https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cannabis-boom-and-rising-cocaine-use-reshape-cyprus-drug-landscape
Cannabis remains the most commonly used illegal drug in Cyprus, while cocaine and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly present across the country, according to the European Drug Report 2026 presented in Nicosia by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-completes-eu-voluntary-relocation-programme-for-3-039-asylum-applicants
Cyprus has completed its participation in the European Union’s Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism, a scheme designed to ease migration pressures on member states located at the EU’s external borders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shows-strong-growth-and-falling-debt-but-warning-signs-remain
Cyprus’ economy is continuing to grow strongly, with falling debt and a stabilizing financial system, but new risks linked to regional instability and long-term structural challenges are still hanging over the country, according to a new European report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-renews-its-commitment-to-the-environment-responsibility-grows-actions-multiply
With a consistency that characterizes its sustainability strategy, Lidl Cyprus continues to implement actions with a substantial impact, renewing its commitment to the environment and society. This year, the company's successful campaign, with its timeless message "The greater you are, the greater your responsibility" returns to highlight the steady progress and new, enhanced results of its initiatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-shipowners-turn-to-cyprus-flag-as-registry-gains-momentum
More Greek-owned ships are choosing to sail under the Cyprus flag, in a growing trend that Cypriot officials say is strengthening the island’s already significant role in global shipping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus
Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus
The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-weekend-brings-heightened-police-presence-on-cyprus-roads
Police have launched an extensive safety operation for the Kataklysmos long weekend as thousands of people prepare to travel across Cyprus for holiday events and short breaks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-cypriots-are-finding-work-but-young-people-are-still-struggling-to-get-hired
Finding a job in Cyprus may finally be getting a little easier, at least for many adults already in the workforce....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hotels-set-for-packed-holiday-weekend-despite-slower-tourism-season
Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/takata-airbag-recall-affects-664-saab-vehicles-in-cyprus
Cyprus authorities have announced the recall of 664 SAAB vehicles fitted with defective TAKATA driver airbags, following information received from General Motors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pension-reform-moves-forward-but-cypriots-told-to-wait-a-little-longer
Cyprus is moving a step closer to a long-promised overhaul of its pension system, with the Labour Ministry saying it plans to submit draft legislation to parliament by mid-July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-election-delivers-familiar-faces-and-a-few-new-surprises-in-parliament
Six political parties will form Cyprus’ new 56-seat House of Representatives after Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with a reshaped political map marked by gains for ELAM and the entry of two new movements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-celebrates-surprise-victory-as-demetriou-strengthens-grip-on-party
A victory far beyond what even the party’s biggest optimists had expected emerged when the ballot boxes opened, or, as late former President Glafcos Clerides famously used to say, when ''the tin was opened,'' for Democratic Rally (DISY)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever
Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-900-buildings-in-larnaca-flagged-as-dangerous-officials-say
Nearly 900 buildings in Larnaca have now been classified as dangerous, according to local authorities, raising fresh concerns about building safety and what it could mean for residents living in older apartment blocks across the district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-defies-europe-s-population-decline-as-ageing-crisis-accelerates-across-eu
Cyprus is expected to become one of the few European Union countries with a larger population by the end of the century, even as Europe as a whole faces long-term decline and rapid ageing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-bee-population-climbs-to-new-highs-while-cyprus-sees-fewer-hives
EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lucky-ticket-in-pano-deftera-wins-over-€11-6-million-in-joker-draw
A single Joker ticket purchased in the village of Pano Deftera in the Nicosia district has turned into a life-changing win of €11,653,128.87 following Sunday night’s draw on 17 May 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/128-drivers-caught-speeding-in-one-night-across-cyprus
Drivers across Cyprus were met with heavy police presence overnight as authorities carried out islandwide patrols aimed at tackling crime, dangerous driving, and boosting public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shipping-booms-as-industry-hts-25-year-high
Cyprus’ shipping industry is reaching new highs, with the country strengthening its position as one of the world’s major maritime hubs at a time when global trade and regional instability continue reshaping international shipping routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-elections-expected-to-cost-€6-million
Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-list-for-prison-overcrowding
The number of people in prisons across the European Union rose again in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic upward trend that has now reversed years of gradual decline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-cyprus-earnings-take-a-hit-despite-€103-million-quarterly-profit
Eurobank reported a profit of €103 million in Cyprus during the first three months of 2026, even as earnings on the island fell compared to last year amid lower European interest rates and growing international uncertainty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/people-purpose-and-precision-in-financial-services-the-spl-audit-approach
In today’s dynamic business environment, success depends not only on numbers but also on relationships, engagement, and care for clients, employees, and society. SPL Audit embodies this approach, combining expertise in Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Accounting services with a modern, human-centric mindset that places people and purpose at the heart of business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-violence-reports-rise-across-europe-including-cyprus
Reports of rape and sexual violence continued to rise across the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures, as European lawmakers push for a clearer consent-based definition of rape across the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-tell-pharmacies-keep-patient-data-quiet
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-in-karpasia-seek-compensation-for-crop-damage-caused-by-wild-donkeys
Farmers in the Karpasia peninsula are seeking compensation after repeated damage to crops caused by wild donkeys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-top-spot-is-not-what-s-at-stake
We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....
