https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-left-high-and-dry-over-dam-failure
The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-mild-cleric-to-hardliner-the-polarizing-rise-of-paphos-metropolitan
The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...
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/latchi-port-expansion-to-transform-polis-chrysochous
The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi Port, managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Polis Chrysochous, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/435th-squadron-at-papandreou-base-for-infrastructure-upgrade
An assessment team from the 435th U.S. Air Force Emergency Response Support Squadron is visiting Cyprus this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-dominate-cyprus-market-with-expanding-investments
In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncontrolled-water-leak-at-mavrokolympos-dam-raises-fears-of-ecological-disaster
A significant and uncontrolled water outflow from the Mavrokolympos Dam in the Paphos region has raised alarm over potential ecological and agricultural consequences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-non-aligned-neutrality-to-pro-western-alignment
Cyprus’ foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation over the decades, moving from a stance of non-alignment to a strong pro-Western orientation, particularly after its accession to the European Union. This shift, however, was not a simple one and reflects the island’s unique political challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump
In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/important-changes-coming-to-ghs-medicine-prices
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-condemns-u-s-military-support-for-cyprus
Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-scandal-trial-postponed-for-ex-minister-and-associates
The high-profile case involving naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Program has been postponed, with proceedings now set to resume on March 18, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-italian-island-faces-sotheby-s-auction-unbeknownst-to-local-residents
Local residents of Bacoli, near Naples, were left stunned and disheartened when it was announced that the historic Punta Pennata island is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-national-guard-to-modernize-with-u-s-arms
The Republic of Cyprus’ formal accession to the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programs, Excess Defense Articles, and Title 10 security assistance programs marks a significant milestone in the strategic strengthening of relations between Nicosia and Washington. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-69-000-migrants-arrive-in-east-med-as-cyprus-faces-rising-numbers
In 2024, Cyprus found itself in a challenging situation as one of the two EU regions where irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees actually increased, according to new data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-push-back-on-new-foreign-worker-rules
Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-defense-aid-to-cyprus-in-historic-move
The White House has announced a landmark decision that directly impacts Cyprus and its role in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-cypriot-appointed-to-helm-global-shipping-powerhouse
The appointment of a Cypriot as Secretary General/CEO of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a major vote of confidence in the Cypriot shipping industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies
In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-arrest-warrant-netanyahu-granted-free-access-to-auschwitz-ceremony
Poland has confirmed that it will grant Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, free access to the upcoming 80th anniversary commemoration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-authorities-report-two-more-deaths-attributed-to-influenza-a
The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) in Cyprus has reported three deaths related to Influenza A over a span of ten days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-herzog-visits-cyprus-amid-regional-diplomatic-shifts
The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-eu-shake-up-includes-higher-schengen-visa-fees-stricter-border-checks-and-key-new-citizenship-rules
In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-president-s-visit-sparks-protests-and-political-firestorm
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usns-laramie-makes-pit-stop-at-port-of-limassol
The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-s-final-form-when-digital-capitalism-perfects-the-free-market-of-power
The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-dragon-threatens-citrus-and-exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-found-dead-in-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment
On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcdonald-s-cuts-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts-but-claims-it-still-‘cares-about-diversity
McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....
