https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-young-women-die-after-being-pulled-from-sea-off-oroklini-beach
A summer day at the beach ended in tragedy Thursday evening when two young women were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini and later pronounced dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/currents-claim-lives-of-two-somali-women-off-oroklini-coast
Two young women died after being caught in strong sea currents near the coast of Oroklini on Thursday evening, according to preliminary information from authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/29-year-old-dies-after-stolen-car-crash-in-nicosia
A 29-year-old man has died after a series of events in Nicosia involving a stolen vehicle, a crash, and a medical emergency, with police continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-your-child-s-school-bus-safe-audit-finds-major-gaps-during-inspections
A damning audit report has raised serious questions about the safety of school buses in Cyprus, revealing widespread failures in inspections and compliance with basic technical safety rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-restrictions-in-force-for-cutting-and-welding-equipment-near-forests
The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-steps-up-focus-on-cyprus-as-israel-ties-expand
Cyprus is finding itself more frequently at the center of discussions about Israel's growing strategic footprint in the Eastern Mediterranean, as regional rivalries continue to reshape security and diplomatic relationships across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-message-signs-set-to-go-live
Variable Message Signs (VMS) have been installed in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos and are now waiting for connection to the electricity grid before becoming operational....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€125m-road-shock-paphos–polis-project-faces-€50m-cost-jump-and-uncertain-future
Any hopes that the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project would get back on track have now faded following the opening of new tenders, which have driven the cost sharply upward. The lowest bid submitted has pushed the price of the project to €124,850,000 (excluding VAT), up from the €73 million plus VAT for which the contract had originally been awarded to the Greek construction company INTRAKAT....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/don-t-panic-if-your-phone-buzzes-today-cyprus-tests-emergency-alert-system-nationwide
If your phone lights up with a warning message on Monday afternoon, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accident-leaves-technician-critically-injured-after-compressor-explosion
A 49-year-old technician is fighting for his life following a workplace accident in Strovolos on Thursday afternoon, after an air-conditioning compressor he was repairing exploded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-your-step
A renewed warning is being issued to the public in Cyprus after a snake sighting went viral online, sparking debate over safety in rural and forest areas, and how people should react if they come across a viper in the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-shipowners-turn-to-cyprus-flag-as-registry-gains-momentum
More Greek-owned ships are choosing to sail under the Cyprus flag, in a growing trend that Cypriot officials say is strengthening the island’s already significant role in global shipping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/worker-injured-after-fall-at-nicosia-primary-school
A 63-year-old worker was injured after falling from the first floor of a primary school in the Nicosia district while carrying out construction-related duties on Thursday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-positions-firefighting-aircraft-in-cyprus-before-summer-fire-season
Cyprus has already received two RescEU firefighting aircraft, which are now based at the new European Regional Firefighting Station. The facility is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-elpidophoros-hospitalized-after-collapsing-during-thessaloniki-service
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was taken to hospital on Sunday after collapsing during a Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Aretsou, Thessaloniki....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-after-jumping-from-larnaca-apartment-block-during-immigration-raid
Three foreign nationals were injured during a police and immigration operation at an apartment complex in Larnaca on Wednesday morning after reportedly jumping from balconies while trying to avoid detection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shots-fired-at-parked-cars-police-probe-possible-link-to-vehicle-arson
Police in Agios Theodoros, Larnaca, are investigating two violent incidents that happened only hours apart and may be connected. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-nationwide-mobile-emergency-alert-system-on-june-2
Cyprus will officially launch the CY-Alert emergency warning system on June 2, giving authorities the ability to send instant alerts directly to mobile phones during dangerous situations such as wildfires or other emergencies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wall-and-roof-collapse-at-occupied-larnaca-home
A section of a residential building collapsed Sunday in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca, forcing three women from their home after part of a wall and roof gave way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-killed-after-gunfire-erupts-near-white-house-checkpoint
A man was killed Saturday evening after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Officers returned fire after the suspect allegedly pulled a weapon from a bag and began shooting near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-outside-white-house-after-reports-of-gunfire-cause-emergency-lockdown
Sounds resembling multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday, prompting an immediate security response and a temporary lockdown inside the complex....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scottish-woman-dies-after-parking-lot-accident-in-paphos
A 75-year-old woman from Scotland has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hotel parking area in Paphos on Friday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-proposes-€9-2-million-in-wildfire-recovery-aid-for-cyprus
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to grant Cyprus €9.2 million through the EU Solidarity Fund to support recovery efforts after the destructive wildfires that swept through parts of Limassol and Paphos in July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roof-collapses-at-abandoned-house-in-larnaca
Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon after the roof of an abandoned house collapsed in Larnaca, triggering a large-scale search operation to make sure nobody was trapped inside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/bollywood-sheep-and-church-drama-cyprus-never-does-boring
In India, our young Nikos turned up—and yes, he went dressed… as an Indian. As you can imagine, that sparked all kinds of reactions. Lucky he didn’t show up dressed as a delivery rider, I suppose....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoration-planned-for-historic-panagia-melandrina-church
Rhestoration efforts are set to begin at the Church of Panagia Melandrina in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, with maintenance work now entering the tender phase....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-british-forces-test-wildfire-response-in-hephaestus-2026-exercise
Cyprus authorities and British military personnel carried out a large-scale wildfire response exercise on Monday in the Machairas National Forest Park near the village of Kapedes, testing the island’s emergency coordination systems ahead of the summer fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-worker-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-on-motorway
A 37-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly striking a road worker on the Paphos–Limassol motorway on Thursday morning, leaving the 24-year-old victim fighting for his life in hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line
For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prudently-sparingly
The fact that the Cypriot economy is showing growth does not mean the government should be handing out money freely to everyone....
