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1. More than half of 18-25-year-olds haven't hit the voting booth yet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-half-of-18-25-year-olds-haven-t-hit-the-voting-booth-yet

As Cyprus prepares for the 2026 parliamentary elections, authorities warn that a significant portion of eligible voters have not yet registered....

2. Ghosts of avenues past… and unions playing politics (everyone act surprised)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ghosts-of-avenues-past…-and-unions-playing-politics-everyone-act-surprised

Young Nikos assures our national prince that no one in the government is aligned with ELAM. Hmm. ...

3. Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepare-for-december-13-‘riot-night-of-unrest-as-minors-mobilize-for-chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

4. FDA may add biggest warning to COVID-19 vaccines, experts sound the alarm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-may-add-biggest-warning-to-covid-19-vaccines-experts-sound-the-alarm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly considering adding its strongest safety warning, a so-called “black box” warning, to COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the agency’s plans. ...

5. Qatar National Day celebrated in Nicosia with warmth, tradition and a hint of incense

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/qatar-national-day-celebrated-in-nicosia-with-warmth-tradition-and-a-hint-of-incense

The day may have started with a downpour, but by the time guests began arriving at the Qatari ambassador’s residence on Wednesday, the skies over Nicosia opened as if on cue, a small, poetic nod to an afternoon built on warmth, hospitality and celebration....

6. Erhurman reports breakthroughs on halloumi, roadblocks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-reports-breakthroughs-on-halloumi-roadblocks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said Thursday that the two sides managed to move forward on a handful of practical issues, most notably halloumi and the management of crossing points, after a long trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and the UN envoy....

7. UN envoy brings leaders together for first trilateral since 2018

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. ...

8. Union rejects Ministry’s evaluation bill, launches work stoppage December 18

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/union-rejects-ministry-s-evaluation-bill-launches-work-stoppage-december-18

Members of the Cyprus Teachers’ Organization (POED) will stage a work stoppage on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in protest of a proposed bill on teacher evaluations...

9. Turkish social media users mock 1996 killing of Cypriot symbol of resistance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-social-media-users-mock-1996-killing-of-cypriot-symbol-of-resistance

A wave of provocative social media posts from Turkish accounts has drawn attention in recent days, following the circulation of a video depicting the 1996 killing of Cypriot hero Solomos Solomou....

10. New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

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....

11. The wig that shook Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-wig-that-shook-cyprus

This has got to be the photo of the year...maybe even the decade. And if anyone still didn’t know what the new Auditor General looks like, well, they certainly do now....

12. Papadopoulos: ''Cyprus can’t afford a dangerous parliament''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/papadopoulos-cyprus-can-t-afford-a-dangerous-parliament

DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos sounded the alarm on Monday, warning that Cyprus could face serious political turbulence if what he called ''extreme and irresponsible'' parties gain strength in the next Parliament....

13. Turkish Cypriot authorities issue warning to Greek Cypriot lawmakers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-controlled-north-issues-warning-to-greek-cypriot-lawmakers

The Turkish-backed authorities in occupied Cyprus have reportedly warned that Greek Cypriot politicians could be declared personae non gratae if they make certain public statements while visiting the occupied areas....

14. Rage as a business model

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rage-as-a-business-model

As 2025 draws to a close, roughly ten technological behemoths, most based in the United States and some in the Far East, are not only widening the gap between the tiny share of the ultrarich and everyone else on the planet. ...

15. EU rocked by corruption scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-rocked-by-corruption-scandal

The arrests of former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and veteran EU technocrat Stefano Sannino on charges of public procurement fraud and corruption have sent shockwaves through European institutions,...

16. ''Roll up your sleeves'': Christodoulides tells new ministers to get to work

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roll-up-your-sleeves-christodoulides-tells-new-ministers-to-get-to-work

Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....

17. UN envoy sees signs of progress ahead of Cyprus leaders’ crucial talks

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....

18. Lawmakers pass bill to cancel refugee protection in certain cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-cancel-refugee-protection-in-certain-cases

On Thursday evening, the House of Representatives passed a new law that updates the country’s rules on asylum and refugee protection. ...

19. Trump honored with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-honored-with-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize

U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize Friday, ahead of the draw for the 2026 World Cup....

20. Netflix stuns Hollywood with $72 billion bid for Warner Bros.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/netflix-stuns-hollywood-with-$72-billion-bid-for-warner-bros

Netflix shocked Hollywood on Friday, announcing a $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, a move that could fuse one of the biggest streamers with one of the most iconic studios in the world....

21. US report warns Europe could ‘lose its identity’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-report-warns-europe-could-‘lose-its-identity

A new document from the Trump administration paints a stark picture of Europe’s future, warning that immigration and European Union policies could push the continent toward “cultural annihilation” within the next 20 years....

22. Golden passport era ends, but debate rages on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-era-ends-but-debate-rages-on

The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...

23. Three countries walk away from Eurovision over Israel dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-countries-walk-away-from-eurovision-over-israel-dispute

Three European countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether Israel should be allowed to compete, a decision that has reopened political tensions around one of Europe’s biggest entertainment events....

24. Cyprus parties put politics on hold to tackle climate crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parties-put-politics-on-hold-to-tackle-climate-crisis

Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....

25. Greek ID lists Cypriot town under Turkish name, sparking complaint

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-id-lists-cypriot-town-under-turkish-name-sparking-complaint

A Greek Cypriot citizen was surprised to find her new identity card listing her birthplace as the Turkish name Iskele rather than the official Cypriot name Trikomo, prompting a political complaint in Cyprus....

26. Police stage anti-terror drill as EU presidency approaches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-stage-anti-terror-drill-as-eu-presidency-approaches

When police staged a mock terrorist attack at Ayia Napa Marina in November, it wasn’t just an exercise, it was a dress rehearsal for one of the biggest security challenges Cyprus has faced in years....

27. Spike in raw meat smuggling worries Customs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spike-in-raw-meat-smuggling-worries-customs

Cyprus’ Customs Department is sounding the alarm after two back-to-back cases of raw meat being brought from the occupied north into the Republic, a practice officials warn poses serious public health risks....

28. Christodoulides rolls into Kyiv for face-to-face talks with Zelensky

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-rolls-into-kyiv-for-face-to-face-talks-with-zelensky

President Nikos Christodoulides touched down in Kyiv early Thursday morning, kicking off a packed working visit that puts Cyprus squarely in the middle of Europe’s biggest geopolitical challenge....

29. Top EU figures released after arrests in corruption probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-eu-figures-released-after-arrests-in-corruption-probe

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....

30. Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mogherini-sannino-arrested-as-eu-fraud-investigation-continues

A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...

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