https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spl-x-cim-future-leaders-programme
SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tells-europe-our-banks-are-stronger-than-ever
With the aim of improving Cyprus’ image as an international financial center and showcasing the progress made in the banking sector as well as the wider economy, representatives of Cypriot banks traveled to Brussels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-designed-universal-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-first-time
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-21st-round-of-sanctions-against-russia
The European Commission has proposed a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, expanding restrictions across energy, finance, trade and fisheries. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the measures on Tuesday, describing them as part of the EU's continued response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration
For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-affordable-homes-rise-but-residents-raise-concerns-over-nearby-eac-pylons
For many young couples in Cyprus, owning a home can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising property prices, high rents and limited housing options have turned what was once considered a basic life milestone into a growing challenge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-and-europe-s-unfinished-question
Jean-Claude Juncker has with Cyprus what he himself describes as “a long-standing friendship.” A relationship that dates back to the earliest days of European enlargement and led him to follow the Cypriot question for more than a quarter of a century,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-defense-talks-in-nicosia-put-cyprus-at-the-center-of-europe-s-security-debate
EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia this week are discussing the bloc’s growing security challenges, military cooperation and regional instability, as Cyprus uses its EU spotlight to push for deeper European defense integration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-line-for-€800-million-in-eu-funding-for-migration-and-security
Cyprus is expected to receive approximately €800 million from the European Union between 2028 and 2034 to support migration policy, security initiatives and border management, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-550-kilos-of-waste-cleared-from-agia-eirini-beach-in-kyrenia
More than 550 kilograms of litter were collected from Agia Eirini beach during a recent coastal cleanup organized by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in cooperation with SPOT Marine Life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-jets-and-radio-interference-reported-as-eu-defence-ministers-arrive-in-cyprus
An aircraft carrying Greece's defense minister Nikos Dendias, along with planes transporting French and Dutch delegations to Cyprus, reportedly faced radio interference while approaching the island on Monday, in an incident that added a geopolitical backdrop to a major European defense gathering taking place in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-grow-together-–-inauguration-ceremony-of-pascal-lemesos-main-campus
PASCAL International Education proudly celebrated the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art PASCAL Lemesos Main Campus on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, under the distinguished auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-harder-or-your-future-depends-on-this-the-pressure-students-feel-in-cyprus
We’ve all heard phrases like ''just study'' or ''your future depends on this'' from parents or teachers at some point in our lives. But how helpful are these words really?
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-arrests-lead-to-hamas-suspect-s-capture-in-crete
The 37-year-old man confessed that he is a member of Hamas, that he had contact with the suspects arrested in Cyprus, and that they intended to carry out a large-scale attack against Israeli-linked targets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-launches-water-saving-drive-as-cyprus-targets-self-sufficiency-by-2050
Cyprus is pushing for lower household water use as part of a long-term effort to strengthen the island’s water security, with authorities encouraging residents to cut daily consumption and adopt more efficient habits ahead of the peak summer season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-facing-legal-action-over-missing-aviation-fuel-penalty-rules
Cyprus is among 13 European Union countries facing legal action from the European Commission for failing to introduce national penalties required under EU aviation fuel legislation designed to encourage the use of cleaner fuels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-nuclear-power-back-on-the-table-for-cyprus-energy-future
Speaking from the Green Agenda conference stage, former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas outlined the potential for Cyprus to join a growing group of countries exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of their future energy mix....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evgenii-tiapkin-‘there-is-no-equivalent-to-the-freedom-ecosystem-in-the-eu
Last Wednesday, 3 June, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of officials and representatives of the national business community. The heads of state held bilateral talks. The talks then continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from both countries, and a bilateral business forum was held on the same day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-ends-with-great-success
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, Cyprus’ largest sustainability conference, was held with great success on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hilton Nicosia, bringing together representatives from government, business, academia, and organizations, alongside distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-drops-bombshell-politics-holding-cyprus-back
Comments made by former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at the Green Agenda Summit sparked discussion on Thursday, as he openly criticized political and party interference in Cyprus’ energy sector, arguing that it has delayed critical projects and weakened the country’s energy planning.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/theodoros-loukaidis-at-green-agenda-2026
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest conference dedicated to sustainable development, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend)," ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-cash-rent-new-payment-rule-takes-effect-across-cyprus-from-july-1
If you pay your rent in cash, that habit is about to become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-student-accuses-university-of-discrimination-over-practicum-assessment
A dispute has emerged between the University of Cyprus and a visually impaired student who alleges she was treated unfairly during her teaching practicum, while the institution insists it provided extensive support throughout her studies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-2-new-partners-in-cyprus
EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-vies-for-presidency-of-un-general-assembly
The United Nations General Assembly will elect the president of its 81st session on June 2, 2026, during a vote at UN headquarters in New York. Cyprus is seeking the position through the candidacy of Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, who is facing Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/entrepreneurial-ambitions-rise-in-cyprus-but-barriers-to-growth-remain
Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-first-student-accepted-to-u-s-naval-academy
Cyprus has marked a small but symbolic milestone in its defense relations with the United States, as a Cypriot student prepares to join one of the most prestigious military academies in the world for the first time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/hong-kong-drama-‘afterpiece-to-open-shanghai-international-film-festival
The Hong Kong drama 'Afterpiece', produced by Derek Yee and directed by debut filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong, will have its world premiere as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, set to run from June 12 to 21....
