https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-unions-signal-strike-after-disappointing-talks-with-energy-minister
Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-are-cyprus-biggest-projects-always-delayed
Cyprus is struggling with long and costly delays in major infrastructure projects, with some of the country’s most high-profile developments still stuck in limbo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-in-fbi-to-strengthen-major-criminal-probe
Cyprus is turning to international help to strengthen a major criminal investigation, with FBI experts expected to arrive in the coming days after a direct request from President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-approves-part-of-foreclosure-reforms-sends-rest-back-for-changes
Cyprus’ long-running effort to reform its foreclosure system has taken a sharp turn, with President Nikos Christodoulides approving only three out of 12 new laws passed by parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€3-4-million-in-assets-frozen-for-former-cyprus-football-chief-amid-criminal-case
Authorities in Cyprus have frozen assets worth €3.4 million belonging to former Cyprus Football Federation president George Koumas, as a criminal case against him moves forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-cancer-treatment-now-within-reach-for-cyprus-patients
A new door is opening for cancer patients in Cyprus, and it leads to one of the most advanced treatments available anywhere in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/days-after-deadly-germasogeia-collapse-search-turns-to-missing-tourist
A troubling new twist has emerged in the deadly building collapse in Germasogeia, days after the wreckage was first searched and cleared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace
There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-s-just-right-forecast-a-masterclass-in-goldilocks-weather
If you appreciate a crisp view of the horizon, enjoy today and tomorrow. We are currently under a weak low-pressure system, but the real news is the "thin dust" scheduled to arrive on Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crivit-as-the-official-partner-of-lidl-trek-brings-movement-to-everyday-life-in-2026-–-for-athletes-and-beyond
CRIVIT is further expanding its partnership with the WorldTour team Lidl-Trek, positioning itself in 2026 as the Official Partner of the internationally successful cycling team. In doing so, CRIVIT combines peak performance with an active lifestyle – reaching far beyond competitive racing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lane-closures-and-road-works-planned-on-nicosia–limassol-highway-next-week
Drivers using one of Cyprus’ busiest highways should brace for delays over the coming days, as roadworks and maintenance projects are set to take place on sections of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-tells-americans-to-leave-iraq-immediately-amid-rising-security-threats
The United States is urging its citizens in Iraq to leave the country immediately, warning of growing security threats and the risk of new attacks targeting Americans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-end-state-borrowing-from-social-insurance-fund-in-pension-reform-plan
Cyprus is moving forward with changes to its pension system, with discussions now focusing on both the Social Insurance Fund and Provident Funds. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left
Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israeli-intelligence-firm-linked-to-cyprus-video-controversy
Given that the government itself, in the confusion and panic that followed the release of the now well-known video last January, quietly allowed the narrative of a Russian hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus to take hold, the revelation that the material was actually produced by a private intelligence company from neighboring Israel is, in itself, significant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-economy-grows-3-8-in-2025-as-spending-and-exports-rise
Cyprus’ economy kept a steady pace in 2025, with growth holding at 3.8% in real terms. In current prices, GDP rose by 4.9%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-acquires-chessbase-a-market-leader-in-chess-software-data-and-content
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-20-day-chess-festival-in-cyprus-has-come-to-an-end-we-look-forward-to-the-next-one
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€850-000-in-humanitarian-aid-for-sudan-crisis
Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-single-use-plastic-bottles-per-person
Cyprus records one of the highest per-person levels of single-use plastic beverage bottles in the European Union, according to the European Commission’s first assessment of the Single-Use Plastics Directive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hormuz-shuts-again-as-iran-cites-us-‘piracy
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-turning-point-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom24-wins-three-global-banking-finance-awards-2026-for-tradernet-and-neo-compliance
Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-of-the-fide-candidates-tournament-2026-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-on-akamas-coast-leaves-authorities-searching-for-answers
Authorities were mobilized in the early hours of Easter Monday after the body of an unidentified man was discovered along the remote coastline of Akamas, prompting a large-scale investigation that remains ongoing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drousiotis-releases-new-messages-and-audio-disputing-police-claims-that-sandy-fabricated-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis has escalated his public intervention in the controversial “Sandy” case by releasing new messages and audio material, while strongly criticizing the handling of the investigation by Cypriot authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-eu-defence-push-as-safe-funding-expands-across-europe
Europe’s push to strengthen its defence capabilities gathered further momentum this week, as new funding approvals under the EU’s SAFE instrument were confirmed, an initiative that Cyprus has placed high on its agenda during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-time-let-s-measure-corruption
Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evgenii-tiapkin-at-freedom-inside-2026-the-european-market-and-the-development-of-the-freedom24-platform
Freedom24 Executive Director Evgenii Tiapkin took the Main Stage at Freedom Inside in Astana on April 9 with a presentation on the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform....
