https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crowned-europe-s-best-cultural-destination-for-2026
Nicosia has been awarded the title of Europe’s Best Cultural Destination for 2026, earning top recognition from the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization, according to an announcement by the Municipality of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-court-convicts-ten-over-online-harassment-of-brigitte-macron
A Paris court has convicted ten people of online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, after they circulated false and abusive claims about her identity and personal life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-braces-for-traffic-disruption-ahead-of-jan-7-inaugural-ceremony
Major traffic restrictions, parking bans, and a drone prohibition will be in effect in central Nicosia on January 7, as authorities prepare for the inaugural ceremony to be held at THOK, the Cyprus Theatre Organisation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-mp-nicos-sykas-denies-assault-allegation-removed-from-candidate-list
The political fallout continues after a woman filed a complaint accusing her partner, DISY Member of Parliament Nicos Sykas, of assault. Sykas has publicly denied the allegations and said he is ready to give a statement to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-accuses-sitting-cyprus-mp-of-beating-her-while-abroad
A serious complaint has been filed against a sitting member of parliament, with a woman accusing the MP of beating her during the holiday period while the two were abroad, a case that is now triggering legal, political and institutional alarm bells.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-suspects-caught-after-sea-chase-off-cyprus-coast
A dramatic maritime operation led to the arrest of two brothers wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Limassol, after they tried to flee Cyprus by speedboat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hotel-comes-under-fire-on-new-year-s-eve
Gunfire shattered the calm of Limassol’s New Year’s Eve celebrations when an unknown attacker opened fire on a downtown hotel, fleeing the scene on a motorcycle, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/look-up-2026-brings-rare-eclipses-blood-moons-and-a-sky-full-of-surprises
Europe is about to experience one of its most exciting years for skywatchers in decades, with rare eclipses, dramatic ''blood moons,” supermoons, and meteor showers lighting up the calendar in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelensky-heads-to-cyprus-to-attend-eu-council-ceremony
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the official opening ceremony of Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency on January 7 in Nicosia, marking a rare high-profile visit at a politically significant moment for the island nation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-conscripts-struggle-in-poverty-while-serving-the-nation
As Cyprus prepares to mark another year, a troubling picture emerges from within the National Guard: many of the country’s young conscripts are living in financial hardship so severe that it affects their daily lives and even their willingness to leave the camp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overnight-vehicle-fires-torch-three-cars-in-nicosia-and-larnaca
Cyprus fire authorities are investigating two separate vehicle fire incidents that damaged three privately owned cars in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/you-don-t-get-rich-in-the-police-chief-says-as-unions-revolt
In a bid to put more police officers back on the streets, Cyprus’ police chief on Tuesday unveiled a new operational framework aimed at improving frontline policing and making better use of personnel.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-shooting-shots-fired-at-paralimni-home
Police were called into action Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired at a house in the eastern town of Paralimni, highlighting a worrying rise in violent incidents across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-cause-landslides-on-limassol-paphos-motorway
Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/popcorn-power-plays-and-cyprus-police-finally-on-the-streets
When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-and-eu-wary-while-cyprus-prepares-to-take-eu-presidency
NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-u-s-struck-drug-site-inside-venezuela-raising-fears-of-covert-escalation
President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a strike inside Venezuela, hitting what he described as a key drug-loading area, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark a sharp and worrying escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shuts-down-smuggling-routes-slashes-irregular-migration-86
Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/worker-shortages-fuel-calls-to-employ-asylum-seekers-in-the-construction-sector
Cyprus’s construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage, leading industry representatives to call for new policies to expand the workforce, including the temporary employment of asylum seekers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-moves-to-protect-low-income-pensioners-from-benefit-losses
The government has decided to shield low-income pensioners from losing benefits as a result of upcoming pension increases, a move expected to support around 24,000 households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-surge-tests-a-e-departments-hospitals-hold-steady
Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation
Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-parking-buckles-under-holiday-traffic
Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-released-after-five-months-of-illegal-detention
The Greek Cypriot couple who had been unlawfully held in the occupied areas of Cyprus for five months returned to the free areas late on Monday night, bringing an end to a case that had caused widespread concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€1-088-minimum-wage-and-everyone-s-furious
After intense behind-the-scenes talks that stretched right up to the holidays, the government has locked in Cyprus’ new national minimum wage at €1,088 a month, a decision that settles one debate but opens several others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-pulls-28-staff-from-limassol-eoa-raising-warnings-of-licensing-delays
The Ministry of Interior’s decision to return 28 public employees from the technical department of the Limassol District Local Government Organisation (EOA) is causing strong reactions and concerns over delays in licensing and development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-minor-earthquakes-felt-across-cyprus-in-the-past-24-hours
Cyprus’s Geological Survey Department (GSD) reported two minor earthquakes recorded by its monitoring network on December 22 and 23, both of which were felt by residents in several districts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-tax-relief-for-families-tougher-rules-for-everyone-else
From January 1, 2026, Cyprus will officially turn the page on how it taxes income and businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-finally-set-to-return-to-free-areas-after-paying-fines
The Greek Cypriot couple detained in the occupied village of Trikomo over allegations related to personal data misuse is expected to return to the government-controlled areas on Tuesday, following the completion of administrative formalities by the occupation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/landslides-make-mountain-routes-hazardous-police-urge-drivers-to-slow-down
Authorities are warning motorists to use extra caution as severe weather continues to affect parts of the road network....
