https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/eu-commission-gives-positive-assessment-of-cyprus-schengen-preparations
The European Commission has given a favourable review of Cyprus’ preparations for joining the Schengen area in its latest “State of Schengen” report, published on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-kyiv-over-ukrainian-naval-drones-operating-near-greek-waters
Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/us-embassy-says-farewell-to-ambassador-julie-davis
The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-the-portuguese-brazilian-chamber-of-commerce-strengthen-the-bridge-between-brazil-portugal-cyprus-and-middle-east
Invest Cyprus participated in the exclusive event “From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through Portugal and Cyprus”, held on 28 April 2026 at the WTC Lisbon. The event brought together distinguished leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem to highlight new strategic pathways connecting Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus, Europe, and the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-student-becomes-cyprus-health-minister-for-a-day-video
A high school student stepped into the role of Health Minister for a day after winning a nationwide competition that asked participants what they would do if they were in charge of the country’s health sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trozena-plan-fuels-clash-over-development-and-protected-nature-zones
A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-criticizes-cyprus-over-treatment-of-turkish-cypriots
A United Nations anti-racism committee has issued a series of sharp recommendations and criticisms toward Cyprus, expressing concern over what it described as obstacles faced by Turkish Cypriots in accessing equal rights compared to Greek Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-clings-to-bonnet-during-motorway-police-chase-video
A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-business-wave-in-cyprus-seeks-stronger-voice
Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-users-could-now-be-taxed-without-cashing-out
Crypto investors in Cyprus are entering a very different landscape this year, as new tax rules tighten the government’s grip on digital assets and close loopholes many traders had relied on for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medicine-linked-cyprus-and-israel-long-before-diplomacy
The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-in-may-troodos-wakes-up-to-rare-spring-snowfall
Just when many in Cyprus had packed away winter for good and started planning beach trips and barbecues, Troodos woke up looking more like January than May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-finalises-decade-long-effort-to-overhaul-cross-border-social-security-rules
A major step has been taken in updating how social security systems are coordinated across the European Union, following approval by member state ambassadors of a provisional deal negotiated with the European Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-opens-athens-campus
The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-brands-expand-globally-redefining-made-in-china
For decades, the label ''Made in China'' was linked to inexpensive copies. That perception is changing quickly. Chinese companies are no longer just manufacturing for others; they are building their own brands and competing directly in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-achna-to-athens-one-kitchen-keeps-tradition-alive
On Omirou Street in Kolonaki, just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Mrs. Maria Artimati smiles as she cooks nearly every day. She has been doing this for exactly thirty years, since opening her shop in May 1996. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/days-after-deadly-germasogeia-collapse-search-turns-to-missing-tourist
A troubling new twist has emerged in the deadly building collapse in Germasogeia, days after the wreckage was first searched and cleared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-collapsed-cake
Every time our government opens its mouth and lays out new lofty goals and grand ambitions, the oven gets preheated, the temperature rises, there is sometimes even a sense of admiration, and President Nikos Christodoulides, playing the role of chef, prepares yet another political cake, hoping to serve it to Cypriot society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-20-day-chess-festival-in-cyprus-has-come-to-an-end-we-look-forward-to-the-next-one
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-firefighting-hub-in-cyprus-set-to-launch-ahead-of-2026-wildfire-season
The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-as-a-riviera-and…-iran-as-texas
The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-sentenced-to-two-months-by-turkish-cypriot-court-over-drug-case
A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-already-blocked-as-eu-border-system-enters-first-day-of-full-rollout
A newly implemented European border control system has already led to thousands of travelers being refused entry, with authorities also flagging hundreds of individuals as potential security risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/newmed-energy-signs-deal-to-export-100-bcm-from-cyprus-s-aphrodite-field-to-egypt
A new agreement is taking shape around the development of Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field, as NewMed Energy moves forward with plans to export natural gas to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tax-key-dates-2026-a-practical-guide-for-businesses-and-individuals
Staying on top of tax obligations in Cyprus requires careful planning and timely action, particularly within an evolving regulatory environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-27-000-mile-ride-that-redefined-one-cypriot-s-sense-of-home-video
A Greek-Cypriot traveler, Nikos Leontis, spent over a year riding across continents on a motorbike, covering roughly 44,000 kilometers (about 27,000 miles). What began as a demanding overland expedition from Greece and Cyprus into Africa gradually turned into something more meaningful; an exploration of identity and human connection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-journalism-crisis-in-cyprus
Dear journalist friends, the occasion for this piece is the deeply unfortunate interview conducted by the otherwise highly accomplished Yiannakis Karekles with Fidias Panayiotou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pentakomo-residents-demand-action-over-escalating-waste-and-pollution-crisis-video
Frustration is mounting among residents of Pentakomo, a community increasingly burdened by severe environmental degradation linked to nearby waste management operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘death-was-not-our-fate-syrian-father-crosses-seas-to-save-his-ailing-son
Abdulaziz Aldarwish decided to take drastic action after his son Yahia’s young kidneys failed....
