https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-underworld-no-longer-plays-by-the-rules
Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-the-weekend-has-left-the-chat
The skies are mostly clear today, probably trying to look innocent after letting Monday sneak up on us. A weak high-pressure system is hanging around....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-vs-the-ministry-why-are-cyprus-educators-rejecting-the-new-evaluation-system
Cyprus’ primary school teachers have drawn a line in the sand. The Cyprus Greek Teachers’ Organization (POED) has rejected the Ministry of Education’s final proposal for a new teacher evaluation system, and they’re even considering strike action if the government tries to push it through....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strict-punishments-announced-for-misbehavior-on-school-buses
Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-scoops-11-awards-in-global-finance-s-2025-digital-bank-rankings
Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cats-make-headlines-abroad-but-the-island-s-feline-problem-is-serious
Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/accidents-and-curiosity-bring-limassol-traffic-to-a-crawl
Traffic in Limassol has become a daily headache, with jams stretching for kilometers and snaring thousands of drivers, often outside of rush hour....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-‘fresh-milk-isn-t-so-fresh
A growing number of Cypriot consumers are reporting that cartons of fresh milk are turning sour days before the expiration date, prompting an uproar and raising questions about quality control in one of the island’s most trusted dairy brands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€15-for-you-€15-for-your-friend-–-with-joey-by-bank-of-cyprus
Double the fun! Joey is launching the new “Invite Friends” program and gives you the chance to earn €15 for yourself or your child, and €15 for your friend. Double the reward, double the fun!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-000-traffic-violations-reported-in-a-week-as-two-die-in-nicosia-accidents
Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fairfax-bets-big-on-cyprus-with-stake-in-eurobank-insurance
Canadian investment giant Fairfax Financial Holdings is deepening its footprint in Cyprus, agreeing to buy 45% of ERB Insurance, the general insurance company owned by Eurobank Limited, for €59 million, a deal seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-send-200-troops-to-israel-to-help-stabilize-gaza-without-setting-foot-inside
The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-approves-gaza-ceasefire-deal-in-first-phase-of-peace-plan
Israel’s government has approved the first phase of a long-awaited Gaza deal that is set to bring a ceasefire and the release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced early Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-flight-new-nicosia-air-traffic-centre-secures-regional-skies
Cyprus inaugurated its new Nicosia Air Traffic Control Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, a move officials say strengthens flight safety and the country’s role as a regional security hub....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-hand-grenade-found-near-xyliatos-dam-safely-destroyed-by-bomb-squad
A decades-old hand grenade was safely destroyed Tuesday morning after being discovered near the Xyliatos Dam, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-independence
Shivers of excitement and delight were sent through lovers of the military industry by the two Greek fighter jets that crossed the blue sky of Nicosia last Wednesday, October 1, on the occasion of the anniversary of Cypriot independence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fugitive-in-infamous-2009-‘arctic-sea-hijacking-arrested-in-cyprus-after-15-years-on-the-run
A Russian-Israeli man wanted for one of Europe’s most mysterious maritime hijackings has been arrested in Cyprus, 15 years after vanishing while out on bail....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-shutdown-curbs-embassy-communications-in-cyprus-as-750-000-federal-workers-furloughed
The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus announced that its social media accounts will not be updated regularly during the U.S. government shutdown, except for urgent safety and security information...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-slams-door-on-palestinian-state-after-trump-s-peace-plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that he had agreed in principle to a Palestinian state, insisting instead that Israel’s army will remain in much of Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/horse-that-killed-worker-at-hippodrome-cleared-to-race-again-next-week
Less than a day after a 67-year-old worker was killed at the Nicosia Hippodrome by a panicked horse, industry insiders are stunned to learn that the very same animal has been cleared to race again next Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-accused-of-election-interference-in-moldova-as-kremlin-claims-nato-threat
A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-men-lose-€30-000-in-online-investment-scam
Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-ground-in-own-housing-market
A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-stage-walkout-over-broken-classroom-air-conditioners
Students across several schools in Cyprus briefly walked out of class Friday, protesting broken air conditioners in sweltering classrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-canada-australia-recognize-palestine-shaking-up-western-diplomacy
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a state, following in the footsteps of countries across the Global South. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-state-in-limbo-as-un-report-accuses-israel-of-genocide
The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photographer-reveals-alarming-litter-crisis-in-cyprus-akamas-peninsula
Footage from photographer and popular content creator Bora Markovic has drawn attention to a mounting litter problem in the Akamas Peninsula....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-official-warns-of-migrant-delinquency-as-irregular-arrivals-drop-67
Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-forestry-college-reopens-with-first-class-in-nearly-a-decade
The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....
