https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-structures-found-in-akamas-action-urged
The beautiful and ecologically rich Akamas Peninsula is facing new environmental concerns, as two illegal refreshment facilities have been spotted within its protected Natura 2000 areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-investigate-how-14-year-old-reached-34th-floor-before-fatal-fall
Authorities are stepping up their investigation into the shocking death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of an unfinished apartment at the Trilogy Towers in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus
President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus-amid-ongoing-sanctions
In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal
After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-proposes-€150-billion-borrowing-plan-for-rearmament-amid-growing-security-concerns
The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-manchester-united-to-leave-old-trafford-after-115-years
Manchester United has officially announced plans to move out of Old Trafford, their home for the past 115 years, and build a brand-new, state-of-the-art stadium next door. The proposed 100,000-seater venue will become the largest football stadium in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva
Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-airbags-six-years-of-silence-now-the-eu-is-investigating-cyprus
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-tourist-surge-in-occupied-north
A significant rise in German tourists visiting the occupied territories of Cyprus is expected in the coming months, according to statements by the so-called "minister of tourism" Fikri Ataoglu....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-under-fire-over-community-leader-appointments
Tensions are mounting over the government's controversial decision to appoint 209 community leaders in the newly established municipalities, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-s-largest-iceberg-grounds-near-south-georgia-island
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-local-planning-authority-set-to-greenlight-controversial-tourist-development
The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-bold-overhaul-aims-to-boost-economy-but-sparks-debate
Cyprus is preparing to implement its first major tax reform in over two decades, aiming to modernize the tax system, boost competitiveness, and align with international standards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ready-set-go-police-amp-up-road-patrols-for-long-weekend-traffic
The police, particularly the Traffic Department, will deploy significantly more personnel over the weekend and on Green Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and other roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greeks-calling-for-accountability-2-years-after-tempe-train-tragedy
Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-over-excessive-inspection-charges-in-takata-airbag-recall
Companies conducting vehicle inspections as part of the Takata airbag recall are under fire for imposing hefty administrative fees, with some charging up to €160 for inspections that should be free under European regulations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-civil-servants
A decade after the financial crisis that forced Cyprus to slash public sector benefits under the terms of its bailout agreement, the government is now gradually rolling back austerity measures — handing back perks to civil servants in a move seen as both politically strategic and potentially risky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-action-against-energy-poverty-amid-tragic-deaths
Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-company-constructs-power-plant-in-mari-without-permits
A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-270-prisoner-transfers-to-hospitals-in-2024
In 2024, there were 1,271 transfers of prisoners to public and private hospitals, according to a statement from the Department of Prisons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-subject-to-strictest-eu-platform-rules
WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-forces-haircut-victims-to-district-courts
The Cyprus Supreme Court has confirmed that cases related to the controversial 2013 ''haircuts'' at Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank must be heard by District Courts, not the Administrative Court, according to a statement from the Legal Service.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-battle-brutal-frost-as-‘coral-cold-front-devastates-crops
The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-public-support-for-donkey-adoption-campaign
The Taskent Nature Park’s Donkey Adoption Campaign has received overwhelming public backing, raising €8,500 within just a day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-fire-sparks-urgent-calls-for-electrical-safety-overhaul
A tragic fire in Limassol that claimed five lives has reignited concerns over electrical safety regulations in Cyprus. Experts are pointing to serious lapses in oversight, faulty installations, and a lack of routine inspections as key factors behind preventable fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-submits-report-on-gender-equality-and-anti-discrimination-measures
The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-gives-hotels-deadline-to-get-licensed-or-face-closure
The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations
The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....
