from February 6 to 8, 2026....

20. Cyprus plans to deliver 244 affordable new homes by year’s end

The Cyprus Land Development Organization (KOAG) expects to deliver 244 new homes across the island by the end of 2026, the agency’s general director, Eleni Symeonidou, told lawmakers Monday during a parliamentary review of the organization’s budget....

21. AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

22. Major public works head into 2026 under a cloud of delays and cost overruns (pics)

The arrival of 2026 is shaping up to be a major test for the government, particularly when it comes to public infrastructure. Several large-scale projects are running far behind the timelines announced when they were first unveiled, with delays now becoming the norm rather than the exception....

23. Greek Cypriot couple released after five months of illegal detention

The Greek Cypriot couple who had been unlawfully held in the occupied areas of Cyprus for five months returned to the free areas late on Monday night, bringing an end to a case that had caused widespread concern....

24. Smart meter rollout speeds up across Cyprus

Cyprus’ smart-meter upgrade is moving into high gear this month, as the Electricity Authority (EAC) pushes ahead with mass installations across all districts, the next major phase in a nationwide rollout Knews first reported earlier this year....

25. On the road to patience: Cyprus builds 3 kilometers in 25 years

If slow and steady really does win the race, Cyprus might just take gold. After a quarter of a century of promises, studies, delays, and political ribbon-cutting, the first 3.6 kilometers of the long-awaited Limassol–Saittas highway have finally been completed....

26. EAC continues mass installation of smart meters across Cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is continuing its nationwide rollout of smart meters, with installations taking place in all provinces throughout November....

27. Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

Plans to use Makarios Stadium as a new Park & Ride site hit a roadblock after the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) rejected the proposal. The Ministry of Transport is now scouting alternative locations across Nicosia and Limassol to ease city traffic....

28. Yet another private clinic to open in Cyprus

Cyprus’s private healthcare sector continues to grow, with plans underway for a new clinic in the heart of Strovolos. The Environmental Authority has approved the construction of the Phoenix Medical Center, owned by PSV Phoenix Holdings LTD, signaling continued investor confidence in the sector....

29. Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Motorists in Nicosia should plan ahead on Wednesday as several central streets will be closed for the city’s annual Military Parade....

30. FIBA EuroBasket 2025 gives Limassol economy a slam dunk

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....