https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-their-pay-went-up-just-1-5-in-17-years-now-they-re-taking-to-the-streets
For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-half-of-limassol-s-lifeguard-towers-left-unmanned
As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts
The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-projects-stuck-in-limbo-due-to-political-interference-minister-says
The presence of Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at this year’s Green Agenda forum, and what he revealed about the de facto framework governing major public contracts, understandably caused a stir. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coral-cyprus-and-shell-service-stations-present-the-new-shell-v-power-shell-go-campaign-with-3-jeep®-avenger-vehicles-as-the-grand-prize
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) presents the new major campaign for latest generation Shell V-Power fuels and the Shell GO+ app, through which three participants will have the opportunity to be named winners, each receiving a brand-new Jeep® Avenger. The campaign was presented at an event held on 17 June 2026 at The Anama Concept, in the presence of company executives and media representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-government-hourly-workers-to-strike-next-week-over-pay-dispute
Thousands of hourly-paid government workers are set to strike next Wednesday, demanding higher wages and improved benefits amid ongoing negotiations with unions for new contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-next-for-cyprus-christodoulides-weighs-in-on-homes-bills-and-the-peace-process
In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-german-expat-s-view-of-cyprus-is-going-viral—and-it-s-raising-questions
''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disability-benefits-in-cyprus-set-to-rise-after-20-years
Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to go up for the first time in years after the government announced plans for across-the-board increases for both existing and new beneficiaries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze
The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storing-the-sun-how-underwater-energy-storage-could-cut-cyprus-electricity-bills
BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-earns-58-blue-flag-awards-for-beaches-and-marinas
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-confiscated-jho-low-s-€6m-villa-without-a-criminal-conviction
Legal expert Simos Angelides explained the legal framework that allows the Republic of Cyprus to confiscate assets connected to alleged criminal activity, even in cases where there has been no criminal conviction.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mortgage-to-rent-scheme-gets-180-new-applications-but-is-it-picking-up
The ''Rent Instead of Installment'' scheme, also known as ''Mortgage to Rent,'' has reopened, allowing more borrowers to apply....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration
For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–france-defense-ties-reach-new-level-with-landmark-military-cooperation-deal
A new chapter in Cyprus–France military relations has opened following the signing of a defense cooperation agreement between the two countries’ defense ministers on the sidelines of the EU Defense Ministers’ meeting held in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-nuclear-power-back-on-the-table-for-cyprus-energy-future
Speaking from the Green Agenda conference stage, former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas outlined the potential for Cyprus to join a growing group of countries exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of their future energy mix....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-participates-as-a-proud-sponsor-of-cyprus-pride-2026
For Lidl Cyprus, inclusion first starts with its people and for yet another year it will be present on Saturday, June 6th at the Nicosia Municipal Garden as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride, celebrating the power of authenticity and acceptance with its team, partners and visitors of the parade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-crackdown-agreed-under-cyprus-led-eu-presidency
After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/provocative-salaries-pensions-and-payouts-for-mps
One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-journey-of-values-when-corporate-values-become-a-song-and-a-tangible-investment-in-the-next-generation
Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store Managers across Cyprus as part of a broader organizational restructure and upgrade of its Management Teams....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/themis-180-plots-of-land-from-€1-000
THEMIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LTD announces the conduct of electronic auctions, which will take place throughout June via the e-auctions platform, covering all districts of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pension-reform-moves-forward-but-cypriots-told-to-wait-a-little-longer
Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-strengthens-business-and-investment-ties-with-india
On 21 May 2026, Invest Cyprus successfully organized a closed Investors’ Roundtable in Mumbai during the Official Visit of H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, to India, reaffirming Cyprus’ commitment to strengthening economic and investment relations with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout
The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-could-propose-social-media-age-limits-for-children-this-summer-von-der-leyen-says
At the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the impact digital platforms and artificial intelligence are having on young people across Europe....
