https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eastern-mediterranean-tensions-ease-as-warships-begin-leaving-region
The de-escalation seen in recent weeks in the conflict involving Iran is also leaving its mark on the eastern Mediterranean, with a noticeable reduction in the naval presence in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medicine-linked-cyprus-and-israel-long-before-diplomacy
The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/people-with-intellectual-disabilities-demand-equal-access-to-voting-rights
Advocacy groups representing people with intellectual disabilities are calling for changes to ensure they can fully take part in elections and public life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-in-may-troodos-wakes-up-to-rare-spring-snowfall
Just when many in Cyprus had packed away winter for good and started planning beach trips and barbecues, Troodos woke up looking more like January than May....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€454m-cap-plan-and-new-funding-calls-target-young-farmers-and-rural-development
Cyprus is rolling out a mix of funding programs, infrastructure projects, and market reforms aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting farmers, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-slumps-as-british-demand-drops-and-bookings-fall-60
The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-fish-stocks-improve-but-fishing-industry-still-under-strain
A decade-long review by the European Commission paints a mixed picture of how Europe manages its fish and seafood supply, with some environmental gains but continuing challenges for the industry and policymakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-17-1-at-risk-of-poverty-or-social-exclusion-in-2025
Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2025, 17.1% of Cyprus’s population faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-finalises-decade-long-effort-to-overhaul-cross-border-social-security-rules
A major step has been taken in updating how social security systems are coordinated across the European Union, following approval by member state ambassadors of a provisional deal negotiated with the European Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medical-negligence-11-hour-er-waits-and-ambulance-shortages-in-cyprus
Long waits in emergency rooms, medication mix-ups, ambulance shortages, and allegations of medical negligence were among dozens of complaints filed by patients in March with the Patients’ Rights Observatory of the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-says-may-2026-parliamentary-vote-could-shape-cyprus-next-president
Cyprus’ 2026 parliamentary elections are being framed as a turning point for the country’s future, with politician Fidias Panayiotou saying the outcome could even influence who becomes the next president in 2028....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overcrowding-crisis-at-athalassa-hospital-forces-patients-to-sleep-on-the-floor
Mental health patients are being forced to sleep on mattresses placed on the floor at Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, according to a serious warning issued Thursday by the mental health nursing branch of the PASYDY....
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/workplace-accidents-in-cyprus-drop-by-nearly-half-over-a-decade
Workplace safety in Cyprus has improved considerably over the past decade, according to Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-peacekeepers-defuse-buffer-zone-incident-in-avlona
UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-turns-troodos-white-today
It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-still-on-investors-radar-despite-iran-war
The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show
Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions
Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-phones-and-drugs-seized-in-central-prisons
Authorities say a large number of banned items have been seized from the Central Prisons over the past four months, including mobile phones and illegal drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/77-percent-of-europe-s-farmland-birds-have-declined-in-the-last-decade
A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-el-nino-forecast-could-push-2026-toward-record-global-heat
Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....
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/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/cyprus-seizes-the-moment-as-eu-leaders-gather-for-informal-summit
A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....
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/foot-and-mouth-disease-risk-forces-closure-of-akrotiri-marsh
BirdLife Cyprus has issued a public warning following reports that birdwatchers have been entering Akrotiri Marsh despite an ongoing closure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route
A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....
