https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wailing-sirens-to-commemorate-the-tragic-events-of-1974
In a poignant tribute to a pivotal chapter in its history, Cyprus will activate the sirens of its Public Warning System on significant dates this July, marking the anniversaries of the 1974 coup d’état and the ensuing Turkish invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-faces-€25-million-hit
The president of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, has highlighted the urgent need to extend the tourist season and increase the number of year-round hotel operations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-advances-road-safety-with-intelligent-transport-systems
In a bid to modernize its main road network and bolster transport safety, Cyprus is rolling out state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems (ITS) across key routes. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-progress-on-cyprus-greece-electricity-interconnection-project
No progress was made on the Cyprus side's position regarding the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project during yesterday's teleconference, initiated by the European Commission and involving stakeholders from Greece and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-crucial-decision-as-lng-terminal-contract-nears-end
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday that the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) for the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal construction is approaching its conclusion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-charts-course-for-2025-budget-surplus
President Nikos Christodoulides announced during a Cabinet meeting on Monday that the government is on track to achieve a budget surplus for the fiscal year 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/court-detains-suspect-in-metamax-pyramid-scheme
A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the ''pyramid'' fraud scheme known as Metamax has been ordered detained for eight days by the Limassol District Court, according to proceedings held on Saturday, July 6th. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-receive-upgrades-signal-economic-resilience
In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-to-cover-€12m-shortfall-from-licensing-revenues
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-law-commissioner-teams-up-with-ireland-to-improve-legal-system
Law Commissioner Louisa Christodoulou Zannetou recently engaged in a virtual meeting with Ireland’s Law Reform Commission Chairman Justice Frank Clarke and Commissioner Richard Barrett. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-trade-and-crossings-surge-irregular-migration-declines
Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-250-cases-of-infant-malnutrition-reported-at-gaza-hospital
The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-risks-losing-€657m-eu-grant-for-interconnector-project-says-energy-minister
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-nicosia-to-reverse-delays-in-power-grid-project
The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/younger-tourists-are-choosing-cyprus-in-the-winter
In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepared-for-lebanon-conflict-fallout-says-kombos
A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-intensifies-mosquito-spraying-for-public-health
Larnaca Municipality has informed residents that systematic spraying operations to combat mosquitoes are ongoing throughout the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-concerned-over-cypriot-bank-profit-tax-proposal
In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-announces-€10-million-boost-for-cyprus-tourism
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/great-seat-interconnector-study-outlines-benefits-july-11
The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-pushes-for-equal-religious-access-across-cyprus
Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yet-another-extension-granted-to-cyfield-for-nicosia-motorway
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has approved yet another extension for the construction of the Nicosia peripheral motorway, pushing the completion date to mid-August 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-larnaca-the-new-limassol
Larnaca is dynamically emerging as a key player in investments and major developments, making significant strides in recent years and capturing a new image....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reconsiders-defense-strategy-amidst-global-conflicts
The shifting geopolitical landscape in Europe, marked by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, is prompting EU member states, including Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-to-discuss-new-crossing-with-un-in-london
The issue of opening a new crossing point in Mia Milia to enhance contact between the two communities will be raised at his 1 July meeting in London......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-hits-€1-36b-milestone-in-state-aid-repayments
KEDIPES has announced a €60 million cash repayment made on June 26, 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to repay state aid received by the former......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-navy-monitors-italian-cable-laying-in-cyprus-eez
The Turkish Navy is keeping a close eye on the work of the Italian vessel Teliri, which is to lay telecommunication cables within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that will stretch to Greece and then to Italy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/4-houses-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale houses in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Paphos that are ideal for own-occupancy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kiosk-owner-faces-charges-for-selling-fireworks-to-minors
Criminal charges are pending against a kiosk owner in Cyprus following allegations that fireworks sold to minors ignited a fire in Trimiklini, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-polis-road-project-faces-uncertain-future
The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...