https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-goes-shopping-for-new-firepower
Cyprus is gearing up for one of the biggest overhauls of its National Guard in years, sending Brussels a sweeping shopping list of military hardware, from helicopters and drones to patrol vessels, missiles, and upgraded bases, all under the EU’s new SAFE program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-major-cloudflare-outage-in-weeks-disrupts-key-communication-and-financial-services
Cloudflare experienced another widespread outage on Friday, taking major websites and online services offline for the second time in less than a month and revealing the internet’s reliance on a handful of core infrastructure providers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-fugitive-nabbed-at-cyprus-airport-under-european-arrest-warrant
A 35-year-old Ukrainian national was detained by Cypriot authorities after attempting to leave Larnaca Airport, where a European Arrest Warrant issued by Estonia flagged him during routine passport checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/this-year-at-epic-we-ve-gone-too-far…-with-offers-you-won-t-believe
This Christmas, we’ve gone too far. Get ready for incredible offers you simply won’t believe! Because this year, Epic gives you the chance to get a new smartphone, along with a second device and a 5G Unlimited plan, all with a total benefit of up to €750....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-scam-as-paphos-woman-loses-€6-500-online
A 71-year-old woman in Paphos reported to police that she lost about €6,500 to an online investment scam posing as a government-backed platform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-farmers-block-highways-over-delayed-subsidies
Greek farmers have deployed more than 2,500 tractors to major highways, shutting key routes in the biggest agricultural protest in over a decade. What began as frustration over delayed EU subsidy payments has escalated into a standoff that could stretch into January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reforms-are-not-done-this-way
Teachers, who are at the forefront of the reform, have voiced their disagreements, noting that the increased costs are not matched by an end to the practice of leveling down. So far, this has resulted in a brief work stoppage, accompanied by the predictable disruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-historic-bronze-at-european-small-nations-chess-championship
The Cyprus national chess team won bronze at the 9th European Small Countries Team Championship. The tournament was held from 15 to 22 November at the Sun Hall Hotel in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-technological-milestone-for-porsche-as-the-cayenne-goes-electric
The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power⁴ and up to 642 kilometres of range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eko-honored-at-the-cyprus-responsible-business-awards-2024
EKO received five major distinctions at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024, reaffirming its strategic commitment to corporate responsibility and its positive contribution to society and local communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-lays-out-10-point-plan-to-build-trust-ahead-of-cyprus-talks
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman outlined a detailed 10-point package on Thursday aimed at creating a more constructive atmosphere for the Cyprus peace process, following his first formal meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/iasis-private-hospital-enhances-its-services-with-new-facilities-and-healthcare-innovation
IASIS Private Hospital continues to lead in providing high-quality healthcare, unveiling new facilities that strengthen the reliability of its services and expand its capacity to serve patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-overhaul-of-taxi-sector-with-digital-platform-and-driver-training
Cyprus authorities are moving forward with plans to overhaul the professional taxi sector, with a focus on technology and modernization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-to-boost-wages-for-nearly-half-the-workforce-amid-rising-costs
Cyprus is set to spend more next year, with the 2026 budget estimating total expenditures, including loan repayments, interest, and investments, at €13.7 billion, up from €12.9 billion in 2025. Personnel costs, including pensions and gratuities, are expected to rise by roughly 4.2%, reaching €3.7 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/they-consider-us-migrants-mother-of-five-year-old-abraham-pleads-for-urgent-help
Five-year-old Abraham Christoforou is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe autoimmune neurological disease. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-of-takata-airbag-victims-demand-answers-after-months-of-silence
Five months after the release of the investigative report, the families of those who lost their lives due to faulty TAKATA airbags remain without any official updates on the progress of the case. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/strategic-link-to-brussels-aegean-cleared-for-takeoff
The Department of Civil Aviation and Aegean Airlines are expected to sign a contract in the coming days to establish direct flights between Larnaca and Brussels (Zaventem Airport)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-bus-blaze-in-paphos-triggers-island-wide-safety-review-of-electric-fleet-video
A fire broke out early Thursday morning on an electric bus parked near the Tombs of the Kings area in Paphos, prompting an emergency response and an official investigation into the cause of the blaze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vafeades-pushes-for-high-speed-train-linking-three-cities-but-eu-won-t-fund-it
Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, is examining the possibility of connecting Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol through “a type of train, ideally a high-speed train.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/let-s-talk-eurolife-strengthens-mental-health-with-its-new-support-service-for-its-policyholders
Eurolife recognizes that mental health is a vital factor in quality of life and overall well-being. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-await-ballistics-results-for-seven-pistols-found-in-engomi
Police continue to investigate seven pistols discovered in an open area of Engomi, while awaiting ballistics test results to determine their history and possible use in crimes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-stranded-in-tanzania-as-unrest-erupts-with-students-among-those-awaiting-evacuation
Twenty-two Cypriot nationals have become stranded in Tanzania following the outbreak of civil unrest and the introduction of a nationwide curfew, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-silent-so-far-despite-pre-election-promise-to-call-christodoulides
Despite his campaign pledge to open direct communication with President Nikos Christodoulides, newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has so far remained silent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tattoo-artists-stuck-in-legal-limbo-as-cyprus-struggles-to-regulate-studios
A Cypriot tattoo artist’s efforts to formally register in the country’s official registry of apprentice tattooists and body piercers have exposed significant gaps in the nation’s regulatory framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-fintech-hackathon-6-0-empowering-innovation-in-the-new-era-of-fintech
The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-wins-22-awards-at-the-cyprus-responsible-business-awards-cyprus-customer-excellence-awards-2024
Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-new-route-from-larnaca-to-bratislava
Wizz Air is delighted to announce the launch of a new route connecting Larnaca and Bratislava, starting January 12, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/press-release-ride-of-love-2025-–-the-lexus-cycling-dream-team-rides-for-the-karaiskakio-foundation
The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stress-tests-for-cyprus-digital-infrastructure-reveal-gaps-in-cyber-and-technical-resilience
Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charalambides-christis-fixes-milk-shelf-life-glitch
Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....
