https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cats-make-headlines-abroad-but-the-island-s-feline-problem-is-serious
Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/complaints-pour-in-over-spoiled-milk-from-charalambides-christis
Dozens of consumers across Cyprus have filed complaints after discovering that fresh milk from Charalambides-Christis was turning sour several days before the stated expiration date, sparking concern among households and prompting an investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-player-among-four-€100-000-winners-as-joker-jackpot-increases
A lucky resident of Limassol was among four winners who matched five numbers in Sunday night’s Joker draw, each taking home €100,000. The winning ticket was the only one from Cyprus, while the other three were played in Greece, according to OPAP....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-earn-a-bit-more-in-2024-just-don-t-spend-it-all-at-once
Workers in Cyprus took home more money in 2024, but the pace of wage growth lost steam as inflation continued to squeeze household budgets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/accidents-and-curiosity-bring-limassol-traffic-to-a-crawl
Traffic in Limassol has become a daily headache, with jams stretching for kilometers and snaring thousands of drivers, often outside of rush hour....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citizen-stops-illegal-dumping-attempt-by-following-loaded-truck
A resident of Strovolos intercepted an attempt to illegally dump materials in a local natural area by tracking a loaded double-cab truck....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-paying-for-groceries-becomes-a-crowdfunding-campaign
In the U.S., some people aren’t just asking for help with medical bills or emergencies anymore, they’re crowdfunding their groceries. That’s according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, who says more Americans are turning to online campaigns just to make ends meet....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tax-hike-could-make-smoking-a-luxury-greece-pushes-back
Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-sweep-30-people-caught-working-illegally-manager-charged
A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-shares-eu-presidency-secrets-as-cyprus-prepares-to-take-the-wheel
Cyprus isn’t just getting ready to lead the Council of the European Union in 2026; it’s getting a masterclass from the Poles. On October 9, Polish and Cypriot teams met in Nicosia to swap insights, share ''war'' stories, and spark discussions on what it really takes to steer Europe’s political ship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-pushes-to-toss-key-charge-in-golden-passport-trial
A last-minute legal twist has emerged in the high-profile trial over Cyprus’s controversial naturalization program, as a defense lawyer raised concerns that one of the charges may involve abuse of power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-end-insurance-overcharging-of-older-drivers
The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-joins-eu-s-new-ai-hub-network
Cyprus is officially getting its own Artificial Intelligence Center as part of a new European Commission initiative to boost the bloc’s AI power and make high-tech tools more accessible to everyone, from researchers to small startups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-scholarships-to-help-cypriot-women-break-into-tech-and-shipping
Ten Cypriot women will soon have the chance to study in the fields of shipping, innovation, and technology, thanks to a new scholarship program announced by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality and the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-judge-s-request-to-involve-eu-court-denied
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus on Sunday rejected a request by Judge Doria Varosiotou to refer a legal question to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruling that it is not necessary at this stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-and-el-sisi-to-lead-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-greece-and-cyprus-among-invited-nations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diane-keaton-enduring-star-of-screen-and-style-dies-at-79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose luminous presence shaped films from The Godfather to Annie Hall to Father of the Bride, died in California on Saturday at the age of 79. Her family has asked for privacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/france-does-not-reform
France is a country that does not reform, at least not without blood and plenty of protest. Its history proves this. In fact, it is from France that we ourselves imported large doses of the culture of questioning and dissent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-mep-challenges-eu-report-for-recognizing-turkey-backed-de-facto-state-in-cyprus
Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-kids-online
Cyprus is taking a firm step to protect children from the dangers of the online world, joining a European Commission pilot project aimed at developing a secure way to verify users’ ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-all-stressed-out-86-of-young-people-in-cyprus-struggle-with-anxiety-about-the-future
If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future, you’re not alone. According to a new survey by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, an astonishing 86% of young people in Cyprus say they feel high levels of anxiety and uncertainty about what lies ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bidx1-launches-october-catalogue-featuring-coastal-villas-city-apartments-more
BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-sun-behaving-mostly-clouds-flirting-winds-mildly-mischievous
A mild low-pressure system has wandered into the area, looking like it might do something interesting, but probably won’t....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-shooting-linked-to-loan-sharking-suspect-in-custody
Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with a shooting at a company’s offices in Limassol early Tuesday, a case authorities say stems from loan sharking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stefan-dobrev-europe-s-diversity-as-a-weapon-for-innovation
Stefan Dobrev, chairman of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, called for a “new European self-confidence” in the age of artificial intelligence, speaking Thursday at the Digital Agenda 2025 conference under the theme “Beyond AI.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-as-european-hub-for-drone-technology
Cyprus is emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech companies developing unmanned and defense systems, thanks to its neutral geopolitical profile and unique regulatory advantages, industry experts say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-buyers-account-for-over-a-quarter-of-cyprus-property-sales
Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-are-entering-the-era-of-combating-corruption
He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...
