https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-clears-the-way-for-dash-cams-on-cyprus-roads
Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-raises-scooter-age-limit-from-14-to-17
Cyprus is tightening its rules on electric scooters and other personal micro-mobility devices, with Parliament approving a higher minimum age and new safety requirements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-public-sector-workforce-edges-above-55-000-in-march-2026
In March 2026, the number of people employed by the Cypriot government rose slightly above 55,000, reaching a total of 55,367....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-population-set-to-rise-until-2060-before-long-term-decline
Cyprus is forecast to see its population rise over the next several decades before eventually entering a period of decline later in the century, based on projections released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40
Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breezy-skies-accompany-epitaphio-processions-this-good-friday
Good Friday arrives with a sky that seems to understand the mood of the day; quiet at first, a little unsettled, then gradually clearing as evening approaches and communities gather for the Epitaphio processions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/only-36-of-older-people-in-cyprus-say-their-health-is-good
Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2024, just over a third of people aged 65 and above in Cyprus considered their health to be good or very good, with the overall figure standing at 36.4%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump
Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fuel-subsidy-falls-short-at-the-pump-consumer-group-says
A fuel subsidy introduced by the government to ease the burden of rising prices was not fully reflected in what consumers ultimately paid at the pump, according to findings from the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-forecast-a-damp-start-to-the-great-week
If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-summer-cyprus-dams-rise-after-days-of-heavy-rain
After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-african-dust-after-flight-disruptions-in-greece
A thick wave of African dust sweeping across parts of Greece disrupted flights and darkened skies Wednesday, as authorities warned the same system is expected to reach Cyprus in the coming days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-drop-saturday-after-last-minute-delay
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/april-1st-forecast-a-national-holiday-with-a-very-loud-guest-list
Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-naturalisation-rate-falls-in-2024-despite-eu-wide-increase
Cyprus saw a decline in the pace at which foreign residents became citizens in 2024, based on newly released figures from Eurostat....
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/€200m-support-package-launched-to-help-cypriots-weather-crisis
The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-deaths-rise-10-in-2025-while-eu-shows-overall-drop
A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...
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/life/from-cyprus-to-manhattan-25-year-old-founder-brings-mediterranean-heat-to-nyc-fitness-scene
Forget boring spin classes and sweaty expo halls. Imagine sweating it out on a Manhattan rooftop while DJs drop beats, your friends cheer you on, and every move feels more like a celebration than a workout. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-heating-oil-prices-soar-in-cyprus-petrol-could-top-€2-per-liter
Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-a-repeat-performance-from-the-clouds
While the morning might start with only a few stray clouds, the sky is scheduled to thicken up by the afternoon, bringing local showers and the potential for isolated thunderstorms to most districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/war-sends-euribor-climbing-and-hits-loan-holders
The war in the Middle East has clearly increased uncertainty and is putting pressure on inflation, leading to higher costs for loans in Cyprus that are tied to Euribor. More specifically, Euribor has increased by 20 basis points since the start of the war just over 20 days ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-as-heavy-thunderstorms-set-to-hit-cyprus-today
Cyprus is set to experience a period of unstable and potentially severe weather, with the Meteorology Department issuing a yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meat-prices-surge-up-to-28-in-cyprus
Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-dusty-with-a-chance-of-hail-kind-of-day
If the air feels a bit chewy this morning, you can blame a low-pressure system currently sitting over northern Egypt. It’s funneling a steady stream of suspended dust our way, and according to the charts, this gritty uninvited guest isn't planning on checking out until Friday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-drop-in-asylum-applications-in-december-2025
Cyprus recorded 130 first-time asylum applications in December 2025, down from 165 in November, according to new figures from the European Statistics Office (Eurostat). Repeat applications also fell slightly, to 95, compared with 105 the previous month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-banks-see-profits-tumble-in-2025
Cypriot banks saw their profits shrink in 2025 compared with the previous year, largely due to a smaller contribution from net interest income....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-exports-tested-as-foot-and-mouth-disease-spreads
The continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease has raised serious concern across Cyprus’s agri-food sector and business community, particularly regarding halloumi, the country’s most important agricultural export....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-prices-bounce-back-in-asia-amid-middle-east-tensions
Oil prices rebounded in early Asian trading Tuesday, reversing some of yesterday’s losses as ongoing Middle East tensions and supply concerns outweighed the impact of strategic reserve releases....
