https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-protege-to-pariah-the-fall-of-bishop-tychikos
The Holy Synod’s decision to dismiss Tychikos from the metropolitan throne of Paphos is a product of a deeply entrenched mindset within the Church of Cyprus, one that mirrors the secular world more than it diverges from it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-parent-families-get-fairer-deal-under-new-benefit-rules
Cyprus is scrapping a controversial rule that cost many single-parent families their financial support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-first-quarter-2025-trading-update
AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-gears-up-for-the-ultimate-summer-street-fest-on-june-3
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, Epic Street Fest Summer Edition is taking over the newly transformed old GSP park in central Nicosia on Monday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€100-er-fee-only-for-tourists-not-gesy-patients
Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/22-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is offering an exceptional selection of residential land for sale in Nicosia, Paphos and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-turns-its-gaze-to-cyprus-as-gateway-to-europe-and-the-middle-east
Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/china-s-byd-rolls-into-cyprus-with-big-ev-plans
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is officially driving into the Cypriot market, and it’s coming in full throttle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-dominate-the-week-with with-a-hint-of-summer-showers
Today’s forecast brings mostly sunny skies across the island, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-probes-major-porn-sites-over-child-safety-concerns
The European Union has opened formal investigations into four major pornography websites (Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos) over alleged failures to protect minors from exposure to adult content, the European Commission announced Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-adjusts-smart-meter-rollout-after-appliance-damage-reports
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-vc-investment-rises-in-q1-25-on-back-of-record-setting-$40-billion-open-ai-deal-according-to-kpmg-s-venture-pulse
Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-jobless-rate-hits-15-year-low-and-it-s-about-time
Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/so-now-the-mafia-s-after-delivery-drivers-seriously
Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/well-that-s-one-way-to-ditch-the-evidence…
Well, that’s one way to try and get rid of it… or bypass an arrest — but it didn’t exactly go as planned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-23-05-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-16-05-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-rams-into-crowd-during-liverpool-victory-parade-dozens-injured-video
What began as a night of joy in Liverpool turned to chaos when a car drove into crowds celebrating the city's Premier League victory, injuring at least 27 people, including four children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rainy-tuesday-rolling-in-while-the-forecast-eyes-midweek-changes
It’s Tuesday, and with it comes a moody sky and the first signs of an unsettled stretch ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-defend-ousted-bishop-this-isn-t-justice
Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-teens-wish-the-internet-didn-t-exist-survey-finds
Nearly half of teenagers say they’d rather grow up in a world without the internet, according to a new UK study highlighting the growing concerns young people have about the impact of social media on their mental health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-public-service-becomes-self-serving
In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/skyup™-launches-direct-flights-from-poland-to-greece-cyprus-and-bulgaria
SkyUp (U5) is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sides-with-israel-in-eu-rift-over-gaza-aid-access
Cyprus has drawn criticism for breaking ranks with most of the EU by opposing a Dutch-led push to review the EU’s political and economic ties with Israel over its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-lifeline-arrives-from-uae-as-island-braces-for-summer-drought
Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-slips-in-blue-flag-rankings-but-holds-firm-on-coastal-quality
Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protein-cookies-recalled-in-cyprus-over-undeclared-allergen
The Ministry of Health has announced a recall of certain protein cookies after undeclared gluten was found in the product, posing a potential risk to individuals with gluten intolerance, allergies or celiac disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/virtual-reconstruction-reveals-parthenon-s-interior-was-dark-and-awe-inspiring
A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-approve-tariff-hikes-on-russian-belarusian-agricultural-imports
The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-prison-officers-remanded-over-discovery-of-confidential-documents
The Nicosia District Court on Friday ordered the seven-day detention of five Central Prisons officers in connection with the unauthorized removal of confidential prison documents, following their discovery at the home of a fellow officer....
