https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-cypriots-on-the-epstein-list-cue-the-great-distraction
Let’s start with the good news. So far, no Cypriot—politician or otherwise—has shown up on Epstein’s list. Fingers crossed. Of course, we’re still waiting for Annita Alexiou’s next post, just to be absolutely sure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nepotism-allegations-raised-over-public-sector-appointments-in-polis-chrysochous
Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khassim-diagne meets-mukhtars-to-discuss-buffer-zone-issues
The United Nations’ senior official in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met this week with Mukhtars from several villages to discuss issues concerning the buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-jail-sentence-for-police-officer-convicted-of-indecent-assault
The Court of Appeal has upheld a prison sentence imposed on a police officer convicted of indecent assault against a female colleague, rejecting appeals filed by both the defendant and the Attorney General. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-debt-drops-faster-than-almost-anywhere-else-in-europe
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-one-in-seven-cypriots-struggle-to-keep-homes-warm
A significant share of households in Cyprus continue to face difficulties keeping their homes warm, according to new figures released by Eurostat for 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not
The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-casinos-brace-for-new-competition-from-greece-and-uae
Cyprus’ casino industry is bracing for new competition, with upcoming casinos in Greece and the United Arab Emirates expected to shake up the local market, officials said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-meps-cashing-in-on-side-jobs-but-few-report-it
Several members of the European Parliament have come under scrutiny for failing to fully disclose income from outside jobs, raising questions about transparency and accountability in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-employee-says-political-views-cost-him-his-job-post
A seconded (temporarily transferred) employee of Cyprus’ Audit Service says he was pressured, sidelined, and abruptly transferred after expressing support for a new political movement, allegations that are raising broader concerns about political neutrality and constitutional protections inside one of the state’s most sensitive watchdog institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-bills-aren-t-going-anywhere-in-2026
Uncertainty surrounding Cyprus’ biggest energy projects is expected to persist through 2026, as delays at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasiliko and mounting complications with the electricity interconnector leave little room for optimism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-moves-to-cut-water-use-by-10-intensifies-inspections-against-hose-washing
The Larnaca District Local Government Organization (EOA Larnaca) has announced a package of emergency measures aimed at reducing water consumption in the city and district by 10%, in an effort to prevent water cut-offs amid Cyprus’s worsening water situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-year-it-project-at-housing-finance-corporation-drags-on-for-eight-years
A long-delayed technology project at the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) has resulted in significant additional costs and prolonged dependence on external systems, according to findings presented by the Audit Office to Parliament’s Audit Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-renews-cyprus-mission-calls-current-situation-unsustainable
The United Nations Security Council has approved a one-year extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), with the mission now set to continue until 31 January 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-to-reopen-gaza-s-rafah-crossing-after-nearly-two-years
Israel announced Friday that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt over the weekend, allowing Palestinians to enter and leave Gaza for the first time since May 2024. The move comes nearly two years after the crossing was largely shut down amid ongoing conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-turkey-and-the-mind-of-donald-trump
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-is-about-to-look-very-different
Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-surge-packs-cyprus-hospitals
If you’ve been thinking of heading to the ER, you might want to think twice; public hospitals across Cyprus are packed, with beds about 90% full....
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/cyprus-opens-embassy-in-bahrain-signals-stronger-gulf-ties
Cyprus marked a milestone in its diplomatic outreach Monday with the official opening of its new embassy in Bahrain, signaling the island nation’s intent to deepen ties not only with Bahrain but with the wider Gulf region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-tag-team-two-low-pressure-systems-bring-the-drama
A weak low-pressure system is already here, and a second, fresh low-pressure system is arriving this evening to keep the momentum going....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-turkish-cypriots-warned-of-scams-exploiting-republic-of-cyprus-citizenship-applications
Although Cyprus maintains one of the highest blood donation rates relative to its population, demand for blood has increased sharply over the past decade and continues to place pressure on the system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-von-der-leyen-can-save-europe
The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....
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/comment/opinion/labour-policy-and-the-test-of-leadership
The new Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has assumed responsibility for a critical ministry and is now tasked with managing issues that cut across the full breadth of society. He must must confront entrenched guilds and trade unionists, as well as labor organizations and employers, all of whom are deeply involved in labor-related issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-protection-revoked-for-palestinians-after-larnaca-violence
The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has withdrawn international protection from a group of Palestinian nationals linked to violent incidents that took place in Larnaca on 17 January, according to information from official sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athalassa-psychiatric-hospital-back-at-square-one-after-millions-spent-and-wards-condemned
The Mental Health Nursing Staff Branch of PASYDY has issued a stark warning about the state of Athalassa Hospital, stating that several of its wards have now been officially classified as unfit for use and must be demolished....
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. ...
