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28 December, 2025
 

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1. Educators accuse authorities of silencing dissent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/educators-accuse-authorities-of-silencing-dissent-rather-than-addressing-governance-failures

Turkish Cypriot educators held a protest on Friday in response to disciplinary investigations launched against dozens of teachers who took part in recent demonstrations....

2.  Cyprus police probe after high school students post Nazi images online

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-probe-after-high-school-students-post-nazi-images-online

Authorities are moving swiftly after photos circulated online showing a group of Larnaca high school students giving Nazi salutes, drawing swastikas, and sharing extremist ideology....

3. Late-night blaze in Lythrodontas puts lives and property at risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-blaze-in-lythrodontas-puts-lives-and-property-at-risk

A fire erupted late Saturday night at Machaira Metochi, alarming residents and prompting strong warnings from the Lythrodontas Community Council....

4. Conferences of the willing...or the desperate?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/conferences-of-the-willing-or-the-desperate

Donald Trump, whether we like it or not, isn’t entirely wrong. European leaders are often timid, indecisive, and lacking backbone. Many come straight out of the same “recipe book,” trained to be conventional, proper, and careful. ...

5. Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepare-for-december-13-‘riot-night-of-unrest-as-minors-mobilize-for-chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

6. New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-justice-minister-vows-to-be-‘ruthless-on-corruption-in-police-and-fire-departments

Cyprus’ newly appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, promised Monday to take a hard line against corruption and collusion within the police and fire departments, warning that such misconduct erodes public trust....

7. Golden passport era ends, but debate rages on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-era-ends-but-debate-rages-on

The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...

8. Mobile camera van caught in disabled parking spot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-camera-van-caught-in-disabled-parking-spot

A mobile camera van, meant to catch drivers breaking the law, has itself come under fire for breaking the rules after it was spotted parked in a space reserved for people with disabilities....

9. MEPs call for EU-wide minimum age of 16 for social media to protect children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meps-call-for-eu-wide-minimum-age-of-16-for-social-media-to-protect-children

European lawmakers are urging stronger measures to protect children from the physical, mental, and social risks posed by online platforms....

10. Ambulance stuck at intersection as drivers fear fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-stuck-at-intersection-as-drivers-fear-fines

A video circulating on social media has sparked concern about the city’s photo-tagging system after drivers stalled at a red light, preventing an ambulance from rushing through an intersection....

11. Reporter’s hardball questions corner Trump and Saudi Crown Prince

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reporter-s-hardball-questions-corner-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince

President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Monday for a high-profile meeting that included both strategic announcements and sharp questions from reporters. ...

12. The animal police… are they on a break?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-animal-police…-are-they-on-a-break

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

13. Families of TAKATA airbag victims demand answers after months of silence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-of-takata-airbag-victims-demand-answers-after-months-of-silence

Five months after the release of the investigative report, the families of those who lost their lives due to faulty TAKATA airbags remain without any official updates on the progress of the case. ...

14. Pompeo to Kathimerini: ''Cyprus must stand firm with the West''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pompeo-to-kathimerini-cyprus-must-stand-firm-with-the-west

In a wide-ranging interview, former U.S. Secretary of State and current Executive Chairman of Impact, Mike Pompeo, spoke about the importance of Western unity, the evolving geopolitical balance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the challenge posed by China, and Cyprus’ role in an increasingly complex global landscape....

15. Serious allegations against the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority: Anti-corruption probe launched

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serious-allegations-against-the-cyprus-broadcasting-authority-anti-corruption-probe-launched

An official inquiry has been launched into the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority (CBA) following a series of serious allegations filed by the television network EXTRA. ...

16. Authorities probe death of 9-year-old Olivia after hospital transfer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-probe-death-of-9-year-old-olivia-after-hospital-transfer

An official investigation is in progress into the death of nine-year-old Olivia, a young girl from Africa who passed away earlier this week in the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus....

17. Thanasis Nikolaou case: Family files private criminal charges against five individuals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-nikolaou-case-family-files-private-criminal-charges-against-five-individuals

On November 4, the Nikolaou's family legal representatives, submitted private criminal charges to the Limassol District Court against five individuals connected to the investigation....

18. The Future of Finance: Five key trends shaping the role of finance leaders by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-finance-five-key-trends-shaping-the-role-of-finance-leaders-by-2026

Finance is no longer just about numbers and budgets. Today’s finance leaders are stepping up as key strategists, using technology and new ways of working to help businesses grow and adapt in an uncertain world....

19. ‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘cyprus-can-become-a-regional-ai-hub-says-insead-professor

Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....

20. Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foundation-supports-thousands-of-students-facing-financial-hardship

More than 1,000 students in Cyprus received financial support this year from the Independent Social Support Agency (ISSA), a foundation dedicated to ensuring that no young person is forced to abandon higher education due to financial difficulties....

21. Prince Andrew will no longer use royal titles, including Duke of York

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prince-andrew-will-no-longer-use-royal-titles-including-duke-of-york

Prince Andrew announced Friday that he will no longer use his royal titles, including Duke of York, following discussions with King Charles and his family. ...

22. Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-end-insurance-overcharging-of-older-drivers

The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....

23. Ambulance delay on Tseriou Avenue ends in tragedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-delay-on-tseriou-avenue-ends-in-tragedy

A man lost his life because an ambulance couldn’t reach him in time, and that, residents say, sums up the daily chaos on Tseriou Avenue....

24. New Cyprus Museum faces 500-day delay as Audit Office launches investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cyprus-museum-faces-500-day-delay-as-audit-office-launches-investigation

The contractor behind the New Cyprus Museum project has requested a 500-day extension and submitted major financial claims, prompting an investigation by the Audit Office, lawmakers said Thursday....

25. It’s not just a job, it’s public service

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-not-just-a-job-it-s-public-service

Being a civil servant isn’t just about holding a government job, it’s about serving people with integrity, consistency, and respect, said Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottidi at a conference for senior officials on Monday....

26. Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-er-run-by-trainees-while-senior-doctors-collected-full-pay

In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....

27. Full speed ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/full-speed-ahead

Investigations. Findings. Suspicions abound, and the main players are top officials. The allegations? Acts of corruption....

28. Deloitte Cyprus issues its Annual Transparency Report: Building trust, driving impact, and shaping a sustainable future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-building-trust-driving-impact-and-shaping-a-sustainable-future

Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025....

29. ''Magnanimous'' AG drops case against outspoken ex-auditor Michaelides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/magnanimous-ag-drops-case-against-outspoken-ex-auditor-michaelides

Cyprus’ Attorney General Giorgos Savvidis announced Thursday that no criminal charges will be filed against former Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, a polarizing figure best known for publicly clashing with politicians and exposing government practices....

30. Cyprus set to break €8 billion in tax revenue in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-set-to-break-€8-billion-in-tax-revenue-in-2025

Cyprus is on track to rake in more than €8 billion in tax revenue this year, up from €7.4 billion in 2024, a milestone that underscores the Tax Department’s push for better compliance and modernization....

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