https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-000-fines-for-drivers-who-refuse-to-move-cars-after-minor-crashes
Drivers in Cyprus who refuse to move their vehicles after minor traffic accidents could soon face fines of up to €1,000 under a tougher new law aimed at reducing traffic congestion and roadside standstills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests
Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-nature-trails-reopen-following-safety-upgrades
The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling
Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-risk-forces-closure-of-akrotiri-marsh
BirdLife Cyprus has issued a public warning following reports that birdwatchers have been entering Akrotiri Marsh despite an ongoing closure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route
A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-voters-to-receive-electoral-booklets-ahead-of-deadline
New voters registered ahead of upcoming elections in Cyprus are being asked to collect their electoral booklets in the coming days, as authorities move to ensure everyone is ready to cast their vote....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-pest-adds-to-growing-strain-on-cyprus-farmers
After months of battling frost, drought and even damaging sea winds, farmers in Cyprus are now facing a new and unwelcome threat: an invasive insect attacking key crops across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-confirms-soldier-damaged-jesus-statue-in-lebanon
The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minor-offshore-earthquake-recorded-near-paphos
A small earthquake was detected late Saturday morning near Cyprus. The tremor occurred at approximately 11:11 a.m. in the sea area off Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dangerous-buildings-loopholes-in-the-law-and-reforms-still-pending
The collapse of part of an apartment building in Germasogeia, which claimed two lives, exposed serious weaknesses in current legislation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-turning-point-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-time-let-s-measure-corruption
Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germasogeia-building-collapse-leaves-one-dead-several-injured
Part of a two-story apartment building collapsed in Germasogeia shortly before 13:30 on Holy Saturday, triggering a major emergency response with reports of trapped individuals and multiple injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump
Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-civilian-casualties-in-lebanon-as-air-strikes-hit-urban-areas
Israeli air raids struck multiple parts of Lebanon in a sudden escalation that has had severe consequences for civilians, killing at least 254 people and injuring more than 1,100, according to emergency services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-evidence-found-papadakis-fires-back-at-fake-message-allegations-and-pulls-out-of-election
Former MEP Dimitris Papadakis is responding to allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis and presenting the results of examinations conducted on his devices after appointing an independent criminal investigator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xylophagou-s-spud-reborn-iconic-landmark-back-on-display
The well-known potato landmark in Xylofagou has been restored and returned to its original spot after being damaged by severe weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-iran-deadline-nears-as-tensions-rise-without-breakthrough
As a deadline set by Donald Trump approaches, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with no clear sign of a diplomatic resolution despite weeks of escalating conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-project-accused-of-mismanagement-and-covering-up-violations
A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-the-new-race-to-the-moon-with-role-in-nasa-s-artemis-program
George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-launched-after-objects-thrown-across-nicosia-line
Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-nicosia-in-string-of-construction-site-burglaries
Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-attacks-in-5-months-limassol-businessman-targeted-again
For the fourth time in roughly five months, a well-known 40-year-old businessman from Limassol has found himself in the crosshairs of crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-years-later-he-gets-a-fresh-shot-at-justice
A single moment in 1995 changed a man’s life forever, and now, more than 30 years later, the courts are giving him another shot at justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-sounds-alarm-on-nicosia-s-14-year-eye-sore
A half-finished building on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia has stood as a city eyesore for 14 years, drawing the Audit Service’s criticism and raising broader questions about how Cyprus handles unfinished construction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-war-create-opportunities-for-the-economy
The ever-increasing duration of military operations in Iran shows no sign of ending anytime soon unless the United States and Israel choose to step back. While that option is at least being considered in Washington, along with the search for a pretext, it appears inconceivable in Israel to retreat from what it has framed as its own ''mother of all battles.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-attack-targets-limassol-restaurant-for-third-time
Limassol CID officers are continuing investigations following a bomb explosion early Tuesday morning at a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in the Limassol Castle and Old Port area, marking the third time his property has been targeted by criminal elements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-take-action-to-make-akamas-national-park-safer-and-more-sustainable
Akamas National Forest Park, one of Cyprus’ most treasured natural areas, is getting a closer look from the government. ...
