https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-you-back
What if the next big thing for Cyprus... is bringing its people back?...
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/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/will-fans-be-safe-and-welcome-in-the-u-s-in-2026
What was supposed to be a routine update on the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a sharp turn after U.S. Vice President JD Vance cracked a ''joke'' that many say felt more like a threat, especially to the millions of foreign tourists expected to travel to the U.S. for the tournament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-struggles-to-fill-jobs-amid-booming-sectors-red-tape
Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/momentum-for-green-cities-begins-where-the-pavement-ends
We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stone-age-surprise-in-akamas-as-discovery-shakes-up-island-s-prehistoric-history
It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-woo-cypriot-talent-abroad-at-london-‘brain-gain-event
President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-of-recyclables-in-koshi-are-landfilled
50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/now-you-can-access-your-health-records-anywhere-in-europe
We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pensioner-scammed-out-of-€142k-in-online-investment-trap
A 77-year-old man in Cyprus has been left devastated after falling victim to a sophisticated online scam that cost him a staggering €142,000, police said on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-brain-drain-to-brain-gain-cyprus-rolls-out-incentives-to-bring-talent-home
The Cypriot government has approved a plan to offer tax breaks to citizens working abroad in a bid to reverse the country’s “brain drain,” a government spokesperson said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-silicon-valley-to-cyprus-tech-titans-eye-the-island-for-their-next-big-move
Cyprus is making bold moves on the global investment stage, with recent diplomatic and business outreach campaigns targeting major players in the U.S. and India. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-family-launches-billboard-campaign-against-cyprus-president
The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-unveils-brain-gain-campaign-and-silicon-valley-ties-at-economic-conference
Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-villas-in-occupied-north-selling-for-millions-but-not-for-the-locals
Ultra-luxury villas in the occupied areas of Cyprus are being snapped up for eye-watering prices, with some homes going for as much as £6 million (or over 300 million Turkish lira), particularly in sought-after locations like Kyrenia and Trikomo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-slapped-with-record-fine-over-money-laundering-lapses
British fintech giant Revolut, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has been fined €3.5 million by Lithuania’s central bank for failing to properly monitor suspicious transactions and protect against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-coroner-shouts-suicide-at-grieving-mother-in-thanasis-nicolaou-case
A state forensic pathologist who originally ruled Thanasis Nicolaou’s death a suicide reportedly shouted at the victim’s grieving mother in court this week, insisting her son ''was not murdered'' and died by suicide, reigniting public outrage over the long-running case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/two-worlds-one-journey-cyprus-meets-cambodia
Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-and-olympic-air-announce-flight-disruptions-due-to-april-9-strike
AEGEAN and Olympic Air would like to inform all passengers that because of the participation of the Hellenic Air Traffic Controllers Association in the 24-hour general strike announced by ADEDY on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, are obliged to cancel or adjust scheduled flights of the domestic and international network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/macron-brings-star-power-to-cypriot-chef-s-greek-restaurant-in-paris
It’s not every day that the President of France and the First Lady step out for a quiet dinner — and it’s even more special when that dinner is at a Greek restaurant run by a celebrated Cypriot chef....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-students-rattled-as-visa-crackdown-hits-harvard-ucla-and-dozens-of-u-s-campuses
A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-proactively-offers-enhanced-flexibility-for-those-planning-to-travel-on-wednesday-april-9-2025-until-the-air-traffic-control-strike-is-finalized
AEGEAN and Olympic Air would like to inform all passengers with tickets for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, that, due to the possibility of a strike following the participation of air traffic controllers in the upcoming 24-hour strike by ADEDY, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-considers-cutting-edge-cell-transplant-center
A proposal to create a unit for stem cell treatments, including allogeneic transplants (where stem cells are taken from a donor), was presented today to the Parliamentary Committee on Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems
In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tech-boom-boosts-the-economy-by-€7-billion
For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dynamic-presence-of-petrolina-at-the-opap-limassol-marathon-2025
Once again, Petrolina's contribution to the organization of the OPAP Limassol Marathon was dynamic. The marathon took place on March 22nd - 23rd, 2025, with a number of participants exceeding 17,000 runners from Cyprus and abroad....
