https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-who-called-nikolaou-s-death-a-crime-is-dismissed
The judge who shocked the country by ruling that the death of 26-year-old National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou was not a suicide but the result of a criminal act has now been dismissed from the bench....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-links-akamas-wildfires-to-acts-of-revenge
The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fewer-kids-getting-vaccinated-worldwide-experts-warn-cyprus-not-immune
Fewer children around the world are getting vaccinated, and health experts say that’s putting millions of young lives at risk, even in countries like Cyprus, where coverage is still high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vapes-worse-than-cigarettes-some-brands-are
You might want to think twice before reaching for that flavored vape. It could be exposing you to more cancer-causing toxins than a pack of cigarettes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-injuries-reported-from-faulty-takata-airbags
Two more people have reportedly been injured by defective Takata airbags, with both cases now making their way through the courts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alarming-gaps-leave-children-vulnerable-to-abuse-in-sports
Recent reports have once again brought to light cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of children in sports, along with a lack of coordination among the responsible authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-terror-suspect-may-be-part-of-regional-spy-ring-say-authorities
The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another Azerbaijani man in Crete....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-violence-against-children-in-war-hits-‘unprecedented-levels-in-2024
Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/83-major-companies-in-cyprus-operating-without-required-permits-lawmakers-say
Eighty-three major industrial sites across Cyprus are operating without valid town planning permits, building permits, or approval certificates, key documents required to regulate pollution and safeguard public health, according to AKEL MP Nicos Kettiros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes
When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-end-auctions-for-turkish-cypriot-homes
The Parliamentary Refugee Committee has moved to end the practice of auctioning Turkish Cypriot homes, reaffirming that such properties should be reserved strictly for displaced persons' primary residences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-grant-system-under-fire-over-payouts-to-the-wrong-people
The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over how student scholarships are awarded and paid out in Cyprus, following a 2023 audit that found gaps and procedural problems in the system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-a-global-win…then-trips-over-its-own-diplomatic-shoelaces
After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prostate-cancer-on-the-rise-among-men-in-cyprus
Prostate cancer is on the rise in Cyprus, with nearly 10,000 men diagnosed over the past two decades, according to figures released by the Cyprus Cancer Archive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-arrested-in-limassol-raid-targeting-illegal-workers
Eleven people were arrested Sunday during a coordinated police operation in central Limassol aimed at cracking down on illegal employment and other violations, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dogs-killed-by-suspected-poisoning-in-alaminos
Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of two dogs in the village of Alaminos after poisoned bait was found at the scene, authorities said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-rescues-entangled-loggerhead-turtle-off-akamas-coast
A man out on a speedboat near the Akamas peninsula came to the rescue of a distressed loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) after spotting it tangled in a plastic bag and struggling to swim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecthr-orders-€18-000-payout-to-cypriot-company-over-famagusta-property-claim
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ordered Turkey to pay €18,000 in damages and legal fees to Cypriot company K.V. Mediterranean Tours Ltd., over delays in handling a property claim in the fenced-off area of Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-tender-no-permits-no-problem
A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-stolen-after-being-left-running-outside-kiosk-in-nicosia
Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-property-owners-finally-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel
A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-flags-conflict-of-interest-in-parliament-s-€77-500-furniture-purchase
The architect who recommended a €77,500 furnishing labeled as "artwork" for the House of Representatives also holds a managerial position at the company that supplied the furniture, according to the Audit Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/payabl-launches-virtual-business-cards-to-empower-smarter-business-spending
Leading European financial technology provider, payabl. has launched its Virtual Business Cards service, a digital payment solution designed to give businesses greater control, security, and visibility over their spending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlawful-dna-testing-for-birth-certificates-violated-family-rights-commissioner-finds
A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-district-authority-handles-over-2-000-complaints-in-10-months
The Larnaca District Organization of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) has processed more than 2,000 complaints, violations, and grievances in under 10 months, with roughly half of them resolved and dozens progressing through the courts, according to President Angelos Chatzicharalambous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-admits-fire-risk-in-thousands-of-homes
Thousands of homes in Cyprus may be at risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to appliances due to faulty circuit breakers, and for the first time, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is acknowledging the problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€100-er-fee-only-for-tourists-not-gesy-patients
Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-new-gov-cy-services-now-just-a-click-away
Cyprus is taking another step toward a more digital future, with six new government services now available online through the Gov.cy portal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-shot-me-man-names-alleged-killer-before-dying-in-rafina-vineyard
In a chilling twist straight out of a crime drama, a 41-year-old man managed to name his alleged killer just moments before dying from a gunshot wound to the head in a vineyard in Rafina, a semi-urban area east of Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/have-you-ever-been-to-ukraine-mep-fidias-panayiotou-under-fire-for-controversial-stance
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....
