https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-black-van-and-the-black-snake-that-will-devour-us
Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/esm-report-says-cyprus-and-greece-are-the-only-eurozone-countries-expected-to-reduce-debt-through-2035
About half of the euro area countries, including the five member states that received assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), among them Cyprus, succeeded in reducing public debt and cutting deficits after the pandemic, thanks to the steady economic recovery and growing tax revenues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/race-against-time-for-cyprus-missing-as-witnesses-age-and-archives-remain-closed
Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/landmark-pension-reform-eyes-january-2027-rollout-with-hikes-up-to-55
A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-better-living-days-concluded-with-great-enthusiasm-in-paphos-moving-on-to-two-stops-in-limassol
After the Lidl Agios Pavlos store, Lidl Cyprus' summer wellness journey will travel to Lidl Agia Fylaxeos store on July 10 and 11 as well as to the Lidl Ypsonas store on July 17 and 18....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/staffing-gaps-and-construction-noise-plague-makarios-hospital-children-s-cancer-ward
A severe staffing shortage left just two nurses caring for 15 young patients at the Makarios Hospital pediatric oncology unit on a single night shift this week. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-institute-of-neurology-and-genetics-opens-massive-new-€31m-campus-extension
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-light-amidst-the-divide-honoring-the-indomitable-sevgul-uludağ
The sudden passing of investigative journalist and peace activist Sevgül Uludağ has brought a rare moment of shared grief to a fractured Cyprus. The collective mourning reflects her unique ability to bridge deep-seated communal divisions, a quality that defined her life and now characterizes her memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evangelia-eliadou-massimo-giordano-on-the-minthis-music-festival-2026
Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia, and Massimo Giordano, internationally acclaimed Italian tenor, Artistic Director of the Minthis Music Festival and Co-Founder of LaimTee Art, discuss the vision behind Minthis Music Festival 2026, its exceptional artistic programme and its evolution into one of Cyprus’ most refined cultural experiences. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-of-tragic-limassol-shooting-shared-online-as-police-officer-s-gambling-debts-surface
A graphic mobile phone video showing the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s domestic shooting in Limassol is being widely circulated on messaging apps, causing distress to the victim's family and complicating the ongoing police investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-faces-pushback-from-turkish-cypriot-leadership-during-renewed-peace-drive
United Nations Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín is making a fresh push to revive the long-dormant Cyprus peace process, calling the current diplomatic landscape an unprecedented opportunity for a permanent settlement. However, her efforts have drawn sharp criticism from the Turkish Cypriot leadership, exposing the deep divisions that persist on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-s-eu-presidency-set-to-cost-more-than-three-times-cyprus
Ireland is preparing for one of the most expensive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union in recent years, with estimated spending approaching €293 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finishes-eu-presidency-with-major-deals-on-health-travel-rights-and-migration
Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/balkan-jazz-folk-and-experimental-winds-blowing-your-way-windcraft-music-fest-returns-to-katydata-on-24-26-july-2026
With a focus on wind instruments, the festival continues to build bridges between tradition and contemporary creation, combining concerts, performances, workshops, site-specific installations, and participatory activities in a three-day celebration filled with music and creative encounters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/turkey-plans-$100-million-digital-upgrade-in-occupied-north
A Turkish-based telecommunications company has unveiled plans to invest more than $100 million in upgrading digital infrastructure in the occupied part of Cyprus, aiming to roll out fiber-optic networks and develop 5G services in the area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-pushes-for-cyprus-breakthrough-before-his-un-term-ends
Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-tells-cyprus-you-re-not-invited-—eu-says-that-s-unacceptable
Cyprus has found itself at the center of a diplomatic row ahead of this year's global climate summit, after Turkey failed to invite the island to several COP31-related events, prompting the European Union to step in and voice its support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-contributed-€427-million-in-cyprus-in-2025
The opposition is once again reopening the issue of additional taxation on banks in Cyprus, an issue which the previous Parliament had indeed opened but ultimately failed to pass. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-struggle-erupts-inside-the-eac
Three trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have submitted a letter to the organisation's Board of Directors alleging serious governance issues linked to the conduct of board chairman George Petrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-music-festival-2026-announces-porsche-cyprus-as-main-sponsor-in-strategic-lifestyle-partnership
Minthis Music Festival 2026 is proud to announce Porsche Cyprus as its main event sponsor, marking the beginning of a strategic lifestyle partnership between two brands that share a commitment to exceptional quality, innovation, and memorable experiences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officals-consider-microchipping-stray-cats-to-better-track-and-care-for-them
If you've ever left food out for a neighborhood cat, adopted a stray kitten, or watched a colony of cats gather outside a café or apartment block, you'll know just how much a part of everyday life cats are in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-relief-extended-giving-drivers-2-more-months-of-breathing-room
Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-and-shell-branded-service-stations-once-again-supported-meet-the-legends-cyprus-major-celebration-of-classic-motorcycles
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-pension-is-changing-but-you-ll-still-retire-at-the-same-age
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-and-anima-investment-network-opened-euromed-days-in-nicosia-placing-cyprus-at-the-centre-of-euro-mediterranean-investment-cooperation
Invest Cyprus & ANIMA Investment Network successfully opened EUROMED DAYS - Connecting Regions, Empowering Growth: Mediterranean-Europe Investment Partnerships for a Resilient Future, a high-level regional investment forum that took place in Cyprus from 15 to 17 June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-discusses-project-kuiper-and-cybersecurity-cooperation-with-amazon
A meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon Vice President Panos Panay took place in a positive and productive atmosphere, opening new possibilities for cooperation between Cyprus and the global technology company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
