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1. New governance structure cuts costs in provincial agencies, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-governance-structure-cuts-costs-in-provincial-agencies-officials-say

In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....

2. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wasted-a-sunny-day-s-worth-of-solar-power-and-burned-fuel-instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

3. Vapes worse than cigarettes? Some brands are

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vapes-worse-than-cigarettes-some-brands-are

You might want to think twice before reaching for that flavored vape. It could be exposing you to more cancer-causing toxins than a pack of cigarettes....

4. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

5. Cyprus returns to three systemic banks after Alpha Bank Cyprus-AstroBank deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-returns-to-three-systemic-banks-after-alpha-bank-cyprus-astrobank-deal

Cyprus is set to have three systemic banks again after Alpha Bank Cyprus signed a final agreement to acquire most of AstroBank’s assets and liabilities. The deal was officially signed Tuesday, June 24, 2025....

6. Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-skyline-set-to-rise-with-new-twin-towers-project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

7. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bunkers-where-the-real-danger-might-be-the-flying-office-chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

8. No tender, no permits, no problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-tender-no-permits-no-problem

A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....

9. Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/earthquake-strikes-in-the-sea-area-between-cyprus-and-turkey

A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. ...

10. Kremlin's security shattered as Ukraine targets Russian heartland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kremlin-s-security-shattered-as-ukraine-targets-russian-heartland

A series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory over the weekend has exposed vulnerabilities in Moscow’s military defenses and dealt a symbolic and strategic blow to the Kremlin’s confidence, just ahead of peace talks in Istanbul....

11. Cyprus’s booming defense industry nets €40M as officials call for faster growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-booming-defense-industry-nets-€40m-as-officials-call-for-faster-growth

Cyprus’s defense industry has grown tenfold in recent years, with approximately 30 companies now generating an estimated €40 million in revenue annually, officials revealed Tuesday during a session of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Commerce and Industry....

12. Phedon Phedonos sounds the alarm: Drugs in schools, fake degrees on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-sounds-the-alarm-drugs-in-schools-fake-degrees-on-the-rise

In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...

13. It's a finny thing: Shark spotted off Paphos coast (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-a-finny-thing-shark-spotted-off-paphos-coast-video

A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....

14. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-national-campaign-to-combat-‘silent-killer-of-hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

15. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-targeted-for-may-arrival-and-operation-by-june

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

16. Water supply in Paphos secure through 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-supply-in-paphos-secure-through-2025

Domestic water supply for the greater Paphos area is secured through the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, following a high-level meeting of local and national officials at the Paphos District Water Board....

17. EAC Chairman admits project costs overstated, downplays need for tariff hike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-chairman-admits-project-costs-overstated-downplays-need-for-tariff-hike

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....

18. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banana-container-concealed-€1-6m-in-cocaine-greek-authorities-say-video

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

19. New 15% tax hits Hellenic and other banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-15-tax-hits-hellenic-hard-as-profits-drop-by-half

Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....

20. Cyprus fuel prices raise eyebrows and questions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fuel-prices-raise-eyebrows-and-questions

If you feel like you’re paying more at the pump lately, you’re not imagining it....

21. Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-slammed-for-millions-spent-and-cut-corners-in-dodgy-deals

A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....

22. AI adoption could boost global GDP by an additional 15 percentage points by 2035, as global economy is reshaped: PwC Research

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-adoption-could-boost-global-gdp-by-an-additional-15-percentage-points-by-2035-as-global-economy-is-reshaped-pwc-research

New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...

23. European hoteliers take on Booking.com over high commissions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-hoteliers-take-on-booking-com-over-high-commissions

Hoteliers across Europe are once again taking aim at Booking.com, accusing the popular online platform of exploiting its dominant position in the market....

24. World leaders and refugees gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-leaders-and-refugees-gather-in-rome-for-pope-francis-funeral

Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....

25. Why electric vehicle grants are being put on hold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-electric-vehicle-grants-are-being-put-on-hold

The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...

26. UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-resurgence-in-deadly-diseases

Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....

27. Cyprus’ economy set to slow down, says IMF

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economy-set-to-slow-down-says-imf

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its expectations for how much Cyprus's economy will grow over the next two years....

28. Cyprus moves forward with ambitious plan to revamp waste management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management

The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....

29. Tourists are flocking to Cyprus this Easter: Here's what's driving the surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus

Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....

30. First dam at risk of drying up, and soon

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....

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