https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-drops-bombshell-politics-holding-cyprus-back
Comments made by former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at the Green Agenda Summit sparked discussion on Thursday, as he openly criticized political and party interference in Cyprus’ energy sector, arguing that it has delayed critical projects and weakened the country’s energy planning.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use
Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-‘santi-messages-fabricated-no-evidence-found-to-support-allegations
One of Cyprus’ most closely watched and controversial investigations has taken a dramatic turn, with police announcing Tuesday that they found no evidence to support the explosive allegations made in the so-called “Santi” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-missile-strike-disables-cargo-ship-attempting-to-breach-iran-blockade
The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antonia-theodosiou-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/g-papathanasiou-m-sofocleous-and-g-petrou-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing to the stage leading figures from the fields of sustainability and innovation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-s-new-archaeological-museum-takes-shape
A massive new archaeological museum under construction is being described as one of the most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Cyprus, with developers saying it will reshape how the island presents its history to the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-launches-first-english-language-degree-program
The first English-language undergraduate program of the University of Cyprus is finally taking shape, albeit with some delay, following approval by the Council of Ministers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/timur-turlov-presents-freedom-case
On 26 May, Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., a parent company of Freedom24, addressed MBA students at Stanford University in California. The session marked the first academic case study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) dedicated to the corporate strategy of a Central Asian company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-poullikkas-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest sustainable development conference in Cyprus, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices from the fields of sustainability and innovation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flight-delays-cancelled-trips-and-refunds-eu-rules-that-could-change-how-cypriots-travel
There is growing optimism that a breakthrough may finally be within reach in long-running EU negotiations to revise passenger rights in air travel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-s-dynamic-presence-at-doers-summit-limassol-2026-as-silver-partner
Petrolina participated dynamically as a Silver Partner at Doers Summit 2026, alongside its e-mobility brand pcharge and the Lefkaritis Group brands Petrolina Solar and Petrolina Electric, showcasing the Group’s continuous evolution into a modern and diversified energy organization focused on innovation, sustainable development, and the energy transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-returns-to-cyprus-as-talks-on-easing-divisions-resume
A senior United Nations envoy is set to return to Cyprus next month for a new round of separate meetings with the island’s two leaders, as international efforts continue to keep dialogue alive on the long-running Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pension-reform-moves-forward-but-cypriots-told-to-wait-a-little-longer
Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-voters-choose-stability-over-disruption
For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-strengthens-business-and-investment-ties-with-india
On 21 May 2026, Invest Cyprus successfully organized a closed Investors’ Roundtable in Mumbai during the Official Visit of H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, to India, reaffirming Cyprus’ commitment to strengthening economic and investment relations with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lupita-nyong-o-responds-to-backlash-over-casting-as-helen-of-troy
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is pushing back against online criticism over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, saying she has no interest in getting drawn into social media debates over the role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-cross-calls-for-long-term-migration-support-in-cyprus
The Cyprus Red Cross Society has called for long-term financial planning and stronger cooperation between state authorities and civil society organisations to maintain humanitarian services linked to migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-opening-of-the-eurobank-india-office-marks-a-new-milestone-in-europe–india-connectivity
An official inauguration ceremony for the Eurobank India Office was held on 21 May 2026 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-closer-to-schengen-entry-by-end-of-2026-or-early-2027
Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-highlights-customer-centric-digital-transformation-at-ibm-technology-summit-cyprus
Cablenet and its Chief Digital Officer, Ingrid Camilleri, were invited at the “IBM Technology Summit Cyprus: Accelerating AI, Hybrid Cloud & Automation Together”, where Ingrid Camilleri participated in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders and senior executives from various sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banking-map-set-to-shrink-as-two-smaller-banks-change-hands
Developments involving two smaller Cypriot banks are reshaping the country’s banking sector, pointing to further consolidation in an industry that has steadily strengthened in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-heads-to-india-for-high-level-state-visit
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-university-of-technology-unveils-student-dorm-rooms-at-vergaria-complex-in-polemidia
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) has released sample images of its new student dormitories in Pano Polemidia, located in the ''Vergaria'' settlement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-of-cyprus-reviews-sweeping-changes-to-its-governing-charter-after-16-years
The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is examining a wide-ranging overhaul of its governing charter, 16 years after the current framework was introduced, with church sources saying the proposed changes could be ''sweeping.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-moves-ahead-on-cyprus-gas-deal-and-free-breakfast-program-for-children
Cyprus is moving forward with two major government initiatives this week, one focused on natural gas exports and the other on helping families with young children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-is-becoming-a-major-public-health-threat-in-cyprus
Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-bakoyiannis-dimitris-k-melissas-and-byron-ioannou-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....
