https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-study-links-vegetarian-diets-to-lower-risk-of-multiple-cancers
A major international study suggests that swapping meat for vegetables could lower your risk of developing several common cancers, but it’s not a free pass to skip screenings or ignore other health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€276-million-in-electricity-never-billed-to-occupied-north-audit-finds
Here’s a number that makes you blink: €276.1 million. That’s the value of electricity supplied over the years to the occupied areas of Cyprus and never billed or collected, according to a new report by the Audit Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-of-russian-businessman-found-dead-in-cyprus-seeks-new-probe-before-burial
The family of former Uralkali chief Vladislav Baumgertner is demanding answers and a halt to his burial as questions continue to swirl around his death in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/outrage-grows-over-latchi-hotel-permit-as-authorities-face-criticism
What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ignore-a-siren-pay-€3-000-or-face-jail
Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-to-tax-foreign-made-ships-and-rebuild-u-s-maritime-power
The Trump administration on Tuesday rolled out a sweeping maritime plan aimed at reasserting U.S. dominance in shipping and reducing reliance on foreign-built vessels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions
The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-winter-games-open-in-spectacular-style
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway last night with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium that blended Italian culture, opera and pop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-tiktok-is-designed-to-be-addictive-and-that-could-be-illegal
The European Union is taking aim at the way TikTok is built, warning that the app’s design appears to push users into compulsive scrolling and may violate EU law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/carnival-costumes-and-plush-toys-in-focus-as-nationwide-safety-campaign-begins
With children’s safety at the forefront, the Consumer Protection Service is launching a nationwide inspection and awareness campaign focusing on carnival toys and costumes, ahead of this year’s festivities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-vehicle-safety-warnings-issued-illegal-airbags-and-high-risk-vehicles-flagged
The Department of Road Transport (DRT) has issued a series of warnings covering both illegal replacement airbags and a range of vehicles and components that may pose serious safety risks, including electric shock, fire and injury, urging importers, professionals and consumers in Cyprus to remain vigilant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-nicosia-after-police-discover-weapons-drugs-and-cash
Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-tourism-of-tomorrow-at-the-heart-of-europe
Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-bills-aren-t-going-anywhere-in-2026
Uncertainty surrounding Cyprus’ biggest energy projects is expected to persist through 2026, as delays at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasiliko and mounting complications with the electricity interconnector leave little room for optimism....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smuggled-tobacco-from-occupied-north-seized-on-limassol–larnaca-highway
What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-cracks-down-on-foreign-run-shops
Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protected-forests-questionable-leases-and-lost-millions
A string of inconsistencies in how state-owned forest land is leased and managed has been uncovered by the Auditor General of the Republic of Cyprus, raising fresh questions about oversight, environmental protection, and lost public revenue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-among-the-top-universities-worldwide-in-six-subject-areas-in-2026
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-sets-new-standards-in-mobile-connectivity-with-the-launch-of-5g-unlimited-plans
Cablenet recently unveiled its new 5G Unlimited Plans, marking the first major launch in a series of new-generation products designed to transform the way customers experience mobile connectivity in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-orders-recall-of-multiple-vehicle-models-over-safety-concerns
The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cocaine-disguised-as-board-games-snared-on-way-to-cyprus
Greek authorities have uncovered a cocaine shipment bound for Cyprus after intercepting two suspicious parcels at Athens International Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-perks-and-a-presidential-siesta
Our national prince is under serious pressure, with half the crowd wanting him out of government and the other half insisting he stay at least until the next parliamentary elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/just-an-image…-right
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-kicks-off-cyprus-eu-presidency-in-strasbourg
President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-seize-210-cartons-at-larnaca-airport
Three passengers heading for the UK got an unexpected boarding delay on Monday after customs officers at Larnaca Airport opened their luggage and found it packed with cigarettes, not clothes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-dress-red-nails-red-flags
Painter Giorgos Gabriel has done it again, and once more, the internet is doing what it does best: arguing loudly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bids-a-solemn-farewell-to-former-president-george-vassiliou
The funeral of former President of the Republic of Cyprus Geoprge Vassiliou is being conducted today with full state honors, financed by the Republic and in accordance with protocol for a sitting head of state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amazon-team-in-cyprus-exploring-big-tech-and-satellite-internet-projects
A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....
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....
