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1. Red Cross calls for long-term migration support in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-cross-calls-for-long-term-migration-support-in-cyprus

The Cyprus Red Cross Society has called for long-term financial planning and stronger cooperation between state authorities and civil society organisations to maintain humanitarian services linked to migration....

2. Eurobank opens Mumbai office, links India–Europe payments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-opens-mumbai-office-links-india–europe-payments

Eurobank officially opened its representative office in Mumbai on Thursday, marking a major step in its expansion into India, with Cyprus playing a key role in the new bridge between Europe and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies....

3. Christodoulides heads to India for high-level state visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-heads-to-india-for-high-level-state-visit

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....

4. Online abuse becoming part of daily life for Europe’s teenage girls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-abuse-becoming-part-of-daily-life-for-europe-s-teenage-girls

A study presented during a conference in Nicosia has found that online abuse has become a routine part of daily life for many teenage girls across Europe, with researchers warning that cyber violence now affects girls on a massive scale....

5. Enclaved voters to cast ballots at polling stations in Nicosia and Acheritou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enclaved-voters-to-cast-ballots-at-polling-stations-in-nicosia-and-acheritou

Enclaved voters will be able to vote at two designated polling locations in Nicosia and Acheritou during the upcoming elections, according to Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis in comments to the Cyprus News Agency....

6. The Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching Announced at European University Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-annual-excellence-awards-in-research-and-teaching-announced-at-european-university-cyprus

In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education....

7. Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-kyiv-over-ukrainian-naval-drones-operating-near-greek-waters

Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....

8. Farmers warn food production at risk over water crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis

Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....

9. Cyprus extends insurance cover to contract soldiers in high risk military roles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-insurance-cover-to-contract-soldiers-in-high-risk-military-roles

The government has approved expanded insurance coverage for Contract Soldiers (SyOP) serving in high risk positions within the Cyprus National Guard, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus....

10. Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-meloni-visits-cyprus-on-sunday-to-push-for-closer-strategic-ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

11. US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/us-embassy-says-farewell-to-ambassador-julie-davis

The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....

12. Cyprus shipping booms as industry hits 25-year high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shipping-booms-as-industry-hts-25-year-high

Cyprus’ shipping industry is reaching new highs, with the country strengthening its position as one of the world’s major maritime hubs at a time when global trade and regional instability continue reshaping international shipping routes....

13. 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....

14. Invest Cyprus and the Portuguese-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Strengthen the Bridge Between Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus and Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-the-portuguese-brazilian-chamber-of-commerce-strengthen-the-bridge-between-brazil-portugal-cyprus-and-middle-east

Invest Cyprus participated in the exclusive event “From Brazil to Europe & MENA: Unlocking Business & Investment Opportunities through Portugal and Cyprus”, held on 28 April 2026 at the WTC Lisbon. The event brought together distinguished leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem to highlight new strategic pathways connecting Brazil, Portugal, Cyprus, Europe, and the Middle East....

15. 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....

16. Sandy case nears critical stage with Legal Service set to take over

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sandy-case-nears-critical-stage-with-legal-service-set-to-take-over

According to reports, the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to take over the next phase of the high-profile “Sandy” case, as the possibility of the Council of Ministers appointing criminal investigators now appears unlikely based on the information gathered so far and the report submitted to the Minister of Justice....

17. UN criticizes Cyprus over treatment of Turkish Cypriots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-criticizes-cyprus-over-treatment-of-turkish-cypriots

A United Nations anti-racism committee has issued a series of sharp recommendations and criticisms toward Cyprus, expressing concern over what it described as obstacles faced by Turkish Cypriots in accessing equal rights compared to Greek Cypriots....

18. Greek passenger from Hantavirus cruise ship flown to Athens for quarantine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-passenger-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-flown-to-athens-for-quarantine

In the ongoing story surrounding the cruise ship ''MV Hondius,'' where cases of Hantavirus have been reported, a Greek passenger has now been transferred to Athens and placed in precautionary quarantine, Greek authorities said Monday....

19. European Parliament approves proxy voting rights for pregnant and new mothers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-approves-proxy-voting-rights-for-pregnant-and-new-mothers

The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing female Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to temporarily delegate their voting rights during pregnancy and after giving birth, in what officials described as a major step towards greater gender equality and work-life balance within EU institutions....

20. Cyprus hosts nearly 25,000 Ukrainians under EU protection scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-nearly-25-000-ukrainians-under-eu-protection-scheme

Cyprus had 24,890 people registered under the EU’s temporary protection program for those displaced by the war in Ukraine at the end of March 2026, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

21. Cyprus patients waiting nearly two years for new medicines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-patients-waiting-nearly-two-years-for-new-medicines

Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....

22. 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....

23. ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-violated-judge-s-fair-trial-rights-in-promotion-dispute

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated the fair trial rights of a Cypriot judge who challenged a failed promotion decision within the judiciary....

24. 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....

25. Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-blocks-€13-7-million-aid-plan-for-dhekelia-communities

Cyprus’ Supreme Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have allowed the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to provide up to €13.7 million in financial assistance to communities near the Dhekelia power station. ...

26. EU finalises decade-long effort to overhaul cross-border social security rules

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....

27. Indulgence in practice, tough talk in theory

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/indulgence-in-practice-tough-talk-in-theory

During Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Israel in April 2025, the Aykut family filled the streets with large billboards showing the President of the Republic alongside a message in Hebrew that read, ''Cyprus is dangerous for Israelis.''...

28. Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

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....

29. 77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

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....

30. EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

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