https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘sharp-rise-in-bullying-abuse-calls-to-child-helpline
A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job
A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-rules-commission-broke-transparency-laws-by-withholding-von-der-leyen-s-pfizer-vaccine-texts
The European Union’s top court has overturned a decision by the European Commission to withhold text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, ruling Wednesday that no “plausible explanation” was given for denying access....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-pushes-to-wean-country-off-u-s-aid
In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apartments-take-the-lead-in-cyprus-property-market-boom
Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmaker-called-out-in-permit-dispute-involving-president
A dispute over building permits for an event hall in Lymbia has escalated into a political firestorm, with Anastasios Anastasiou, father of the hall’s owner, accusing AKEL lawmaker Christos Christofides of betrayal and tying the issue to alleged presidential interference....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-courts-facing-backlog-of-non-performing-loan-cases
There are currently 3,000 unresolved cases involving unpaid loans piling up in Cyprus' courts. These cases are being handled by judges based on the workload of each district court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/end-of-an-era-era-department-stores-changing-hands-for-just-€1-but-there-s-more-to-the-story
In a surprising but strategic move, Ermes Department Stores Plc announced that it is selling off all four ERA department stores to Gencom Ltd., and the official sale price is just €1....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-land-registry-corruption-ring
A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-slammed-for-millions-spent-and-cut-corners-in-dodgy-deals
A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-knew-but-didn-t-warn-the-public
Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-reach-agreement-on-imec-electrical-interconnection-and-natural-gas-development
A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-avoids-water-cuts-but-your-bill-might-take-a-hit
Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-nabs-top-spot-in-cyprus-s-priciest-property-sales-for-march
Nicosia topped the charts in March with the most expensive property sale in Cyprus, a whopping €29.3 million office transaction in the central district of Agioi Omologites, according to property data firm Ask Wire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jumbo-eyes-larnaca-and-protaras-for-future-expansion-but-no-timeline-yet
Retail giant Jumbo has confirmed its interest in opening two new stores in Cyprus, one in Larnaca and another in Protaras, but clarified that there’s no set plan or timeframe at this stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires
As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-loaded-up-and-headed-to-cyprus
In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-back-on-track-with-three-stalled-mega-projects
After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-hoteliers-take-on-booking-com-over-high-commissions
Hoteliers across Europe are once again taking aim at Booking.com, accusing the popular online platform of exploiting its dominant position in the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-extend-protection-for-stranded-property-buyers-until-july-2025
Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-proposes-opening-turkish-port-to-cypriot-ships
In a move that could significantly alter Cyprus-Turkey relations, Cyprus has reportedly made a proposal to Turkey to open one of its ports to Cypriot-flagged ships, a long-standing issue that has been unresolved since 1987....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-shifts-to-cypriot-hands-in-major-shake-up
Banking changes in Cyprus are rolling full steam ahead in 2025, with Ancoria Bank now seeing a major shift in its ownership. Entrepreneur and co-founder of XM, Kostas Kleanthous, has reached an agreement to buy more than 50% of Ancoria Bank, making him the new majority shareholder. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pope-francis-final-gift-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-divided-world
It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope-with-high-stakes-visit-to-israel
President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apple-ditches-china-for-india-to-dodge-trump-s-tariffs
Apple is planning a major shakeup in how, and where, it makes iPhones for the U.S. market. Starting as early as next year, the tech giant wants all iPhones sold in America to be assembled in India, instead of China. The reason? Tariffs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-electric-vehicle-grants-are-being-put-on-hold
The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-harassment-of-5-year-old-girl-sparks-outrage-in-paphos
A community in the Paphos district has been left shaken after reports emerged of the alleged sexual harassment of a five-year-old girl. The disturbing incident is said to have taken place on Easter Monday and reportedly happened in the presence of others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles
An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-restarts-gas-project-with-european-aid-and-floating-giant-prometheus
Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-the-deal-with-the-weather-this-week
Ah, Wednesday evening! Okay, so here’s the deal: it’s already 33°C today, right?...
