https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-€45-000-in-fines-over-foot-and-mouth-disease-violations
Cyprus’ Veterinary Services say they have stepped up inspections across farms and animal-related facilities as authorities tighten enforcement of emergency measures aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roads-reopen-at-rizoelia-after-tense-stand-off-with-farmers
Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/last-menu-of-andreas-mavrommatis-served-at-eu-summit-in-ayia-napa
Just days before his sudden passing, Michelin-starred Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis had been working on the menu that the Republic of Cyprus served to EU heads of state and government at the Ayia Napa Marina on April 23 and 24....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-ministry-says-government-actions-helped-keep-inflation-low-in-cyprus
Government policies introduced since 2025 have played a clear role in keeping prices relatively contained, according to the Ministry of Finance, which pointed to the latest Eurostat data to support its position....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-simple-fix-for-a-dangerous-housing-reality
On Holy Saturday, an aging apartment building collapsed, costing two people their lives. Tragic. The Minister of the Interior met with the President and a delegation from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber to discuss dangerous buildings and possible steps to manage these risks more effectively. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-195-migrant-deportations-since-march
Authorities have carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals between March 1 and April 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal residence and crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/responsible-and-irresponsible-individuals-are-misleading-livestock-farmers
Members of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee once again asked for answers about compensation and the next steps the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services plan to take to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, just hours before Parliament dissolves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-strike-tests-power-supply-as-unions-warn-of-further-action
A 24-hour nationwide strike by employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) began at midnight on April 22 and is set to conclude at midnight on April 23, with assurances that electricity supply is expected to remain stable under current conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-rules-no-more-wasted-solar-power
In a move that will come as a relief to thousands of households across Cyprus, Parliament has stepped in to stop extra solar energy from simply disappearing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling
Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-borrowing-from-pension-fund-government-says
A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-the-moment-as-eu-leaders-gather-for-informal-summit
A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-unions-signal-strike-after-disappointing-talks-with-energy-minister
Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-in-fbi-to-strengthen-major-criminal-probe
Cyprus is turning to international help to strengthen a major criminal investigation, with FBI experts expected to arrive in the coming days after a direct request from President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-approves-part-of-foreclosure-reforms-sends-rest-back-for-changes
Cyprus’ long-running effort to reform its foreclosure system has taken a sharp turn, with President Nikos Christodoulides approving only three out of 12 new laws passed by parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route
A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-returns-to-cyprus-weeks-after-iran-war-visit-signaling-deepening-ties
Cyprus is preparing to welcome a historic guest this week. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive on Thursday for an official visit, marking the first time a sitting French president has made a bilateral trip to the island since the Republic of Cyprus was founded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace
There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-collapsed-cake
Every time our government opens its mouth and lays out new lofty goals and grand ambitions, the oven gets preheated, the temperature rises, there is sometimes even a sense of admiration, and President Nikos Christodoulides, playing the role of chef, prepares yet another political cake, hoping to serve it to Cypriot society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-ever-cypriot-accepted-to-u-s-naval-academy
A Cypriot applicant has been admitted to the United States Naval Academy for the first time, according to President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-fbi-to-join-cyprus-probe-into-santi-case-as-pressure-builds-for-answers
An FBI team is expected in Cyprus in the coming days to assist in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile ''Santi'' case, also referred to as the ''Sandy'' case in previous KNEWS coverage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-end-state-borrowing-from-social-insurance-fund-in-pension-reform-plan
Cyprus is moving forward with changes to its pension system, with discussions now focusing on both the Social Insurance Fund and Provident Funds. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left
Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-cancer-screening-programmes-and-early-detection-initiatives-expand-nationwide
A shift toward prevention is at the centre of Cyprus’ health planning, with new screening programmes, reforms, and infrastructure projects outlined by Neophytos Charalambides during a presentation of the Ministry’s 2025 review and its priorities for the year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-persons-in-cyprus-advances-with-new-excavations-and-dna-efforts
Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israeli-intelligence-firm-linked-to-cyprus-video-controversy
Given that the government itself, in the confusion and panic that followed the release of the now well-known video last January, quietly allowed the narrative of a Russian hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus to take hold, the revelation that the material was actually produced by a private intelligence company from neighboring Israel is, in itself, significant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-deadly-germasogeia-collapse-larnaca-launches-urgent-building-inspections
After the collapse of a building in Germasogeia last week that left two people dead, authorities in Larnaca are moving quickly, sending teams out from Monday to check buildings that could pose a risk to the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-road-gets-more-expensive-as-new-bids-come-in-higher-than-expected
The long-discussed Paphos–Polis road project is facing fresh uncertainty after new bids came in higher than originally estimated, prompting officials to take a closer look before making any final decisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-acquires-chessbase-a-market-leader-in-chess-software-data-and-content
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-unsafe-buildings-put-lefkara-residents-at-risk
Hundreds of buildings across Lefkara are considered dangerous, with many at risk of collapse, local officials warn, raising fresh safety concerns in the wake of a deadly incident in Limassol....