https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€620-000-in-upgrades-heading-to-polis-and-nearby-villages
In a welcome boost for the Paphos district, more than €620,000 in grants will soon flow into Polis Chrysochous and surrounding communities as part of a government push to breathe new life into rural, mountainous, and remote areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-breaks-out-near-sina-oros-after-metal-cutting-sparks-dry-brush
A forest fire broke out early Monday afternoon near the community of Sina Oros, close to the main Nicosia–Troodos road, after sparks from a handheld metal-cutting tool ignited dry vegetation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-in-violent-rampage-as-masked-mob-attacks-omonia-fan-club-after-derby-win
About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ramez-naam-solar-power-is-getting-cheaper-and-cyprus-is-sitting-on-a-goldmine
If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joe-biden-diagnosed-with-advanced-prostate-cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-police-seize-cocaine-hidden-in-bathroom-furniture-photos
Two people were arrested after police discovered cocaine hidden inside a piece of furniture during a drug raid at a Larnaca residence, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-you-see-rihanna-in-cyprus-last-week-neither-did-we-but-you-might-ve-thought-so
It wasn’t Rihanna who took the stage in Cyprus on May 16, but for over 2,000 fans at EATmosphere in Nicosia, it might as well have been....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kontides-takes-silver-at-world-championship-after-final-day-incident
Pavlos Kontides finished first overall at the World Championship in Qingdao, but an incident during the opening race of the final day dropped him to second place in the final standings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-chairman-admits-project-costs-overstated-downplays-need-for-tariff-hike
The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-month-old-baby-diagnosed-with-drug-addiction
A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-erdogan-it-s-up-to-us-now
In a rare and unexpected exchange, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday during the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-brand-identity-crivit-on-the-way-to-becoming-the-strongest-movement-brand-in-europe
The CRIVIT brand presents the launch of the first international omnichannel campaign, "FIND YOUR MOVE". The campaign brings the joy of movement to TV screens, social media, and Lidl stores in over 30 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bestselling-cypriot-australian-poet-launches-her-short-story-collection-the-mother-must-die-in-cyprus
Award-winning poet Koraly Dimitriadis is touring Europe and spending much of her time in Cyprus to perform her poetry from her books Love and Fck Poems (also in Greek), Just Give Me The Pills, and She's Not Normal, as well as new poetry never before performed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-its-special-birthday-promo
Nicosia, 16 May 2025. Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , celebrates its birthday with an unmissable promo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reaches-$10-billion-valuation-on-record-share-price
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lifesaving-help-at-the-push-of-a-button-for-vulnerable-seniors
Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-happiness-well-being-fair-is-back
The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-win-for-borrowers-as-court-orders-banks-to-stop-using-abusive-loan-terms
Thousands of borrowers across Cyprus could soon see fairer treatment from banks, thanks to a landmark court decision banning the use of abusive clauses in loan contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makariou-avenue-set-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles-on-weekdays-but-not-just-yet
Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-for-decentralized-hospital-administration
The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘sharp-rise-in-bullying-abuse-calls-to-child-helpline
A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-quiet-city-turning-into-cyprus-new-investment-hotspot
A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job
A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€14-million-in-unpaid-vat-gone
Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/indian-giants-thomas-cook-and-ltimindtree-launch-operations-in-cyprus
Two major Indian companies, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, are officially setting up operations in Nicosia, marking a significant step in strengthening business ties between Cyprus and India....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/routine-traffic-stop-ends-in-not-so-routine-drug-bust
Is it karma, coincidence, or just plain bad luck? A 35-year-old man in Paphos found himself in serious trouble with the law on Tuesday, all thanks to a routine traffic check that turned out to be anything but routine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-set-to-arrive-in-cyprus-by-end-of-may
Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates are expected to arrive in Cyprus by the end of May, as efforts to address the island’s water supply issues continue, a senior official said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-kedipes-and-government-disagree-over-proposed-law-to-help-trapped-property-buyers
Banks and the state-owned asset management company KEDIPES have raised concerns about a new law aimed at helping people who paid for properties but have not received the official ownership titles. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-goes-rogue-as-cyprus-gets-a-surprise-soaking
Sudden downpours caught many across Cyprus off guard on Wednesday, as a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department kicked into full effect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-turkish-nationals-over-property-sales-in-occupied-north
For the first time ever, arrest warrants issued by the Republic of Cyprus over the sale and development of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish-occupied north are targeting Turkish nationals. ...
