https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-crackdown-catches-47-illegal-workers-across-cyprus
A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-snakes-play-a-bigger-role-than-many-realise
July 16 marks World Snake Day, an annual opportunity to learn more about one of Cyprus' most misunderstood native animals and the important role it plays in the island's environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-use-remains-above-last-year-s-levels
Water consumption across Cyprus continues to exceed the levels recorded during the same period in 2025, prompting renewed calls for residents to cut unnecessary use and make better use of available water-saving measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-strengthens-wildfire-response-with-specialist-bulldozer-training
National Guard personnel have completed specialised training on the use of bulldozers in wildfire prevention and firefighting as Cyprus continues to strengthen its preparedness for the fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-executives-recognized-among-emea-s-top-performers
The Bank of Cyprus has received several distinctions in Extel’s annual survey of management teams of listed companies in the EMEA region, with the group's executive director of financial management, Eliza Livadiotou, securing first place in the Best CFO category based on votes from sell-side analysts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-troodos-hospital-gets-its-first-ct-scanner
Patients in the Troodos region now have access to advanced diagnostic imaging following the installation of a new CT scanner at Troodos Hospital, which entered service on Friday, 10 July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-port-customs-outage-enters-fifth-day-as-import-delays-continue
Import clearance at the Port of Limassol remains severely disrupted after a software failure knocked out the Customs Department's payment system, preventing goods from being released....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-says-ledras-and-onasagorou-upgrade-is-unavoidable-and-long-overdue
The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-us-homeland-security-officials-visit-cyprus
The growing partnership between Cyprus and the United States was on full display this week as two senior US Homeland Security officials arrived on the island for high-level talks on security, migration and closer cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-year-old-boy-dies-during-family-vacation-father-arrested
A family holiday ended in tragedy when a three-year-old boy died after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Paphos. His father was later arrested as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/previous-digital-tv-platform-returns-for-three-month-transition
The previous digital television network has been switched back on for a temporary three-month period, giving households in Cyprus extra time to complete the changeover to the country's new broadcasting platform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-holiday-rush-keeps-emergency-department-visits-at-expected-levels
Attendance at accident and emergency departments across Cyprus remains consistent with seasonal expectations, according to the Cyprus State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY), despite recent reports suggesting busier hospitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-summer-storms-give-cyprus-reservoirs-an-unexpected-boost
Recent thunderstorms have delivered an unexpected boost to Cyprus' water reserves, sending more than 107,000 cubic metres of water into several of the island's major reservoirs over the past 24 hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-bay-loses-around-60-of-its-sandy-beach-to-erosion
One of Cyprus' best-known beaches has been dramatically reduced in size, with Coral Bay in Peyia estimated to have lost around 60% of its sand because of coastal erosion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-case-takes-unexpected-turn-as-lawyer-is-arrested
A lawyer was taken into custody at the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) offices in Limassol after a 19-year-old client accused him of sexual harassment while he was providing legal advice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-traffic-cameras-to-begin-trial-in-nicosia-with-focus-on-mobile-phone-use
The first artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras are set to begin operating in Nicosia as part of a pilot programme aimed at identifying motorists who use mobile phones while driving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/there-are-plenty-of-jobs-but-the-right-workers-are-missing
The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-speed-cameras-being-considered-for-motorways
The Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Police are considering a pilot installation of average speed cameras on a section of motorway to monitor speeding. If the trial proves effective, the system will be expanded across the motorway network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-and-businesses-reject-nicosia-s-€10-8m-historic-centre-redevelopment-plan
Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-officials-warn-of-higher-legionella-risk-during-summer-heat
The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/landmark-pension-reform-eyes-january-2027-rollout-with-hikes-up-to-55
A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-officers-warn-cyprus-jail-system-is-nearing-collapse-in-plea-to-president
Prison officers have appealed directly to President Nikos Christodoulides, warning that Cyprus' prison system is nearing breaking point and claiming staff safety is being placed at unacceptable risk because of overcrowding and severe staff shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-presses-ahead-with-call-for-countdown-timers-at-camera-controlled-traffic-lights
Cypriot MPs are renewing efforts to introduce countdown timers at traffic lights monitored by red-light enforcement cameras, arguing that the measure would improve road safety and give motorists greater confidence when approaching junctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staffing-gaps-and-construction-noise-plague-makarios-hospital-children-s-cancer-ward
A severe staffing shortage left just two nurses caring for 15 young patients at the Makarios Hospital pediatric oncology unit on a single night shift this week. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-to-restore-your-tv-signal-after-the-digital-switchover
Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swedish-passport-holders-arrested-after-violent-assault-on-turkish-cypriot-in-ayia-napa
Three teenagers are in custody and police are actively searching for a fourth suspect following a violent assault that left a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man fighting for his life in a Nicosia hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-of-tragic-limassol-shooting-shared-online-as-police-officer-s-gambling-debts-surface
A graphic mobile phone video showing the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s domestic shooting in Limassol is being widely circulated on messaging apps, causing distress to the victim's family and complicating the ongoing police investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-frees-rapist-and-hitman-to-catch-a-bigger-fish
The individual known as ''Hamburger'', who was previously sentenced for five attempted murders and rape, received clemency after agreeing to cooperate with law enforcement. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-to-find-out-if-the-government-owes-you-money
The online questionnaire, available at "Find benefits you may qualify for", simplifies the process of identifying financial support by filtering through dozens of state programs based on a user's personal circumstances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/21st-cyprus-rialto-world-music-festival
The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....
