https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-diplomatic-footprint-of-ceremony
The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientific-symposium-of-the-school-of-medicine-of-european-university-cyprus-in-view-of-the-cyprus-eu-presidency-2026
A major scientific symposium focusing on cardiovascular health will be held on 8 January 2026 at the Presidential Palace, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/before-cyprus-had-modern-architecture-it-had-neoptolemos-michaelides
''Likewise arriving from Milan, Italy, was the promising architecture student Mr. Neoptolemos Michaelides,'' the newspaper Anexartitos reported on June 4, 1940, in the formal style of the era....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/you-don-t-get-rich-in-the-police-chief-says-as-unions-revolt
In a bid to put more police officers back on the streets, Cyprus’ police chief on Tuesday unveiled a new operational framework aimed at improving frontline policing and making better use of personnel.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-builders-say-they-re-desperate-for-workers-and-want-asylum-seekers-on-site
Cyprus may be building nonstop, but the people needed to actually do the building are running out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/worker-shortages-fuel-calls-to-employ-asylum-seekers-in-the-construction-sector
Cyprus’s construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage, leading industry representatives to call for new policies to expand the workforce, including the temporary employment of asylum seekers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-teacher-evaluation-as-hope-and-dissent-collide
Today marked a turning point for Cyprus’ education system, as the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited legal framework governing the Public Educational Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-agree-employees-to-get-€4-500-in-bonuses-salary-hikes-and-expanded-loans
Cyprus’ bank staff are looking at a festive season with some serious perks on the horizon. After weeks of negotiations, banks and the union ETYK have reached a final agreement on a new collective contract covering 2023–2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/budget-christmas-gets-pricier-as-lower-income-families-face-9-hike
Cyprus’ Christmas tables are showing a stark contrast this year. A survey by the Cyprus Consumers Association found that while a ''rich'' festive spread remains steady in price, a scaled-down version for lower-income families has jumped by 9% compared to last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-supports-the-unique-smiles-association-and-the-cyprus-down-syndrome-association-through-acts-of-giving
Coral Cyprus, as part of its social contribution, supports through acts of giving two organised entities that carry out meaningful work for children and families across Cyprus: the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-walk-out-farmers-roll-in-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-day-of-protests
Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-new-player-in-cyprus-electricity-market
The Association of Electricity Supplier Representatives (SEPIE) officially launched today, stepping onto Cyprus’ energy stage at a pivotal moment as the island moves toward a modern, competitive electricity market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bank-workers-win-pay-boost-and-extra-leave-in-landmark-deal
Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-global-space-stage-with-new-industry-alliance
Cyprus is moving from the sidelines to active participation in the global space industry, as local companies gain access to funding, partnerships and large-scale international projects through a newly formed industry association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ghosts-of-avenues-past…-and-unions-playing-politics-everyone-act-surprised
Young Nikos assures our national prince that no one in the government is aligned with ELAM. Hmm. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-flooding-sweeps-through-occupied-nicosia-and-kyrenia
Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/champions-of-cyprus-yiangou-nicolaou-of-the-petrolina-racing-team
The conclusion of the 50th Tour of Cyprus Rally, the final round of this year’s Cyprus Rally Championship organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association, crowned Petrolina Racing Team crew of Panagiotis Yiangou and Aristos Nicolaou as the new champions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digital-burnout-and-the-hidden-cost-of-constant-connectivity
Zero posts, zero shares. Zero. According to a New Yorker report that caused a stir, the so-called “posting zero” is a new trend in the global digital universe, linked to users’ reluctance to share snapshots of their personal lives online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-foundation-volunteering-days-2025
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumers-group-says-e-kalathi-falls-short-after-six-months-fails-to-offer-real-choice
Nearly six months after its launch, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association says the government’s e-kalathi price-comparison platform is falling short of expectations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/cypriots-plan-last-minute-new-year-s-eve-outings-pasika-seeks-holiday-hours-extension
The festive season has officially begun, even if the weather has yet to match the mood. Music venues and restaurants across Cyprus are already preparing to welcome holiday crowds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/black-friday-fever-hits-cyprus-shoppers-rush-for-deals
Black Friday is in full swing across Cyprus, and stores are bracing for a rush of bargain-hungry consumers. Shoppers have already shown ''intense interest'' in the days leading up to the big day, and Mall of Cyprus Marketing Director Giorgos Pissis says the frenzy is expected to peak Friday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-million-citizens-signatures-could-force-suspension-of-israel-trade-deal
The European Commission has officially registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing alleged human rights violations by Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reforms-are-not-done-this-way
Teachers, who are at the forefront of the reform, have voiced their disagreements, noting that the increased costs are not matched by an end to the practice of leveling down. So far, this has resulted in a brief work stoppage, accompanied by the predictable disruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-new-€4-5m-electric-vehicle-subsidy-plan-to-boost-clean-driving
Cyprus is gearing up to launch a fresh plan to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EVs), with a €4.5 million budget aimed at helping drivers switch to cleaner transportation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-journalist-targeted-in-death-threats
Turkish Cypriot journalist Pinar Barut, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Özgür Gazete Kıbrıs, has received multiple death threats in recent days. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-property-contracts-issued-to-deceased-owners
Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-hits-cyprus-shoppers-warned-to-watch-for-real-deals
Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/28-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-military-camp-in-occupied-assia
A 28-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot inside a military facility in the occupied village of Assia on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-number-of-students-seek-psychological-help-as-system-strains-to-cope
More than ten thousand students were directed to educational psychologists during the 2023–24 academic year, according to new figures released by the Cyprus ADHD Association....
