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05 December, 2025
 

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1. Christodoulides rolls into Kyiv for face-to-face talks with Zelensky

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-rolls-into-kyiv-for-face-to-face-talks-with-zelensky

President Nikos Christodoulides touched down in Kyiv early Thursday morning, kicking off a packed working visit that puts Cyprus squarely in the middle of Europe’s biggest geopolitical challenge....

2. Broomstick killing case heads to trial; five remanded this week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/broomstick-killing-case-heads-to-trial-five-remanded-this-week

The five suspects accused in the killing of 30-year-old Victory Osarumen Thompson were remanded this week, as investigators continue to piece together what happened inside the Limassol apartment where he was found dead earlier this month....

3. A technological milestone for Porsche as the Cayenne goes Electric

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-technological-milestone-for-porsche-as-the-cayenne-goes-electric

The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power⁴ and up to 642 kilometres of range....

4. Bank of Cyprus named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by Global Finance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-named-‘best-private-bank-in-cyprus-2026-by-global-finance

Bank of Cyprus has just been named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by the prestigious Global Finance magazine, reconfirming its status as the leader in the Cypriot market. ...

5. Greece and Ukraine strike deal to build crewless combat boats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-ukraine-strike-deal-to-build-crewless-combat-boats

Greece and Ukraine are moving ahead with a joint plan to build unmanned surface vessels, essentially crewless naval craft, at Greek shipyards, in what officials are calling one of the most concrete takeaways from Sunday’s meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy....

6. Criticism mounts over OELMEK President’s comment on Education Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/criticism-mounts-over-oelmek-president-s-comment-on-education-minister

A controversy erupted after Dimitris Taliadoros, head of OELMEK, made remarks on ANT1 that many viewers interpreted as sexist toward the Minister of Education....

7. The countdown begins for Cyprus’ turn at the EU helm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-countdown-begins-for-cyprus-turn-at-the-eu-helm

Cyprus is ramping up preparations as it gets ready to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, a role that will put the country at the center of EU decision-making for six months....

8. Human trafficking data show rising pressures in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-data-show-rising-pressures-in-cyprus

Cyprus has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a recognition of the country’s sustained and organized efforts to combat human trafficking. But recent data show the issue remains complex and multifaceted....

9. Christodoulides welcomed with military honors in Berlin

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-welcomed-with-military-honors-in-berlin

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides received full military honors in Berlin on Friday, where German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed him to the Chancellery for a round of high-level discussions on European and regional matters....

10. Shocking complaint: Elderly woman dies during hospital transport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-complaint-elderly-woman-dies-during-hospital-transport

A serious case involving the death of an elderly woman during transport to a hospital has come to light following a complaint from her son, who described the harrowing events that, he says, led to his mother’s death....

11. Trump’s envoys are here, and Cyprus is in the spotlight again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-envoys-are-here-and-cyprus-is-in-the-spotlight-again

Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....

12. Who holds the power? Church or State in Metropolitan’s trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-holds-the-power-church-or-state-in-metropolitan-s-trial

A legal clash between church and state is at the heart of a high-profile case involving the Metropolitan of Tamasos and Orini, Isaias, whose trial over alleged personal data violations has been postponed to January 22, 2026....

13. Surprise! The Auditor General is coming to your counter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-the-auditor-general-is-coming-to-your-counter

Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou told the House Finance Committee that the Audit Office will conduct sudden on-site inspections this month to evaluate how citizens experience public services....

14. President unveils major tax overhaul aimed at fairness, growth and green transition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-major-tax-overhaul-aimed-at-fairness-growth-and-green-transition

Cyprus is rolling out the biggest tax shake-up in more than two decades, promising a fairer system that supports families, strengthens local businesses, and keeps the economy competitive....

15. After beating at Aglantzia Gymnasium, security cameras to be installed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-beating-at-aglantzia-gymnasium-security-cameras-to-be-installed

Authorities and parents are moving swiftly to tighten security at Aglantzia Gymnasium after a violent incident during a weekend school event reignited concerns about student safety....

16. The skeleton in the suitcase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-skeleton-in-the-suitcase

I’ll admit it: I can’t quite share the excitement over Tufan Erhürman’s rise to leadership among the Turkish Cypriots. Maybe it’s because I don’t think we’re at five minutes to midnight; we passed midnight long ago....

17. Lidl extends commitment to women’s football with UEFA partnership through to 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-extends-commitment-to-women-s-football-with-uefa-partnership-through-to-2030

Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, announces the extension of its successful UEFA partnership, continuing its ongoing journey with the UEFA Women’s National Team to 2030....

18. Cyprus reaches for the stars; Joins European Space Agency as Associate Member

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reaches-for-the-stars-joins-european-space-agency-as-associate-member

Cyprus formally joined the European Space Agency (ESA) as an Associate Member this week, a move hailed by officials as a milestone in the island nation’s growing role within Europe’s space and technology landscape....

19. We were there too...somewhere behind Erdogan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-were-there-too-somewhere-behind-erdogan

The participation of the Republic of Cyprus at Sharm El-Sheikh for the signing of the Gaza agreement is noteworthy. ...

20. Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-christodoulides-discuss-cyprus-issue-at-gaza-summit

Cyprus made headlines at Monday’s Gaza Summit in Egypt when President Nikos Christodoulides met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue. ...

21. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-000-traffic-violations-reported-in-a-week-as-two-die-in-nicosia-accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

22. ‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘crazy-but-not-insane-hasguler-vows-to-return-varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

23. Cyprus to auction €25 million in treasury bills this month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-auction-€25-million-in-treasury-bills-this-month

Cyprus is once again turning to short-term borrowing, announcing a €25 million Treasury Bills auction that will take place on October 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Ministry of Finance....

24. The risk is not only geopolitical

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-risk-is-not-only-geopolitical

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection cable is full of thorny issues that, until resolved, would be better off out of the headlines. The project is making news for all the wrong reasons....

25. Christodoulides: ''He clearly doesn’t know who he’s dealing with''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-he-clearly-doesn-t-know-who-he-s-dealing-with

A new round of tension has erupted between Athens and Nicosia over the ambitious undersea electricity cable meant to connect Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, known as the GSI Interconnector, after a report suggested Greece’s power grid operator had challenged a funding decision by Cyprus’s energy regulator....

26. Former Metropolitan of Kition, once convicted of indecent assault, dies at 87

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-metropolitan-of-kition-once-convicted-of-indecent-assault-dies-at-87

The former Metropolitan of Kition, Chrysostomos, who once faced criminal charges and a suspended prison sentence for indecent assault, has died at the age of 87....

27. Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministers-ditch-electric-cars-return-to-gas-powered-vehicles

Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....

28. From colony to republic: The day a nation was born (photos and video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-colony-to-republic-the-day-a-nation-was-born-photos

Sixty-five years ago, the Union Jack was lowered in Nicosia, the new Cypriot flag was raised, and Archbishop Makarios III signed the papers that marked the island’s leap into independence....

29. Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unfastened-helmet-suspected-in-man-s-fatal-head-trauma-during-motorcycle-accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....

30. Sarkozy jailed, gets five years in Libya funding case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sarkozy-jailed-gets-five-years-in-libya-funding-case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of running a criminal conspiracy and accepting illegal campaign money from Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi....

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