https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-names-new-head-of-representation-in-nicosia
The European Commission on Wednesday appointed Panayiotis Pourgourides as the new head of its Representation in Nicosia, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-pushes-deeper-into-gaza-as-eu-moves-to-curb-ties-with-israel
Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-official-warns-of-migrant-delinquency-as-irregular-arrivals-drop-67
Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore
Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-council-president
President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/morfou-raids-expose-undocumented-workers-labour-violations
Cypriot authorities conducted a coordinated inspection in the Morfou district on Thursday, uncovering cases of illegal employment and unlawful work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/speakers-of-small-european-states-meet-in-nicosia
Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rolls-out-second-israeli-barak-mx-air-defense-system
Cyprus has taken delivery of its second state-of-the-art Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), sparking strong reactions from Turkey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-cyprus-become-europe-s-fire-shield
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed setting up a new European firefighting hub in Cyprus, a first-of-its-kind plan that could boost fire protection in the region, but so far, it’s long on promise and short on details....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-u-s-military-equipment-joins-eu-defense-program
The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-vows-to-end-cyprus-s-electricity-isolation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to address critical energy bottlenecks, including Cyprus’s limited electricity links to continental Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-am-innocent-ex-house-speaker-defends-role-in-passport-scandal
Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pledges-€40m-to-keep-ukrainians-warm-this-winter
As Ukraine braces for its fourth winter under Russian attack, the European Union is sending an extra €40 million in humanitarian aid to help civilians survive freezing temperatures and war damage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mossad-chief-thanks-cyprus-after-researcher-held-hostage-in-iraq-is-freed
Israel’s spy chief and the Prime Minister’s Office publicly thanked Cyprus on Wednesday for quietly helping secure the safe return of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Russian-Israeli researcher who spent two years in captivity in Iraq....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-today-s-general-strike-means-for-you
Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike Thursday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a standoff over the cost-of-living allowance (ATA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-charlie-kirk-conservative-youth-leader-shot-dead-at-university-event
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University. He was 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suicide-remains-a-leading-cause-of-death-among-young-people-in-eu
Suicide accounted for more than one in six deaths among young people aged 15 to 29 in the European Union in 2022, according to the latest data from Eurostat. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-in-cyprus-sizzling-sun-and-striking-workers
Good morning, Cyprus! It’s September 11, a day remembered around the world. Here at home, though, we have our own headlines: a nationwide workers’ strike is scheduled for today, and if that isn’t enough drama, the heat is making a grand return....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-with-22-kilograms-of-cannabis
A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/namaste-cyprus-a-confluence-of-indian-culture-and-cuisine-in-cyprus
Namaste Cyprus is a celebration of the friendship and cultural ties between India and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-india-a-tariff-king-not-really
There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-prime-minister-ousted-as-political-turmoil-deepens
French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eight-arrested-in-larnaca-construction-site-sweep-over-illegal-employment
Authorities in Cyprus said that eight foreign nationals were detained after being caught working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca during a coordinated labor inspection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-continues-uefa-europa-league-and-uefa-conference-league-partnerships-after-outstanding-fan-engagement
Last season, Lidl’s partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League saw 36 nations and 72 clubs unite across 342 matchdays, making Lidl the most visible sponsor of the competitions according to the Nielson Sports report * and bringing fans closer to the game they love....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-taxi-driver-refuses-paralympic-champion-and-her-guide-dog-video
A taxi driver in Greece refused to take Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou and her guide dog, prompting sharp criticism after the athlete shared the encounter online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mediablog-when-journalism-gets-buried-by-the-algorithm
A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/street-dispute-between-elderly-and-younger-men-turns-physical-in-larnaca
A violent confrontation between an elderly man and a younger man erupted on a busy street in Larnaca, with both parties reportedly exchanging blows and throwing bottles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fiba-eurobasket-2025-gives-limassol-economy-a-slam-dunk
The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-invest-cyprus-and-family-office-connect-cyprus-f-o-c
Invest Cyprus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the newly established organization Family Office Connect Cyprus (F.O.C.), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position in the global Family Office ecosystem. ...
