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1. Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-lifeguard-towers-unmanned-in-cyprus-as-beach-safety-concerns-rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

2. New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-larnaca-er-to-open-july-25-amid-staff-shortages-and-safety-concerns

In the ongoing crisis surrounding Cyprus’ overstretched emergency services, officials have announced that the much-delayed new Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Larnaca General Hospital will be handed over on July 25, but many are skeptical....

3. A year later, officials still haven’t implemented law to cut traffic camera fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-year-later-officials-still-hasn-t-implemented-law-to-cut-traffic-camera-fines

A year after Parliament passed a law to lower traffic fines in photo-enforced zones, drivers are still being slapped with the full €300 penalty, despite legislation reducing it to €85....

4. Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ex-speaker-says-president-ok-d-his-role-in-golden-passport-scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

5. The real emergency isn’t antisemitism...it’s Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-real-emergency-isn-t-antisemitism-it-s-gaza

A provocative comment by AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou during the party’s recent 24th congress has ignited public debate in Cyprus around antisemitism, or more precisely, the way the term is being politically weaponized. ...

6. A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-taste-of-cyprus-honored-‘gastronomos-awards-celebrate-local-food-and-tradition

Cyprus’ finest flavors took center stage once again as Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper hosted the 2025 Gastronomos Quality Awards, celebrating the best in local food and tradition....

7. U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-in-cyprus-celebrates-independence-day-with-new-jersey-flair

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus kicked off Independence Day festivities early this year with a vibrant celebration on July 1 at the University of Cyprus, blending American tradition with a creative homage to the state of New Jersey....

8. High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-society-scandal-deepens-with-63-more-in-the-frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

9. Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-denied-appointment-over-serious-judicial-errors-and-public-controversy

Former District Judge Doria Varosiotou was denied permanent appointment after the Supreme Judicial Council found her actions “undermine the integrity” of the justice system....

10. ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-mishandled-rape-allegation-citing-discrimination-and-procedural-failures

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Cypriot authorities violated the rights of a woman who alleged she was raped in 2011, finding the state failed to properly investigate and prosecute her claims and applied sexist stereotypes during the process....

11. Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-flies-solo-to-un-summit-in-bold-cyprus-peace-bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

12. Hilti opens new flagship store in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hilti-opens-new-flagship-store-in-larnaca

CTC Automotive has opened a new innovative Hilti tools store in Larnaca....

13. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-how-can-we-make-peace-with-this-mentality

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

14. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-deepens-in-socialite-crime-ring-case-as-family-returns-to-court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

15. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-together-we-make-history-to-pyromaniacs-and-red-lights-a-week-in-cypriot-politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...

16. EU pressures Cyprus over stalled power cable project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-pressures-cyprus-over-stalled-power-cable-project

The European Commission is stepping up pressure on Cyprus to approve cost recovery measures for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity cable, amid mounting tensions between Nicosia and Athens over the ambitious but delayed project....

17. Nikaros, Varosiotou, Strovolos and the one billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikaros-varosiotou-strovolos-and-the-one-billion

“The DISY party was not created to serve anyone’s personal ambitions!” When that comes out of Nikos Anastasiades’ mouth, it takes on an altogether different meaning....

18. Odysseas fires fresh criticism at Government over Larnaca towers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/odysseas-fires-fresh-criticism-at-government-over-larnaca-towers

Odysseas Michaelides has launched fresh criticism against the government and Environment Department over the controversial high-rise development planned for the coastal refinery zone in Larnaca, accusing authorities of “selective clarification and skillful concealment” regarding environmental concerns....

19. From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-sanctuary-to-stage-how-minthis-is-redefining-cyprus-cultural-landscape

As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Paphos, the sound of world-class music fills the air at Minthis, a luxury resort now making its mark as a cultural destination. ...

20. New EV grants open, but you’ve only got until October

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-ev-grants-open-but-you-ve-only-got-until-october

Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....

21. Audit flags major design flaws in new bus shelters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-flags-major-design-flaws-in-new-bus-shelters

The new bus shelters rolled out across the city suffer from a combination of three major design flaws, according to a report by the Audit Office....

22. Celebrating Excellence: University of Limassol Hosts its 2025 Graduation Ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrating-excellence-university-of-limassol-hosts-its-2025-graduation-ceremony

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 26 June, marking a major milestone in its continuing journey as one of Cyprus’s most innovative and forward-thinking academic institutions....

23. Columbia Group buys Venus Rock Golf for €132M in one of Cyprus’ biggest real estate deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/columbia-group-buys-venus-rock-golf-for-€132m-in-one-of-cyprus-biggest-real-estate-deals

One of the largest real estate deals ever recorded in Cyprus closed Monday morning, as the Columbia Group signed a €132 million agreement to acquire the sprawling Venus Rock Golf resort in Paphos....

24. Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-secretly-moved-planes-to-cyprus-and-greece-before-iran-bombing

In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....

25. Judge who called Nikolaou’s death a crime is dismissed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-who-called-nikolaou-s-death-a-crime-is-dismissed

The judge who shocked the country by ruling that the death of 26-year-old National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou was not a suicide but the result of a criminal act has now been dismissed from the bench....

26. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/short-on-lifeguards-long-on-risk-as-limassol-beaches-struggle-to-stay-safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

27. Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-go-greener-as-hundreds-certified-in-nationwide-esg-initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

28. Nicosia to receive over €1 billion in development projects, President announces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-to-receive-over-€1-billion-in-development-projects-president-announces

President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled more than 80 projects valued at over €1 billion aimed at transforming Nicosia and its surrounding suburbs during an event Monday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

29. Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-posts-€551m-budget-surplus-in-first-five-months-of-2025

Cyprus continues to keep its public finances in check, reporting a general government surplus of €551.2 million for the first five months of 2025, slightly higher than the €542.6 million recorded during the same period last year. ...

30. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

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