https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-600-minors-sought-asylum-in-cyprus-in-2025-eu-data-shows
More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-reopens-‘mortgage-to-rent-scheme-for-vulnerable-homeowners
A new window is reopening for Cyprus’ “Mortgage to Rent” scheme, with the Finance Ministry announcing that applications will once again be accepted for vulnerable borrowers struggling with non-performing loans tied to their primary homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-says-patients-must-be-at-the-center-of-cyprus-healthcare-system
Cyprus is placing increasing emphasis on a healthcare model that puts patients at the center of care, not only as recipients of treatment but as participants in decisions that affect them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-fate-of-rare-livestock-breeds-as-foot-and-mouth-cases-climb-to-108
A decision on how to handle rare livestock breeds affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca is expected within days, as authorities continue efforts to control the outbreak and assess its impact on the agricultural sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-asked-to-assist-in-new-international-money-laundering-probe
According to international media, Bangladesh’s effort to recover assets allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups directly implicates Cyprus, which has received formal Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) from Dhaka regarding the S Alam Group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests
Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-above-eu-average-for-cataract-surgeries-in-2023
Cyprus carried out more than 12,000 cataract operations in 2023, placing it among the more active countries in the European Union for this common eye procedure, according to figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-team-arrives-in-cyprus-to-support-sandy-case-investigation
Tomorrow, investigators and senior police officials are expected to hold their first private meeting with a special FBI team that has arrived in Cyprus to assist with the “Sandy” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-famingo-puts-spotlight-on-toxic-lead-use-in-cyprus
A dead flamingo lying in one of Cyprus’ salt lakes is sending a clear, and uncomfortable, message: something in the environment is going badly wrong....
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/news/farmers-weigh-next-move-after-doors-close-on-talks-with-president
Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to meet in the coming days to decide their next steps after failing to secure a meeting with the president over the mass culling of animals linked to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-offers-72-month-tax-debt-plan-as-billions-in-old-debts-loom
The government is rolling out a new 72-installment plan to help individuals and businesses settle long-standing debts to the tax office and social security funds, in one of its biggest debt restructuring moves in years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300-traffic-violations-recorded-on-the-island-in-one-night
More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-the-only-eu-country-where-teenage-girls-lead-in-coding
Girls aged 16 to 19 are very active in everyday digital tasks, yet programming remains an area where boys usually dominate. Cyprus is the only country where this pattern is reversed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sharp-rise-in-school-violence-reported-by-teachers-in-cyprus
A recent nationwide study by POED (Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers) presents a troubling picture of school life in Cyprus, based on responses from 1,017 primary education teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-€45-000-in-fines-over-foot-and-mouth-disease-violations
Cyprus’ Veterinary Services say they have stepped up inspections across farms and animal-related facilities as authorities tighten enforcement of emergency measures aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roads-reopen-at-rizoelia-after-tense-stand-off-with-farmers
Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-tougher-crackdown-on-illegal-pirate-taxis
Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-simple-fix-for-a-dangerous-housing-reality
On Holy Saturday, an aging apartment building collapsed, costing two people their lives. Tragic. The Minister of the Interior met with the President and a delegation from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber to discuss dangerous buildings and possible steps to manage these risks more effectively. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/responsible-and-irresponsible-individuals-are-misleading-livestock-farmers
Members of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee once again asked for answers about compensation and the next steps the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services plan to take to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, just hours before Parliament dissolves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-strike-tests-power-supply-as-unions-warn-of-further-action
A 24-hour nationwide strike by employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) began at midnight on April 22 and is set to conclude at midnight on April 23, with assurances that electricity supply is expected to remain stable under current conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-rules-no-more-wasted-solar-power
In a move that will come as a relief to thousands of households across Cyprus, Parliament has stepped in to stop extra solar energy from simply disappearing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-mayor-claims-coordinated-attack-as-rape-case-moves-to-trial
Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is pushing back against allegations that have shaken the local political scene, claiming he is the target of a ''coordinated and relentless attack'' aimed at destroying him politically and personally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling
Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-borrowing-from-pension-fund-government-says
A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-as-financial-and-emotional-crisis-intensifies
A mass protest by livestock farmers will take place on Thursday at the Rizoelia roundabout, as frustration grows over animal culling linked to foot-and-mouth disease and the lack of progress in discussions with authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left
Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-persons-in-cyprus-advances-with-new-excavations-and-dna-efforts
Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/support-for-14-year-old-girl-and-baby-after-alleged-rape
Authorities in Cyprus say support measures are being put in place for a 14-year-old girl who gave birth after an alleged rape, along with her newborn baby, in a case that has deeply concerned the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-unsafe-buildings-put-lefkara-residents-at-risk
Hundreds of buildings across Lefkara are considered dangerous, with many at risk of collapse, local officials warn, raising fresh safety concerns in the wake of a deadly incident in Limassol....