https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again
After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-i-met-brigitte-bardot
In her youth, she was worshipped. A beauty icon. A sex symbol. The ultimate fantasy. Relentlessly pursued by fans and paparazzi alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-admissions-rise-as-covid-vaccination-remains-low
Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-rise-of-dumbphones-signals-a-digital-breaking-point
They are sarcastically called ''dumbphones'', and lately they’ve been gaining popularity among digitally exhausted people who want less wasted time, fewer distractions, and more life away from screens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-new-political-wave-is-taking-shape-in-cyprus
Cyprus may be on the verge of a political shift that many countries have already experienced: the steady rise of populism, in several different forms, and with growing influence at the ballot box....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-renounces-lifetime-pension-in-rare-move
Cyprus’ Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris is walking away from a benefit many politicians quietly keep: a lifetime ministerial pension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-finally-set-to-return-to-free-areas-after-paying-fines
The Greek Cypriot couple detained in the occupied village of Trikomo over allegations related to personal data misuse is expected to return to the government-controlled areas on Tuesday, following the completion of administrative formalities by the occupation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sometimes-the-ones-we-help-change-us-the-most
There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/blasphemy-or-threat-cyprus-art-debate-turns-dangerous
To be honest, I hadn’t planned to revisit the controversy surrounding the painter Giorgos Gavriil and the outrageous, incoherent, and ultimately dangerous attacks against him over his exhibition in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trying-to-sneak-tobacco-into-cyprus-customs-just-sent-a-€2-000-message
Customs officers at Larnaca Airport stopped a 29-year-old passenger earlier this month after discovering large quantities of tobacco and electronic cigarettes hidden in his luggage, the latest in a string of cases highlighting how often undeclared smoking products try to slip through Cyprus’ entry points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paris-tokyo-and-belgrade-scrap-major-celebrations-as-global-security-fears-loom-video
As cities around the world reconsider how, or whether, to stage large New Year’s Eve celebrations, the decisions are being shaped as much by memory as by immediate threat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-to-cyprus-forget-the-politics-let-s-make-money
Turkey’s foreign minister has floated a controversial idea for Cyprus: park the political dispute, move ahead with joint business and energy projects, and deal with sovereignty later, all while sticking to Ankara’s long-standing push for a two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€75-000-a-bottle-wines-go-up-in-flames-in-limassol-arson-attack
An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serious-crime-is-rising-in-cyprus-and-it-s-not-just-break-ins-anymore
Serious crime in Cyprus is going up again, slowly, quietly, but steadily, and the latest official figures suggest it’s becoming a trend rather than a one-off spike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-1974-invasion-heads-to-moma-50-years-later
Fifty years after it was first shown, Michalis Cacoyannis’ powerful documentary ''Attilas ’74: The Rape of Cyprus'' is set for its world premiere at one of the world’s most prestigious modern art museums, MoMA in New York. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/germany-pours-€50-billion-into-new-weapons-and-defenses
Germany is pouring an eye-watering €50 billion into new weapons, missile defenses, and combat vehicles, a move that underscores how sharply Europe’s biggest economy is rearming and how little patience there is left for delays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-students-lead-the-way-in-climate-resilience-workshop
The Bank of Cyprus, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and Hermes Airports, hosted a hands-on educational workshop in Larnaca as part of its “Youth Ask and Provide Solutions” initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos
Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marriage-isn-t-a-passport-top-court-shuts-down-automatic-citizenship-claim
A landmark ruling by Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has sent a clear message: marrying a Cypriot does not guarantee Cypriot citizenship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/organized-criminal-network-behind-oncology-center-hack
The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the unauthorized access and theft of personal data, the country’s Personal Data Protection Authority said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-brings-leaders-together-for-first-trilateral-since-2018
December 11th turned out to be a surprisingly good day for the Cyprus issue, the kind of day diplomats quietly hope for but rarely get. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-bristol-one-dog-brings-a-neighborhood-together
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. For Jack McCrossan and his friends, the spark came in the form of a black sheprador named Stevie Ticks, a lively mix of German Shepherd and Labrador, and a proud adoptee from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackers-hit-bank-of-cyprus-oncology-center-steal-patient-data
The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has reported a serious data breach after hackers stole sensitive patient and employee information and then threatened to leak it publicly, the center announced Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-to-demand-five-years-of-social-media-history-from-tourists
Visitors from dozens of countries, including Greece, who travel to the United States under the visa-free program may soon face new entry requirements: authorities could ask them to provide their social media history for the past five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-justice-minister-vows-to-be-‘ruthless-on-corruption-in-police-and-fire-departments
Cyprus’ newly appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, promised Monday to take a hard line against corruption and collusion within the police and fire departments, warning that such misconduct erodes public trust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/final-eu-inspections-put-cyprus-closer-to-schengen-entry
Cyprus is undergoing a final round of assessments by a team of roughly 25 European Commission evaluators as the country seeks to join the Schengen Zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murder-inside-central-prisons-inmate-arrested-in-fatal-attack
A murder inside Cyprus’ Central Prisons shocked authorities Thursday, as police arrested a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot inmate in connection with the death of a 35-year-old Egyptian prisoner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-sees-signs-of-progress-ahead-of-cyprus-leaders-crucial-talks
María Angela Olgin, the United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Cyprus issue, expressed a positive outlook following her meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digital-burnout-and-the-hidden-cost-of-constant-connectivity
Zero posts, zero shares. Zero. According to a New Yorker report that caused a stir, the so-called “posting zero” is a new trend in the global digital universe, linked to users’ reluctance to share snapshots of their personal lives online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumers-group-says-e-kalathi-falls-short-after-six-months-fails-to-offer-real-choice
Nearly six months after its launch, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association says the government’s e-kalathi price-comparison platform is falling short of expectations....
