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1. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

2. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-plunge-below-20-as-state-races-to-secure-water-supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

3. Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

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....

4. Cyprus greenlights work-from-home for public servants as perks keep piling up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greenlights-work-from-home-for-public-servants-as-perks-keep-piling-up

Just when complaints over an oversized and well-paid public sector haven’t died down, the government is moving to give civil servants the option to work from home, at least part of the time....

5. Fewer kids getting vaccinated worldwide, experts warn Cyprus not immune

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fewer-kids-getting-vaccinated-worldwide-experts-warn-cyprus-not-immune

Fewer children around the world are getting vaccinated, and health experts say that’s putting millions of young lives at risk, even in countries like Cyprus, where coverage is still high....

6. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sentence-looms-for-sergeant-in-commando-s-tragic-death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

7. June Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 20/06/2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/june-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-20-06-2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

8. Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-kalathi-falls-flat-says-consumer-group

It was launched as a tool to help consumers navigate rising prices and shop smarter. But just one week in, Cyprus’ much-hyped e-kalathi platform is facing harsh criticism, and not just from shoppers....

9. France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-crash-prompts-warning-for-citroen-owners-in-cyprus-over-takata-airbags

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....

10. Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/swiss-central-bank-slashes-interest-rates-to-0-to-fight-soaring-franc-and-deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

11. Bank of Cyprus sells €75M worth of Paphos property to Exness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-sells-€75m-worth-of-paphos-property-to-exness

The Bank of Cyprus has closed a major property deal with fintech firm Exness, selling land worth €75 million in Paphos, sources confirmed to Kathimerini Cyprus....

12. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

13. Man loses €17,000 after falling for fake fine payment link

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/man-loses-€17-000-after-falling-for-fake-fine-payment-link

A 55-year-old man in Paphos is the latest victim of an online scam that cost him a staggering €17,000 after he clicked on what appeared to be a routine government fine notification....

14. Cyprus scores a global win…then trips over its own diplomatic shoelaces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-a-global-win…then-trips-over-its-own-diplomatic-shoelaces

After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...

15. 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....

16. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-poised-for-fall-rate-decision-as-growth-tariffs-and-inflation-weigh-in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

17. Nicosia activates crisis response as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-activates-crisis-response-as-israel-iran-tensions-escalate

In response to the latest Middle East crisis sparked by Israel’s missile strikes on Iran, Nicosia is sticking to its long-held stance that Cyprus serves as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

18. Crisis update: Flights grounded, embassies closed after Israeli strikes on Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crisis-update-flights-grounded-embassies-closed-after-israeli-strikes-on-iran

Air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos Friday after Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes on Iranian targets, prompting countries to shut down airspace and airlines to ground or divert flights. Embassies are closing, travelers are stranded, and global tensions are escalating....

19. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-set-to-jump-after-mideast-strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

20. e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-goes-live-as-cyprus-new-price-checking-app-aims-to-ease-the-grocery-bill

A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....

21. Deutsche Bank eyes return to Cyprus after nearly a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deutsche-bank-eyes-return-to-cyprus-after-nearly-a-decade

Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s biggest financial institutions, is considering a return to Cyprus nearly a decade after pulling out during the island’s financial crisis....

22. BoC eyes bigger role in your financial future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-eyes-bigger-role-in-your-financial-future

Beyond its moves into the insurance sector, Bank of Cyprus is actively exploring additional ways to increase the bank’s overall value. ...

23. Another worker falls to death from construction site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-worker-falls-to-death-from-construction-site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

24. 75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/75-year-old-in-serious-condition-after-being-hit-during-charity-bike-race

A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....

25. Will they at least stabilize?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize

In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....

26. Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fog-blankets-limassol-s-coastline

A dense fog rolled over Limassol’s coastal front this week, with residents sharing images of the eerie scene across social media....

27. Thousands see cheaper monthly payments as BOC lowers loan rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thousands-see-cheaper-monthly-payments-as-boc-lowers-loan-rates

Cyprus homeowners and businesses, take note: your loan payments might be about to shrink....

28. Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/say-it-isn-t-so-the-trump–elon-bromance-blows-up-online

Say it isn’t so--Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the political-tech power couple that once couldn’t stop praising each other, have officially entered the ugly-breakup phase. And they’re doing it the 2025 way: firing missiles on their own social media platforms....

29. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-borrowers-as-ecb-to-cut-interest-rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

30. Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....

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