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1. Wave of threats escalates against Customs Department staff and management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-threats-escalates-against-customs-department-staff-and-management

“We are not intimidated by threats,” declares the Customs Officers Branch of PASYDY in a statement condemning “in the strongest terms the threats directed at members of the staff and management of the Customs Department, which in recent times have escalated dangerously and blatantly.”...

2. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

3. S&P Global Ratings upgrades Freedom24 outlook to positive, citing stronger risk management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/s-p-global-ratings-upgrades-freedom24-outlook-to-positive-citing-stronger-risk-management

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., operating under the Freedom24 brand, from stable to positive, while affirming its 'B+/B' long- and short-term issuer credit ratings....

4. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-plunge-below-20-as-state-races-to-secure-water-supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

5. Two men assault victim in early morning robbery near Larnaca castle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-assault-victim-in-early-morning-robbery-near-larnaca-castle

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early this morning in Larnaca....

6. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-offers-$30b-to-iran-ditch-the-enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

7. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-brings-sunshine-sizzle-and-a-siren-call-to-the-sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

8. Khamenei says U.S. strike on nuclear sites failed, declares victory over Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-says-u-s-strike-on-nuclear-sites-failed-declares-victory-over-israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the United States struck Tehran’s nuclear facilities but “didn’t achieve much,” dismissing former President Donald Trump’s actions as “showmanship” in the wake of a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel....

9. Building Stronger Bonds with Society – Bank of Cyprus Event Brings Together NGOs and Volunteers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/building-stronger-bonds-with-society-–-bank-of-cyprus-event-brings-together-ngos-and-volunteers

Bank of Cyprus successfully hosted the event titled “Building Stronger Bonds with Society”, which brought together non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charitable foundations, and volunteer groups with the goal of strengthening collaboration and long-term sustainability....

10. Bean Bar takes summer to the next level with four 100% fresh fruit juices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-takes-summer-to-the-next-level-with-four-100-fresh-fruit-juices

The temperature is rising and so is the positive mood. And since summer means joy, beautiful moments and relaxation, Bean Bar is a staple of the sunny season yet again this year, bringing coolness, freshness and positive vibes....

11. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

12. Trump demands Netanyahu's corruption trial be dropped, calls it a 'witch hunt'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-demands-netanyahu-s-corruption-trial-be-dropped-calls-it-a-witch-hunt

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the “immediate” cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, slamming the case as a “witch hunt” against a man he described as a national hero....

13. Trump, the Brazilians, and the Cyprus Problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/trump-the-brazilians-and-the-cyprus-problem

An agreement to end the war in Iran, an agreement between APOEL and the Brazilian investors. All on the same day. Coincidence? I think not....

14. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-tomb-discovered-beneath-road-in-occupied-famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

15. Trump on Israel-Iran ceasefire: ''They don’t know what the F*** they’re doing''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-on-israel-iran-ceasefire-they-don-t-know-what-the-f-they-re-doing

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...

16. Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-touts-israel-iran-ceasefire-as-vindication-of-u-s-airstrikes

President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....

17. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

18. Tehran denies Cyprus mediation claim as EU monitors Iran-Israel tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-denies-cyprus-mediation-claim-as-eu-monitors-iran-israel-tensions

Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....

19. Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-turns-to-russia-for-stronger-support-after-u-s-strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader has sent a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking stronger backing as Tehran faces its most intense military pressure from the United States since the 1979 revolution....

20. Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reinstates-abramovich-firm-to-go-after-directors-for-€25m-tax-debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

21. This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-isn-t-just-a-war-it-s-the-middle-east-reaching-a-historic-breaking-point

The unfolding confrontation between Iran and Israel is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades....

22. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watching-closely-as-u-s-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

23. Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-approves-electricity-grid-storage-projects-to-boost-energy-reliability

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved the Cyprus Transmission System Operator’s (TSOC) request to develop and operate large-scale energy storage systems integrated into the national electricity grid....

24. Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pakistan-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize

Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....

25. Chamber of Commerce pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chamber-of-commerce-pushes-for-overhaul-of-tax-bill-to-attract-global-cypriot-talent

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) is calling for key revisions and broader strategic planning in the government’s “Minds in Cyprus” tax bill, aimed at attracting talent from the Cypriot diaspora....

26. 34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/34-year-old-man-found-dead-in-ayia-napa-on-friday-morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

27. As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-israel-bombards-iran-trump-weighs-strike-that-could-reshape-the-middle-east

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides locked in a dangerous strategic standoff while awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to launch a direct strike against Iran....

28. Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welfare-ministry-fined-for-illegally-recording-conversations-on-cctv

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has imposed a €5,000 administrative fine on the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare after discovering that three surveillance cameras at the ministry’s headquarters had been unlawfully recording audio....

29. Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-5-tons-of-smuggled-meat-seized-in-police-operation

Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....

30. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jazeera-airways-resumes-direct-flights-between-larnaca-and-kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

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