https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-receives-first-€177-million-payment-under-eu-defence-fund
Cyprus has received an initial €177.2 million payment from the European Union through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence funding programme, marking the first tranche of financial support allocated to the country under the scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lower-tourist-numbers-hit-demand-for-taxi-services
Taxi operators in Cyprus say they are facing a difficult period following a downturn in tourism linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escape-ramps-added-to-reservoirs-to-stop-animals-from-drowning
A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-step-up-school-bus-checks-after-safety-concerns
Cyprus officials say they are stepping up checks on school buses ahead of the new school year, following growing concerns about safety and a recent audit report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-internet-users-report-high-exposure-to-hostile-online-content
Nearly four in ten internet users in Cyprus reported seeing hostile or degrading online content during the past three months, according to new figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/medochemie-the-only-european-supplier-for-praziquantel-600mg-tablets
Medochemie Limited (Cyprus) is currently the only EU supplier with an EU Marketing Authorisation supplying Praziquantel 600mg tablets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/29-year-old-dies-after-stolen-car-crash-in-nicosia
A 29-year-old man has died after a series of events in Nicosia involving a stolen vehicle, a crash, and a medical emergency, with police continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/learn-to-dive-and-help-rescue-animals-at-the-same-time
If you’ve ever thought about trying scuba diving, or you’re already a certified diver looking for an excuse to get back in the water, this might be the most meaningful dive of the summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-strike-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-your-child-s-school-bus-safe-audit-finds-major-gaps-during-inspections
A damning audit report has raised serious questions about the safety of school buses in Cyprus, revealing widespread failures in inspections and compliance with basic technical safety rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/companies-fined-€55-000-after-fatal-workplace-accident-in-paphos
Three companies and three individuals have been convicted by the Paphos District Court following a fatal construction-site accident that led to a worker's death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-safeguards-consumer-trust-with-its-new-corporate-commitment-lidl-full-guarantee
Remaining true to its strategic commitment to providing high-quality value products, Lidl Cyprus announces the new initiative “Lidl Full Guarantee”. This is a dynamic corporate action that aims to further strengthen its relationship of trust with the consumer public, ensuring the non-negotiable quality of all its products....
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/news/summer-restrictions-in-force-for-cutting-and-welding-equipment-near-forests
The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/home-insurance-in-europe-is-changing-and-cyprus-is-next
For many years, mortgage-related insurance in Cyprus was treated as a fixed part of the home loan process. That approach is gradually giving way to a different model across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-depends-on-mine-clearance-effort
The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-fines-can-be-delivered-anywhere-police-say
The Cyprus Police have issued a clarification on the delivery of traffic fines, following public discussion about how and where notices can be served....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-area-road-barriers-removed-after-criticism-in-limassol
The Municipality of Limassol has removed a series of bollards installed on Thekla Lysioti Street following public complaints and ongoing discussions over the implementation of transport projects in the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/summer-cinema-returns-to-faneromeni-with-free-screenings-in-nicosia
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is bringing back its open-air summer cinema programme as part of the FANEROMENI26 Arts Festival, offering free film screenings for audiences of all ages throughout July and August in central Nicosia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terra-cypria-accuses-authorities-of-failing-to-protect-lady-s-mile-beach
Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-message-signs-set-to-go-live
Variable Message Signs (VMS) have been installed in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos and are now waiting for connection to the electricity grid before becoming operational....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/74-new-traffic-cams-to-go-up-across-cyprus-but-it-s-not-what-you-think
A full-scale rollout of 74 new traffic cameras is currently underway, forming the main system for collecting data to manage and monitor road traffic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-keeps-flight-compensation-rules-in-place-after-13-year-deal
After more than a decade of negotiations, a long-running dispute over air passenger rights in the European Union is expected to finally conclude today in Brussels, with an agreement on updating the rules for air travelers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–limassol-tunnel-closed-during-the-day-until-friday
Drivers travelling between Paphos and Limassol this week are being advised to allow extra time for their journey, as the Paphos–Limassol motorway tunnel heading towards Limassol will remain closed during daytime hours due to maintenance works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze
The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-section-of-pedieos-river-park-project-completed-in-nicosia
Nicosia has reached a key stage in the redevelopment of the Pedieos River/Kanlıdere corridor, with the first phase of a European Union-funded rehabilitation project now finished....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-protaras-coastal-area-causes-concern-but-officials-urge-calm
As Cyprus moves into the peak summer season and beaches across Protaras and the wider Famagusta district fill with locals and tourists, authorities in Paralimni–Deryneia are urging calm following reports of a snake spotted near a coastal area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-food-delivery-bags-found-with-bacteria-in-new-consumer-test
A laboratory test on food delivery transport bags in Cyprus has detected the presence of pathogenic organisms that can cause food poisoning, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, which is now calling for stricter hygiene controls across the fast-growing delivery sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-your-step
A renewed warning is being issued to the public in Cyprus after a snake sighting went viral online, sparking debate over safety in rural and forest areas, and how people should react if they come across a viper in the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-earns-58-blue-flag-awards-for-beaches-and-marinas
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
