https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip
In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-cafes-in-akamas-start-to-come-down
Two illegal cafés in the Akamas peninsula have finally been shut down and partially dismantled, following years of concerns about unregulated activity in one of Cyprus' most ecologically sensitive areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oroklini-detainees-to-be-repatriated-authorities-say
Three people arrested in connection with disturbances at an apartment complex in Oroklini, in the Larnaca District, will be repatriated immediately, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-investigating-nazi-salute-incident-at-famagusta-school
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into claims that students performed Nazi salutes at a secondary school in Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteer-commissioner-s-forged-letter-of-recommendation-in-court
In the latest chapter of what could rival any courtroom drama, the trial of former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis took an unexpected turn today, with a forgery scandal adding fuel to an already intense legal battle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postal-package-packed-with-pot-pursuit-of-person-pending
Testimony has been obtained against an individual, and a court-issued arrest warrant has been issued for the person, who is now wanted by authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-new-cycle-and-pedestrian-path-to-transform-nicosia-suburbs
A major upgrade to the Nicosia district’s urban landscape is on the way, as plans for a new cycle and pedestrian path along Kalamon/Glafkos Clerides Avenue officially move ahead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-light-for-new-four-star-hotel-in-meneou
A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact
A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire
The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poaching-plot-hunters-had-hounds-hunt-hares
A serious case of hare poaching during the training of hunting dogs was reported Friday morning by members of the Game and Wildlife Service...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-arrested-in-larnaca-for-the-alleged-abuse-of-their-five-children
The police authorities are investigating a highly serious case of child abuse in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welcome-home-panagis
After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bets-on-students-to-revitalize-old-nicosia-but-at-what-cost
Once overshadowed by controversy over unregistered universities—a scandal that drew scrutiny from Brussels—Cyprus has quietly reinvented itself as a rising destination for students across Europe. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-of-labor-and-health-outline-efforts-in-the-national-strategy-for-autism
The Ministries of Labor and Health have outlined their efforts toward implementing the National Strategy and Action Plan for Autism (2024-2028) in a recent response to AKEL MP George Koukoumas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity
The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-we-waiting-for-government-unveils-€8-million-plan-to-combat-water-scarcity
The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-1-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-limassol-district
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck at 8:04 AM today, with its effects felt lightly throughout the Limassol district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-year-old-woman-arrested-for-fraud-involving-vehicles-tickets-and-products
A 45-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday by police to assist in investigations into three cases of fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-the-increase-in-waste-and-property-taxes-in-engomi
Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-uproots-tree-bringing-down-eac-power-lines-photos
Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/primary-schools-struggling-with-overcrowding-maintenance-issues-and-delinquency
Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/three-day-event-with-visits-tours-and-activities-by-the-department-of-forests
The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-alexandria-crumbles-as-rising-seas-threaten-its-future
Alexandria, Egypt’s historic port city, is facing an escalating crisis due to climate-driven coastal erosion and rising sea levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspicious-grass-spraying-raises-alarm-over-unregulated-pesticides-from-occupied-areas
Residents of a village in Nicosia district are raising alarm after a citizen reported seeing a suspicious grass spraying event, which is feared to involve the toxic pesticide Lannate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liopetri-river-restoration-moves-forward-supporting-fishermen-and-local-economy
The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-for-alleged-harassment-of-minor-in-larnaca
A 65-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, after being accused of allegedly harassing a minor in Larnaca. The arrest came after a report was made to the Orokklini Police Station by the young girl, who claimed that she was harassed by the man, a bus driver, on the afternoon of Monday, March 10....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-power-outages-at-nicosia-kyrenia-district-court
The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-really-raking-it-in-a-peek-at-cyprus-government-salaries
The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....
