https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-far-right-is-three-seats-from-power-could-cyprus-be-heading-the-same-way
Germany’s far-right AfD is no longer shouting from the sidelines. It is now just three seats away from controlling a German state for the first time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-looks-to-polluters-and-old-gadgets-to-help-fund-europe-s-budget
The European Union is looking at pollution and discarded electronics to help fund its next seven-year budget, and Cyprus’ poor record on collecting old devices could make the plan particularly relevant to the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thieves-steal-€9-million-worth-of-art-from-renoir-museum
Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir early Tuesday and escaped with three artworks worth millions of euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/case-against-three-suspects-dropped-in-demosthenous-killing
The murder case against three of the six men accused over the killing of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous has been dropped, cutting the number of defendants still facing trial for the fatal ambush in half....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/realtor-s-midair-meltdown-ends-in-duct-tape-and-unemployment
An Arizona real estate agent has lost more than his composure following an alleged midair rampage that ended with him duct-taped to his first-class seat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-set-to-reach-37°c-as-sunny-weather-continues-across-cyprus
Cyprus is set for another sunny spell, with plenty of blue skies and temperatures that are still holding firmly onto summer. Tuesday will be mainly clear and hot, with temperatures climbing to a sizzling 37°C inland. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-sign-emergency-management-work-plan-for-2026-27
Cyprus and Israel have taken another step in developing cooperation on civil protection and emergency management, with the signing of a joint work plan covering 2026 and 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-confirms-no-cap-payments-to-farmers-in-occupied-areas
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that farmers in parts of Cyprus not controlled by the government of the Republic do not receive payments under the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alzheimer-s-and-dementia-rank-as-second-leading-cause-of-death-among-women-in-cyprus
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia were the second leading cause of death among women in Cyprus in 2021, according to World Health Organization estimates cited by the Ithaki Foundation ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourist-influx-pushes-famagusta-hospital-a-e-past-11-000-cases-in-three-months
More than 11,000 people sought treatment at the accident and emergency department of Famagusta General Hospital during the three summer months, placing fresh attention on the pressure exerted on health services in one of Cyprus' busiest tourist regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/political-fireworks-and-the-reality-of-the-british-bases
Following the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri on March 2, 2026, the President of the Republic chose, through his public statements, to reopen the issue of the status of the Bases in a way that suggested he was putting their “sovereignty” on the table. When directly asked whether he wanted the Bases to leave the island, Nikos Christodoulides carefully avoided giving a clear answer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-step-up-motorcycle-checks-after-14-deaths-this-year
Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on dangerous motorcycle and moped riding after 14 riders and passengers were killed on Cyprus roads since the beginning of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-not-be-cut-out-of-gsi-energy-minister-insists
Cyprus will not be bypassed by the Great Sea Interconnector, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos insisted Sunday, responding to reports that alternative routes could leave the island out of the major electricity project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-interest-rate-rise-is-coming-what-it-means-for-cyprus-mortgages
Cyprus homeowners could soon see another increase in their monthly mortgage payments, with the European Central Bank widely expected to raise interest rates on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-€595-000-limousine-leak-was-meant-to-destroy-him-politically
President Nikos Christodoulides has claimed that details of a planned €595,000 armored limousine were leaked to the press in an attempt to destroy him politically ahead of elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/back-to-school-for-41-280-teenagers-and-back-to-traffic-for-everyone-else
The summer break officially ended Monday for 41,280 teenagers across Cyprus, as students returned to public secondary and technical schools for the start of the 2026-27 academic year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/immigration-operation-in-nicosia-leads-to-41-arrests
Cyprus authorities arrested 41 third-country nationals during a coordinated immigration operation in the Nicosia district on Monday, as the government steps up efforts to identify people living in the country without legal status....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-17-000-cyprus-families-to-qualify-for-child-benefit
Another 17,000 families in Cyprus are expected to qualify for child benefit under an expansion announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, potentially bringing financial support to more than 23,000 additional children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyber-fraud-the-cost-to-your-wallet-and-your-peace-of-mind
The consequences of cybercrime, online fraud, or email scams can be far-reaching, affecting both your finances and your peace of mind.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/s-p-global-ratings-revises-freedom24-outlook-to-positive-highlighting-the-group-s-diversified-earnings-and-strong-capitalisation
Following an improved assessment of risk in the banking sector of Kazakhstan, Freedom Holding Corp.’s largest operating market, S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on the long-term issuer credit ratings of the group and its four core subsidiaries from stable to positive. The long- and short-term ratings on the operating subsidiaries were affirmed at BB-/B, while the rating on Freedom Holding Corp. was affirmed at B-. S&P also raised the Kazakhstan national-scale ratings on Freedom Finance JSC and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan JSC to kzA from kzA-....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/back-to-school-back-to-traffic-and-still-sizzling-september-weather
Monday will be mainly clear, with temperatures reaching a sizzling 39°C inland. The west coast can expect highs of around 33°C, while other coastal areas may reach approximately 36°C. Higher mountain areas will be noticeably cooler, with temperatures near 29°C....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-backs-new-map-showing-africa-s-true-size
The U.N. General Assembly has backed a move away from the widely used Mercator map towards the Equal Earth projection, which shows the relative size of continents more accurately....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/three-major-deals-await-the-regulators-green-light
Three deals are currently awaiting regulatory approval. Although entirely different in nature, all three have one thing in common: they must pass through the supervisory process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-dead-16-missing-as-kyrenia-ferry-disaster-becomes-political-crisis
The tragedy in the occupied areas has sparked relentless questions, anger and despair....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anguish-at-kyrenia-port
In the Greek Cypriot consciousness and narrative, the words ''Kyrenia harbour'' bring to mind the idyllic, picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbor, with its fishing boats and castle in the background, the image that appeared on our school notebooks for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-risks-being-cut-out-of-the-power-link-to-europe
The government’s decision to avoid responding to concerns and questions about the Republic of Cyprus’ energy plans is deepening the uncertainty surrounding them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/half-the-xynisteri-crop-may-be-lost—but-your-bottle-should-not-cost-more
Cyprus’ most widely planted white grape variety, Xynisteri, is under attack from all sides this year. As a result, its price has soared just weeks before the harvest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/new-u-s-ambassador-designate-john-breslow-arrives-in-cyprus
The United States' new ambassador-designate to Cyprus, John Breslow, arrived on the island on Friday and is expected to formally present his credentials to President Nikos Christodoulides in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-half-of-cyprus-adults-overweight-or-obese-in-2025
More than half of Cyprus’ adult population was classified as either overweight or obese in 2025, according to new Eurostat figures that point to an increase in obesity since 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-join-forces-for-major-search-and-rescue-exercise
Cyprus and Greece carried out a joint search and rescue exercise on September 2, bringing together naval vessels, aircraft and emergency personnel from both countries....
