https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-month-of-scandals-that-shook-cyprus
It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/four-heavyweights-battle-for-paphos-marina-megaproject
Four investors have officially thrown their hats into the ring for the long-awaited Paphos marina, a project the government hopes will finally turn the Potima area of Kissonerga into a major yachting hub in the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/glass-company-fined-€18-000-after-worker-killed-in-workplace-accident
A Larnaca glass processing company has been fined €18,000 following a fatal workplace accident that claimed the life of one of its employees, the district court ruled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billions-in-gas-years-of-waiting-americans-back-on
2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for the Republic of Cyprus’ energy program, with developments related both to hydrocarbon deposits in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to the broader energy picture in the Eastern Mediterranean beginning to take concrete shape as planning moves forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-2bn-to-rearm-the-cyprus-national-guard
The approval of the Republic of Cyprus’ application to participate in the EU’s SAFE regulation (Security Action for Europe) opens a new chapter in the National Guard’s armaments program, the largest since its establishment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-flu-wave-in-cyprus-cannot-be-ruled-out-expert-warns
Cyprus could still experience another rise in influenza cases, according to Dr. Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030
Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions
The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/fat-thursday-tsiknopempti-in-nicosia-where-to-eat-drink-and-celebrate-with-live-music
If you're looking for where to celebrate Tsiknopempti, from midday until late at night, here are some of the best options among the city’s small taverns and traditional eateries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-create-independent-coast-guard
Cyprus is moving ahead with plans to create a new Coast Guard force, Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fitiris announced on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-the-rise-the-fall-and-the-questions-in-between
He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mulls-u-s-invitation-to-gaza-reconstruction-summit
Cyprus is considering whether to accept an invitation from the President of the United States to take part in a special session on Feb. 19 focused on rebuilding Gaza, government officials said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-continues-into-hospital-death-of-42-year-old-woman
Investigations continue into the death of a 42-year-old woman at Larnaca General Hospital, where she had been hospitalized and previously underwent surgery. Authorities are examining whether lapses in care contributed to her passing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/they-came-to-clean-hotels-but-ended-up-working-in-constructions-sites
A long-running problem in Cyprus’ labor market is still going strong: foreign workers brought into the country as hotel cleaners are ending up on construction sites, often through shell companies that exist largely on paper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-twist-in-greek-espionage-case-as-‘shadow-figure-believed-to-be-a-woman
A new and unexpected twist has emerged in the espionage case that has shaken Greece’s armed forces, following the arrest of a top-ranking Air Force officer accused of selling state secrets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-february-9th-it-s-warm-but-the-sun-is-hiding
A weak low-pressure system is drifting over the area, giving us a soft, grey start to the week. It’s not quite sunny, not quite stormy; just a standard, non-committal Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-surges-as-cyprus-top-defense-ally-greece-drops-sharply
A strong majority of Cypriots believe the country’s trilateral cooperation with Greece and Israel serves Cyprus’ national interests, according to a CYBC opinion poll that also shows a sharp rise in public confidence in Israel as the island’s most important defense partner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-deploys-f-35b-stealth-jets-to-cyprus-as-iran-tensions-rise
The UK has moved a small contingent of F-35B Lightning stealth fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus amid growing tensions involving Iran, based on publicly available flight tracking information....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-police-officers-injured-in-crash-after-chase-linked-to-drug-case
Police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a drug possession case after a search of his home uncovered a small amount of cannabis, authorities said on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/masked-mob-attack-in-limassol-leaves-tenant-fighting-for-his-life
A violent incident in Limassol has left a 39-year-old man seriously injured, while police have arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with the case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-winter-games-open-in-spectacular-style
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway last night with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium that blended Italian culture, opera and pop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-wins-green-city-of-cyprus-2025-award-for-major-coastal-upgrades
The Municipality of Larnaca has received another national environmental distinction, earning the title “Green City of Cyprus 2025” through the Pan-Cyprian Green Cities and Green Communities Awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-alarmed-as-40-mw-battery-station-approved-near-homes-in-nicosia
A new battery storage facility approved in Alampra, Nicosia district, has sparked outrage among residents and lawmakers who warn the project could turn their neighborhood into a safety and quality-of-life nightmare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-hits-back-after-video-leaks-his-office-details-calls-it-a-‘security-threat
MEP Fidias Panagiotou has responded publicly after a video showing details of his parliamentary office circulated online, calling the leak illegal, dangerous, and part of what he describes as an ongoing campaign against him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-tiktok-is-designed-to-be-addictive-and-that-could-be-illegal
The European Union is taking aim at the way TikTok is built, warning that the app’s design appears to push users into compulsive scrolling and may violate EU law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-judge-s-appeal-rejected-european-court-could-be-next
The Supreme Constitutional Judicial Council has rejected the appeal of Doria Varosiotou, who challenged the decision not to confirm her as a provincial judge. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/i-can-hear-my-food-a-chef-s-passion-on-display
The video of Mrs. Evroulla that accompanied her award at the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants, where she looks straight at the camera and asks, completely sincerely, “Can I take a break to go check on my food? I can hear it” was easily one of the night’s highlights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-penalizes-illegal-garbage-dumpers-up-to-€40-000
Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-domino-falls-in-epstein-saga-as-norway-investigates-former-pm
Another high-profile name has been pulled into the long, messy shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, and it’s unlikely to be the last....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/february-6th-weather-forecast-a-warm-but-messy-friday
A weak low-pressure system arrived last night, and from midday today, it’s inviting some light dust to the party. It’s a messy, warm start to the weekend....
