https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crossing-set-for-major-upgrade-thanks-to-the-eu
The European Union is funding an expansion of the Agios Dometios Crossing Point, one of the busiest border crossings in Nicosia, aiming to make travel smoother and safer for both vehicles and pedestrians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-protests-historic-eez-deal-with-lebanon
Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-to-require-digital-toy-passports-for-every-product-sold
The EU is giving its toy safety rules a major makeover, and parents might breathe a little easier because of it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-technological-milestone-for-porsche-as-the-cayenne-goes-electric
The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power⁴ and up to 642 kilometres of range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/innovative-high-voltage-system-in-the-cayenne-electric-performance-meets-efficiency
The Cayenne Electric will be launched in a few weeks, featuring innovative high-voltage technology. With a function-integrated battery, powerful dual cooling, intelligent thermal management and robust charging performance...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-bus-blaze-in-paphos-triggers-island-wide-safety-review-of-electric-fleet-video
A fire broke out early Thursday morning on an electric bus parked near the Tombs of the Kings area in Paphos, prompting an emergency response and an official investigation into the cause of the blaze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-outages-hit-parts-of-nicosia-and-limassol
Several neighborhoods in Nicosia and Limassol are experiencing temporary power outages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-on-cargo-ship-at-larnaca-port-sends-engineer-to-hospital
A fire broke out late Monday night aboard a commercial vessel docked at Larnaca Port, leading to the hospitalization of the ship’s engineer for smoke inhalation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leading-minds-in-technology-and-innovation-to-speak-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-marina-dredging-on-track-for-2025-finish-minister-says
The dredging of Larnaca Marina is moving ahead as planned and is expected to finish by December 2025, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Friday, reassuring boat owners that smoother sailing is on the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-fined-hundreds-of-thousands-for-unfair-loan-terms
Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-classrooms-hot-tempers-as-cyprus-education-faces-twin-crises
Just two weeks into the new school year, Cyprus’ Ministry of Education is facing fire on two fronts, from teachers resisting a new evaluation plan and from students angry over sweltering classrooms with no working air conditioners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-can-i-start-a-family-if-i-can-t-afford-a-home
A 28-year-old woman from Larnaca has put into words what many in Cyprus quietly feel: the dream of starting a family is slipping further out of reach, tangled in high rents, low wages, and the lingering wounds of 1974....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-free-to-for-sale
What was meant as a green gift to struggling households in Cyprus has, ironically, turned into an online marketplace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoring-power-after-limassol-fire-proves-lengthy-officials-say
Crews are working around the clock to restore electricity in fire-hit areas of Limassol, but the effort remains slow and complex, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers
The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-businesses-brace-as-eu-plans-tariff-fight-with-u-s
The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping cooler heads will prevail....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-links-akamas-wildfires-to-acts-of-revenge
The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-right-time-is-coming-and-it-will-come-soon-vows-greek-foreign-minister-regarding-crete-cyprus-power-link
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/posh-perks-and-pricey-trips-inside-parliament-s-2023-spending-spree
The Auditor General of the Republic has issued a series of significant recommendations in his report concerning the operations of the House of Representatives for the year 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-admits-fire-risk-in-thousands-of-homes
Thousands of homes in Cyprus may be at risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to appliances due to faulty circuit breakers, and for the first time, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is acknowledging the problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-adjusts-smart-meter-rollout-after-appliance-damage-reports
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-smart-meters-cause-problems-with-electrical-appliances
Recent reports of household appliances catching fire following the installation of smart meters by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have raised concerns among the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire
A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-reach-agreement-on-imec-electrical-interconnection-and-natural-gas-development
A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon
The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reduced-vat-on-electricity-bills-begins-tomorrow
A reduction in VAT on electricity bills will take effect tomorrow, bringing relief to consumers, especially vulnerable households. The VAT on electricity will drop from 19% to 9%, meaning savings for many households across the island....
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....
