https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ilio-rodoni-appointed-general-manager-of-hilton-nicosia
Ilio Rodoni has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia, succeeding Mr. Evros Stylianou following his recent retirement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akrotiri-base-plans-32-antennas-but-residents-want-answers
A proposal to install 32 new antennas within the British Bases at Akrotiri has prompted calls for greater transparency, with Limassol DIKO MP Panikos Leonidou backing residents seeking more information about the project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-strengthens-maintenance-partnership-with-bird-aviation
Cyprus Airways has signed an agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of heavy maintenance services, further strengthening the successful cooperation between the two companies and reaffirming the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-sleepless-guardians-of-the-forest
Most fire lookout towers operate every day during periods of high fire danger, while several strategically located towers remain staffed around the clock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-homes-face-summer-inspections-with-air-conditioning-in-focus
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Klea Papaellina has begun on-site inspections at Homes for the Elderly in all districts of Cyprus to ensure that summer protection measures are being implemented, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-betting-big-on-egypt-then-a-drone-struck-one-of-its-key-energy-ports
Cyprus is investing billions in becoming a gas exporter, but that future depends on regional stability, and that stability is looking increasingly fragile....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes
Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-energy-projects-named-in-iranian-media-report-on-possible-targets
An Iranian media outlet has published an analysis identifying several European energy assets, including projects linked to Cyprus, as possible targets if tensions involving Iran continue to escalate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blessing-ceremony-marks-the-official-launch-of-hadassah-medical-center-limassol
A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-wants-to-ban-smoking-on-beaches-and-outdoor-cafes-could-cyprus-follow
Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dubai-offers-residents-up-to-€700-for-bringing-foreign-visitors
Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-desperate-for-water-but-wasting-what-it-already-has
At a time when climate change is reshaping the way countries collect and manage water resources, Cyprus is facing a major contradiction: the island is struggling with water shortages while millions of cubic meters of treated wastewater remain unused....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-signs-key-agreement-for-aphrodite-gas-sales-to-egypt
Cyprus has taken another step towards developing the Aphrodite natural gas field after a key agreement was signed for future gas sales to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it
The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-warns-americans-worldwide-to-stay-alert-hours-before-us-tourists-stabbed-in-athens
The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nature-thrives-in-cyprus-s-forgotten-buffer-zone
The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-€10-charge-a-€23-million-debate-and-a-fight-over-responsibility
A new fee on garbage that could eventually affect household waste costs has turned into the latest political battleground in Cyprus, with the government and DISY trading accusations over who is responsible for the way the reform is being introduced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-expects-hundreds-of-megawatts-of-energy-storage-by-2027
Cyprus expects to have several hundred megawatts of electricity storage capacity connected to the grid by the end of 2027, according to Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finally-cooler-classrooms-25-cyprus-schools-begin-€20-million-energy-transformation
For generations of students, hot classrooms, poor ventilation, and outdated school buildings have been a familiar part of the Cyprus school experience. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-have-few-choices-as-elderly-people-with-mental-illnesses-enter-care-homes
When V.'s father was diagnosed with psychosis and dementia, his family had nowhere else to turn. Unable to care for him at home and with no specialist residential facilities available, they placed him in an elderly care home, a situation experts say is becoming increasingly common in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-hypermarkets-invest-in-people-and-the-future-of-the-butchery-profession
Alphamega Hypermarkets recently held the graduation ceremony for the fourth graduating class of its Butchery Academy, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to investing in people, education and the development of professions that bring real value to the Cypriot market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-approves-€120-million-recovery-fund-payment-for-cyprus
Cyprus is set to receive another €120 million after the European Commission approved the country's sixth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the flagship funding programme of NextGenerationEU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waste-tax-could-leave-households-paying-more-before-recycling-systems-improve
Political parties are still weighing their positions before Parliament votes on Tuesday on legislation introducing a tax on municipal waste sent to landfill, with only two parties having already confirmed they will vote against the proposal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-you-re-paying-three-times-more
Cyprus has a small, remote and open economy built around services. Those services rely on electricity every hour of every day to operate without interruption. It is no exaggeration to say that affordable power is the oxygen of a service economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-honours-international-companies-at-the-14th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards
Invest Cyprus congratulates the companies recognised at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, acknowledging their contribution to the growth of the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-for-third-straight-day-as-ceasefire-comes-under-pressure
The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-eyes-first-energy-exports-from-2028
Cyprus expects to begin exporting energy from its own natural gas reserves within the next few years, with the first shipments of gas planned through Egypt's liquefied natural gas facilities from 2028 onwards, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-bay-loses-around-60-of-its-sandy-beach-to-erosion
One of Cyprus' best-known beaches has been dramatically reduced in size, with Coral Bay in Peyia estimated to have lost around 60% of its sand because of coastal erosion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-officials-warn-of-higher-legionella-risk-during-summer-heat
The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cypriot-national-guard-is-going-green
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Ministry of Defence have signed a major energy agreement to replace thousands of outdated streetlights across the island's military bases....
