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1.  New data details scale of domestic abuse and femicide in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-data-details-scale-of-domestic-abuse-and-femicide-in-cyprus

Cyprus recorded 17 femicides between 2020 and 2025, according to newly released figures from the police. Over the same six-year period, authorities recorded 16 specific cases of femicide, indicating that at least one incident involved multiple fatalities....

2. Stepmother released in Xylofagou child death investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stepmother-released-in-xylofagou-child-death-investigation

Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police have released a stepmother without conditions following her arrest in connection with the deaths of two children in Xylofagou. She was freed on Wednesday....

3. Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faneromeni-26-art-festival-at-bank-of-cyprus-cultural-foundation

On July 9, the musical performance “Resonances” offers a unique musical journey through the collaboration of the two musical ensembles, the “Lyra Quartet” and the vocal ensemble “Kalesma” led by the internationally acclaimed musician Socrates Sinopoulos....

4. The right side of history is never guaranteed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-right-side-of-history-is-never-guaranteed

President Trump has a well-known fondness for grand, gold-trimmed settings, and he has openly expressed his admiration for Mr. Erdoğan. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte by his side, he made that clear once again....

5. Balkan, jazz, folk and experimental winds blowing your way: Windcraft Music Fest returns to Katydata on 24-26 July 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/balkan-jazz-folk-and-experimental-winds-blowing-your-way-windcraft-music-fest-returns-to-katydata-on-24-26-july-2026

With a focus on wind instruments, the festival continues to build bridges between tradition and contemporary creation, combining concerts, performances, workshops, site-specific installations, and participatory activities in a three-day celebration filled with music and creative encounters....

6. 80% of Cyprus' drinking water now comes from desalination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/80-of-cyprus-drinking-water-now-comes-from-desalination

For most people in Cyprus, turning on the tap and expecting water to flow is something they rarely think about. But after years of drought concerns and fears of water cuts, the government says the island is moving closer to a future where households won't have to worry about running dry....

7. Cyprus bids farewell to journalist Sevgul Uludag, voice for missing persons and coexistence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bids-farewell-to-journalist-sevgul-uludag-voice-for-missing-persons-and-coexistence

Cyprus is mourning the loss of Turkish Cypriot journalist, writer and activist Sevgül Uludağ, who has died at the age of 68, a figure widely respected across both communities for her lifelong work on one of the island’s most painful issues: the missing persons of the Cyprus conflict....

8. Former MEP sparks backlash over LGBTQ ''immorality'' claims in viral post

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/former-mep-sparks-backlash-over-lgbtq-immorality-claims-in-viral-post

A social media post by former Cypriot MEP and coroner Marios Matsakis has gone viral in Cyprus, igniting a heated debate over what is shown on television and how far creative freedom should go in mainstream dramas....

9. Coral Cyprus and Shell-branded service stations once again supported Meet the Legends, Cyprus’ major celebration of classic motorcycles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-and-shell-branded-service-stations-once-again-supported-meet-the-legends-cyprus-major-celebration-of-classic-motorcycles

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....

10. Cyprus installs first big battery systems to cut solar power cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts

The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....

11. The report is only the beginning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-report-is-only-the-beginning

The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...

12. Digital euro coming by 2030 as Cyprus gets a new way to pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-euro-coming-by-2030-as-cyprus-gets-a-new-way-to-pay

The digital euro is slowly moving from theory to reality, and if all goes to plan, it could become part of everyday life across Cyprus and the rest of the eurozone by 2030....

13. ECB warns Cyprus foreclosure changes could backfire on economy and borrowers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-warns-cyprus-foreclosure-changes-could-backfire-on-economy-and-borrowers

On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...

14. Beyond excellence: How Class ES26 of The English School Nicosia Redefined What a Generation Can Achieve

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beyond-excellence-how-class-es26-of-the-english-school-nicosia-redefined-what-a-generation-can-achieve

A tribute to the most accomplished graduating class in the school’s history — young men and women who turned adversity into a legacy that will echo through Cyprus for generations....

15. Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finding-a-parking-space-could-soon-get-easier-in-paralimni-deryneia

The installation of smart parking technology has begun across the Paralimni–Deryneia Municipality as part of the national "Smart Cyprus" initiative, which aims to introduce digital solutions in local communities....

16. Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations present the new Shell V-Power & Shell GO+ campaign, with 3 Jeep® Avenger vehicles as the Grand Prize

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coral-cyprus-and-shell-service-stations-present-the-new-shell-v-power-shell-go-campaign-with-3-jeep®-avenger-vehicles-as-the-grand-prize

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) presents the new major campaign for latest generation Shell V-Power fuels and the Shell GO+ app, through which three participants will have the opportunity to be named winners, each receiving a brand-new Jeep® Avenger. The campaign was presented at an event held on 17 June 2026 at The Anama Concept, in the presence of company executives and media representatives....

17. Where are the Iranians?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/where-are-the-iranians

Whatever happened to the Iranians who greeted the first American bombs with relief and celebration? They now stand alongside the Kurds whom Trump abandoned, dismissing them because they had not fought in Normandy. Alongside the Afghans who were left at the mercy of the Taliban. Alongside the Danes, perhaps the most pro-American people in Europe, who suddenly discovered that their great ally wanted to take a piece of their territory, like a greedy child grabbing one more slice of cake. ...

18. Learn to dive and help rescue animals at the same time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/learn-to-dive-and-help-rescue-animals-at-the-same-time

If you’ve ever thought about trying scuba diving, or you’re already a certified diver looking for an excuse to get back in the water, this might be the most meaningful dive of the summer....

19. Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch

Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....

20. Home insurance in Europe is changing, and Cyprus is next

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/home-insurance-in-europe-is-changing-and-cyprus-is-next

For many years, mortgage-related insurance in Cyprus was treated as a fixed part of the home loan process. That approach is gradually giving way to a different model across Europe....

21. Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-better-living-days-travel-across-cyprus-with-practical-ideas-for-healthy-eating-and-a-better-life

Lidl Cyprus presents Lidl Better Living Days, a new summer experience that travels to selected stores across Cyprus. This initiative brings the wider public together with free experiential activities, with the sole aim of promoting healthy eating, physical exercise and overall well-being in our everyday lives....

22. Summer cinema returns to Faneromeni with free screenings in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/summer-cinema-returns-to-faneromeni-with-free-screenings-in-nicosia

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is bringing back its open-air summer cinema programme as part of the FANEROMENI26 Arts Festival, offering free film screenings for audiences of all ages throughout July and August in central Nicosia...

23. What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-next-for-cyprus-christodoulides-weighs-in-on-homes-bills-and-the-peace-process

In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....

24. A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-german-expat-s-view-of-cyprus-is-going-viral—and-it-s-raising-questions

''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....

25. Petrolina Supports the Expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-supports-the-expansion-of-ronald-mcdonald-house®-cyprus

As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and support for initiatives that promote health and well-being, Petrolina has contributed to the expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus by sponsoring and adopting one of the four rooms in the House’s new extension....

26. Vision String Quartet Brings Dynamic Chamber Music to Minthis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/vision-string-quartet-brings-dynamic-chamber-music-to-minthis

On 10 July, the internationally acclaimed Vision String Quartet takes the stage at the Minthis Music Festival 2026, presenting its bold and dynamic approach to chamber music, with appearances at major international festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, inviting audiences to an experience full of energy and immediacy....

27. Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cremation-finally-coming-to-cyprus-after-20-years-of-delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

28. EU investment bank restarts funding to Turkey after 7-year freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze

The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....

29. A Summer of Endless Possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-summer-of-endless-possibilities-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort

There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience a season defined by effortless luxury, authentic discovery, and unforgettable moments....

30. How Cyprus confiscated Jho Low’s €6M villa without a criminal conviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-confiscated-jho-low-s-€6m-villa-without-a-criminal-conviction

Legal expert Simos Angelides explained the legal framework that allows the Republic of Cyprus to confiscate assets connected to alleged criminal activity, even in cases where there has been no criminal conviction. ...

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