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1. NVIDIA VP sees AI as a tool to help Cyprus tackle traffic, water and climate changes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes

Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....

2. EY announces the appointment of 2 new partners in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-2-new-partners-in-cyprus

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....

3. SppMedia lights up in green for Green Agenda throughout June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sppmedia-lights-up-in-green-for-green-agenda-throughout-june

As part of the ''Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026,'' SppMedia will illuminate its building in green throughout the month of June, sending a message in support of sustainability, environmental action, and the green transition....

4. Athens warns Kyiv over Ukrainian naval drones operating near Greek waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-kyiv-over-ukrainian-naval-drones-operating-near-greek-waters

Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....

5. Who will hold the power after Sunday’s May 24 parliamentary elections?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-will-hold-the-power-after-sunday-s-may-24-parliamentary-elections

The parliamentary elections on May 24 are, by all indications, set to be the vote that reshapes Cyprus’ political map as it has been known for decades....

6. Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-national-plan-targeting-wildlife-poisoning

Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....

7. €454m CAP plan and new funding calls target young farmers and rural development

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€454m-cap-plan-and-new-funding-calls-target-young-farmers-and-rural-development

Cyprus is rolling out a mix of funding programs, infrastructure projects, and market reforms aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting farmers, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

8. EU fish stocks improve, but fishing industry still under strain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-fish-stocks-improve-but-fishing-industry-still-under-strain

A decade-long review by the European Commission paints a mixed picture of how Europe manages its fish and seafood supply, with some environmental gains but continuing challenges for the industry and policymakers....

9. Cyprus ranks second in EU for single-use plastic bottles per person

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-single-use-plastic-bottles-per-person

Cyprus records one of the highest per-person levels of single-use plastic beverage bottles in the European Union, according to the European Commission’s first assessment of the Single-Use Plastics Directive....

10. Climate progress hinges on peace in the Eastern Mediterranean, says Jeffrey Sachs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-progress-hinges-on-peace-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-says-jeffrey-sachs

Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....

11. Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-project-accused-of-mismanagement-and-covering-up-violations

A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....

12. Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-must-elevate-vocational-education-to-equal-status-michaelidou-says

Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....

13. Cyprus named in three separate non-compliance actions by European Commission

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-named-in-three-separate-non-compliance-actions-by-european-commission

The European Commission on Friday stepped up pressure on Cyprus and a group of EU member states, launching a series of infringement procedures over delays in implementing key legislation spanning financial transparency, banking regulation and criminal justice cooperation...

14. No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-leader-as-polls-shake-up-cyprus-election-race

Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....

15. Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-is-second-overall-cause-of-death-in-cyprus-and-first-among-men-in-2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

16. Cyprus takes lead in €2.8m Mediterranean ‘Bee Economy’ project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project

Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....

17. EU infringement package flags Cyprus for delays across food, finance and energy rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-infringement-package-flags-cyprus-for-delays-across-food-finance-and-energy-rules

The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....

18. Cyprus enters the AI big league with NVIDIA partnership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership

The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....

19. Cyprus farmers push back against EU–South America trade deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-push-back-against-eu–south-america-trade-deal

Cyprus’ farmers are not mincing words over the EU’s new trade deal with South America, warning it could land a heavy blow on local agriculture, from higher costs and tougher competition to big questions about what ends up on our plates....

20. Why young people in Cyprus are stepping back from climate decision-making

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-young-people-in-cyprus-are-stepping-back-from-climate-decision-making

New research from a European project has found that many young people are staying out of discussions on climate change and the green transition because they feel ignored by political systems and decision-makers....

21. Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: What Changed and What Stayed the Same

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same

On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....

22. EU presidency nears, Metsola visits to align priorities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-presidency-nears-metsola-visits-to-align-priorities

With just one month to go before Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled the country’s priorities during a high-level visit by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Monday....

23. Autonomous robots take on marine litter in Cyprus waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/autonomous-robots-take-on-marine-litter-in-cyprus-waters

A new autonomous system designed to locate and remove marine debris was demonstrated in Larnaca as part of the European research initiative SeaClear2.0....

24. Oman celebrates National Day in Nicosia, showcases four decades of progress

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oman-celebrates-national-day-in-nicosia-showcases-four-decades-of-progress

The Embassy of Oman in Cyprus hosted a vibrant reception on Monday at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia to mark the Sultanate’s National Day, four days after the official celebration back home on November 20....

25. Petrolina’s Longstanding Support for ''Cans for Kids''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-s-longstanding-support-for-cans-for-kids

The charitable association "Cans for Kids," in the presence of Mrs. Elena Nicolaou, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, donated a modern LiteGait 200P gait-training system to the Larnaka General Hospital. The equipment, valued at €15,000, was purchased using funds raised through aluminium can recycling....

26. Norway lifts 65-year arms embargo on Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norway-lifts-65-year-arms-embargo-on-cyprus

Norway announced Friday it is lifting a 65-year-old arms embargo on Cyprus, opening the way for the export of defense and dual-use military equipment to the island nation....

27. Medochemie invests in a sustainable future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medochemie-invests-in-a-sustainable-future

Medochemie, Cyprus’s leading pharmaceutical company, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable growth by taking another significant step towards a greener future. ...

28. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-for-nato-shipments-as-europe-anticipates-potential-conflict-with-russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

29. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-wins-the-world-finance-most-sustainable-low-cost-airline-award-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

30. 25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25th-petrolina-annual-general-meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

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