https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-bee-population-climbs-to-new-highs-while-cyprus-sees-fewer-hives
EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-17-1-at-risk-of-poverty-or-social-exclusion-in-2025
Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2025, 17.1% of Cyprus’s population faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-preparing-to-make-speed-camera-vans-easier-to-spot
Drivers in Cyprus may soon start seeing flashing beacons on mobile speed camera vans after parliament approved a controversial change aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to prevention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ban-on-social-media-in-cyprus-an-expert-answers-eight-questions
The discussion about banning social media for children and teenagers has recently come into sharp focus, prompting both reactions and concern. In the following interview, Dr. Elisavet Kiourti, CEO of Humane Technology and an academic in Digital Technologies, examines the issue with a research-based perspective....
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/business/most-households-in-cyprus-say-they-re-struggling-to-get-by
A large majority of households in Cyprus are dealing with financial strain, according to a 2026 consumer behavior survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fuel-subsidy-falls-short-at-the-pump-consumer-group-says
A fuel subsidy introduced by the government to ease the burden of rising prices was not fully reflected in what consumers ultimately paid at the pump, according to findings from the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-drop-saturday-after-last-minute-delay
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meat-prices-surge-up-to-28-in-cyprus
Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-one-of-eu-s-strongest-employment-gains-in-late-2025
Cyprus recorded one of the sharpest improvements in employment across the European Union at the end of 2025, according to newly released data from Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-narrows-trade-gap-as-exports-rise-and-imports-fall
Cyprus may be small, but its trade numbers are starting to send a big signal: the island is buying less from abroad while selling more of its own products overseas, a mix that could help ease pressure on the economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-eu-average-in-road-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-decline
Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-asylum-applications-fall-sharply-in-november-2025-eurostat-reports
New data released by the European Union’s statistical agency, Eurostat, indicates a notable decline in asylum requests across the EU in November 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-february-9th-it-s-warm-but-the-sun-is-hiding
A weak low-pressure system is drifting over the area, giving us a soft, grey start to the week. It’s not quite sunny, not quite stormy; just a standard, non-committal Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-bills-get-a-break-as-cyprus-extends-reduced-vat-until-2027
Households in Cyprus will continue to pay lower VAT on their electricity bills for another year, after the Council of Ministers approved an extension of the reduced tax rate through March 31, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-researchers-develop-new-strategy-to-break-through-aggressive-tumors
The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/real-madrid-tops-deloitte-football-money-league-as-clubs-achieve-record-€12-4bn-revenue
The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-property-market-2025-more-cash-unexpected-winners
Looking at a full year’s results is always a revealing moment, not just for analysts, but for readers too. It’s when you can line one year up against another, both locally and nationwide, and see whether expectations held up or reality had other plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digital-burnout-and-the-hidden-cost-of-constant-connectivity
Zero posts, zero shares. Zero. According to a New Yorker report that caused a stir, the so-called “posting zero” is a new trend in the global digital universe, linked to users’ reluctance to share snapshots of their personal lives online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumers-group-says-e-kalathi-falls-short-after-six-months-fails-to-offer-real-choice
Nearly six months after its launch, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association says the government’s e-kalathi price-comparison platform is falling short of expectations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-drunk-and-drug-driving-as-four-dead-in-a-week
The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-drop-14-in-early-2025-despite-rising-project-value
Building activity slowed notably in the first seven months of 2025, with data from the Statistical Service showing a 14% drop in construction permits compared with the same period in 2024...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-data-show-rising-pressures-in-cyprus
Cyprus has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a recognition of the country’s sustained and organized efforts to combat human trafficking. But recent data show the issue remains complex and multifaceted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-november-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-07-11-2025
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/cyprus-counts-175-000-legal-migrants-as-irregular-arrivals-plummet-89
The Republic of Cyprus now hosts more than 175,000 legally residing nationals from non-EU countries, according to figures presented this week to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-food-prices-drop-for-second-month-in-a-row
Global food prices continued their downward trend in October, marking a second consecutive monthly decline, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-s-forecast-a-clear-case-of-indecision
We're currently under the influence of a weak high-pressure system. Yes, weak. Apparently, it couldn't muster the energy to be a strong pressure system, bless its cotton socks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-participation-drops-as-cyprus-season-opens
As the migratory game hunting season opens today, officials anticipate roughly 36,000 hunters will take to the fields and forests, continuing through December 28....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-crossings-surge-as-greek-cypriot-movement-declines
The flow of people between the island’s divided communities is showing contrasting trends. While Greek Cypriot crossings into the occupied areas are declining, Turkish Cypriots are increasingly traveling to the free areas...
