https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drivers-urged-to-slow-down-to-curb-wildlife-deaths-on-cyprus-roads
Authorities are calling on motorists to take extra care on rural roads as vehicle collisions continue to pose a risk to wildlife across Cyprus, particularly during a period when many animals are more active in search of food, water and breeding grounds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-earliest-sunrise-spot-gets-a-new-attraction-in-protaras
A newly installed landmark in Protaras is drawing attention to one of Cyprus’ most distinctive coastal viewpoints, where visitors can watch what is promoted as Europe’s first sunrise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-and-qatar-share-the-same-goal-stability
Diplomats are often judged not only by the positions they represent but also by their willingness to engage with the people and communities around them. Since arriving in Cyprus for his first posting on the island, Qatar’s ambassador, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, has made a noticeable effort to do just that, building connections, participating in some community events, and remaining accessible whenever possible.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annita-demetriou-wins-second-term-as-speaker-of-the-house
Annita Demetriou has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for a second consecutive term after receiving 29 votes in the second round of voting held on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-records-highest-sti-rates-in-more-than-a-decade
Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) climbed to their highest levels in more than ten years across Europe in 2024, according to newly released figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-closer-ties-with-kazakhstan-in-trade-energy-and-tourism
Cyprus is seeking to strengthen its ties with Kazakhstan, with a focus on areas such as business, energy, tourism and investment, President Nikos Christodoulides said during high-level talks in Astana....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-loses-close-vote-for-un-general-assembly-presidency
Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-lebanon-ferry-route-announced-but-officials-say-it-s-not-cleared-to-sail
A Lebanese shipping company is advertising a ferry connection between Cyprus and Lebanon without having secured the necessary permissions, raising serious questions and concerns among Cypriot authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€400-000-allocated-to-restoration-of-historic-churches-in-famagusta-district
Conservation and restoration works are progressing at a series of historic churches in the Famagusta district, with projects either underway or in preparation at monuments in Frenaros and Liopetri....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-antisemitism-really-is
Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-fans-offered-free-chance-to-watch-england-under-18s-in-achna
Football fans in Cyprus will have the chance to watch England’s under-18 national team in action this week, with two international friendlies scheduled at Dasaki Stadium in Achna....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-metropolitan-of-paphos-elected-after-long-standing-vacancy
The Holy Synod has brought an end to a long-standing vacancy in the Metropolitan seat of Paphos, filling a position that had remained open since May 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-more-noise
With the rise of artificial intelligence, even the most convincing things placed in front of us are now viewed with suspicion, treated as potentially deceptive, manufactured, or false. Misinformation has therefore become one of the defining challenges of our time. Yet just as serious, perhaps even more serious, is information overload....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-pay-goes-up-again-as-cypriots-feel-the-squeeze-at-home
Cyprus lawmakers are set to take home higher pay this year, with new figures showing an increase in both monthly and annual salaries for members of parliament in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-celebrates-surprise-victory-as-demetriou-strengthens-grip-on-party
A victory far beyond what even the party’s biggest optimists had expected emerged when the ballot boxes opened, or, as late former President Glafcos Clerides famously used to say, when ''the tin was opened,'' for Democratic Rally (DISY)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever
Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kontides-claims-third-european-sailing-crown-in-split
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides captured his third European Championship title after a dramatic week of racing in Split, Croatia, capping off a comeback that saw him climb through the standings despite difficult weather conditions and delayed races....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-troops-take-on-elite-best-warrior-contest-in-new-jersey
Cypriot personnel from the Cyprus National Guard took part in the 2026 “Best Warrior” military competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from May 5 to 8, testing their endurance, tactical ability, and operational readiness alongside international counterparts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-tiny-mouflon-born-in-cyprus-forests-video
Deep in the rugged mountains of Cyprus, where the forests are still wild and untouched, a tiny new life has just entered the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-u-s-will-send-5-000-more-troops-to-poland
Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States plans to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, in a move likely to draw attention across Europe as tensions over regional security continue to simmer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-cross-calls-for-long-term-migration-support-in-cyprus
The Cyprus Red Cross Society has called for long-term financial planning and stronger cooperation between state authorities and civil society organisations to maintain humanitarian services linked to migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-opening-of-the-eurobank-india-office-marks-a-new-milestone-in-europe–india-connectivity
An official inauguration ceremony for the Eurobank India Office was held on 21 May 2026 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gymnast-vera-tukolukova-wins-three-medals-in-portugal
Cypriot rhythmic gymnast Vera Tukolukova delivered a standout performance at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge Cup in Portimão, Portugal, winning three medals less than two weeks before the European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-bee-population-climbs-to-new-highs-while-cyprus-sees-fewer-hives
EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-embryos-found-in-luggage-at-tymbou-airport
Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus detained a 24-year-old man after four embryos were discovered in his luggage at the illegal airport in Tymbou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rics-cyprus-property-price-index-with-kpmg-in-cyprus-announces-results-of-2026-q1
KPMG in Cyprus announces that the “RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus” has been issued for the first quarter of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-british-forces-test-wildfire-response-in-hephaestus-2026-exercise
Cyprus authorities and British military personnel carried out a large-scale wildfire response exercise on Monday in the Machairas National Forest Park near the village of Kapedes, testing the island’s emergency coordination systems ahead of the summer fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pre-primary-school-enrolment-in-cyprus-reaches-highest-level-in-a-decade
Participation in early childhood education in Cyprus climbed to 89.2 per cent in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-annual-excellence-awards-in-research-and-teaching-announced-at-european-university-cyprus
In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/us-embassy-says-farewell-to-ambassador-julie-davis
The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....
