https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/subsidy-for-elderly-care-home-accommodation-increased-more-than-65-from-€785-to-€1-300
A government subsidy for elderly care home accommodation will increase from €785 to €1,300, according to Christos Diomidous, an official with the Welfare Benefits Management Service at the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best
The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....
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/news/drugs-violence-and-fear-as-cyprus-schools-face-growing-crisis
Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-cadet-breaks-new-ground-at-west-point
In a historic first, 22-year-old Anna Nikodimou from Larnaca has become the first Cypriot to attend the prestigious Foreign Academy Exchange Program at West Point Military Academy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-to-fill-26-000-public-sector-jobs-in-2025-but-thousands-remain-vacant
The 2025 Budget includes 26,516 first appointment positions in the public sector, out of a total of 38,803 approved positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prices-drop-for-most-basic-goods-but-fresh-produce-keep-climbing
Good news for shoppers—most basic goods saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report from the Consumer Protection Service. However, if you're buying fresh vegetables and greens, you might have noticed your grocery bill going up....
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/business/new-health-and-education-complex-to-transform-lakatamia
Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-over-new-headscarf-policy-in-turkish-cypriot-schools
Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...
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/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sees-investment-boom-as-foreign-companies-flock-to-the-island
The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ctp-committed-to-resolving-the-cyprus-problem-says-akansoy
Asim Akansoy, Secretary-General of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), shared insights from his recent participation in a program in Bern, Switzerland....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-kindergarten-worker-over-child-threat
Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a disturbing incident at a Nicosia kindergarten, where an employee allegedly grabbed a young child and threatened to throw them out of a window....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-hypocritical-peddlers-of-patriotism
Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-panels-installed-in-405-schools
A total of 405 schools have had solar panel systems installed by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, alongside thermal insulation and waterproofing works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-dieu-de-france-expands-to-limassol
Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond
The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-female-enrollment-for-master-s-and-doctorate-programs
In a groundbreaking achievement, Cyprus has been recognized for having the largest share of women pursuing master's studies in 2022 among all EU member states, according to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royal-couple-touch-down-in-cyprus-on-flight-co-piloted-by-king
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-send-six-athletes-to-special-olympics-world-winter-games-this-year
A press conference was held on February 27th at the Olympic Mansion to officially present the Cypriot delegation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-students-among-eu-s-highest-in-e-cigarette-and-hookah-use
A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ombudswoman-raises-alarm-over-prolonged-stay-of-unaccompanied-minors-at-pournara
A total of 27 unaccompanied minors have been stranded at the Pournara Temporary Reception and Accommodation Center for an average of 90 days, despite completing all necessary procedures for their transfer, according to a report by Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou-Lottides....
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/life/a-grain-of-hope-varosha-mayor-brings-sand-to-honor-refugee-s-final-resting-place
The funeral of Pieris Pieri, a respected mathematician and deputy principal of the First Gymnasium of Famagusta, became a powerful moment of bicommunal unity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-international-theatre-festival-is-back-with-unforgettable-performances
After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning...