https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-numbers-look-good-but-life-doesn-t-feel-it
Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-contributed-€427-million-in-cyprus-in-2025
The opposition is once again reopening the issue of additional taxation on banks in Cyprus, an issue which the previous Parliament had indeed opened but ultimately failed to pass. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-hadassah-s-plan-to-reshape-private-healthcare-in-cyprus
The team behind the new Hadassah Medical Center Limassol says its ambition goes beyond opening another private healthcare facility, with plans centred on introducing a different approach to diagnosis, treatment and specialist care in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-struggle-erupts-inside-the-eac
Three trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have submitted a letter to the organisation's Board of Directors alleging serious governance issues linked to the conduct of board chairman George Petrou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-overtures-to-ankara-over-f-35s-and-kaan-engines
Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been working to take advantage of his direct personal relationship with the U.S. president....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-test-ai-traffic-cameras-targeting-mobile-phone-use
Cyprus will begin testing artificial intelligence traffic cameras as part of an effort to reduce fatal road collisions linked to drivers using mobile phones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/don-t-be-alarmed-if-you-spot-drones-over-cyprus-motorways-next-week
If you're driving between Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca or Ayia Napa over the next two weeks and notice a drone flying alongside the motorway, there's no need for concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finally-a-place-built-for-them-cyprus-plans-first-specialist-day-center-for-adults-with-severe-autism
A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-use-rising-among-children-as-young-as-14-in-cyprus-experts-warn
Drug and behavioral addictions are rising in Cyprus, with more young people experimenting with substances and entering treatment programs at increasingly early ages, according to a leading addiction expert....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-tiktok-helped-uncover-cyprus-latest-drug-threat
The Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Service (YKAN) has turned its attention to opium poppies following a string of major drug seizures over the past few days, raising concerns about a new narcotic appearing on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-arrested-as-police-step-up-patrols-at-lady-s-mile-and-curium-beaches
A month-long policing campaign at Lady's Mile and Curium beaches has resulted in 12 arrests, according to the SBA Police, with officers continuing patrols throughout the busy coastal areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-relief-extended-giving-drivers-2-more-months-of-breathing-room
Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-men-including-2-illegal-aliens-arrested-for-importing-20kg-of-dried-poppy-pods
A coordinated operation by Cyprus’ Anti-Narcotics Service has led to the arrest of five men and the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of dried poppy pods, as authorities step up efforts to tackle suspected drug-related imports across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/six-days-left-for-cyprus-crypto-firms-as-eu-rules-tighten
Cyprus’ crypto sector is on a tight countdown, with just six days left until a major EU regulatory deadline that could reshape the industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-newest-member-of-the-surgical-team-at-nicosia-general-isn-t-human
For many Cypriots suffering from chronic knee or hip pain, the thought of major surgery can be daunting. But a new robotic-assisted system installed at Nicosia General Hospital could help make those operations more precise and potentially speed up recovery....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planning-beach-days-and-ferry-trips-with-pets-in-greece-know-the-rules
As thousands of residents and visitors head to Greece’s coastline each summer, questions often arise about where pets are permitted and what rules apply. Confusion is common, particularly when it comes to dogs on beaches and the requirements for traveling by ferry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-new-jupiter-helicopters-arrive-in-cyprus-for-raf-operations
The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-their-pay-went-up-just-1-5-in-17-years-now-they-re-taking-to-the-streets
For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-half-of-limassol-s-lifeguard-towers-left-unmanned
As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-and-shell-branded-service-stations-once-again-supported-meet-the-legends-cyprus-major-celebration-of-classic-motorcycles
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts
The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-court-sentences-fake-psychologist-to-six-years-for-abusing-teenage-patient
An unlicensed practitioner acting as a psychologist in Cyprus has received a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old patient....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-report-is-only-the-beginning
The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/40-drown-in-france-as-europe-s-heatwave-turns-deadly
A deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe has already claimed dozens of lives in France, where 40 people have died from drowning since last weekend after heading into water to escape soaring temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-warn-against-illegal-camping-in-protected-forest-areas
The Department of Forests has appealed to the public to use only licensed camping facilities when visiting Cyprus' forested regions, warning that unauthorised camping is placing pressure on environmentally sensitive areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-receive-€4-6-million-in-eu-aid-for-drought-hit-farmers
Cyprus is set to receive €4.6 million in emergency agricultural support after European Union member states approved a European Commission proposal to release more than €56 million from the EU’s agricultural reserve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gender-based-violence-cases-rise-in-cyprus-during-2025
Reports of domestic and gender-based violence increased across Cyprus in 2025, with support services also dealing with more complicated cases, according to figures presented by the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-exceptions-trolls-avvakoum-and-leaks
Little Nikos (Nikos Christodoulides) greeted the latest Mafia State developments with visible discomfort, while his beloved blonde Madonna (Annita Demetriou) appears to be facing a dilemma....
