https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/primary-schools-struggling-with-overcrowding-maintenance-issues-and-delinquency
Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corruption-worsens-in-occupied-cyprus-report-finds
The latest Corruption Perception Report for the occupied areas of Cyprus has painted a troubling picture, revealing a worsening trend in corruption levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/work-has-started-on-the-upgrade-and-expansion-of-the-a-e-department-at-nicosia-general-hospital
Work to upgrade and expand the Accident & Emergency Department at Nicosia General Hospital will begin on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-stronger-in-2024-with-a-net-profit-of-€214mn
Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-raised-over-dangerous-sprays-and-waste-management-at-carnivals
The use of hazardous sprays at carnival celebrations has come under scrutiny following a recent discussion before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greeks-calling-for-accountability-2-years-after-tempe-train-tragedy
Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ombudswoman-raises-alarm-over-prolonged-stay-of-unaccompanied-minors-at-pournara
A total of 27 unaccompanied minors have been stranded at the Pournara Temporary Reception and Accommodation Center for an average of 90 days, despite completing all necessary procedures for their transfer, according to a report by Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou-Lottides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-report-on-gender-equality-and-anti-discrimination-measures
The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-platform-set-to-revolutionize-shopping-with-real-time-price-comparison
From the 10th of February this year, supermarkets across Cyprus have been participating in a pilot phase of the e-kalathi electronic platform, with plans to roll it out to consumers by March 4. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-gives-hotels-deadline-to-get-licensed-or-face-closure
The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-is-cyprus
I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-posts-€508m-profit-for-2024
Bank of Cyprus has posted impressive results for 2024, reporting net profits of €508 million, marking a 4% increase from the previous year’s €487 million. The results reflect the bank's strong performance and growth, despite slight fluctuations in some areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-€122m-boost-for-famagusta-30-new-projects-announced
In a bold move to boost the development of the Famagusta district, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, announced 30 new projects with a total budget of €122 million ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-improves-corruption-ranking-but-challenges-remain
Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027
Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/implement-a-national-strategy-for-people-with-autism-says-demetriou
Annita Demetriou, emphasized the need for a strengthened national strategy supporting individuals with autism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unemployment-drops-10-6-in-a-year
The number of unemployed people in Cyprus saw a significant drop in January 2025, with official figures showing a 10.6% decrease compared to the same time last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-mountain-resorts-see-revival-with-government-s-hotel-upgrades
Cyprus' mountain resorts are seeing a business boom, thanks to a government-backed subsidy scheme aimed at upgrading hotels and tourist accommodations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/united-against-cancer-as-the-nation-commits-to-care-and-hope
President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/superhome-center-sold-to-greek-company-for-€94-million
The sale of Superhome Center to Vasilitsi DIY for €94 million has been approved by the Board of Directors of Ermes Department Stores Plc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-traffic-delays-expected-again-on-limassol-nicosia-highway-this-weekend
After last weekend's frustrating delays for drivers, another set of roadworks is set to affect travel this weekend on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/improving-education-and-safety-key-plans-from-the-minister-of-education
Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fresh-push-for-cyprus-solution-un-and-regional-talks-gain-momentum
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has highlighted a fresh push to address the long-standing Cyprus issue, with recent diplomatic efforts signaling potential progress. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pay-as-you-throw-roadmap-agreed-despite-20-obstacles
A roadmap for implementing the "Pay as You Throw" system by municipalities and communities was agreed upon on Thursday during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans
A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/works-announced-to-improve-the-agios-dometios-crossing
Improvement works on the Agios Dometios crossing are set to commence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and are expected to continue until May 21, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-week-s-wildest-stories-from-bird-droppings-to-book-launches
One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....
