https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-camera-fines-take-effect-in-cyprus-starting-today
Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-accuses-hungary-of-detaining-bank-staff-carrying-$82-million-in-cash-and-gold
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-bans-age-discrimination-in-vehicle-insurance
Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-police-probe-alleged-mass-euthanasia-of-dogs-at-private-shelter
Police in Paphos are looking into serious allegations that a private animal shelter unlawfully euthanised large numbers of dogs, following a formal complaint made public by a local municipal councillor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-in-overnight-police-sweep-across-cyprus
A large-scale police operation carried out across Cyprus overnight led to seven arrests, dozens of traffic fines, and hundreds of spot checks as authorities stepped up efforts to curb crime and reassure the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-certified-as-a-great-place-to-work®
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), a leader in the energy and fuel sector in Cyprus, is proud to announce its official certification as a Great Place To Work®. This distinction marks a significant milestone, confirming the company’s steadfast commitment to fostering a people-centric, supportive, and fair working environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/because-what-could-possibly-go-wrong-video
A motorcyclist in Latsia apparently decided that sidewalks, bike paths and roads were all part of the same playground, and a new social media video shows just how ''fun'' that can get....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-approves-state-funding-for-limassol-football-stadium
The European Commission has approved state funding for the construction and operation of Limassol’s new football stadium, closing the book on questions over the legality of the project and giving long-term certainty to Cypriot football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shadow-network-for-recruiting-foreign-workers
An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-warn-cyprus-faces-power-and-water-shortfalls-without-urgent-action
Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/outrage-grows-over-latchi-hotel-permit-as-authorities-face-criticism
What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotel-licensing-rises-to-45-from-5-6-in-2023
Cyprus has made major progress in bringing its hotel sector into compliance with licensing requirements, with the share of properly licensed hotels rising sharply from just 5-6% in 2023 to about 45% today, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told Parliament on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-years-for-one-case-audit-exposes-shocking-delays-in-land-department
Serious systemic problems are undermining how state land is managed and how property rights are protected, according to a new special report by the Audit Office of Cyprus examining the Department of Lands and Surveys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-transfers-surge-from-5-000-to-45-000-in-cyprus-with-no-staff-increase
Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tap-and-pay-cyprus-police-enter-the-card-era
If you’ve ever fumbled for exact change while paying a fine, renewing a firearm license, or visiting the Criminal Records Office, relief is finally at hand. The Cyprus police have started installing POS terminals across the island; yes, you can now pay with your card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-eyes-entry-into-cyprus-electricity-market-with-renewable-power-strategy
CYTA is preparing an ambitious move into Cyprus’s electricity market, aiming first to serve consumers who cannot install their own photovoltaic systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-animal-welfare-commissioner-says-cyprus-facing-stray-crisis-abuse-cases-and-lack-of-veterinary-support
Cyprus is facing persistent and serious challenges in the area of animal welfare, according to Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, who pointed to long-term systemic problems that continue to affect both stray and owned animals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules
Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€361-million-strategic-agreement-for-themis
Themis Portfolio Management Limited (hereinafter “Themis”) announces the execution of a servicing agreement for the management of loans and real estate assets and the provision of other services to Cyprus Asset Management Company Ltd (hereinafter “KEDIPES”) and Creditum Holdings Ltd (hereinafter “Creditum”)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-accused-in-demosthenous-murder-appear-in-limassol-court
Six men accused in the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous are appearing before the Limassol Criminal Court on Thursday, as authorities push forward with one of the most complex murder cases Cyprus has seen in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-cracks-down-on-foreign-run-shops
Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....
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/over-570-vehicles-stopped-and-more-than-500-breathalyzer-tests-conducted-nationwide-overnight
Police continued their ongoing targeted preventive operations across all districts overnight, recording two arrests and 136 traffic citations in the most recent round of checks, as part of an intensified effort to curb crime and improve road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep
Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/barbershop-crackdown-uncovers-immigration-and-labor-violations-with-fines-totaling-€26-800
A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-running-without-full-permits-get-lifeline-but-the-clock-is-ticking
Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/real-madrid-tops-deloitte-football-money-league-as-clubs-achieve-record-€12-4bn-revenue
The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...
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/business/no-permits-without-payment-famagusta-freezes-developers-with-unpaid-debts
The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation will no longer examine planning or building permit applications from individuals or companies that owe money for water or sewerage services, its president Yiannis Karousos said Wednesday....
