https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-quits-social-support-role-citing-‘relentless-online-attacks-on-her-family
Cyprus’ First Lady, Philippa Karsera, has resigned from the Independent Social Support Agency, saying she and her children were targeted by a wave of online attacks, fake news and defamatory claims that left her no choice but to step aside....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-crash-in-estonia-sends-members-of-cyprus-national-handball-team-to-hospital-video
The Cyprus men’s national handball team was involved in a road accident in Estonia during the early hours of Saturday morning while traveling for an international fixture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ai-deja-vu-and-political-finger-pointing-cyprus-latest-video-scandal
We are living through pathological situations. So what could be more logical than asking for help from a doctor? Preferably, of course, a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, since Mikellidis has passed away, I found myself carefully reading the findings of another well-known doctor, forensic pathologist Marios Matsakis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-cypriot-presidency-photos
From the morning hours of Wednesday, January 7, the roads around the Main Stage of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation, where the ceremony was to take place, were closed to the public, with increased security measures by the police ahead of the arrival of foreign officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-urges-action-as-explosive-video-alleges-presidential-misconduct
A senior Cypriot political leader called for authorities to review an online video alleging corruption and campaign finance violations linked to President Nikos Christodoulides, as claims circulated widely on social media without independent verification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘go-home-clown-fury-in-cyprus-after-zelensky-ignores-turkish-occupation
He called him a ''clown'' and told him to ''go home,'' and that was just the start....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eu-presidency-pride-or-precarious-position
For the second time, Cyprus formally takes over the rotating Council of the EU for a six-month term. It now holds the reins of the EU presidency. There are unattainable promises being made—or envisioned—by the government for a mythological EU Shangri-La and how to propel this undemocratic institution forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-grants-additional-benefit-of-€350-for-each-member-of-its-team
Another year full of substantial successes has been completed for Lidl Cyprus. At the heart of this journey are its people, who, through their daily efforts, dedication, and teamwork, support the company's growth and progress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-diplomatic-footprint-of-ceremony
The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-seizes-russian-oil-tanker-video
The United States is turning up the heat abroad and doing it on two very different fronts at the same time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same
On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-europe-s-center-stage-with-€25-6-million-infrastructure-overhaul
Cyprus has completed extensive infrastructure upgrades as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union, investing €25.6 million in conference and media facilities to host hundreds of high-level meetings throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations
Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-money-haircuts-to-power-haircuts
What has stayed with me most from Cyprus’ first term holding the Presidency of the EU Council, back in 2012, is the issuance of the Council Conclusions, the unanimous decisions that called for approval of the infamous EU directive on “banking resolution and recovery.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-mp-nicos-sykas-denies-assault-allegation-removed-from-candidate-list
The political fallout continues after a woman filed a complaint accusing her partner, DISY Member of Parliament Nicos Sykas, of assault. Sykas has publicly denied the allegations and said he is ready to give a statement to authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientific-symposium-of-the-school-of-medicine-of-european-university-cyprus-in-view-of-the-cyprus-eu-presidency-2026
A major scientific symposium focusing on cardiovascular health will be held on 8 January 2026 at the Presidential Palace, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-accuses-sitting-cyprus-mp-of-beating-her-while-abroad
A serious complaint has been filed against a sitting member of parliament, with a woman accusing the MP of beating her during the holiday period while the two were abroad, a case that is now triggering legal, political and institutional alarm bells.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-enlargement-crisis-now-becomes-cyprus-problem
According to information obtained by ''K,'' Berlin has raised the issue of possible ''economic consequences'' for Budapest following Hungary’s decision to block the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement at the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting on December 16....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/popcorn-power-plays-and-cyprus-police-finally-on-the-streets
When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-and-eu-wary-while-cyprus-prepares-to-take-eu-presidency
NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bulgaria-ditches-lev-for-euro-amid-fears-of-price-hikes-and-political-chaos
Bulgaria is set to ditch its national currency, the lev, for the euro on Jan. 1, 2026, a move that has stirred both excitement and anxiety across the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-visit-ends-in-arrest
Authorities uncovered sheets of paper soaked in a banned substance, believed to be drugs, during a routine but intensified security check at Cyprus’ Central Prisons, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man from Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unusual-night-in-protaras-as-runaway-horse-is-spotted-roaming-the-streets-video
Residents and motorists in Protaras were alarmed on the evening of Friday, 26 December 2025, after a horse was seen moving freely through local streets without supervision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-parking-buckles-under-holiday-traffic
Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-defies-europe-s-housing-crisis-with-spacious-homes-and-low-costs
Cyprus ranks at, or near, the extremes of several key housing indicators, often outperforming the EU average and even many comparable Mediterranean countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-official-warns-cyprus-over-support-for-ukraine
A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has sharply criticized Cyprus for aligning itself with the European Union’s post-2022 policy toward Russia, warning that actions taken against Russian interests will provoke a response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-released-after-five-months-of-illegal-detention
The Greek Cypriot couple who had been unlawfully held in the occupied areas of Cyprus for five months returned to the free areas late on Monday night, bringing an end to a case that had caused widespread concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menelaos-menelaou-shift-in-cyprus-talks-hints-at-single-state-framework
After years of deadlock, the UN’s call to Security Council resolutions could finally reboot Cyprus talks, hinting at a federal settlement, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaou says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-teacher-evaluation-as-hope-and-dissent-collide
Today marked a turning point for Cyprus’ education system, as the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited legal framework governing the Public Educational Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-finally-set-to-return-to-free-areas-after-paying-fines
The Greek Cypriot couple detained in the occupied village of Trikomo over allegations related to personal data misuse is expected to return to the government-controlled areas on Tuesday, following the completion of administrative formalities by the occupation authorities....
