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1. Man arrested after embryos found in luggage at Tymbou airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-embryos-found-in-luggage-at-tymbou-airport

Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus detained a 24-year-old man after four embryos were discovered in his luggage at the illegal airport in Tymbou....

2. Foot-and-mouth culling begins in Limassol after new outbreak in Pachna

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-culling-begins-in-limassol-after-new-outbreak-in-pachna

Veterinary authorities in Cyprus are scrambling to contain a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after an active case was confirmed at a sheep and goat farm in the Limassol district village of Pachna....

3. Cracks, fear and uncertainty as residents await court decision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracks-fear-and-uncertainty-as-residents-await-court-decision

Dozens of residents living in the Seagate apartment building in Limassol’s tourist area are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will soon be forced to leave their homes, after authorities moved forward Wednesday with a request to evacuate and demolish the aging building....

4. Christodoulides heads to India for high-level state visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-heads-to-india-for-high-level-state-visit

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....

5. EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-to-launch-inspections-into-illegal-solar-installations-from-june-1

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus distribution system operator will begin inspections on June 1 targeting illegal photovoltaic installations and unauthorized increases in renewable energy system capacity....

6. First foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-foot-and-mouth-disease-case-confirmed-in-limassol

The first case of foot-and-mouth disease in the Limassol district has been confirmed at a small goat and sheep farm in the village of Pachna, where around 60 to 70 animals are kept....

7. Cyprus and British forces test wildfire response in Hephaestus 2026 exercise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-british-forces-test-wildfire-response-in-hephaestus-2026-exercise

Cyprus authorities and British military personnel carried out a large-scale wildfire response exercise on Monday in the Machairas National Forest Park near the village of Kapedes, testing the island’s emergency coordination systems ahead of the summer fire season....

8. Tensions rise at Cyprus prisons ahead of strike by guards’ union

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-at-cyprus-prisons-ahead-of-strike-by-guards-union

Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....

9. Church reviews sweeping changes to its governing charter after 16 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-of-cyprus-reviews-sweeping-changes-to-its-governing-charter-after-16-years

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is examining a wide-ranging overhaul of its governing charter, 16 years after the current framework was introduced, with church sources saying the proposed changes could be ''sweeping.''...

10. Cabinet moves ahead on Cyprus gas deal and free breakfast program for children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-moves-ahead-on-cyprus-gas-deal-and-free-breakfast-program-for-children

Cyprus is moving forward with two major government initiatives this week, one focused on natural gas exports and the other on helping families with young children....

11. Online abuse becoming part of daily life for Europe’s teenage girls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-abuse-becoming-part-of-daily-life-for-europe-s-teenage-girls

A study presented during a conference in Nicosia has found that online abuse has become a routine part of daily life for many teenage girls across Europe, with researchers warning that cyber violence now affects girls on a massive scale....

12. Climate change is becoming a major public health threat in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-is-becoming-a-major-public-health-threat-in-cyprus

Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....

13. Enclaved voters to cast ballots at polling stations in Nicosia and Acheritou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enclaved-voters-to-cast-ballots-at-polling-stations-in-nicosia-and-acheritou

Enclaved voters will be able to vote at two designated polling locations in Nicosia and Acheritou during the upcoming elections, according to Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis in comments to the Cyprus News Agency....

14. Forest Department issues strict warning over fire ban

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-issues-strict-warning-over-fire-ban

The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has reminded the public that starting fires in state forests, or within two kilometres of their boundaries, is forbidden by law....

15. 15 thousand hotel employees to receive state support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/15-thousand-hotel-employees-to-receive-state-support

A total of 15,000 hotel employees are expected to benefit from the Special Employment Support Scheme for the hotel sector approved by the government and implemented through the Ministry of Labour....

16. Israel at Eurovision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-at-eurovision

Is it right for Israel to still take part in the international song contest taking place tonight in Vienna? Is it right for artists from that country to compete normally in the Venice Biennale or for its athletes to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games?...

17. Fire safety rules slow down home solar battery storage rollout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout

The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....

18. Lucky ticket in Pano Deftera wins over €11.6 million in Joker draw

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....

19. Cyprus extends insurance cover to contract soldiers in high risk military roles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-insurance-cover-to-contract-soldiers-in-high-risk-military-roles

The government has approved expanded insurance coverage for Contract Soldiers (SyOP) serving in high risk positions within the Cyprus National Guard, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus....

20. Freight transport rises in Cyprus as trade and domestic movement pick up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freight-transport-rises-in-cyprus-as-trade-and-domestic-movement-pick-up

Road freight transport in Cyprus increased in the final quarter of 2025, with both domestic and international cargo activity showing steady growth over the year, according to new figures released Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

21. Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-meloni-visits-cyprus-on-sunday-to-push-for-closer-strategic-ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

22. €35.6 million on livestock compensation after foot and mouth outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€35-6-million-on-livestock-compensation-after-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

Cyprus authorities say they will spend more than €35.6 million compensating livestock farmers and helping them rebuild their herds after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that led to widespread animal culling earlier this year....

23. Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-hands-larnaka-marina-and-port-upgrade-to-ports-authority

The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....

24. No phones allowed: U.S. officials enter China in digital lockdown over spy fears

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-phones-allowed-u-s-officials-enter-china-in-digital-lockdown-over-spy-fears

A U.S. government delegation visiting Beijing reportedly left behind one of the most basic tools of modern life, their personal mobile phones, as part of strict cybersecurity precautions designed to prevent surveillance and data collection while in China. ...

25. 128 drivers caught speeding in one night across Cyprus

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....

26. Cyprus joins international crackdown on fake medicine network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-international-crackdown-on-fake-medicine-network

Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....

27. What really happens along Cyprus’ 'Green Line'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line

For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...

28. Cyprus shipping booms as industry hits 25-year high

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....

29. Cyprus hotels brace for tough summer as Middle East tensions hit tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-brace-for-tough-summer-as-middle-east-tensions-hit-tourism

A difficult summer season is shaping up for Cyprus’ hotel industry, as uncertainty caused by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is dampening people’s appetite for travel and holidays....

30. €208,000 in cash seized at Agios Dometios crossing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€208-000-in-cash-seized-at-agios-dometios-crossing

Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....

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