https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agriculture-minister-maria-panayiotou-to-leave-cabinet-in-reshuffle
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-heads-to-cyprus-in-fresh-push-to-revive-reunification-talks
After years of stalled negotiations and little visible progress, the United Nations' top official is heading to Cyprus in a renewed effort to move the island's decades-old division forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-cyprus-talks-gaining-momentum-but-not-everything-in-uk-report-is-accurate
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that recent developments show “mobility” on the Cyprus issue but cautioned that not everything reported in a recent Independent article reflects reality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-appoints-top-official-raffaele-fitto-as-cyprus-envoy-in-push-to-restart-talks
The European Union is stepping up its involvement in the Cyprus problem, with Brussels appointing one of its most senior officials, Raffaele Fitto, as its new Special Representative for the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-marks-15-years-since-the-mari-explosion
Cyprus is today remembering the 13 men who lost their lives in the 2011 explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, one of the country's most devastating peacetime disasters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-honours-international-companies-at-the-14th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards
Invest Cyprus congratulates the companies recognised at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, acknowledging their contribution to the growth of the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-confirms-second-chance-for-2013-bail-in-compensation-claims
President Nikos Christodoulides has confirmed that the online portal for compensation claims linked to Cyprus' 2013 banking crisis will reopen, giving eligible depositors and holders of bank securities another opportunity to submit applications if they missed the original deadline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-black-van-and-the-black-snake-that-will-devour-us
Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-officers-warn-cyprus-jail-system-is-nearing-collapse-in-plea-to-president
Prison officers have appealed directly to President Nikos Christodoulides, warning that Cyprus' prison system is nearing breaking point and claiming staff safety is being placed at unacceptable risk because of overcrowding and severe staff shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-institute-of-neurology-and-genetics-opens-massive-new-€31m-campus-extension
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-light-amidst-the-divide-honoring-the-indomitable-sevgul-uludağ
The sudden passing of investigative journalist and peace activist Sevgül Uludağ has brought a rare moment of shared grief to a fractured Cyprus. The collective mourning reflects her unique ability to bridge deep-seated communal divisions, a quality that defined her life and now characterizes her memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-faces-pushback-from-turkish-cypriot-leadership-during-renewed-peace-drive
United Nations Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín is making a fresh push to revive the long-dormant Cyprus peace process, calling the current diplomatic landscape an unprecedented opportunity for a permanent settlement. However, her efforts have drawn sharp criticism from the Turkish Cypriot leadership, exposing the deep divisions that persist on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finishes-eu-presidency-with-major-deals-on-health-travel-rights-and-migration
Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gas-fields-declared-ready-for-development
Most Cypriots have heard about ''Cyprus natural gas'' for years, usually alongside big announcements, technical terms, and long timelines. Now, there is another step forward, but again, the benefits are still far from the kitchen table....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-europe-gets-hotter-politics-gets-stranger
We got the EU Presidency, and suddenly everything started moving at higher speeds—climate change included....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-asylum-seekers-receiving-rent-and-food-support-drops-to-around-2-000
The number of asylum seekers in Cyprus receiving rent and food allowances has fallen to around 2,000, according to figures from the Deputy Ministry of Migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-pushes-for-cyprus-breakthrough-before-his-un-term-ends
Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-numbers-look-good-but-life-doesn-t-feel-it
Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bids-farewell-to-journalist-sevgul-uludag-voice-for-missing-persons-and-coexistence
Cyprus is mourning the loss of Turkish Cypriot journalist, writer and activist Sevgül Uludağ, who has died at the age of 68, a figure widely respected across both communities for her lifelong work on one of the island’s most painful issues: the missing persons of the Cyprus conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-€1m-effort-to-finally-name-1974-dead-after-50-year-silence
A long-running effort to identify remains from Cyprus’ 1974 conflict has entered a new phase, with officials announcing the start of advanced DNA testing on bones that for decades could not be reliably analyzed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-their-pay-went-up-just-1-5-in-17-years-now-they-re-taking-to-the-streets
For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-exceptions-trolls-avvakoum-and-leaks
Little Nikos (Nikos Christodoulides) greeted the latest Mafia State developments with visible discomfort, while his beloved blonde Madonna (Annita Demetriou) appears to be facing a dilemma....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-discusses-project-kuiper-and-cybersecurity-cooperation-with-amazon
A meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon Vice President Panos Panay took place in a positive and productive atmosphere, opening new possibilities for cooperation between Cyprus and the global technology company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-set-to-appoint-new-envoy-on-cyprus-issue-christodoulides-says
The European Commission is preparing to appoint a new EU envoy for the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing coordination with Brussels and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite
''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/critical-raw-materials-moving-to-the-centre-of-europe-s-strategic-agenda
Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
