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1. Ready to drive? Be ready to wait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ready-to-drive-be-ready-to-wait

Aspiring drivers in Cyprus are facing extensive delays in obtaining their licenses, with waiting times stretching to over a year in some districts, according to the head of the Pancyprian Federation of Driving School Owners (POIEO)....

2. Woman waits two years for building permit to construct home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-waits-two-years-for-building-permit-to-construct-home

A woman has been waiting two years for a building permit to construct her home, and growing frustrated, she shared her experience on social media....

3. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-reported-since-2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

4. Cyprus sees sharp drop in asylum applications, ranks 8th in EU for reduction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-sharp-drop-in-asylum-applications-ranks-8th-in-eu-for-reduction

Cyprus recorded a 42% decline in asylum applications in 2024, receiving 6,750 claims, according to the European Migration Network’s Annual Report on Asylum and Migration....

5. Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/measles-surges-in-europe-and-the-u-s-is-cyprus-next

A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....

6. Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-entices-the-modern-traveler-with-authentic-year-round-experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

7. Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-elpis-emergency-app-to-combat-domestic-violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....

8. Government expands day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-expands-day-and-24-hour-care-services-for-persons-with-disabilities

The government has launched a series of initiatives to bolster both day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare announced, following public concern over care facilities....

9. More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-100-syrian-asylum-applications-rejected-officials-say

More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....

10. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-hose-for-cleaning-now-a-criminal-offense-under-new-water-saving-law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

11. Electronic student registration system faces major flaws

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electronic-student-registration-system-faces-major-flaws

Serious issues in the operation of the electronic student registration system were raised by the Parliamentary Education Committee. Committee Chairman Pavlos Mylonas (DIKO) cited a "lack of coordination" and the registration of students without sufficient or accurate information....

12. Cyprus Parliament approves bill to align with Schengen VIS system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-to-align-with-schengen-vis-system

Cyprus’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation paving the way for the country’s integration into the Schengen Area’s Visa Information System (VIS), a move seen as a significant step toward full accession to the Schengen zone....

13. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-for-nato-shipments-as-europe-anticipates-potential-conflict-with-russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

14. EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-gives-cyprus-a-nod-on-fighting-corruption-but-says-it-s-not-enough

Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms....

15. Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-considers-electricity-bill-surcharge-to-fund-€25-million-energy-project-payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

16. Tourism revenue soars, but Cyprus still serves up too much ''junk'' on the plate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-revenue-soars-but-cyprus-still-serves-up-too-much-junk-on-the-plate

According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....

17. Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-in-cyprus-pollution-fees-diverted-from-green-goals-critics-say

Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....

18. Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-protecting-the-children-not-social-services-critics-say

The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....

19. Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doors-open-for-global-talent-as-cyprus-rolls-out-eu-blue-card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

20. Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-erupts-in-military-van-soldiers-escape-unharmed-video

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

21. Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-lifeguard-towers-unmanned-in-cyprus-as-beach-safety-concerns-rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

22. Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/health-ministry-cracks-down-on-illegal-botox-dysport-found-in-clinics-and-salons

The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....

23. Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ex-speaker-says-president-ok-d-his-role-in-golden-passport-scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

24. 11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/11-hotel-groups-go-private-on-water-with-€3m-state-backed-desalination-plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

25. Odysseas fires fresh criticism at Government over Larnaca towers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/odysseas-fires-fresh-criticism-at-government-over-larnaca-towers

Odysseas Michaelides has launched fresh criticism against the government and Environment Department over the controversial high-rise development planned for the coastal refinery zone in Larnaca, accusing authorities of “selective clarification and skillful concealment” regarding environmental concerns....

26. New EV grants open, but you’ve only got until October

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-ev-grants-open-but-you-ve-only-got-until-october

Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....

27. Cyprus e-mobility grant scheme faces criticism as initial funding runs out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-mobility-grant-scheme-faces-criticism-as-initial-funding-runs-out

The recently launched e-mobility grant scheme in Cyprus has drawn criticism from the Association of Importers of Motor & Electric Vehicles (SEMHIO), which expressed serious concerns about the plan’s limited budget and structural shortcomings....

28. Eurobank Group to Build Care Centre and Independent Living Residences for People with Disabilities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-group-to-build-care-centre-and-independent-living-residences-for-people-with-disabilities

In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....

29. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

30. Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windcraft-music-fest-winds-jazz-tradition-and-electronic-sounds-blended-in-a-unique-music-event

Windcraft Music Fest returns for its 11th edition on the weekend of 25-27 July 2025 in the village of Katydata, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sound, creativity and cultural exchange....

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