https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/takata-airbag-probe-nears-end-as-officials-face-grieving-families
The investigation into the Takata airbag scandal in Cyprus has reached its final stages, with the last testimony heard on Monday. The probe, initiated in March by Attorney General Giorgos Savvides, centers on the handling of vehicle recalls related to defective Takata airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-turns-its-gaze-to-cyprus-as-gateway-to-europe-and-the-middle-east
Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-defends-property-sales-in-turkish-tv-interview
Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-adjusts-smart-meter-rollout-after-appliance-damage-reports
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/increasing-total-housing-supply-is-key-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis
Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its housing crisis, with property prices on the rise and supply struggling to meet existing demand. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-on-cypriots-abroad-to-come-home-‘cyprus-needs-your-talent
President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: come home and help build the future of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kyrenia-s-historic-church-brought-back-to-life
A centuries-old church in Kyrenia, once the spiritual heart of the region, has been brought back to life after an extensive restoration project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-chairman-admits-project-costs-overstated-downplays-need-for-tariff-hike
The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-brand-identity-crivit-on-the-way-to-becoming-the-strongest-movement-brand-in-europe
The CRIVIT brand presents the launch of the first international omnichannel campaign, "FIND YOUR MOVE". The campaign brings the joy of movement to TV screens, social media, and Lidl stores in over 30 countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-pechlivanoglou-giorgos-petrou-and-giorgos-tziortzis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-knew-but-didn-t-warn-the-public
Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-of-recyclables-in-koshi-are-landfilled
50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-adoption-could-boost-global-gdp-by-an-additional-15-percentage-points-by-2035-as-global-economy-is-reshaped-pwc-research
New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paying-your-electricity-bill-just-got-easier-even-in-remote-areas
Paying your electricity bill in Cyprus is about to get a whole lot easier, especially for the elderly, people in remote areas, and anyone who prefers the traditional way of doing things....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-extend-protection-for-stranded-property-buyers-until-july-2025
Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-bus-stops-marred-by-vandalism-and-installation-blunders
Controversy continues to plague the rollout of Cyprus’s new “smart” bus stops, as reports of sluggish installation are now joined by incidents of vandalism and public mockery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-supports-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-with-a-contribution-of-€10-000
As part of the 50th Christodoula March, Petrolina continues its long-standing support for the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, strengthening its invaluable work with a contribution of €10,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-considers-cutting-edge-cell-transplant-center
A proposal to create a unit for stem cell treatments, including allogeneic transplants (where stem cells are taken from a donor), was presented today to the Parliamentary Committee on Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-shortages-and-management-issues-plague-famagusta-general-hospital
The challenges of doctor shortages and operational inefficiencies at Famagusta General Hospital were brought before the Parliamentary Health Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-using-airport-cameras-to-track-unpaid-traffic-fines-raises-legal-alarm
A controversial system used at Cyprus' airports to track down drivers who fail to collect and pay traffic camera fines is facing legal scrutiny, as lawmakers question whether it operates within the law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-s-€1-3b-move-creates-cyprus-largest-bank
Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fury-in-parliament-over-solar-energy-cuts
A heated confrontation erupted in parliament between MPs and the Distribution System Operator (DSO) over restrictions on home-installed photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-roast-meat-not-just-game-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-in-protest
Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hang-up-or-pay-up-tougher-penalties-for-drivers-using-phones
Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/animawings-launches-direct-flights-between-larnaca-and-bucharest
The rapidly expanding Romanian airline, AnimaWings, has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palmas-infrastructure-ready-to-welcome-women-into-the-army
On Thursday, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas confirmed that the National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, with all necessary infrastructure in place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deloitte-cyprus-is-honoured-to-continue-contributing-to-the-future-of-the-cyprus-business-landscape
Deloitte Cyprus is honoured that its Partner, George Pantelides, Consultative Businesses Leader and Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking office as the Chairman of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) for the next term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-licensing-crisis-as-only-100-hotels-secure-permits-ahead-of-tourist-season
Of the 741 tourist units planning to reopen in Cyprus, just 100 have been granted licenses, which is approximately 13.5% of the total....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retired-but-still-on-payroll-as-doctor-gets-paid-for-10-months-after-retiring
A retired public sector doctor continued receiving salary and benefits for nearly a year after leaving his post, collecting a total of €65,000 in state funds while working for a private clinic, a parliamentary committee revealed Tuesday....
