https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-s-€57-000-watch-haul-ends-with-€15-000-bill-at-larnaca-airport
A passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport with three luxury watches in his suitcase ended up paying more than €15,000 before his journey was over....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-border-stormed-as-thousands-force-their-way-into-spain
One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-may-be-busy-but-cyprus-is-earning-far-less-from-tourism
The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-cyprus-gamble-can-a-multilateral-conference-break-years-of-deadlock
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes the goal of convening a multilateral conference on the Cyprus issue is ''feasible,'' according to information obtained by Kathimerini, with the UN chief appearing optimistic during his closed-door meetings that he may even be in a position to announce the prospect of such a conference “possibly today.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-system-built-to-simplify-hiring-is-now-raising-fears-of-worker-exploitation
Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-housing-shock-a-one-bedroom-in-limassol-now-costs-more-than-€1-200-a-month
For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blessed-apples-of-saint-irene-chrysovalantou-to-be-distributed-in-cyprus
Blessed apples and belts associated with Saint Irene Chrysovalantou will be available to the public in Cyprus from today, following their arrival from the Holy Monastery of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou in Koropi, Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dubai-offers-residents-up-to-€700-for-bringing-foreign-visitors
Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€150-000-education-bill-the-rising-cost-of-sending-a-child-to-private-school-in-cyprus
Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-last-chance-for-cyprus-talks-guterres-plays-his-final-card
The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andy-burnham-takes-over-as-pm-after-starmer-s-dramatic-exit
Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-keep-shopping-despite-inflation-fears-and-global-uncertainty
Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-school-introduces-ai-robot-teacher-s-assistant
A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-says-ledras-and-onasagorou-upgrade-is-unavoidable-and-long-overdue
The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-village-honors-cyprus-heroes-isaak-and-solomou-30-years-later
Thirty years after the deaths of Tasos Isaak and Solomos Solomou, a Greek village with a symbolic connection to Cyprus has honored their memory by naming a public square after the two Cypriots.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-holiday-rush-keeps-emergency-department-visits-at-expected-levels
Attendance at accident and emergency departments across Cyprus remains consistent with seasonal expectations, according to the Cyprus State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY), despite recent reports suggesting busier hospitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-raf-helicopters-arrive-at-akrotiri
Three new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters are being introduced at RAF Akrotiri, with the first aircraft completing its maiden flight from the Cyprus base this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-registers-steep-drop-in-irregular-migrant-arrivals
he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-2030-electricity-shortage-without-vassilikos-gas-terminal
Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed natural gas terminal at Vassilikos is completed, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told MPs on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evangelia-eliadou-massimo-giordano-on-the-minthis-music-festival-2026
Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia, and Massimo Giordano, internationally acclaimed Italian tenor, Artistic Director of the Minthis Music Festival and Co-Founder of LaimTee Art, discuss the vision behind Minthis Music Festival 2026, its exceptional artistic programme and its evolution into one of Cyprus’ most refined cultural experiences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-ocean-temperatures-shatter-records-as-massive-new-el-nino-looms
Global sea surface temperatures have officially broken all historical records for this time of year, signaling what scientists warn is a shift into "uncharted territory" for the planet’s climate system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-climbs-the-global-competitiveness-rankings
Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-asylum-seekers-receiving-rent-and-food-support-drops-to-around-2-000
The number of asylum seekers in Cyprus receiving rent and food allowances has fallen to around 2,000, according to figures from the Deputy Ministry of Migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-newest-member-of-the-surgical-team-at-nicosia-general-isn-t-human
For many Cypriots suffering from chronic knee or hip pain, the thought of major surgery can be daunting. But a new robotic-assisted system installed at Nicosia General Hospital could help make those operations more precise and potentially speed up recovery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-new-jupiter-helicopters-arrive-in-cyprus-for-raf-operations
The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intoxicated-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-biting-police-officer
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Limassol after allegedly assaulting a police officer while being taken into custody for public intoxication....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/refugee-protection-is-a-matter-of-human-rights-commissioner-says
Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lower-tourist-numbers-hit-demand-for-taxi-services
Taxi operators in Cyprus say they are facing a difficult period following a downturn in tourism linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-set-to-appoint-new-envoy-on-cyprus-issue-christodoulides-says
The European Commission is preparing to appoint a new EU envoy for the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing coordination with Brussels and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/work-reimagined-gen-z-and-millennials-prioritise-wellbeing-and-skills-in-an-ai-driven-world
As Gen Zs and millennials move deeper into adulthood and leadership, they are reshaping how progress at work is defined, often prioritising stability, skills, and wellbeing before advancement, according to the results of Deloitte Global’s annual Gen Z and Millennial Survey. Now in its 15th year, the research draws on responses from more than 22,500 Gen Zs and millennials across 44 countries, alongside qualitative insights from business leaders....
