https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen
The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-the-portuguese-brazilian-chamber-of-commerce-strengthen-the-bridge-between-brazil-portugal-cyprus-and-middle-east
Invest Cyprus participated in the exclusive event “From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through Portugal and Cyprus”, held on 28 April 2026 at the WTC Lisbon. The event brought together distinguished leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem to highlight new strategic pathways connecting Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus, Europe, and the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-the-33°c-inland-peak-and-the-looming-friday-shift
The high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but a change in the atmosphere is already waiting in the wings. For now, we are dealing with a thick, pre-summer heat that has pushed the mountains and the coastline into a rare temperature tie....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-could-propose-social-media-age-limits-for-children-this-summer-von-der-leyen-says
At the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the impact digital platforms and artificial intelligence are having on young people across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-motorcycle-safety-after-deadly-year
Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sandy-case-nears-critical-stage-with-legal-service-set-to-take-over
According to reports, the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to take over the next phase of the high-profile “Sandy” case, as the possibility of the Council of Ministers appointing criminal investigators now appears unlikely based on the information gathered so far and the report submitted to the Minister of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-loses-€39-000-in-online-‘investment-scam
A 64-year-old woman in Cyprus lost €39,000 after falling victim to what police believe was a sophisticated online investment scam that unfolded over several months, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-suspends-voting-rights-of-lydya-financial-owner
Cyprus’ financial regulator has suspended the voting rights of the sole shareholder of Lydya Financial Ltd. and banned him from carrying out management duties, saying his influence over the company poses a risk to its proper operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-elections-expected-to-cost-€6-million
Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-arrested-after-man-was-dragged-on-car-bonnet-during-highway-hit-and-run
Police arrested two men in connection with a road incident on the Rizoelia to Kalo Chorio highway that took place on May 6, 2026. Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a crash before leaving the scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-student-becomes-cyprus-health-minister-for-a-day-video
A high school student stepped into the role of Health Minister for a day after winning a nationwide competition that asked participants what they would do if they were in charge of the country’s health sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/garbage-truck-catches-fire-in-limassol-after-batteries-ignite
A fire involving roughly two tons of garbage was reported in Limassol on Monday night after waste inside a municipal garbage truck caught fire during collection operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trozena-plan-fuels-clash-over-development-and-protected-nature-zones
A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosive-sea-drone-off-greece-sparks-fears-of-war-creeping-into-mediterranean
The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-election-campaign-with-substance
Last week, nominations were officially submitted for the parliamentary elections taking place exactly two weeks from today. It confirmed the surge in participation that had already become impossible to miss across Cyprus in recent months, where it seemed like every neighborhood suddenly had its own candidate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-tourist-wins-nearly-€1-000-after-losing-daily-battle-for-pool-loungers-in-greece
A German tourist has been awarded nearly €1,000 after a court ruled that constant competition for poolside loungers ruined his family holiday in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-industrial-landscape-discovered-near-larnaca-salt-lake
Archaeologists working in the Larnaca Salt Lake region have identified surface finds dating to the Late Roman era during the 2025 season of the Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-building-costs-could-soon-make-homes-even-pricier
The first major price increases in construction materials for new residential buildings are already becoming visible, driven largely by soaring fuel costs over the past two months, according to property market executives in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outgoing-us-ambassador-praises-growing-cyprus-us-ties-in-farewell-meeting-with-president
Outgoing US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie S. Davis praised the growing relationship between the United States and Cyprus during a farewell meeting Monday with President Nikos Christodoulides, saying the two countries have built closer ties in security, business and diplomacy over the past two years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-can-t-keep-praying-for-rain-nicosia-eoa-chief-says
Cypriots may still be paying ''satisfactory'' prices for water today, but the country is increasingly feeling the consequences of years of delayed planning and underinvestment in its water system, according to the head of Nicosia’s regional administration organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-rural-paphos-area-as-police-investigate-identity
A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-envoy-pushes-back-against-rhetoric-targeting-israeli-presence-in-cyprus
The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has pushed back against what he described as growing rhetoric portraying Israeli investments and the presence of Israelis on the island in a negative light, warning that such language risks fueling harmful stereotypes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cyprus-swaps-sleet-for-sizzle
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-23-dead-hedgehogs-found-in-suspected-poisoning-incident-near-nicosia-village
Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-solar-and-battery-storage-projects-face-delays-over-cyprus-grid-capacity
Cyprus’ electricity network is struggling to keep pace with demand for new solar and battery projects, according to fresh figures released by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus Distribution System Operator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/environmental-organisations-press-president-over-delays-in-akamas-protection-measures
Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-nearly-25-000-ukrainians-under-eu-protection-scheme
Cyprus had 24,890 people registered under the EU’s temporary protection program for those displaced by the war in Ukraine at the end of March 2026, according to new figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cing-develops-breakthrough-ivf-genetic-test-for-inherited-diseases
Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-patients-waiting-nearly-two-years-for-new-medicines
Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-over-alleged-fake-apartment-rental-scam
A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....
