https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-fighter-jets-violate-cyprus-airspace—again
As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hidden-fortune-found-in-squalid-paphos-home
A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-set-to-join-us-visa-waiver-program-before-easter
Cypriot citizens are one step closer to the dream of hassle-free travel to the United States. The final approvals are just around the corner, as Cyprus awaits inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and the wait may be over sooner than expected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-year-old-suspect-in-fraud-case-held-in-british-bases-custody
A 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a criminal group that defrauded citizens in Cyprus has been placed in custody by a court in the British Sovereign Base Areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-for-tougher-deportation-rules-for-rejected-asylum-seekers
The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lack-of-certificate-of-occupancy-puts-homeowners-at-risk-in-rent-to-mortgage-plan
A surprising revelation in the ongoing discussion about the Rent to Mortgage Scheme has raised concerns for homeowners across Cyprus: around 60% of the properties involved in the scheme do not have an official certificate of occupancy, meaning that a building complies with all necessary regulations and is safe for use or habitation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-women-speak-out-on-1974-atrocities-ahead-of-european-parliament-visit
Cypriot MEP announced that the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will visit Cyprus in May to give a platform to women who suffered during the 1974 Turkish invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-couple-stranded-in-north-cyprus-with-twins-amid-surrogacy-probe
A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-local-planning-authority-set-to-greenlight-controversial-tourist-development
The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-case-at-kyrenia-port
"Authorities" in the occupied part of Cyprus have extended the detention of six individuals suspected of human trafficking through the port of Kyrenia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revealing-the-spy-who-betrayed-makarios
A new book, The Spy Who Betrayed Makarios by Giorgos A. Georgiou, sheds light on intelligence operations in Cyprus from 1960 to 1974, exposing the recruitment of a key agent within President Makarios’ inner circle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/barbershop-battle-brews-in-nicosia-s-old-town-as-cypriot-barbers-face-extinction
In Nicosia’s Old Town, a quiet battle is playing out—one haircut at a time. On one side are the last five Cypriot barbers still operating in the walled city, clinging to tradition and fearing extinction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-arizona-discovery-to-headline-new-cyprus-archaeological-museum
The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, set to open in 2027, will prominently showcase significant archaeological findings from Kourion, an ancient Roman city devastated by a massive earthquake on July 21, 365 A.D....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions
In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-slow-to-embrace-digital-id-cards
Demand for digital identity cards (eIDs) in Cyprus has fallen short of expectations since the program's launch in January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-strategy-for-eating-disorders-in-development
The Ministry of Health is developing a national strategy to address eating disorders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-palestinian-state-that-almost-was-according-to-ehud-olmert
Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired BBC documentary Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October, Olmert described his proposal as a historic opportunity for peace. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cold-snap-damages-solar-water-heaters
The recent icy temperatures sweeping across Cyprus haven’t just hit crops hard—they’ve also wreaked havoc on solar water heaters in homes across the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agia-varvara-residents-demand-fair-compensation-for-power-surge-damages
Residents of Agia Varvara are voicing their frustration after a sudden power surge on January 23 destroyed electrical appliances in their homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-as-doctors-warn-of-sepsis-risk
Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ignored-57-eu-warnings-about-deadly-takata-airbags—why
Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drone-gets-attacked-by-eagle-while-filming-in-cyprus
A surprising twist to a photographer’s peaceful landscape shoot in Cyprus turned into an unforgettable moment of nature’s raw power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-report-on-gender-equality-and-anti-discrimination-measures
The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-gives-hotels-deadline-to-get-licensed-or-face-closure
The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/73-year-old-woman-and-daughter-lead-family-run-sex-trafficking-ring-in-athens
In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alright-but-this-is-the-last-time-says-judge-in-yiannakis-case
The Criminal Court Judge granted a final adjournment for the hearing of former Commissioner of Volunteerism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/struggling-families-at-risk-of-losing-homes-on-government-granted-land
Low-income households that received state-owned land to build their first homes now face the real threat of losing their properties to lenders, according to a damning report by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hong-kong-investor-increases-stake-in-historic-agros-hotel
Foreign investor Balram Chainrai's aggressive pursuit of Agros' historic hotel continues into 2025 as he steadily increases his shareholding, bringing him closer to full control following his public takeover bid....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bizarre-paramilitary-group-in-cyprus-under-investigation
A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....
