https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-rules-9-year-sentence-for-rape-is-not-excessive
A nine-year prison sentence imposed on a man convicted of raping a woman in Limassol has been upheld by the Cyprus Court of Appeal, which rejected his claim that the punishment was excessive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-public-accounts-still-waiting-to-be-checked-audit-office-says
Thousands of financial reports from Cyprus’ wider public sector have still not been audited, some going back almost three decades, raising fresh concerns about transparency and how public money is monitored....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-pets-left-behind-as-dubai-expats-flee-iran-tensions
As Iranian missile strikes rattled the UAE in early March, thousands of expatriates rushed to flee Dubai, but not everyone made it out responsibly. A quieter, heartbreaking crisis emerged: hundreds of pets were left behind, abandoned by owners desperate to escape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/speed-camera-worker-sprayed-in-face-van-damaged-on-paphos-limassol-highway
A 36-year-old employee operating a mobile speed camera van was reportedly sprayed in the face and had his vehicle damaged during a late-night incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-$200-oil-camels-and-political-drama
Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-agriculture-minister-faces-calls-to-resign-over-foot-and-mouth-crisis
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and the government of President Nikos Christodoulides are once again in the political spotlight, facing criticism over their handling of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-exhibition-highlights-nicosia-s-divided-history-and-human-resilience
A new exhibition opening in Athens is offering visitors a closer look at the lasting impact of division on Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia, and the resilience of its residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-brings-in-international-pr-team-to-rebuild-tourism-confidence
The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-very-strong-attitude-and-a-side-of-sahara
If you thought the wind was done with its morning workout, think again. While we’re still technically under weak high pressure, the atmosphere is currently acting like it’s had one too many espressos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/two-crises-seven-decades-apart
Exactly seventy years ago, the Suez Crisis disrupted one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. In July 1956, during the second Arab–Israeli war, the passage was closed, marking the end of an era....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-debate-deportation-bill-for-foreign-offenders
A proposal to allow courts in Cyprus to deport foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes sparked debate in Parliament on Wednesday, with legal authorities and government agencies voicing concerns about how the measure would work in practice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-know-you-know-lidl-cyprus-new-360°-campaign-highlights-non-negotiable-quality-through-its-consumers-eyes
What does real food quality mean today? For Lidl Cyprus, the answer lies in the knowledge, trust and confidence that consumers feel every time they choose products for their dinner table. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/last-call-for-vehicle-registration-renewals-as-deadline-expires-tonight
Drivers across Cyprus are racing against the clock as the deadline to renew vehicle registration certificates expires tonight, with late fees set to apply starting just after midnight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fatal-aglantzia-crash-case-heads-to-court-nearly-a-year-after-death-of-20-year-old
The fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou last summer is now moving into the criminal courts, nearly a year after the early-morning crash shocked the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-closes-case-on-cyprus-‘golden-passports-government-declares-chapter-closed
The European Commission has officially closed its legal case against Cyprus over the country’s controversial “golden passport” program, marking what officials describe as the end of one of the island’s most damaging political scandals in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifa-says-iranian-team-is-welcome-even-as-u-s-iran-relations-remain-strained
Iran’s national soccer team will be able to travel to the United States and compete in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA said Tuesday, putting to rest questions about whether the conflict between the two countries could derail the team’s participation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-battle-intensifies-threatening-farms-and-food-prices
The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-dust-is-in-the-air-and-low-pressure-is-in-the-mail
If you woke up feeling like the sky looks a bit "sepia-toned," you aren't imagining things. A weak high-pressure system is still technically in charge, but it’s invited some airborne dust to the party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/87-of-recalled-products-still-sold-online-cyprus-consumer-group-warns
Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-strategy-of-chaos
The most dangerous development in the war in the Persian Gulf, at least in the medium term, is Iran’s new defensive doctrine, which they call the “Mosaic of Decentralized Defense.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sharp-drop-in-bookings-for-march-and-april-forces-hotels-to-shut-down-or-delay-reopening
Cyprus’ hotel industry is facing growing pressure after a wave of booking cancellations for the early spring months, creating uncertainty for hundreds of businesses and their employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-injured-after-school-minibus-collides-with-car-near-palaichori
Thirteen people were injured on Tuesday afternoon after a small school minibus carrying students was involved in a traffic collision with a private car on the road between Agios Epifanios and Palaichori....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-compensation-plan-for-occupied-properties-as-little-as-€2-monthly
Lawmakers in Cyprus are working to introduce legislation that would regulate compensation for displaced property owners who lost the use of their land in the occupied areas following the events of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-fined-€160-000-over-unfair-mortgage-loan-clauses
Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has imposed a €160,000 administrative fine on Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd after determining that certain clauses in its mortgage loan agreements with consumers were unfair and insufficiently transparent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-hamas-member-arrested-in-cyprus
Cypriot authorities have arrested a man allegedly linked to the Palestinian group Hamas, who is wanted in Germany for supplying weapons and ammunition for attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets, German federal prosecutors said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-ledra-street-set-for-€3-4-million-facelift-after-decades-of-waiting
One of the busiest and most recognizable parts of Nicosia’s old town is about to get a long-awaited makeover, as restoration works along the Ledra–Onasagorou pedestrian area are set to begin shortly after Easter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/shipping-costs-surge-as-iran-war-sparks-new-global-price-shock
The war in Iran and the broader geopolitical turmoil it has triggered are fueling a new and sharp surge in global shipping costs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-crisis-triggers-10-growing-concerns-for-the-eu
The consequences of the joint U.S.–Israel attack on Iran are causing growing concern among the EU’s 27 member states, as sources tell Kathimerini that the European External Action Service’s Crisis Response and Information Centre believes Tehran is pursuing a strategy aimed at “creating chaos,” carrying out indiscriminate strikes across several countries in the region, with Cyprus among those affected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/200-sick-days-a-year-cyprus-prisons-in-chaos-over-staff-leave
A Cyprus prison employee who took more than 200 sick days a year, backed by 111 medical certificates but only six recorded doctor visits, has become the most eye-catching example in a new Audit Office report exposing serious gaps in how staff sick leave is monitored....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-spring-is-flirting-with-us-but-the-dust-is-bringing-a-plus-one
We are officially under the influence of a high-pressure system that, unlike last month’s cold snap, actually seems to like us. The sky is ditching the drama and staying mostly clear, letting the sun do some much-needed overtime....
