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/new-law-clears-the-way-for-dash-cams-on-cyprus-roads
Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-toolbox-to-curb-energy-prices-support-for-all-27-member-states
Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dangerous-buildings-loopholes-in-the-law-and-reforms-still-pending
The collapse of part of an apartment building in Germasogeia, which claimed two lives, exposed serious weaknesses in current legislation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-turning-point-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lightning-strikes-cause-forest-fires-swiftly-contained
Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under control within minutes on Friday morning after a rapid response by the Department of Forests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-of-the-fide-candidates-tournament-2026-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drousiotis-releases-new-messages-and-audio-disputing-police-claims-that-sandy-fabricated-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis has escalated his public intervention in the controversial “Sandy” case by releasing new messages and audio material, while strongly criticizing the handling of the investigation by Cypriot authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-backs-eu-defence-push-as-safe-funding-expands-across-europe
Europe’s push to strengthen its defence capabilities gathered further momentum this week, as new funding approvals under the EU’s SAFE instrument were confirmed, an initiative that Cyprus has placed high on its agenda during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-reserves-recover-but-supply-risks-still-loom
Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-move-brings-displaced-cypriots-property-rights-into-focus
A new development in the European Parliament marks a significant step forward for displaced people from Cyprus, as their property rights are now formally acknowledged within discussions on future EU funding....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40
Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-sentenced-to-two-months-by-turkish-cypriot-court-over-drug-case
A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kathikas-revives-good-friday-cross-procession-tradition
A Good Friday tradition was once again revived in the village of Kathikas, where residents and visitors gathered for a reenactment of Jesus Christ carrying the Holy Cross from the Praetorium to Golgotha....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-increases-russian-lng-imports-despite-looming-energy-ban
The European Union has significantly increased its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia in early 2026, despite its stated goal of phasing out all Russian gas imports within the next two years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/newmed-energy-signs-deal-to-export-100-bcm-from-cyprus-s-aphrodite-field-to-egypt
A new agreement is taking shape around the development of Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field, as NewMed Energy moves forward with plans to export natural gas to Egypt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-lamb-demand-surpasses-supermarket-forecasts
Demand for locally produced meat in Cyprus is rising as Easter approaches, with officials reporting that supply levels remain stable and the market is functioning without shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€300-000-aid-package-to-lebanon
Cyprus has pledged €300,000 in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as the island nation responds to the worsening situation affecting civilians there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-veterinarians-unite-to-tackle-animal-diseases
Veterinary professionals from both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have begun a new phase of collaboration aimed at addressing animal health concerns across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-starting-in-2027
Greece is advocating for a coordinated European approach to limit social media access for younger teens, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urging a bloc-wide rule that would apply to children under 15....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceasefire-declared-as-trump-claims-‘complete-victory-in-iran-war
A fragile pause in the Iran war has been declared after 40 days of escalating conflict, with former US president Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire and calling it a “complete victory,” even as violence continues across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tax-key-dates-2026-a-practical-guide-for-businesses-and-individuals
Staying on top of tax obligations in Cyprus requires careful planning and timely action, particularly within an evolving regulatory environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-brookies-to-missiles-and-back-again
Take something simple and seemingly harmless from everyday life, like the collective obsession with a dessert that, because it spread on TikTok, led to long lines forming outside the branches of a well-known Cypriot bakery. Now compare that with the shocking absence of even basic restraint in the massive military conflict unfolding in our region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eight-months-on-nicosia-animal-poisoning-case-remains-unresolved
The Ecologists Movement – Citizens’ Cooperation has publicly condemned what it describes as prolonged inaction by authorities in investigating a serious animal poisoning case in the Idalion area, raising broader concerns about animal welfare enforcement in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/refugee-turned-fry-king-the-story-behind-western-australia-s-go-to-fish-and-chip-staple
For many people across Western Australia, a serving of fish and chips almost always comes with the same familiar companion: thick, golden fries supplied by Choice Chips....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signals-new-economic-support-measures-while-reinforcing-defence-capabilities
President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-the-new-race-to-the-moon-with-role-in-nasa-s-artemis-program
George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-launched-after-objects-thrown-across-nicosia-line
Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-supports-the-adopt-a-family-for-easter-campaign
Petrolina supported this year's nationwide 'Adopt a Family for Easter' campaign, organised by the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC). True to its values and commitment to society, the company, with the active involvment of the Petrolina Community, helped support vulnerable families during the Easter period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-summer-cyprus-dams-rise-after-days-of-heavy-rain
After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....
