https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-nearly-25-000-ukrainians-under-eu-protection-scheme
Cyprus had 24,890 people registered under the EU’s temporary protection program for those displaced by the war in Ukraine at the end of March 2026, according to new figures released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-list-for-prison-overcrowding
The number of people in prisons across the European Union rose again in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic upward trend that has now reversed years of gradual decline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-753-candidates-enter-cyprus-parliamentary-election-race
Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-users-could-now-be-taxed-without-cashing-out
Crypto investors in Cyprus are entering a very different landscape this year, as new tax rules tighten the government’s grip on digital assets and close loopholes many traders had relied on for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-wreckage-of-a-narrative
I am writing less than fifteen days after a building in the city where I was born and raised collapsed suddenly like a house of cards, killing two unsuspecting people. One of them was identified only eleven days after the tragedy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/in-cyprus-on-budget-is-the-exception-not-the-rule
In Cyprus, the doubling of the cost to complete the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road is being seen by analysts as less of an exception and more like the rule in a public works system under strain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-to-madrid
Wizz Air announces the expansion of its route portfolio in Larnaca with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-prelude-to-the-holy-week-sprint
The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-intervenes-over-hio-s-€150m-double-payments
The explanations provided by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) regarding reports of double payments to healthcare providers have not resolved concerns about the management of public funds. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-gusty-preamble-to-the-missing-hour
Blame the persistent low-pressure system if your weekend plans get blown off course. It’s particularly noisy along the southern coast today, where gusts are hitting a very spirited 6 Beaufort. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-lowest-share-of-preventable-and-treatable-deaths-in-the-eu
Cyprus recorded the lowest number of deaths linked to illnesses that could either be prevented or successfully treated across the European Union in 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-exceptionally-wet-march-with-rainfall-nearing-double-the-average
Rainfall levels across Cyprus this March have surged well above typical levels, with preliminary figures showing totals reaching 176% of the monthly average by the morning of March 26, according to the Department of Meteorology....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hio-s-double-payment-excuses-don-t-add-up
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) manages the largest public health budget on the island, handling funds from patients, employers, and the state. Yet its recent response to a Kathimerini report on double payments totaling €150 million is a textbook example of smoke and mirrors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€150m-controversy-hio-denies-wrongdoing-says-funds-were-never-at-risk
Cyprus’ Health Insurance Organization (HIO) is rejecting allegations of mismanagement and double payments within the national health system, insisting that the finances of the GeSY health fund remain fully protected despite reports suggesting otherwise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-tweet-sparks-$580-million-oil-frenzy
Some traders made a staggering $580 million worth of oil bets just 15 minutes before President Donald Trump posted about “productive” talks with Iran, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-the-clouds-are-gathering-for-a-noisy-guest-list
Today, a low-pressure system is gradually moving in, and it’s bringing some "unstable" energy to our Wednesday. The morning starts with a deceptive calm, but by the afternoon, the clouds will be having a full-blown meeting over our heads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-very-strong-attitude-and-a-side-of-sahara
If you thought the wind was done with its morning workout, think again. While we’re still technically under weak high pressure, the atmosphere is currently acting like it’s had one too many espressos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-know-you-know-lidl-cyprus-new-360°-campaign-highlights-non-negotiable-quality-through-its-consumers-eyes
What does real food quality mean today? For Lidl Cyprus, the answer lies in the knowledge, trust and confidence that consumers feel every time they choose products for their dinner table. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/87-of-recalled-products-still-sold-online-cyprus-consumer-group-warns
Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-war-pushes-oil-and-gas-prices-higher-raising-fears-for-consumers
The war in the Middle East is shaking the global energy market and pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns that ordinary consumers, especially in Europe, will soon feel the impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-ambition-to-activation-organisations-stand-at-the-untapped-edge-of-ai-s-potential-reveals-deloitte-s-state-of-ai-report
The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-study-links-vegetarian-diets-to-lower-risk-of-multiple-cancers
A major international study suggests that swapping meat for vegetables could lower your risk of developing several common cancers, but it’s not a free pass to skip screenings or ignore other health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-double-gold-and-national-records-in-belgrade
Cyprus celebrated a highly successful showing at the 30th Balkan Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade, where the island’s athletes secured two gold medals and set two new national records, underscoring the steady rise of Cypriot athletics on the regional stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-stands-out-as-eu-services-imports-reach-€3-5-trillion
In 2024, European Union countries imported a massive €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU partners, according to new Eurostat data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-the-world-s-chess-elite-descend-on-paphos
In spring 2026, the world's chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men's and women's Candidates Tournaments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shadow-network-for-recruiting-foreign-workers
An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marina-azinou-returns-home-with-two-medals-from-tunis-competitions
Limassol judoka Marina Azinou delivered an outstanding international performance last week, capturing both gold and silver medals at major events in Tunis, Tunisia, and underlining her rapid rise on the world stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall
Even though aesthetics is often contrasted with morality, taste is, of course, personal. That’s why the first thing worth noting is the unfortunate and painfully awkward reaction of around forty public figures “from the world of letters and culture” who, through a letter to RIK, demanded the song and its music video be deleted and withdrawn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/love-is-in-the-air-in-ayia-napa-marina…-and-on-screen
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ayia Napa Marina is getting ready to transform into the island’s most atmospheric destination, offering a different take on the celebration of love, one that goes beyond the usual traditions. ...
