https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-cuts-loan-rates-again-giving-borrowers-a-breather
Good news is finally landing in the inboxes of thousands of borrowers across Cyprus, as the Bank of Cyprus announced another interest rate cut that should make monthly loan payments a little easier to swallow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/larnaca-airport-chaos-as-easter-travel-meets-classic-cyprus-preparation
Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prince-luxury-events-hits-back-at-scandalous-rumors
In the midst of swirling rumors and growing public interest surrounding the Odysseus Michaelides–Nikos Christodoulides controversy, a local entertainment venue has spoken out, firmly distancing itself from the narrative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-ignore-traffic-camera-fines-despite-extension
Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/montblanc-meisterstuck-around-the-world-in-80-days-–-year-3
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-corruption-storm-as-president-slams-auditor-s-claims
Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-one-of-the-world-s-lowest-u-s-visa-rejection-rates-—-and-that-s-a-big-deal
Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-fireworks-found-in-in-open-field-in-limassol
An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-easter-food-safety-with-island-wide-inspections
As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/farewell-makareio-nicosia-s-historic-stadium-to-transform-into-modern-sports-hub
The historic Makareio Stadium in Nicosia is officially shutting its doors, but not without a plan. According to the president of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), Yiannis Ioannou, the stadium will be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports complex designed for the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kykkos-monastery-s-mega-project-set-to-transform-engomi
A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance
As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banquet-hall-in-nicosia-built-and-operating-without-permits
A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-stand-by-teachers-in-headscarf-showdown
Students at Bekirpaşa High School made a bold statement on Monday, showing up to class dressed in black T-shirts to support their teachers in an ongoing dispute over a controversial new rule allowing headscarves in schools....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal
The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eko-cyprus-announces-the-launch-of-a-scholarship-program
EKO Cyprus, is pleased to announce the launch of a Scholarship Program aimed at supporting the academic and professional development of talented individuals in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-officials-in-cyprus-for-final-checks-before-visa-free-travel-greenlight
A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-kind-of-education-do-we-really-want
Two separate incidents last week reignited an uncomfortable but necessary question: What kind of education do we really want? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process
The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poisoned-bonelli-s-eagle-leads-to-major-wildlife-and-weapons-seizure-in-paphos
A poisoned Bonelli’s eagle has led authorities to uncover a trove of illegal bird-trapping equipment, banned pesticides, unlicensed firearms, and dozens of protected birds, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in the Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-appears-to-nod-off-during-erdogan-s-speech-video
A brief moment of apparent drowsiness from Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has gone viral, after footage showed him seemingly nodding off during a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fairy-tales-about-benefits-and-other-wild-stories
Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-slapped-with-record-fine-over-money-laundering-lapses
British fintech giant Revolut, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has been fined €3.5 million by Lithuania’s central bank for failing to properly monitor suspicious transactions and protect against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases
People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-years-in-prison-for-23-year-old-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor
The Paphos Criminal Court today sentenced a 23-year-old man to four years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor, according to a statement from the Paphos District Court Registry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed
The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-slams-delayed-autopsy-for-62-year-old-man
Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Thursday criticized the Health Ministry and state forensic pathologists over what he described as an unacceptable delay in performing an autopsy on a 62-year-old man who died Wednesday....