https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-to-become-an-ai-hub-but-can-we-keep-the-lights-on-first
Cyprus wants to become the Eastern Mediterranean’s trusted hub for artificial intelligence by 2032, under a new national strategy that promises smarter public services, higher productivity, and a stronger technology sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-cyprus-ready-for-its-mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are normally treated as one of the most irritating but unavoidable parts of a Cyprus summer. This week, however, they became a more serious public health concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/west-nile-virus-case-confirmed-in-cyprus-patient-in-intensive-care
A person infected with West Nile virus is receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital, the Ministry of Health has confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-beach-tragedy-leaves-mother-dead-and-12-year-old-on-ventilator
A 12-year-old girl remains on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at Makarios Hospital after a drowning incident at a Larnaca beach that claimed the life of her mother....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-witness-in-limassol-shooting-wakes-up-as-police-wait-to-hear-her-account
A 46-year-old woman who was critically injured in an attempted murder-suicide in Limassol has regained consciousness, with police now waiting for doctors to determine when she is well enough to provide a statement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-suicide-survivor-regains-consciousness
The 46-year-old woman who was critically injured after being shot by her husband in Limassol has regained consciousness, marking a positive step in her recovery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swedish-passport-holders-arrested-after-violent-assault-on-turkish-cypriot-in-ayia-napa
Three teenagers are in custody and police are actively searching for a fourth suspect following a violent assault that left a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man fighting for his life in a Nicosia hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-tragedy-premeditation-motive-and-route-under-scrutiny
A 46-year-old woman is fighting for her life in critical condition in the intensive care unit of a private Limassol hospital after being shot on Tuesday morning by her 55-year-old husband, an active police officer who then took his own life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finally-a-place-built-for-them-cyprus-plans-first-specialist-day-center-for-adults-with-severe-autism
A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-icu-after-running-naked-in-limassol-and-testing-positive-for-fentanyl
A 39-year-old Russian woman remains in intensive care at Limassol General Hospital after she was discovered running naked through a street in Limassol on Thursday afternoon. Medical tests later detected fentanyl and other opioids in her system, according to police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-pension-is-changing-but-you-ll-still-retire-at-the-same-age
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-reshapes-global-labour-market-into-two-distinct-paths-rewarding-human-skills-pwc-2026-ai-jobs-barometer
According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue to expand hiring faster than their peers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-butcher-training-program-draws-strong-interest
A training program aimed at turning people into qualified butchers, a profession that has quietly remained in steady demand in Cyprus, has kicked off its latest cycle with strong participation and growing interest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/29-year-old-dies-after-stolen-car-crash-in-nicosia
A 29-year-old man has died after a series of events in Nicosia involving a stolen vehicle, a crash, and a medical emergency, with police continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accident-leaves-technician-critically-injured-after-compressor-explosion
A 49-year-old technician is fighting for his life following a workplace accident in Strovolos on Thursday afternoon, after an air-conditioning compressor he was repairing exploded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-after-jumping-from-larnaca-apartment-block-during-immigration-raid
Three foreign nationals were injured during a police and immigration operation at an apartment complex in Larnaca on Wednesday morning after reportedly jumping from balconies while trying to avoid detection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/every-pedal-stroke-a-wish
The Panos Evripidou Foundation successfully organised the 10th annual “Cycling for Preemies 2026” ride on 17 May, in collaboration with the Mora Thavmata Association and with the support of the Limassol Municipality Cycling Team, honouring the memory of brothers Panos and Christian Evripidou, who were born prematurely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-trace-passengers-who-exited-cruise-ship-before-deadly-hantavirus-cases-were-identified
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medicine-linked-cyprus-and-israel-long-before-diplomacy
The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/medical-negligence-11-hour-er-waits-and-ambulance-shortages-in-cyprus
Long waits in emergency rooms, medication mix-ups, ambulance shortages, and allegations of medical negligence were among dozens of complaints filed by patients in March with the Patients’ Rights Observatory of the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-in-critical-condition-after-suspected-cooking-gas-leak
A 64-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Limassol, while his wife remains in critical condition in hospital, with early indications pointing to inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG or cooking gas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/addressing-gender-inequalities-in-stem-and-entrepreneurship
As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-mitsotakis-arrive-in-cyprus-for-urgent-talks-on-iran-war
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Cyprus on Monday for a high-profile trilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/panic-buying-hits-supermarkets-as-middle-east-tensions-continue
Panic buying swept through Cyprus’ retail market at the start of the week, as anxious consumers rushed to supermarkets amid growing tensions in the Middle East and reports of attacks near the British bases at RAF Akrotiri....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€10-million-nicu-project-at-makarios-hospital-back-on-track-for-2027-completion
Makarios Hospital is set to gain a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after the contract for the project was officially awarded....
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/4-year-old-child-dies-after-severe-influenza-a-complications
A four-year-old child has died after developing severe complications linked to Influenza A, health authorities confirmed on Monday. The child passed away at Makarios Hospital, where she had been receiving intensive medical care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/comatose-patient-in-critical-care-after-being-found-on-larnaca-general-bathroom-floor
The family of a 42-year-old woman has formally accused Larnaca General Hospital of major failures in patient care following an incident that left her in a critical condition with a severe brain hemorrhage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-dispute-turns-deadly-in-pegeia-as-man-fatally-stabbed-by-nephew
Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seasonal-infections-on-the-rise-at-makarios-hospital
Seasonal influenza cases are currently circulating in Cyprus at levels similar to last winter, according to health officials, though a gradual increase is expected as the country moves deeper into the peak flu season....