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1. Foot-and-mouth crisis deepens as questions mount over early response

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-crisis-deepens-and-questions-mount-over-early-response

A week into Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease crisis, frustration is rising, and so are the questions....

2. U.S.-Europe: Trapped in a ''loveless marriage''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/u-s-europe-trapped-in-a-loveless-marriage

After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....

3. Nationwide livestock lockdown after disease cases detected

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-livestock-lockdown-after-disease-cases-detected

Authorities have slammed the brakes on animal movement across the island after foot-and-mouth disease turned up in a handful of farms, sparking urgent action and growing nerves among farmers....

4. Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shadow-network-for-recruiting-foreign-workers

An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....

5. Unions warn Cyprus faces power and water shortfalls without urgent action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-warn-cyprus-faces-power-and-water-shortfalls-without-urgent-action

Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....

6. Patient stuck 11 hours in Nicosia A&E as audit exposes hospital chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patient-stuck-11-hours-in-nicosia-icu-as-audit-exposes-hospital-chaos

A midnight inspection of the General Hospitals of Nicosia and Limassol has exposed shocking gaps in patient care, from long ICU waits to a brand-new €1.5 million CT scanner that hasn’t even been used....

7. AI could wipe out most office jobs within 18 months, tech leader warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-could-wipe-out-most-office-jobs-within-18-months-tech-leader-warns

Fears about artificial intelligence reshaping the job market are growing, especially among younger workers, as new figures and industry warnings suggest major changes could happen sooner than many expected....

8. New 'pay-as-you-throw' plan could save you hundreds over landfill fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-pay-as-you-throw-plan-could-save-you-hundreds-over-landfill-fees

Cyprus is taking a bold step toward cutting household waste with a new ''Pay-As-You-Throw'' (ΠΟΠ) program set to launch in 2027, aiming to make trash disposal fairer while boosting recycling, Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said Wednesday....

9. Young worker critically hurt after 11-meter fall from roof in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-worker-critically-hurt-after-11-meter-fall-from-roof-in-paphos

A 21-year-old construction worker is fighting for his life after plunging from a rooftop Tuesday morning in Paphos, in what authorities say is the latest serious workplace accident under investigation....

10. Trump to tax foreign-made ships and rebuild U.S. maritime power

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-to-tax-foreign-made-ships-and-rebuild-u-s-maritime-power

The Trump administration on Tuesday rolled out a sweeping maritime plan aimed at reasserting U.S. dominance in shipping and reducing reliance on foreign-built vessels. ...

11. Cyprus puts human trafficking under Justice Ministry’s watch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-puts-human-trafficking-under-justice-ministry-s-watch

Cyprus’ parliament has approved moving the responsibility for tackling human trafficking from the Migration Ministry to the Justice Ministry, a change lawmakers and NGOs say is necessary to treat the issue as the serious human rights violation it is, not just a migration concern....

12. Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-transfers-surge-from-5-000-to-45-000-in-cyprus-with-no-staff-increase

Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....

13. 26-year-old student dies after scooter collision in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-year-old-student-dies-after-scooter-collision-in-limassol

A 26-year-old woman has died following a traffic collision involving an electric scooter in Limassol....

14. 38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-year-old-loses-transplant-after-emergency-flight-to-athens-cannot-be-secured

A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....

15. EAGLE - Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eagle-enhancing-higher-education-e-learning-structures-and-modules-in-conflict-regions-of-east-africa

EAGLE (Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025....

16. Cablenet Sets Out a Clear, Long-Term Vision Focused on Simplicity, Trust and Digital Investment in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-sets-out-a-clear-long-term-vision-focused-on-simplicity-trust-and-digital-investment-in-cyprus

Cablenet welcomed industry insiders and partners yesterday morning to an exclusive working breakfast, featuring an informal conversation with CEO Ioannis Mavridis and Nikhil Patil, chairman and CEO of GO Group, Cablenet’s majority shareholder....

17. The President’s band-aid solutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions

The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....

18. Cyprus moves to create independent Coast Guard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-create-independent-coast-guard

Cyprus is moving ahead with plans to create a new Coast Guard force, Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fitiris announced on Monday....

19. Investigation continues into hospital death of 42-year-old woman

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-continues-into-hospital-death-of-42-year-old-woman

Investigations continue into the death of a 42-year-old woman at Larnaca General Hospital, where she had been hospitalized and previously underwent surgery. Authorities are examining whether lapses in care contributed to her passing....

20. AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

21. Selling Cyprus for a single crossing point?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/selling-cyprus-for-a-single-crossing-point

“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...

22. Cyta posts €85 million profit as digital infrastructure investments accelerate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate

Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....

23. Key questions remain after disappearance of TNT

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-questions-remain-after-disappearance-of-tnt

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....

24. Two-year IT project at Housing Finance Corporation drags on for eight years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-year-it-project-at-housing-finance-corporation-drags-on-for-eight-years

A long-delayed technology project at the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) has resulted in significant additional costs and prolonged dependence on external systems, according to findings presented by the Audit Office to Parliament’s Audit Committee....

25. Disoriented vulture spotted near highway in Oroklini

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disoriented-vulture-spotted-near-highway-in-oroklini

A four-year-old vulture named Galatea caused concern this week after wandering near Oroklini, including two days perched on a highway sign, before eventually returning safely to her colony....

26. 2026 will define the Eurozone’s future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future

The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....

27. Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

28. 4-year-old child dies after severe influenza A complications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-year-old-child-dies-after-severe-influenza-a-complications

A four-year-old child has died after developing severe complications linked to Influenza A, health authorities confirmed on Monday. The child passed away at Makarios Hospital, where she had been receiving intensive medical care....

29. How von der Leyen can save Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-von-der-leyen-can-save-europe

The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....

30. After years of limited capacity, Kato Pyrgos Dam finally overflows again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-limited-capacity-kato-pyrgos-dam-finally-overflows-again

The dam at Kato Pyrgos in the Tillyria region has overflowed, marking a significant milestone after years of deterioration and limited capacity. The development was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture through a social media post, highlighting the impact of recent restoration work....

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