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1. Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roads-reopen-at-rizoelia-after-tense-stand-off-with-farmers

Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....

2. EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

3. Livestock farmers protest over animal culling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....

4. Livestock farmers protest as financial and emotional crisis intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-as-financial-and-emotional-crisis-intensifies

A mass protest by livestock farmers will take place on Thursday at the Rizoelia roundabout, as frustration grows over animal culling linked to foot-and-mouth disease and the lack of progress in discussions with authorities....

5. Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left

Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...

6. Electricity prices to rise from May, possibly up to 20% by summer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-electricity-prices-to-rise-from-may-possibly-up-to-20-by-summer

Electricity tariffs in Cyprus are expected to rise in the coming months, with initial increases likely in May and the potential for significantly higher costs by late summer....

7. Half a million a month…for a boat that doesn’t move

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/half-a-million-a-month…for-a-boat-that-doesn-t-move

Half a million a month. That’s what the Cypriot taxpayer is shelling out for the floating platform Prometheus, currently anchored, or, if you ask the cynical, stranded, somewhere off the coast of Malaysia....

8. Cyprus pays hundreds of thousands monthly as FSRU Prometheus sits idle in Malaysia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pays-hundreds-of-thousands-monthly-as-fsru-prometheus-sits-idle-in-malaysia

Cyprus is continuing to incur substantial monthly costs while the floating natural gas storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheus remains idle in Malaysia....

9. New generators for Dhekelia now expected in 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030

Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....

10. Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-establishes-its-first-scholarship-at-the-university-of-cyprus-and-supports-an-mba-student

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....

11. Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-the-dark-as-power-cuts-expose-decades-of-delayed-planning

Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....

12. Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-launches-installation-of-72-high-tech-showers-on-protaras-beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

13. Despite AHK chief’s assurances, technocrats push for higher power rate hike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-ahk-chief-s-assurances-technocrats-push-for-higher-power-rate-hike

Even though the chairman of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK), Giorgos Petrou, recently stated that the AHK would be requesting only a modest 3% electricity price hike, the utility’s technocrats are still pushing for an increase of up to 7.5% before VAT....

14. What don’t you understand?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-don-t-you-understand

The joint statement by APOEL, Anorthosis, Apollon, and Ethnikos regarding their debts to the state starts off, right from the first paragraph, accusing unnamed parties of populism, without ever clarifying what they mean....

15. Despite presidential pleas, electricity bills set to rise again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-presidential-pleas-cyprus-electricity-bills-set-to-rise-again

Despite the president’s intervention, the Cyprus Electricity Authority (ΑΗΚ) has gotten its way once again, and consumers are set to face higher electricity bills....

16. Driver, 62, killed in crash with road roller in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-62-killed-in-crash-with-road-roller-in-paphos

A 62-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a traffic accident on the road from Praitori to Kedares in the Paphos district, authorities said....

17. EAC Chairman admits project costs overstated, downplays need for tariff hike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-chairman-admits-project-costs-overstated-downplays-need-for-tariff-hike

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....

18. George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-pechlivanoglou-giorgos-petrou-and-giorgos-tziortzis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....

19. Paying your electricity bill just got easier, even in remote areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paying-your-electricity-bill-just-got-easier-even-in-remote-areas

Paying your electricity bill in Cyprus is about to get a whole lot easier, especially for the elderly, people in remote areas, and anyone who prefers the traditional way of doing things....

20. Vasilikos project needs another €200 million—will it ever be finished?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-project-needs-another-€200-million—will-it-ever-be-finished

The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical hurdles, with an additional €200 million needed to complete construction. ...

21. No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027

Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....

22. Paphos Mayor sounds alarm over suspected €30M GESY fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-suspected-€30m-gesy-fraud

The mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, has raised serious concerns about the possible misuse of public funds related to the medical procedure known as neurolysis....

23. Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-rains-bring-floods-across-cyprus-full-forecast-ahead-videos-and-pics

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

24. Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-cyber-attacks-target-key-websites-in-cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

25. Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-promotes-business-and-investment-at-major-trade-fair-in-china

Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....

26. Tender for Vassiliko LNG terminal project manager expected today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tender-for-vassiliko-lng-terminal-project-manager-expected-today

Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) Board of Directors meets at 10 am local time on Tuesday to discuss issue of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vassiliko. ...

27. Cyprus signs €50 million contract for smart meters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signs-€50-million-contract-for-smart-meters

A €50 mln contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (ΑΜΙ) was signed on Wednesday between the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)....

28. Cyprus sets course for cheaper electricity in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-course-for-cheaper-electricity-in-2025

Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou unveiled Cyprus' ambitious plans for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) during a press conference in Nicosia on Tuesday. ...

29. Cyprus grapples with energy future amid interconnector debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grapples-with-energy-future-amid-interconnector-debate

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has summoned ADMIE, the country's electricity grid operator, for a crucial meeting on July 15 to discuss new data that could potentially alter a decision barring charges to Cypriot consumers ahead of the Great Sea Interconnector project's implementation....

30. EAC unveils €45M energy infrastructure projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-unveils-€45m-energy-infrastructure-projects

Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has given the green light for the construction of infrastructure projects totaling €45 million, in a move aimed at fortifying Cyprus's energy network. ...

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