https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future
The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-shares-surge-to-15-year-high
When the investment fund Lone Star Funds “courted” Bank of Cyprus in the summer of 2022, offering just under €2 per share, well above its market price at the time, it clearly saw potential. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow
Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-new-york-awarded-bank-of-cyprus-the-stp-award-2025
Bank of New York has awarded Bank of Cyprus with the “STP AWARD 2025”, for a fourth consecutive year, in recognition of the high-quality procedures the Bank follows in the area of fund transfers via the SWIFT system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-uk-showcases-immersive-technologies-and-educational-excellence-at-youth-tech-festival-2026
British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-greek-and-cypriot-police-are-coordinating-more-closely
In early December, Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus, accompanied by senior officers from Greece’s Organized Crime Division (DAOE). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-warned-of-scams-exploiting-republic-of-cyprus-citizenship-applications
Mehmet Birinci, a a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has issued a public warning to Turkish Cypriots, cautioning them against individuals attempting to profit from applications for Republic of Cyprus citizenship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-haze-dust-and-clouds-welcome-you-back-to-the-grind
The weather seems to be matching the general "Monday mood" today; a little grey, a little indecisive, and yes, the dust is back in the atmosphere just to smudge the view....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-human-rights-blind-spot-as-cyprus-still-lacks-legal-protection-for-guide-dogs
A significant gap in Cyprus’s legal framework regarding the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by guide dogs has been highlighted in a recent report by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-‘ghost-surgery- surface-in-patient-complaints-to-osak
From uncovered GeSY services and pharmacy data concerns to referral delays and alleged “ghost” surgeries, a wave of complaints reached the Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations in December 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/labour-policy-and-the-test-of-leadership
The new Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has assumed responsibility for a critical ministry and is now tasked with managing issues that cut across the full breadth of society. He must must confront entrenched guilds and trade unionists, as well as labor organizations and employers, all of whom are deeply involved in labor-related issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soldiers-get-guaranteed-insurance-cover-parliament-calls-it-the-bare-minimum
Parliament unanimously approved a long-overdue measure on Thursday to guarantee insurance coverage for members of the Army of the Republic who are injured or killed while carrying out dangerous duties, a move MPs described as the absolute minimum owed to those defending the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-sets-new-standards-in-mobile-connectivity-with-the-launch-of-5g-unlimited-plans
Cablenet recently unveiled its new 5G Unlimited Plans, marking the first major launch in a series of new-generation products designed to transform the way customers experience mobile connectivity in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers
A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-chief-pushes-shift-reform-as-unions-push-back
A decision to change the working hours of more than 1,000 frontline police officers has triggered a heated political and labor clash, landing squarely in Parliament at a time when concerns over crime and public safety are already running high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-i-don-t-want-to-use-force-i-won-t-use-force
US President Donald Trump has backed off his confrontation with Europe over Greenland, dropping threats of tariffs and insisting he will not use force to take control of the Arctic island, a sudden change after weeks of pressure that shook NATO and rattled European capitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gusts-reach-7-beaufort-in-a-blustery-thursday-mix
Strong winds are whipping up the sea and dust is hanging in the air as a complex weather pattern takes hold. Gale-force gusts and rough seas define the day, while rain and snow on the peaks add to the winter mix....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-19-years-of-delays-the-paphos-marina-is-back-on-the-table
The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windy-wednesday-gusts-reach-6-beaufort-as-clouds-gather
The winds are howling and the clouds are thickening as the cold air mass refuses to let go just yet. Prepare for a blustery Wednesday with strong gusts and rough seas, while dust and rain queue up for the second half of the week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-snow
An extraordinary winter storm has transformed Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, delivering the heaviest snowfall the region has seen in roughly six decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceo-confidence-in-revenue-outlook-hits-five-year-low-–-as-ai-becomes-a-defining-divide-between-leaders-and-laggards-pwc-2026-global-ceo-survey
CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nest-by-bbf-designed-for-living-defined-by-investment-value
bbf: introduces :nest, a contemporary residential development in Germasogeia, one of Limassol’s most established and resilient residential districts — created to combine quality living with long-term investment confidence. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ tuesday-freeze-temperatures-plunge-to-1°c-in-the-mountains
The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-skipped-putin-and-xi-for-his-siesta
He once turned down a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, not over politics, not over protocol, but because it clashed with his afternoon nap....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/square-one-launches-500-new-homes-in-2026
Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-taps-christodoulides-and-erdogan-for-new-gaza-peace-council
Cyprus has been pulled into the spotlight of U.S. diplomacy after President Donald Trump personally invited President Nicos Christodoulides to join his newly proposed “Peace Council” for Gaza, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an invite too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amateur-blunders-at-the-top-as-high-ranking-officials-fail-the-test
While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-least-39-dead-in-high-speed-train-crash-in-spain
At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured after a high-speed train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening, authorities said. Officials called the crash “truly strange,” noting it happened on a straight stretch of track....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-cold-air-mass-brings-frost-and-chilly-conditions
A cold air mass is currently affecting the area, ensuring that while the week starts with sunshine, it definitely requires a coat. If you needed an extra coffee to brave the morning air today, you aren't alone....
