https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-year-old-loses-transplant-after-emergency-flight-to-athens-cannot-be-secured
A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tap-and-pay-cyprus-police-enter-the-card-era
If you’ve ever fumbled for exact change while paying a fine, renewing a firearm license, or visiting the Criminal Records Office, relief is finally at hand. The Cyprus police have started installing POS terminals across the island; yes, you can now pay with your card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-demands-answers-after-72-year-old-dies-in-hospital
A grieving family is accusing Larnaca General Hospital of negligence after a 72-year-old woman died there last month, saying what they saw and were told simply doesn't add up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-illegal-bird-trapping-in-larnaca
Authorities in Larnaca are investigating an illegal bird-trapping case after a 35-year-old man was caught trying to remove wild birds from nets early Thursday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-surpasses-limassol-in-luxury-prices-signaling-shift-in-cyprus-property-power
Cyprus’ new-build property market closed the first 10 months of 2025 on a strong note, with Limassol once again emerging as the undisputed heavyweight in both value and activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-crisis-deepens-as-dams-run-half-empty
This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-animal-welfare-commissioner-says-cyprus-facing-stray-crisis-abuse-cases-and-lack-of-veterinary-support
Cyprus is facing persistent and serious challenges in the area of animal welfare, according to Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, who pointed to long-term systemic problems that continue to affect both stray and owned animals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/glass-company-fined-€18-000-after-worker-killed-in-workplace-accident
A Larnaca glass processing company has been fined €18,000 following a fatal workplace accident that claimed the life of one of its employees, the district court ruled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-continues-into-hospital-death-of-42-year-old-woman
Investigations continue into the death of a 42-year-old woman at Larnaca General Hospital, where she had been hospitalized and previously underwent surgery. Authorities are examining whether lapses in care contributed to her passing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-wins-green-city-of-cyprus-2025-award-for-major-coastal-upgrades
The Municipality of Larnaca has received another national environmental distinction, earning the title “Green City of Cyprus 2025” through the Pan-Cyprian Green Cities and Green Communities Awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€361-million-strategic-agreement-for-themis
Themis Portfolio Management Limited (hereinafter “Themis”) announces the execution of a servicing agreement for the management of loans and real estate assets and the provision of other services to Cyprus Asset Management Company Ltd (hereinafter “KEDIPES”) and Creditum Holdings Ltd (hereinafter “Creditum”)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-firefighting-units-delivered-to-mountain-communities-in-limassol-and-larnaca
Two mobile firefighting units were handed over on Tuesday in Skarinou to serve communities in the mountainous regions of Limassol and Larnaca, following a joint initiative by the Lions Clubs of Cyprus and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-questions-remain-after-disappearance-of-tnt
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-new-route
Wizz Air, the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a further expansion of its Larnaca base for the Summer 2026 season, introducing a new destination and increasing flight frequencies on 12 existing routes, further enhancing Cyprus’ connectivity with Europe and the wider region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-crack-down-on-fake-condoms-24-000-confiscated
Customs officers have pulled the plug on thousands of counterfeit condoms in Famagusta, seizing more than 24,000 knockoffs from a warehouse and a local store....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-moves-to-cut-water-use-by-10-intensifies-inspections-against-hose-washing
The Larnaca District Local Government Organization (EOA Larnaca) has announced a package of emergency measures aimed at reducing water consumption in the city and district by 10%, in an effort to prevent water cut-offs amid Cyprus’s worsening water situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-workplace-accident-claims-life-of-55-year-old-worker-in-kofinou
A 55-year-old Romanian worker was killed Friday afternoon in a workplace accident in a rural area of Kofinou while unloading heavy concrete counterweights from a truck, authorities said...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-jailed-for-four-days-after-allegedly-handing-phone-to-detainee
A Larnaca court on Friday ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of handing his personal mobile phone to a detainee, a move that has triggered a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of power and breaches of official secrecy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sahara-dust-smothers-cyprus-health-officials-urge-caution
Cyprus woke up Friday under a thick, orange haze of dust blowing in all the way from Libya. Officials are warning people to take it easy outside, especially kids, the elderly, and anyone with breathing problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smuggled-tobacco-from-occupied-north-seized-on-limassol–larnaca-highway
What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-is-about-to-look-very-different
Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/with-the-support-of-lidl-cyprus-the-5th-mind-reset-showcased-children-s-green-ideas
The mind REset educational environmental program of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again implemented the Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-series-of-thefts-including-charity-donation-box
A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts carried out in Larnaca earlier this month, police said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-headed-for-trial-as-manhunt-continues-in-larnaca-street-violence-case
Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow
Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-greek-and-cypriot-police-are-coordinating-more-closely
In early December, Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus, accompanied by senior officers from Greece’s Organized Crime Division (DAOE). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cricket-bats-bloodstains-and-12-arrests-mark-violent-night-in-limassol
A late-night clash in Limassol’s Agia Zoni neighborhood left three people injured and sent police racing to an apartment where a dozen individuals were arrested, as authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a violent and organized incident....
