https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kabul-s-taps-are-running-dry-and-time-is-too
A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-man-loses-€434-000-in-online-crypto-fraud
In yet another online scam that’s been plaguing the country, a 53-year-old man in Cyprus was tricked into sending more than €434,000 to what he believed were cryptocurrency investments, only to discover he had fallen victim to fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/outdoor-heavy-work-suspended-island-wide-amid-intense-heatwave
With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/xm-investors-await-green-light-to-take-over-ancoria-bank
Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unveils-€15-million-employment-schemes-targeting-women-and-over-50s
The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airports-set-for-€170m-makeover-as-passenger-growth-soars
Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-at-a-crossroads-can-the-island-become-a-regional-business-powerhouse
In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-greek-cypriot-refugees-‘arrested-in-trikomo-foreign-ministry-engages-un
Five Greek Cypriot refugees were “arrested” on Saturday in the occupied area of Trikomo, reportedly for entering without completing required procedures at the Strovilia crossing point and for “violating a first-degree military restricted zone,” according to Turkish Cypriot media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-illegal-immigrants-arrested-in-larnaca-two-held-on-outstanding-warrants
Nine people were arrested for illegal stay during a coordinated police operation in Larnaca Wednesday morning. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ready-to-drive-be-ready-to-wait
Aspiring drivers in Cyprus are facing extensive delays in obtaining their licenses, with waiting times stretching to over a year in some districts, according to the head of the Pancyprian Federation of Driving School Owners (POIEO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-strike-hits-gaza-s-only-catholic-church-killing-three-and-injuring-parish-priest
A deadly Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the enclave’s only Catholic church, killed three people and injured several others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, early Thursday morning. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tax-department-announces-reopening-of-tax-for-all-system-on-july-21
The Tax Department announced Friday that the Tax For All system will reopen on July 21, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-expected-no-breakthrough-but-no-collapse-either
As expected, the informal five-party summit on the Cyprus issue wrapped up in the early hours of Friday morning at United Nations headquarters in New York, without any breakthroughs, but also without the process falling apart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-targets-cyprus-and-others-countries-in-broad-legal-crackdown
The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-turkish-airline-to-launch-london–tymbou-route-via-istanbul-on-july-26
A Turkish airline is preparing to launch a new flight route that will connect London to the occupied north of Cyprus via Istanbul’s secondary airport, raising both eyebrows and questions on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-hosts-unofficial-express-cyprus-conference-in-new-york
Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-scandal-bank-accounts-under-scrutiny-in-eu-probe
Cyprus' political parties are voicing strong support for the examination of bank accounts linked to the failed Vasilikos LNG terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-entices-the-modern-traveler-with-authentic-year-round-experiences
Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prosecutors-arrogance-fuels-public-outrage-in-cyprus
Something deeper, and far more troubling, than whether Savvas Angelides would resign or not was revealed in the press conference he held last Tuesday as Deputy Attorney General....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-dies-in-road-accident-near-choletria-paphos
A 15-year-old boy was found dead Saturday afternoon following a road accident near the village of Choletria in the Paphos District, authorities confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/reducing-the-cost-of-living-through-digital-solutions
Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-municipality-offers-air-conditioned-spaces-during-heatwave
The Limassol Municipality is urging residents to take extra precautions as a heatwave grips the region and is opening air-conditioned spaces to help the public cope with high temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-anti-trafficking-operation-identifies-1-194-victims-arrests-158-suspects
A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-celebrating-international-investment-and-the-momentum-it-brings-at-the-13th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards
The 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, reaffirming Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for international business and recognising distinguished foreign investors who continue to place their trust in the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/novardia-credit-insurance-brokers-ltd-launches-as-cyprus-based-specialist-in-credit-insurance
A new, Cyprus-based insurance brokerage company specializing exclusively in credit insurance has been established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-riot-patrols-deployed-to-finikoudes-following-recent-public-safety-concerns
President Nikos Christodoulides announced Friday that anti-riot police from the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (MMAD) will begin patrolling the popular Finikoudes promenade as of 8 p.m., following a surge in reports of assaults and hooliganism in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coca-cola-hbc-cyprus-boosts-economy-employment-study-finds
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus contributes 0.3% to Cyprus’ GDP and national employment, according to a 2024 study by EY Cyprus Advisory Services Ltd. The findings, unveiled during a stakeholder event, underscore the company’s substantial role in the country’s economy and labor market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guilfoyle-vows-to-champion-cyprus-greece-and-israel-in-u-s-foreign-policy
Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominee for a seat on the influential U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, pledged during her confirmation hearing to prioritize strong American alliances with Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, calling the Eastern Mediterranean region vital to U.S. national security....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-director-of-pattihio-theatre-sentenced-to-5-5-years-for-misappropriating-€234-550
The Limassol Criminal Court has sentenced the former director of the Pattihio Municipal Theatre to 5.5 years in prison for theft by an employee and money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israeli-developers-to-launch-€40m-high-rise-project-in-larnaca
An Israeli real estate partnership is set to break ground on a €40 million high-rise residential and tourism project along the Larnaca seafront, according to a joint announcement made this week....
