https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-in-latchi-sparks-legal-battle
A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airlines-suspend-flights-to-paphos-over-security-concerns
Israeli airlines EL AL, Arkia, and Israir will now land exclusively at Larnaca International Airport due to a directive issued by Israel’s Internal Security Agency late Sunday night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fresh-push-for-cyprus-solution-un-and-regional-talks-gain-momentum
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has highlighted a fresh push to address the long-standing Cyprus issue, with recent diplomatic efforts signaling potential progress. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/36-1-of-cypriot-women-affected-by-gender-violence
A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar
The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-orders-release-of-secret-assassination-files
In a move stirring significant controversy, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the declassification of decades-old government records tied to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tightens-immigration-rules-with-new-law-changes
In a unanimous decision, the Cyprus House of Representatives has approved an update to the country’s Aliens and Immigration Law, bringing in new changes that aim to modernize the immigration system and align it with the recently created State Ministry of Immigration and International Protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pay-as-you-throw-roadmap-agreed-despite-20-obstacles
A roadmap for implementing the "Pay as You Throw" system by municipalities and communities was agreed upon on Thursday during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure
The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-addresses-national-challenges-in-first-white-house-interview-videos
In his first television interview since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump offered a wide-ranging assessment of national issues, asserting that America's challenges are "all solvable" and emphasizing the unity of the Republican congressional caucus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/football-clubs-slam-omonia-s-involvement-in-tax-talks
A group of five major Cypriot football clubs issued a joint statement following their meeting with the Tax Commissioner yesterday, clarifying their stance on overdue debts to the state and calling out certain actions they deem disruptive to the ongoing dialogue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/holier-than-thou-but-stuck-in-the-middle-ages
"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-christodoulides-package-on-crossing-points
Ersin Tatar is considering sending a letter to the UN Secretary-General....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-safety-concerns-prompt-eac-building-evacuation
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has evacuated its oldest building in central Nicosia as a precautionary measure after inspections flagged seismic safety deficiencies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-suspending-dei-employees
In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-confidence-in-solar-energy-amid-frequent-shutdowns
In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dr-panagiotis-kouvaros-s-research-paper-accepted-at-aaai-2025
UoL is thrilled to announce that Dr. Panagiotis Kouvaros, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has had his latest research paper accepted at the prestigious 39th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, set to take place in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavrokolympos-dam-must-be-emptied-to-find-solution
The Department of Water Development has explored alternative ways to repair damage to the Mavrokolympos Dam, but a feasible solution remains elusive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies
Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-to-launch-22-onassis-public-schools-in-disadvantaged-areas
The Greek government, in collaboration with the Onassis Foundation, is launching 22 ''Onassis Public Schools'' to bring transformative changes to public education in underprivileged areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-risks-losing-1-4-million-cubic-meters-of-water
Authorities are racing to address a significant water leak at the Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, where stopping the issue appears increasingly challenging. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-discuss-new-crossings-including-lympia
A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar took place Thursday at the residence of UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, located at Nicosia’s airport. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world
Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-crash-in-kyrenia-claims-lives-of-mother-and-daughter
In a tragic incident early this morning, a 41-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives in a traffic accident in the occupied Bogazi district of Kyrenia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-moves-to-strip-citizenship-for-national-security-threats
Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-are-cypriot-businesses-being-sold-off-to-foreign-interests
Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real estate and hospitals to supermarkets, toy stores, energy, electronics, car dealerships, and even banks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
