https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-environmental-dept-backs-latchi-development-despite-irregularities
A controversial tourist development in Latchi, Paphos, is facing increasing scrutiny as both the Paphos Provincial Municipality and the Environment Department become involved in a growing legal and environmental dispute. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chief-rabbi-of-cyprus-discusses-security-issues-with-chief-of-police
The Chief Rabbi of Cyprus held a meeting with the Chief of Police alongside senior officials from the Cyprus Police Force....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-visit-us-in-april-to-boost-cyprus-investments
President Nicos Christodoulides’ upcoming official visit to the United States in April is focused on strengthening Cyprus’ ties with the US and attracting investments, part of a broader government strategy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-improves-corruption-ranking-but-challenges-remain
Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-castration-proposed-for-child-rapists-in-new-law
A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/say-cheese-not-conflict-ministry-pushes-for-halloumi-consensus
The Ministry of Agriculture has emphasized that issues surrounding PDO Halloumi can be resolved through dialogue and transparency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lost-and-found-104-year-old-greek-turtle-spotted-in-alexandria
A 'missing' sea turtle from Greece, aged 104, was recently spotted off the coast of Alexandria by Egyptian authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drifting-17-kilometers-nonstop-on-ice-a-guinness-world-records™-title-for-the-taycan
A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/removal-of-dangerous-chemicals-from-astrasol-begun
The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/pan-dragomir-delivers-a-body-positive-message-in-response-to-fatphobic-comments
Cypriot radio personality, influencer, and content creator Panayiota Charalambous, known online as @pan.dragomir, recently shared a deeply empowering body-positive video that has captivated fans and followers alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act
The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shops-to-close-early-amid-clashing-protests
Shops in Limassol are expected to close early this evening as the city braces for two simultaneous demonstrations, one by the far-right party ELAM and another against fascism. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-eu-in-migrant-departures
Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-garbage-tax-could-mean-higher-costs-for-citizens
Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-drug-testing-at-stadiums-is-impractical
The President of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, analyzed the difficulties in implementing drug and alcohol tests at stadiums in light of the government’s new bills aimed at tackling violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-energy-landscape-shifts-as-eni-total-and-kogas-withdraw-from-blocks
The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-of-strong-response-to-possible-us-tariffs
The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/276-cars-ordered-off-cyprus-roads-over-airbag-and-brake-defects
Hundreds of vehicles in Cyprus are being taken off the roads immediately due to serious safety concerns linked to faulty airbags and braking systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-week-in-cyprus-broken-promises-electricity-woes-and-a-valentine-s-day-summit
The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fear-in-santorini-as-quakes-continue-–-schools-closed-residents-try-to-flee
Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-on-high-alert-after-threats-against-president-christodoulides
Cypriot authorities have been placed on high alert following threats made against President Nicos Christodoulides. The threats, reportedly received via text message on the President’s phone, are linked to an ongoing court case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-aiming-for-innovation-sustainability-and-simplicity
A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-on-cyprus-roads-as-two-young-lives-lost-in-separate-crashes
Two tragic road accidents within hours of each other have left two young lives lost, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-traffic-delays-expected-again-on-limassol-nicosia-highway-this-weekend
After last weekend's frustrating delays for drivers, another set of roadworks is set to affect travel this weekend on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-urged-to-milk-opportunities-for-halloumi-s-future
Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/improving-education-and-safety-key-plans-from-the-minister-of-education
Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-protest-demands-justice-for-tempi-tragedy-video
On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/highway-havoc-the-price-of-necessary-roadworks
Saturday morning's traffic nightmare on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near the new bridge can only be described as pure chaos: shouting, honking, and seemingly endless hours of idling. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airlines-suspend-flights-to-paphos-over-security-concerns
Israeli airlines EL AL, Arkia, and Israir will now land exclusively at Larnaca International Airport due to a directive issued by Israel’s Internal Security Agency late Sunday night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....
