https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-first-two-h145m-helicopters-to-boost-national-guard
Cyprus took a big step forward in modernizing its defense capabilities with the official arrival of the first two H145M helicopters at the “Andreas Papandreou” Air Base in Paphos on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-accuses-police-of-breach-and-political-cover-up
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has launched a scathing attack on the chief of police, accusing him of breaking a promise, compromising his safety, and politicizing law enforcement, all while raising the alarm on alleged money laundering in Cyprus by Latin American drug cartels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-parent-families-get-fairer-deal-under-new-benefit-rules
Cyprus is scrapping a controversial rule that cost many single-parent families their financial support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-defends-property-sales-in-turkish-tv-interview
Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-vc-investment-rises-in-q1-25-on-back-of-record-setting-$40-billion-open-ai-deal-according-to-kpmg-s-venture-pulse
Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-23-05-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-m-young-i-made-mistakes-i-love-paphos-and-other-things-bishops-say-when-suspended
''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos, I was hoping for a second chance. No, that wasn’t Fidias speaking. Nor was it a contestant on Big Brother. That was former Bishop of Paphos Tychikos, responding to the Synod's decision to suspend him from his duties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-travel-agent-busted-in-€160k-euroleague-ticket-scam
A 38-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly swindling more than €160,000 from at least 50 people in a bogus ticket and travel scheme tied to the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-eu-drop-your-tariffs-or-face-new-trade-war-financial-times-reports
In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-welcome-turkey-into-defense-programs-despite-greek-cypriot-opposition
Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...
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....
