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15 August, 2026
 

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1. No more room for ‘just one more’: Paphos plans €250,000 shelter for strays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-room-for-‘just-one-more-paphos-plans-€250-000-shelter-for-strays

For years, Paphos’ stray animals have depended heavily on volunteers, people who open their homes, fill their cars with food and carriers, and somehow find room for one more dog or cat when every shelter space is already taken....

2. New-home sales tumble as buyers look below €300,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-home-sales-tumble-as-buyers-look-below-€300-000

Cyprus’ property market lost considerable ground in the second quarter of the year, with recorded sales of new-build apartments and houses falling by 42.2% and their total value dropping by 46.6%....

3. Cyprus-Israel power link moves into the money stage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-power-link-moves-into-the-money-stage

Plans to connect the electricity grids of Cyprus and Israel are moving forward, with the company behind the Great Sea Interconnector taking the next formal step needed to get the project off the drawing board....

4. Can the sea be bought?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/can-the-sea-be-bought

On summer mornings this year at Limassol’s urban beaches, among women doing water aerobics, teenagers playing football on the sand, muscular outdoor calisthenics enthusiasts, and all kinds of retirees enjoying their usual coffee or taking a walk by the water, one conversation has recently become almost universal: whether the seawater is clean at any given moment and, if not, where the pollution is coming from. ...

5. Why does a simple walk through Nicosia feel like an obstacle course?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-does-a-simple-walk-through-nicosia-feel-like-an-obstacle-course

''All public pavements, pedestrian streets, squares and other public spaces must be constructed in a way that ensures the continuous and unobstructed movement of pedestrians, particularly people with disabilities or reduced mobility. All necessary measures must also be taken to prevent accidents caused by slipping, falling, or colliding with obstacles.''...

6. Does the new French backing of the Greece–Cyprus cable finally mean cheaper electricity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/does-the-new-french-backing-of-the-greece–cyprus-cable-finally-mean-cheaper-electricity

The move, which appears to be a success for Athens and specifically for the Maximos Mansion and which surprised many in Nicosia, provides convincing answers to the questions and concerns that had been causing unease until this morning....

7. After a 26-year wait, Larnaca-Dhekelia road finally opens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-a-26-year-wait-larnaca-dhekelia-road-finally-opens

After 26 years of waiting, planning and, in true Cyprus fashion, a few delays along the way, drivers can finally use the upgraded Larnaca-Dhekelia road....

8. Cyprus Construction Sector: Strong Momentum Meets Rising Uncertainty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-construction-sector-strong-momentum-meets-rising-uncertainty

The latest Q1 2026 data confirm that Cyprus' construction sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, supported by a strong investment pipeline, expanding construction activity and healthy business confidence. Building permits, production and lending indicators all remain consistent with sustained sectoral growth....

9. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-hiring-but-hundreds-of-jobs-are-going-unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

10. Ever wonder where your tax money goes?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ever-wonder-where-your-tax-money-goes

From hospitals and universities to buses, water, political parties, and even Facebook and Google, Cyprus spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer euros in 2025, and a newly released Treasury list reveals where some of the biggest payments went. ...

11. €108 million second phase of Paphos-Polis motorway edges closer to tender

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€108-million-second-phase-of-paphos-polis-motorway-edges-closer-to-tender

Thursday's meeting in Paphos, chaired by Transport, Communications and Works Minister Alexis Vafeades, aimed to bring together and coordinate all the authorities involved in the tender process for the construction of the second phase of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous motorway....

12. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

13. Workplace accident rate in Cyprus falls for eighth straight year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accident-rate-in-cyprus-falls-for-eighth-straight-year

Cyprus recorded another year of improvement in workplace safety in 2025, with the rate of reported occupational accidents falling for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance....

14. €1 million boutique tourist development approved for Akamas village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€1-million-boutique-tourist-development-approved-for-akamas-village

A €1 million tourist development featuring six boutique accommodation units is set to be built in the village of Inia, in the Municipality of Akamas, after receiving the green light from the Environmental Authority....

15. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-system-built-to-simplify-hiring-is-now-raising-fears-of-worker-exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

16. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-years-€1-billion-and-hundreds-of-projects-cyprus-closes-its-eu-recovery-chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

17. Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-is-cyprus-spending-your-money-€412-million-poured-into-projects-in-six-months

Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....

18. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-republic-of-cyprus-is-being-held-hostage-by-its-own-energy-crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

19. Good news for Paphos drivers: Konia road reopens ahead of schedule

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-paphos-drivers-konia-road-reopens-ahead-of-schedule

If you've been driving in and out of Paphos recently, you've probably felt the frustration of the roadworks at Konia....

20. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-trucks-be-banned-from-highways-during-rush-hour-expert-says-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-rules

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

21. Three companies fined €7,000 each after worker suffered spinal fracture

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-companies-fined-€7-000-each-after-worker-suffered-spinal-fracture

Three companies have been fined a total of €21,000 after the Limassol District Court found they had breached workplace safety regulations in connection with a construction site accident that left a worker seriously injured....

22. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

23. Outdoor work halted as Cyprus heat hits dangerous levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outdoor-work-halted-as-cyprus-heat-hits-dangerous-levels

The Department of Labour has ordered a temporary halt to outdoor manual work today, July 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soaring temperatures push conditions into the danger zone....

24. ''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-beach-is-for-everyone-caravans-removed-from-larnaca-coast

A stretch of Larnaca coastline that had become the center of complaints over illegally placed caravans and structures was cleared early Tuesday morning after authorities moved in with police assistance to remove the unauthorized setups....

25. Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-faneromeni-26-art-festival-at-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation

The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....

26. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/videogate-no-wrongdoing-found-as-probe-points-to-attack-on-cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

27. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-workers-from-other-member-states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

28. Dreaming of buying a home? Eurobank launches a guide to make the mortgage journey less confusing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dreaming-of-buying-a-home-eurobank-launches-a-guide-to-make-the-mortgage-journey-less-confusing

For many couples in Cyprus, the dream of owning a home often begins with a late-night conversation....

29. Another illegal dumping mess, this time outside an Aglantzia school

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-illegal-dumping-mess-this-time-outside-an-aglantzia-school

A pile of broken chairs, plastic, glass, bags, boxes, and other rubbish dumped outside Aglantzia’s Third Primary School has left residents angry, with many asking the same question: Why are people still treating public spaces like rubbish dumps?...

30. Finally, cooler classrooms: 25 Cyprus schools begin €20 million energy transformation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finally-cooler-classrooms-25-cyprus-schools-begin-€20-million-energy-transformation

For generations of students, hot classrooms, poor ventilation, and outdated school buildings have been a familiar part of the Cyprus school experience. ...

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