https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-expands-diplomatic-footprint-with-uae-and-france-agreements
Cyprus has signed two strategic agreements, one with the United Arab Emirates and another with France, within just 24 hours, an unusual diplomatic double that officials say marks a shift from symbolic partnerships to deals built around concrete action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grant-thornton-cyprus-hosts-successful-concert-for-a-cause-with-over-300-attendees
Grant Thornton Cyprus hosted its bi-annual Concert for a Cause, bringing together more than 300 colleagues, clients, friends, and family members for an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and meaningful impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-hospital-refuses-care-over-insurance-racism-alleged
A complaint alleging racist and inhumane treatment of a foreign pregnant woman at a public hospital has emerged as the most disturbing case among 47 health-related complaints filed in November, according to a new report by the OSAK Observatory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-blaze-in-lythrodontas-puts-lives-and-property-at-risk
A fire erupted late Saturday night at Machaira Metochi, alarming residents and prompting strong warnings from the Lythrodontas Community Council....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/conferences-of-the-willing-or-the-desperate
Donald Trump, whether we like it or not, isn’t entirely wrong. European leaders are often timid, indecisive, and lacking backbone. Many come straight out of the same “recipe book,” trained to be conventional, proper, and careful. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-legend-rob-reiner-and-wife-found-dead-in-los-angeles
Rob Reiner, the iconic American director and actor whose career gave the world classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday in what police are calling an apparent homicide, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-users-in-cyprus-to-gain-right-to-immediate-treatment-not-punishment
The Cypriot Parliament has unanimously approved a resolution guaranteeing the right of people struggling with drug or substance addiction to immediate access to treatment, signaling a shift toward treating addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-cyprus-to-bristol-one-dog-brings-a-neighborhood-together
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. For Jack McCrossan and his friends, the spark came in the form of a black sheprador named Stevie Ticks, a lively mix of German Shepherd and Labrador, and a proud adoptee from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-inaugurated-a-new-store-in-agios-dometios-with-an-investment-of-€11-million
Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic growth with a new, fully upgraded store at 51 Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Agios Dometios, ready to welcome consumers from the wider Nicosia area with high-quality products, unbeatable prices, consistent availability, and an upgraded customer experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-named-european-capital-of-culture-for-2030
Larnaca will take the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture in 2030, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced Thursday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-modernize-112-emergency-response-with-national-ambulance-authority
The Council of Ministers has given the green light to new legislation that will create a National Ambulance Authority, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-woman-receives-life-saving-liver-from-cyprus-in-overnight-transplant
In a life-saving cross-border effort, 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem received a liver transplant at Rabin Medical Center after a compatible organ was flown from Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-dies-just-hours-after-release-back-into-the-wild
A young vulture, successfully rehabilitated after falling severely ill in October, has died less than a day after being released back into the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/xmas-santa-paws-cosmos-insurance-brings-christmas-magic-to-kids-and-pets-at-eleftherias-square
This Christmas, COSMOS Insurance invites children and adults to a celebration filled with love, smiles, and wagging tails....
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/news/a-dinner-that-makes-a-difference-this-holiday-season
If you’re looking for a night out that does more than fill your calendar, one that actually helps change children’s lives, mark December 12 on your diary. The Shriners Hospitals for Children are hosting a charity dinner in Nicosia, blending good food, good company, and a whole lot of heart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-sees-signs-of-progress-ahead-of-cyprus-leaders-crucial-talks
María Angela Olgin, the United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Cyprus issue, expressed a positive outlook following her meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-s-rescue-shows-power-of-bicommunal-conservation-in-cyprus
A Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) that had been brought to Cyprus from Spain as part of the EU-funded “LIFE with Vultures” initiative has successfully completed rehabilitation and returned to the wild....
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/cyprus-parties-put-politics-on-hold-to-tackle-climate-crisis
Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-its-first-breast-milk-bank-for-newborns
Cyprus is taking a major step forward in neonatal care with the creation of the country’s first National Human Milk Bank, a project now backed financially by the charity “Thermokitida Agapis” (Incubator of Love)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spike-in-raw-meat-smuggling-worries-customs
Cyprus’ Customs Department is sounding the alarm after two back-to-back cases of raw meat being brought from the occupied north into the Republic, a practice officials warn poses serious public health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ombudswoman-probes-alleged-denial-of-promotion-to-disabled-employee-and-father-of-three
Cyprus’s Commissioner for Administration (Ombudswomans) has asked the Limassol Local Government Organization to explain why a disabled employee was denied promotion while colleagues hired at the same time advanced....
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/news/doctor-warns-of-three-virus-cocktail-in-the-air
Cyprus is seeing a noticeable jump in COVID-19 cases, and a new variant called Stratus may be partly to blame, according to molecular biologist Dr. Petros Karagiannis, who spoke to 24newscy about the uptick....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-weighs-preemptive-strike-against-russia-over-cyber-attacks
NATO is thinking about a preemptive strike against Russia in response to cyber attacks, sabotage, and airspace breaches, its top military officer said, hinting at a shift from reacting after incidents to acting ahead of them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–lebanon-deal-sets-new-legal-line-in-the-eastern-med-and-ankara-isn-t-loving-it
When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...
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/turkey-protests-historic-eez-deal-with-lebanon
Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....
