https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-for-schengen-entry-without-resolving-national-issue
The Christodoulides administration has charted a new course by pursuing full Schengen membership regardless of whether the Cyprus problem is resolved, marking a break from previous governments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-agriculture-minister-thrown-straight-into-the-deep-end
The new agriculture minister has been thrown straight into the deep end. Christos Senekis took over the ministry from Maria Panayiotou on Thursday at a time when livestock farmers are up in arms over unpaid compensation for animals culled because of foot-and-mouth disease. As things stand, one of Senekis' first meetings is likely to be with livestock farmers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/does-the-new-french-backing-of-the-greece–cyprus-cable-finally-mean-cheaper-electricity
The move, which appears to be a success for Athens and specifically for the Maximos Mansion and which surprised many in Nicosia, provides convincing answers to the questions and concerns that had been causing unease until this morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reshuffle-leaves-a-bitter-taste-as-government-allies-question-christodoulides
The much-discussed and long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has left a bitter taste among most political parties, with some potentially reconsidering their relationship with President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-fault-no-accountability
As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-firms-face-tougher-rules-with-mica-taking-full-effect-in-cyprus
The end of the transition period brings stricter oversight of anti-money laundering compliance, customer protection, and the operations of crypto service providers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-cyprus-gamble-can-a-multilateral-conference-break-years-of-deadlock
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes the goal of convening a multilateral conference on the Cyprus issue is ''feasible,'' according to information obtained by Kathimerini, with the UN chief appearing optimistic during his closed-door meetings that he may even be in a position to announce the prospect of such a conference “possibly today.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-development-department-says-reclaimed-water-use-is-higher-than-reported
A report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini examined a long-standing issue concerning the use of treated wastewater across Cyprus. The topic has returned to the forefront of public debate in recent months due to declining water supplies for both drinking water and irrigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-last-chance-for-cyprus-talks-guterres-plays-his-final-card
The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-defence-deals-and-tough-messages-to-putin-and-iran
The 32 leaders sent a message of unity and a firm response to longstanding American pressure for greater European participation in collective defense through the joint declaration they adopted at the NATO Summit in Ankara. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-backs-cyprus-with-fresh-report-on-turkey-and-reunification
Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdoğan-s-sponsors-are-giving-him-every-reason-to-hold-the-line
Who are the sponsors behind Erdoğan's confidence? Who has made him feel comfortable enough to dictate terms and conditions without regard for anyone or anything? The primary sponsor is the European Union. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cape-town-to-host-first-african-stage-of-the-world-schools-team-championship-with-freedom-holding-corp-as-general-partner
he African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 (WSTC 2026) will take place from 6 to 11 July at Stellenbosch University, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) with the support of general partner Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-a-high-profile-watchdog-appointment-backfired-on-the-government
Reactions and criticism toward the Council of Ministers were caused by the appointment of Christos Mylonopoulos as one of the five criminal investigators who will investigate any offenses arising from what Makarios Drousiotis states in his book "Mafia State," following the relevant findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-newborn-testing-to-shield-infants-from-ten-genetic-disorders
Cyprus is on track to significantly expand its universal newborn screening program by the end of 2026, introducing tests for three additional genetic conditions as part of a phased expansion to detect ten diseases at birth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-pushes-for-cyprus-breakthrough-before-his-un-term-ends
Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-struggle-erupts-inside-the-eac
Three trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have submitted a letter to the organisation's Board of Directors alleging serious governance issues linked to the conduct of board chairman George Petrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/former-mep-sparks-backlash-over-lgbtq-immorality-claims-in-viral-post
A social media post by former Cypriot MEP and coroner Marios Matsakis has gone viral in Cyprus, igniting a heated debate over what is shown on television and how far creative freedom should go in mainstream dramas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-report-names-names-cyprus-corruption-debate-returns-to-the-top
In Cyprus, historically, unlike many other countries, there has never been a conviction for corruption involving a sitting or former President of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-remains-attractive-to-investors-despite-mafia-state-report-findings
International investment into Cyprus shows no sign of slowing down, despite the conclusions of the investigative report into the so-called “State Mafia” case, which examined allegations involving 15 individuals and legal entities, including former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-projects-stuck-in-limbo-due-to-political-interference-minister-says
The presence of Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at this year’s Green Agenda forum, and what he revealed about the de facto framework governing major public contracts, understandably caused a stir. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-taste-of-history-commandaria-s-journey-from-ancient-cyprus-to-brussels
The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travel-advice-for-cyprus-returns-to-normal
The British government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, introducing a more favourable assessment of the security situation on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite
''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/enjoy-a-weekend-in-the-capital-with-a-20-discount-at-hilton-nicosia
Hilton Nicosia marks this summer’s weekends with a unique offer. Guests who will be in Nicosia during the summer months can enjoy an elevated stay at the five-star hotel with a 20% discount, combining their obligations with high-quality services and amenities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-the-mafia-state-report-attention-turns-to-investor-confidence
The findings of the investigation into Mafia State, which identified potential criminal offenses involving 15 individuals and legal entities, are expected to have an immediate effect on public confidence and Cyprus’s reputation abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-linked-to-seven-potential-offences-in-mafia-state-findings
Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-slams-shameful-conditions-at-kato-paphos-fishing-village-area
The mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onesiforou, has expressed strong anger over the condition of the Minoos area in Kato Paphos, also known as the Fishing Village, describing it as an “image of abandonment” that damages both the city and its tourist reputation....
