https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ioc-clears-path-for-russia-s-return-to-olympic-competition
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, ending a restriction that had been in place since Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lythrodontas-cancels-military-recruits-event-after-village-vandalism
The Community Council of Lythrodontas has cancelled a planned event for new National Guard recruits after graffiti was found on the walls of homes and public buildings in the village....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-eyes-first-energy-exports-from-2028
Cyprus expects to begin exporting energy from its own natural gas reserves within the next few years, with the first shipments of gas planned through Egypt's liquefied natural gas facilities from 2028 onwards, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-looks-to-€12m-equipment-upgrade-to-reduce-port-dust
Larnaca Municipality has pledged to keep pressing for improvements in the port area after residents described ongoing problems linked to dust, neglected properties and poor cleanliness during a public meeting with Mayor Andreas Vyras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-feeding-widespread-youth-exposure-to-gambling-content
A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whatever-happens-in-ankara
When there is plenty of spectacle in Ankara, it seems perfectly suited to a president who once set up a wrestling ring in a tent on the White House grounds. Should the warm compliments the president of the "land of the free" directed at Turkey's semi-authoritarian leader be taken seriously?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-large-street-fight-involving-up-to-20-people-in-xylofagou
Police are investigating a large fight that reportedly broke out in Xylofagou on Wednesday evening, involving between 15 and 20 people armed with a variety of weapons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-case-takes-unexpected-turn-as-lawyer-is-arrested
A lawyer was taken into custody at the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) offices in Limassol after a 19-year-old client accused him of sexual harassment while he was providing legal advice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-formally-recognises-women-as-victims-of-the-1974-turkish-invasion-of-cyprus
The European Parliament has formally recognised the women and girls of Cyprus as victims of crimes committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion, marking the first time this aspect of the conflict has received official recognition at European Union level....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-defence-deals-and-tough-messages-to-putin-and-iran
The 32 leaders sent a message of unity and a firm response to longstanding American pressure for greater European participation in collective defense through the joint declaration they adopted at the NATO Summit in Ankara. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-and-businesses-reject-nicosia-s-€10-8m-historic-centre-redevelopment-plan
Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-is-strengthening-its-customer-centric-model-through-a-new-strategic-investment-in-digital-transformation
Alpha Bank Cyprus is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey, further strengthening its customer-centric operating model through a new strategic investment that upgrades the way it serves, communicates with, and responds to the needs of its Customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-black-van-and-the-black-snake-that-will-devour-us
Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-officials-warn-of-higher-legionella-risk-during-summer-heat
The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-backs-cyprus-with-fresh-report-on-turkey-and-reunification
Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/race-against-time-for-cyprus-missing-as-witnesses-age-and-archives-remain-closed
Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdoğan-s-sponsors-are-giving-him-every-reason-to-hold-the-line
Who are the sponsors behind Erdoğan's confidence? Who has made him feel comfortable enough to dictate terms and conditions without regard for anyone or anything? The primary sponsor is the European Union. ...
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/landmark-pension-reform-eyes-january-2027-rollout-with-hikes-up-to-55
A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-officers-warn-cyprus-jail-system-is-nearing-collapse-in-plea-to-president
Prison officers have appealed directly to President Nikos Christodoulides, warning that Cyprus' prison system is nearing breaking point and claiming staff safety is being placed at unacceptable risk because of overcrowding and severe staff shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-presses-ahead-with-call-for-countdown-timers-at-camera-controlled-traffic-lights
Cypriot MPs are renewing efforts to introduce countdown timers at traffic lights monitored by red-light enforcement cameras, arguing that the measure would improve road safety and give motorists greater confidence when approaching junctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-over-18-000-reports-of-violence-against-women-since-2021
Police in Cyprus received 18,409 reports of violence against women between 2021 and the first half of 2026, according to official data presented to parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-to-restore-your-tv-signal-after-the-digital-switchover
Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-mourning-begins-in-iran-following-death-of-former-supreme-leader
Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frustration-mounts-as-high-definition-tv-upgrade-cuts-off-local-channels
A major upgrade to the national television broadcasting system has left thousands of households across Cyprus facing blank screens and locked out of major networks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-women-in-their-80s-targeted-in-separate-crimes-totalling-€172-000
Two separate crimes targeting women in their 80s are under police investigation after one victim was tricked out of more than €127,000 through an online scam and another had €45,000 worth of property stolen during a burglary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-says-no-formal-cyprus-plan-exists
Diplomatic activity surrounding the Cyprus issue is set to increase this month, following the conclusion of parliamentary elections and the end of the Republic of Cyprus's term heading the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/licensing-chaos-in-tourism-55-of-accommodations-without-a-license
The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-project-delays-leave-cyprus-facing-grid-instability-and-potential-blackouts-by-2030
Lawmakers voiced heavy criticism over the state’s handling of the island’s energy strategy on Thursday, warning that severe electricity deficits could hit Cyprus by the end of the decade if alternatives to the stalled Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal are not secured....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/epic-one-is-your-summer-love-too
Epic One was created to meet every communication and entertainment need in a single, all-in-one plan: Fiber internet 5Gbps for your home with a Wi-Fi booster for strong signal in every corner of the house, 5G unlimited mobile for incredible speeds and nationwide coverage, and wide range of TV content, all for just €39,99 a month!...
