https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-greek-air-force-officer-accused-of-spying-for-china
A senior Greek Air Force officer with access to NATO intelligence has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in what officials describe as one of the most serious security breaches uncovered in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-domino-falls-in-epstein-saga-as-norway-investigates-former-pm
Another high-profile name has been pulled into the long, messy shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, and it’s unlikely to be the last....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-and-global-turmoil-dominate-cypriots-fears
A new Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Parliament shows that Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability, with Cypriots expressing some of the strongest concerns across the EU, particularly on migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friends-of-akamas-warn-road-works-are-driving-the-national-park-from-bad-to-worse
The environmental group Friends of Akamas has issued a strongly worded statement expressing concern over the direction of road works inside the Akamas National Forest Park, saying the situation in protected areas is deteriorating rather than improving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-water-shortfall-in-2026-as-government-sets-lower-supply-levels
The Cypriot government has approved a water supply plan for 2026 that is expected to fall short of what consumers will need, setting the stage for potential restrictions during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules
Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-hit-with-€59-million-fine-for-undercutting-its-own-sellers
Germany fines Amazon €59 million after regulators found it was competing directly with the very sellers it hosts and capping their prices in the process, tilting the playing field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norwegian-ambassador-to-jordan-steps-aside-amid-epstein-fallout
The ongoing fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has expanded beyond high-profile figures like Prince Andrew, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and U.S. political leaders, including the Clintons. Now, Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, Mona Juul, has stepped aside while her ties to the late sex offender are investigated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgeries-on-hold-as-flu-wave-fills-cyprus-hospitals
Non-urgent surgeries may soon be postponed, and private hospital beds brought into play, as Cyprus’s public hospitals struggle to keep up with a growing wave of patients sick with the flu and other seasonal viruses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-embraces-simba-animal-aid-s-stray-dogs
This holiday season, the beloved Bean Bar chain once again proved that it offers much more than just a coffee experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corbyn-cyprus-base-used-to-transit-weapons-to-israel
Cyprus is increasingly involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the British base at Akrotiri reportedly serving as a transit point for weapons deliveries to Israel, according to Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader and co-founder of Your Party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-welcomed-4-5-million-tourists-in-2025-most-ever-in-a-single-year
Cyprus welcomed a record-breaking 4.53 million visitors in 2025, marking the most successful year in the island’s tourism history. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€361-million-strategic-agreement-for-themis
Themis Portfolio Management Limited (hereinafter “Themis”) announces the execution of a servicing agreement for the management of loans and real estate assets and the provision of other services to Cyprus Asset Management Company Ltd (hereinafter “KEDIPES”) and Creditum Holdings Ltd (hereinafter “Creditum”)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule
Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/testimony-sparks-major-developments-in-case-involving-paphos-mayor
A lengthy statement given by the woman described as the alleged victim appears to have marked a turning point in a highly serious case that has been unfolding in public view over recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-february-5th-a-spring-fling-in-february-with-temps-hitting-12°c-on-troodos
A low-pressure system is sliding in for tomorrow, and the spoiler alert is that it’s bringing our old friend dust back for a Friday reunion....
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/corbyn-claims-akrotiri-base-used-as-transit-hub-for-arms-deliveries-to-israel
Cyprus is being drawn deeper into the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, according to British MP Jeremy Corbyn, who claims that the UK’s Sovereign Base Area at Akrotiri is being used as a stopover point for transferring weapons to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-bills-get-a-break-as-cyprus-extends-reduced-vat-until-2027
Households in Cyprus will continue to pay lower VAT on their electricity bills for another year, after the Council of Ministers approved an extension of the reduced tax rate through March 31, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/only-15-students-attend-secondary-school-in-occupied-rizokarpaso
Just 15 students are enrolled in secondary school this year in Rizokarpaso, in northern Cyprus, where the small Greek Cypriot community continues to face restrictions under Turkish occupation, according to a new European Parliament report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-6-kilos-of-tnt-missing-and-cyprus-has-seen-this-before
As investigations continue into the theft of a large quantity of TNT, early findings by police and the National Guard appear to be leading authorities back more than a decade, to 2012, when another serious explosives theft shook the military....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-february-4th- breathe-easy-because-the-dust-is-gone-and-the-sky-is-blue
Today is the day to open the windows. The weather will be mostly clear, letting that February sun do its work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khassim-diagne meets-mukhtars-to-discuss-buffer-zone-issues
The United Nations’ senior official in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met this week with Mukhtars from several villages to discuss issues concerning the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cygma-officially-established-to-unite-and-advance-the-game-development-industry-in-cyprus
CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Developers Association, was officially established on December 31, marking a new milestone for the country’s evolving game development ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-cypriot-school-expansion-puts-pressure-on-space-and-planning
The French Cypriot School is facing mounting pressure over space, coexistence and public funding questions just as it prepares for its biggest step yet: opening a full high school program in Cyprus by 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-debt-drops-faster-than-almost-anywhere-else-in-europe
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attorney-general-asks-for-restraint-as-review-of-koumas-case-nears-end
The Attorney General on Tuesday urged the public to avoid speculation as authorities continue reviewing a criminal investigation involving Cyprus Football Federation President Giorgos Koumas, saying the process is still ongoing and nearing a conclusion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-500-000-vaccines-to-curb-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-occupied-cyprus
The European Union is stepping in to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the Turkish Cypriot community, announcing it will provide 500,000 vaccine doses to contain the outbreak and protect livestock....
