https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-mp-blasts-solar-power-deception-after-repeated-photovoltaic-shutdowns
Former Cypriot MEP and doctor Eleni Theocharous has sparked fresh debate over Cyprus’s solar energy system after accusing authorities and energy officials of misleading the public about the benefits of household photovoltaics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback
After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment
The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-friday-heat-seekers-bulletin
Happy Friday! The weak high-pressure system is finally acting like a proper host, and it seems Mother Nature has officially retired her winter wardrobe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-new-wave-of-european-instability
Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-says-electricity-prices-unlikely-to-fall-before-major-solar-expansion
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus says electricity prices are unlikely to fall in the near future, with officials pointing to delays in large-scale solar development and the continued absence of natural gas infrastructure as major factors keeping costs high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-violated-judge-s-fair-trial-rights-in-promotion-dispute
The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated the fair trial rights of a Cypriot judge who challenged a failed promotion decision within the judiciary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-reject-claims-israelis-barred-access-to-trozena-village
Questions over ownership and access to the abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus have prompted a response from local authorities after online claims alleged that Israelis had purchased the entire settlement and were preventing visitors from entering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-break-up-alleged-fake-rental-document-ring-linked-to-student-registrations
Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-s-forecast-the-high-pressure-glow-up
We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/registered-unemployment-climbs-by-10-4-in-april-2026
The number of people registered as unemployed at the end of April 2026 reached 8,962, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Service using records from the District Labour Offices. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fewer-children-in-cyprus-face-poverty-but-hardship-remains-unevenly-spread
Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-753-candidates-enter-cyprus-parliamentary-election-race
Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ted-turner-founder-of-cnn-and-broadcasting-pioneer-dies-at-87
Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-blocks-€13-7-million-aid-plan-for-dhekelia-communities
Cyprus’ Supreme Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have allowed the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to provide up to €13.7 million in financial assistance to communities near the Dhekelia power station.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airlines-slash-millions-of-seats-as-fuel-fears-shake-global-travel
Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-midweek-mountain-mix-up
We are caught in a tug-of-war between a departing low-pressure system and a high-pressure system that is waiting in the wings to save our weekend. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-tell-pharmacies-keep-patient-data-quiet
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-risk-to-cyprus-from-suspected-hantavirus-cases-linked-to-cruise-ship
Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pelendritou-wins-silver-in-paris-world-series
Cyprus marked another strong international showing by Karolina Pelendritou, who claimed a silver medal at the Para Swimming World Series in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-in-karpasia-seek-compensation-for-crop-damage-caused-by-wild-donkeys
Farmers in the Karpasia peninsula are seeking compensation after repeated damage to crops caused by wild donkeys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-top-spot-is-not-what-s-at-stake
We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-households-see-sharp-fall-in-electricity-bills-but-businesses-still-pay-near-the-top-in-europe
Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-the-government-is-not-reopening-the-young-couples-housing-scheme
Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protecting-guests-staff-and-reputation-tackling-human-trafficking-in-the-hospitality-sector
Hospitality venues, hotels, bars and restaurants, face continuous risks of on-site human trafficking, including exploitation for the purposes of labour, sex and criminal activities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-users-could-now-be-taxed-without-cashing-out
Crypto investors in Cyprus are entering a very different landscape this year, as new tax rules tighten the government’s grip on digital assets and close loopholes many traders had relied on for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-two-minute-cancer-jab-could-replace-hours-long-hospital-treatments
Thousands of cancer patients across England are set to spend far less time in hospital thanks to a new injectable form of immunotherapy that can be given in as little as one or two minutes instead of through lengthy IV drips....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-a-cheeky-case-of-may-frostbite
It is May in Cyprus, yet the atmosphere has decided to pull a winter wardrobe out of storage for one last uninvited encore. A weak low-pressure system is currently loitering, making for a very confused Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medicine-linked-cyprus-and-israel-long-before-diplomacy
The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....
