https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wrong-way-driver-terrifies-motorists-on-limassol-nicosia-road
A shocking case of reckless driving caused panic on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday, June 8, when a double-cab vehicle was caught on camera driving in the wrong direction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heads-up-low-flying-helicopters-to-clean-power-lines-across-cyprus
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/earthquake-strikes-in-the-sea-area-between-cyprus-and-turkey
A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. ...
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/business/porsche-hits-the-brakes-on-taycan-ev-sales-over-fire-risk
Porsche has temporarily pulled some of its Taycan electric cars from UK showrooms due to concerns about potential battery fires. The Taycan, a luxury EV that launched in 2019, has been hit with several recalls over the years, and now, safety worries are putting the brakes on sales again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/couple-arrested-after-dogs-escape-and-attack-woman-with-two-children-in-limassol
A 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were taken into custody after their three dogs attacked a 25-year-old domestic worker and two children, ages 3 and 6, in the Moni industrial area on Sunday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-from-uae-arrive-but-will-they-work-here
The mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Cyprus within the expected timeframe, marking a key step in the government’s plan to address water shortages ahead of summer. ...
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/news/british-base-authorities-say-lady-s-mile-swimming-waters-deemed-safe
Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-cry-foul-over-israel-s-eurovision-public-vote-win
Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-targeted-for-may-arrival-and-operation-by-june
The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-pollution-found-at-lady-s-mile-beach-environment-department-confirms
Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banana-container-concealed-€1-6m-in-cocaine-greek-authorities-say-video
Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-ramps-up-smart-meter-rollout
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-plot-suspect-nabbed-he-was-staying-in-an-airbnb
Greek police have arrested a 36-year-old man linked to Saturday’s deadly bomb blast outside a bank in Thessaloniki — and it turns out, he was staying in an Airbnb....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-land-registry-corruption-ring
A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tank-sinks-off-limassol-coast
A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-slammed-for-millions-spent-and-cut-corners-in-dodgy-deals
A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-upgrade-to-smart-traffic-lights-impacting-photo-enforcement-law
Proceedings began Wednesday before the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the President's referral of a law passed by Parliament concerning the use of timers in the photo-enforcement system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-fast-track-clinic-to-speed-up-care-at-paphos-general-hospital
A new Rapid Response Clinic is set to launch at Paphos General Hospital this June, offering faster care to patients with less urgent needs and aiming to ease pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raw-sewage-on-tourist-beach-blamed-on-criminal-mismanagement
A sewage leak at one of Paphos’ busiest coastal areas has sparked outrage, and the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organization (EOA) isn’t holding back....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-ecuador-s-coast-photos-video
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Ecuador, causing damage to buildings near the epicenter but resulting in no reported injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-electric-vehicle-grants-are-being-put-on-hold
The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-glitch-in-the-system-nicosia-speed-cameras-just-for-show-since-2022
In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strange-fish-are-taking-over-cyprus-waters
Cyprus’ crystal-clear waters are being invaded, not by tourists, but by a growing army of alien marine species. Over 200 non-native species have already made their way into the island's seas, and some are leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kykkos-monastery-s-mega-project-set-to-transform-engomi
A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-halts-pentakomo-port-project-to-protect-endangered-monk-seals
In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....
