https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-man-of-the-year-by-president-christodoulides
An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mep-admits-he-did-not-read-eu-budget-says-he-was-in-cyprus-during-debate
Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament, has sparked controversy after openly admitting in a televised interview that he did not read the European Union’s budget, saying he simply ''didn’t have time because he was in Cyprus.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-opens-athens-campus
The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says
Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-says-may-2026-parliamentary-vote-could-shape-cyprus-next-president
Cyprus’ 2026 parliamentary elections are being framed as a turning point for the country’s future, with politician Fidias Panayiotou saying the outcome could even influence who becomes the next president in 2028....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-says-patients-must-be-at-the-center-of-cyprus-healthcare-system
Cyprus is placing increasing emphasis on a healthcare model that puts patients at the center of care, not only as recipients of treatment but as participants in decisions that affect them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/first-ladies-influencers-and-flying-priests-another-perfectly-normal-week-in-cyprus
Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-to-cyprus-stepping-down-from-ukraine-role-amid-tensions-in-washington
According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fintech-hiring-heats-up
Hiring activity in Limassol’s fintech and digital assets sector accelerated this week, with two major players signaling strong demand for specialized talent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300-traffic-violations-recorded-on-the-island-in-one-night
More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sharp-rise-in-school-violence-reported-by-teachers-in-cyprus
A recent nationwide study by POED (Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers) presents a troubling picture of school life in Cyprus, based on responses from 1,017 primary education teachers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-el-nino-forecast-could-push-2026-toward-record-global-heat
Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-and-christodoulides-visit-french–cypriot-school-in-nicosia
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-lithuania-move-closer-as-leaders-pledge-stronger-eu-ties
Cyprus and Lithuania are looking to tighten their ties, with both countries signaling a stronger partnership, not just between them, but also within the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-borrowing-from-pension-fund-government-says
A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-as-a-riviera-and…-iran-as-texas
The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-shows-strong-turkish-cypriot-backing-for-federal-cyprus-settlement
A March 2026 survey by the Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) offers a snapshot of attitudes among Turkish Cypriots regarding a possible settlement of the Cyprus problem....
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/turkey-excludes-cyprus-from-un-climate-briefing
The European Union has voiced strong criticism following a decision by Turkey to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from a recent United Nations briefing tied to climate discussions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/europe-after-the-illusion
Even if a “normal” politician wins the next U.S. presidential election, Europe will find it hard to trust the United States again. What it is going through right now has convinced even the most committed Atlanticists that something has to change. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-500-school-violence-incidents-recorded-in-cyprus-during-2024-2025
A nationwide report on school safety has revealed that 510 incidents of violence were documented across Cyprus during the 2024–2025 academic year....
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/life/a-27-000-mile-ride-that-redefined-one-cypriot-s-sense-of-home-video
A Greek-Cypriot traveler, Nikos Leontis, spent over a year riding across continents on a motorbike, covering roughly 44,000 kilometers (about 27,000 miles). What began as a demanding overland expedition from Greece and Cyprus into Africa gradually turned into something more meaningful; an exploration of identity and human connection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-a-dusty-prelude-to-the-holy-week-sprint
The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-must-elevate-vocational-education-to-equal-status-michaelidou-says
Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akrotiri-residents-oppose-antennas-but-british-bases-can-take-the-land-anyway
Residents in the Akrotiri area may have little say over a major new military installation planned near their homes after Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou revealed that British Bases authorities legally have the power to requisition land even if the community objects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-london-considered-leaving-cyprus
In the mid-1970s, Britain considered a complete withdrawal from Cyprus. A series of declassified British archival documents show that the government under Harold Wilson examined the possibility of fully removing its bases from the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-leader-as-polls-shake-up-cyprus-election-race
Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/war-sends-euribor-climbing-and-hits-loan-holders
The war in the Middle East has clearly increased uncertainty and is putting pressure on inflation, leading to higher costs for loans in Cyprus that are tied to Euribor. More specifically, Euribor has increased by 20 basis points since the start of the war just over 20 days ago. ...
