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1. Son of Mango founder questioned in businessman’s fatal fall in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/son-of-mango-founder-questioned-in-businessman-s-fatal-fall-in-spain

Spanish police have questioned the son of Isak Andic as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of the billionaire founder of the Mango fashion group, authorities said Tuesday....

2. Cyprus approves first crematorium in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-first-crematorium-in-paphos

Cyprus has granted approval for the country’s first crematorium, with construction expected to begin in September 2026 in Agia Varvara, Paphos....

3. Cypriot FBI launches first major organized crime operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-fbi-launches-first-major-organized-crime-operation

What sources are calling the first operation of the “Cypriot FBI” took place today during a police crackdown on organized crime. Three people were arrested and authorities issued orders freezing assets worth more than €420,000...

4. Prudently & sparingly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prudently-sparingly

The fact that the Cypriot economy is showing growth does not mean the government should be handing out money freely to everyone....

5. Closer to People, Ahead in Technology: Eurolife Once Again Recognised as the Leading Life Insurance Company for 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/closer-to-people-ahead-in-technology-eurolife-once-again-recognised-as-the-leading-life-insurance-company-for-2026

Eurolife’s consistently strong upward course is once again confirmed, as for the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus....

6. Will the Cyprus-Greece Cable Ever Happen?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....

7. Cyprus moves to tighten motorcycle safety after deadly year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-motorcycle-safety-after-deadly-year

Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....

8. Parliamentary elections expected to cost €6 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-elections-expected-to-cost-€6-million

Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....

9. Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-cattle-transported-to-burial-site-despite-farmer-objections

Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....

10. Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosive-sea-drone-off-greece-sparks-fears-of-war-creeping-into-mediterranean

The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....

11. An election campaign with substance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-election-campaign-with-substance

Last week, nominations were officially submitted for the parliamentary elections taking place exactly two weeks from today. It confirmed the surge in participation that had already become impossible to miss across Cyprus in recent months, where it seemed like every neighborhood suddenly had its own candidate...

12. Livestock crisis deepens as farmers clash with government over culling policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-clash-with-government-over-culling-policy

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....

13. Body found in rural Paphos area as police investigate identity (UPDATE)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-in-rural-paphos-area-as-police-investigate-identity

A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....

14. Man clings to bonnet during motorway police chase (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-clings-to-bonnet-during-motorway-police-chase-video

A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....

15. Authorities on alert after explosive-packed sea drone found off Lefkada (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-on-alert-after-explosive-packed-sea-drone-found-off-lefkada

Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....

16. After Trozena, investor interest turns to Fasli

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-trozena-investor-interest-turns-to-fasli

Plans to redevelop the long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district have triggered intense public debate, as proposals linked to an Israeli investor move through Cyprus’s planning system....

17. Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

18. Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified

Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....

19. Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-reject-claims-israelis-barred-access-to-trozena-village

Questions over ownership and access to the abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus have prompted a response from local authorities after online claims alleged that Israelis had purchased the entire settlement and were preventing visitors from entering....

20. Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-plan-new-protest-at-rizoelia-roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

21. Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-753-candidates-enter-cyprus-parliamentary-election-race

Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....

22. Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-monitors-rare-cruise-ship-virus-outbreak-after-deaths-and-new-suspected-cases

Health authorities across Europe are keeping a close eye on a rare virus outbreak linked to a cruise ship after three passengers died and several others became sick during the voyage....

23. No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-risk-to-cyprus-from-suspected-hantavirus-cases-linked-to-cruise-ship

Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....

24. The top spot is not what’s at stake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-top-spot-is-not-what-s-at-stake

We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....

25. Capital.com eyes expansion and Cyprus fintech push with new electronic money plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/capital-com-eyes-expansion-and-cyprus-fintech-push-with-new-electronic-money-plans

Capital.com is exploring further international expansion, including new hiring in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Germany, following an 11.2% rise in trading volumes in the first quarter of 2026. ...

26. ‘Mafia State’ report lands on anti-corruption authority’s desk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘mafia-state-report-lands-on-anti-corruption-authority-s-desk

Cyprus’ Independent Anti-Corruption Authority said Tuesday it has received the long-awaited final report linked to the investigation surrounding the book Mafia State but stressed that no conclusions or findings will be made public until legal and institutional procedures are completed....

27. Four arrested in fake migrant entry permit scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-fake-migrant-entry-permit-scheme

Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged operation that provided forged entry permits to foreign nationals. ...

28. Foot-and-mouth vaccination showing results as spread slows, Cyprus expert says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says

Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....

29. Finance Ministry reopens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ scheme for vulnerable homeowners

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....

30. Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-examines-natural-gas-pipeline-linking-occupied-north-to-mainland-turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

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