https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-population-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight
Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use
Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-fines-limassol-forex-firms-over-missing-risk-warnings-in-cfd-trading-ads
Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus
Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/theodoros-loukaidis-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest conference dedicated to sustainable development, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend)," ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-‘santi-messages-fabricated-no-evidence-found-to-support-allegations
One of Cyprus’ most closely watched and controversial investigations has taken a dramatic turn, with police announcing Tuesday that they found no evidence to support the explosive allegations made in the so-called “Santi” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jump-of-the-year-armand-duplantis-clears-a-5-50-meter-wall-of-lidl-products
A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-is-proud-to-welcome-two-new-partners
Deloitte Cyprus proudly announces the growth of its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, effective 1 June 2026. Novia Georgiou and Michalis Zinieris have been promoted to Partner in the Audit & Assurance and Technology & Transformation practices, respectively. They both bring significant expertise in their fields, and exemplify the outstanding leadership, integrity, and values that form the foundation of Deloitte....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/demetris-tsiakkis-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest conference on sustainable development, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing to the stage leading figures from the fields of sustainability and innovation. Among this year’s speakers is Demetris Tsiakkis, Head of Business Development and Strategy at Altia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-access-to-€1-18-billion-in-eu-defense-funding
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius announced on Monday that the European Commission and Cyprus have completed the signing of a €1.18 billion loan agreement under the SAFE program, a key component of the EU's broader effort to strengthen its defense capabilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-near-psimolofou-burns-two-hectares-before-being-contained
A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon near Psimolofou in Nicosia district was contained within less than an hour after burning approximately two hectares of land....
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/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-student-accuses-university-of-discrimination-over-practicum-assessment
A dispute has emerged between the University of Cyprus and a visually impaired student who alleges she was treated unfairly during her teaching practicum, while the institution insists it provided extensive support throughout her studies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reports-record-revenue-and-doubles-net-profit-in-fy2026
Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has reported record revenue and doubled its net profit for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on 31 March 2026. The results were published on 1 June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-participates-as-a-proud-sponsor-of-cyprus-pride-2026
For Lidl Cyprus, inclusion first starts with its people and for yet another year it will be present on Saturday, June 6th at the Nicosia Municipal Garden as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride, celebrating the power of authenticity and acceptance with its team, partners and visitors of the parade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-viper-found-in-paphos-pool-skimmer-prompts-warning-to-homeowners
A routine pool maintenance job in Paphos turned into an unexpected and unsettling discovery after a worker found a large dead viper inside a swimming pool skimmer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-million-water-saving-devices-to-be-handed-out-for-free-across-cyprus
As Cyprus continues to grapple with water shortages and recurring drought conditions, authorities are launching a nationwide effort to help households save water, one tap and shower at a time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-tougher-measures-to-contain-livestock-disease-outbreak
The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-honours-aca-acca-and-academic-excellence-award-recipients
PwC Cyprus held an ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence Award Ceremony at the PwC’s Experience Center, recognising the outstanding academic achievements of its people in professional and university examinations. The ceremony took place in the presence of Philippos Soseilos, CEO of PwC Cyprus, Anna Loizou, Partner and Chief People Officer, and Costas Seraphim, Professional Qualifications Lead and Consultant, PwC Academy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-2-new-partners-in-cyprus
EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-returns-48-cypriot-antiquities-in-gesture-of-cultural-cooperation
Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities that had been held in a private collection in Greece have been formally returned to Cyprus, in what officials are calling a meaningful act of cultural cooperation between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-crackdown-agreed-under-cyprus-led-eu-presidency
After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-weather-has-finally-decided-to-behave-itself
After weeks of afternoon surprises, wandering thunderstorms and clouds that seemed determined to keep meteorologists on their toes, the weather across Cyprus has finally made a decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-vies-for-presidency-of-un-general-assembly
The United Nations General Assembly will elect the president of its 81st session on June 2, 2026, during a vote at UN headquarters in New York. Cyprus is seeking the position through the candidacy of Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, who is facing Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-missile-strike-disables-cargo-ship-attempting-to-breach-iran-blockade
The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kataklysmos-skies-and-a-splash-of-summer
It is June 1st. It is Monday. It is Kataklysmos. A weak low-pressure system and a slightly unstable air mass remain nearby today, but conditions are generally favourable for those heading to the sea or village festivities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/provocative-salaries-pensions-and-payouts-for-mps
One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....
