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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kidnapping-attempts-in-france-target-families-of-crypto-executives-video
A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-borrowers-are-back-as-loan-demand-soars-in-2025
Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-shhh-for-cyprus-eurovision-dream-ends-in-the-semis
Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit
Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-just-the-meteorological-service-saying-good-morning
Get ready for a wild day of weather! The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms this Wednesday, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-evidence-in-cyprus-papers-passport-scandal-shows-photos-and-faxes-pointing-to-political-interference
Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advanced-dna-testing-helps-identify-remains-mishandled-over-40-years-ago
For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marks-spencer-confirms-data-breach-after-weeks-long-cyber-disruption
Marks & Spencer said Monday that some customer data was compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted its online operations in the U.K. for at least three weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banana-container-concealed-€1-6m-in-cocaine-greek-authorities-say-video
Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-travel-with-fantom
Petrolina, through its new promotional campaign ''Travel with Fantom,'' offers all its customers the opportunity to acquire one or more travel products from the Fantom collection included in the program, with a 50% discount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-contributes-to-the-financial-support-of-consumers-with-lidl-plus
The company is upgrading its consumer experience with its digital loyalty programme, through which users can save up to €1,700....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-ramps-up-smart-meter-rollout
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-petal-drift-adorns-the-bank-of-cyprus-oncology-centre
The Wall Gallery continues its work with dedication on the exterior of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/agricultural-plots-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large aagricultural plots in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Larnaca that are ideal as investments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-pushes-to-wean-country-off-u-s-aid
In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-at-eurovision-opening-over-israel-s-participation
The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fix-the-roads-save-lives
Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-beggars-may-not-be-what-they-seem
It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-deaths-one-house-and-a-trail-of-questions
Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-meets-cambodia-a-bridge-to-bold-business-ventures
For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apartments-take-the-lead-in-cyprus-property-market-boom
Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-eu-fines-over-toxic-landfills-12-years-and-still-no-cleanup
The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-on-the-horizon-but-nothing-to-worry-about
A gentle low-pressure system is making its way through the region, bringing a change in the weather, but nothing too dramatic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-tackles-energy-prices-demographic-crisis-and-declares-cyprus-set-to-join-schengen
President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-lawlessness-of-opinion
Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Cyprus, Antonis Ellinas, pointed out the cultural divide between Europe and the United States concerning freedom of expression as both a concept and a way of life....
