https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rocket-launchers-hit-the-streets-of-cyprus
In a move that caught Ankara off guard, Cyprus quietly renewed its military arsenal, unveiling two squadrons of Serbian-designed Tamnava rocket launchers during the island’s recent Independence Day celebrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-he-clearly-doesn-t-know-who-he-s-dealing-with
A new round of tension has erupted between Athens and Nicosia over the ambitious undersea electricity cable meant to connect Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, known as the GSI Interconnector, after a report suggested Greece’s power grid operator had challenged a funding decision by Cyprus’s energy regulator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-energy-market-has-opened-but-power-prices-haven-t-budged
A study by The Cyprus Institute, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, suggests that electricity bills could be up to 20% lower if natural gas were used today for power generation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inside-cyprus-new-power-market-who-s-in-and-how-prices-will-be-set
Cyprus formally opened its competitive electricity market Wednesday, a milestone in the country’s effort to liberalize the energy sector and give consumers more freedom to choose how they buy power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-shift-17-companies-enter-cyprus-new-electricity-market
For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-betting-hits-€320m-in-q1
Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmaker-pushes-to-ban-scooters-threatens-fines-and-jail
Scooters could be kicked off Cyprus roads entirely if a new bill proposed by DIPA MP Marinos Mousiouttas becomes law. The legislation targets what Mousiouttas calls “widespread misuse” of scooters that puts riders and pedestrians at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-over-assault-on-mobile-camera-operator
A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Brinks camera operator and causing damage to equipment, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-fill-supermarket-carts-as-dining-out-declines
Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....
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/uk-ambassador-to-washington-fired-over-epstein-ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired his ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after fresh revelations about the veteran Labour figure’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....
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/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/business/cyprus-restaurants-feel-the-pinch-as-tourists-dine-in-instead-of-out
Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-to-cyprus-make-up-your-mind-on-energy-link
Greece is pressing Cyprus to make up its mind about a major electricity project linking the island to Greece and Israel, after Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos publicly questioned whether the multibillion-euro plan is financially viable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-deputy-mayor-criticizes-hermes-over-baggage-belt-delays-and-staffing-shortages
Concerns over operations at Paphos International Airport have resurfaced as local officials and passengers criticize infrastructure limitations and employee working conditions, while the airport operator, Hermes Airports, defends its management practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-airport-set-to-become-trade-powerhouse-bringing-jobs-and-faster-shipping-to-cyprus
Cyprus is moving forward with plans to establish a cargo hub and aircraft maintenance services at Larnaca Airport, aiming to boost trade, connectivity, and economic activity, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-personalized-student-bus-cards-with-reduced-fares
Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotel-unions-threaten-strikes-over-misuse-of-foreign-worker-permits
Two major Cypriot hotel worker unions have warned of potential strikes, accusing hotel operators of misusing foreign worker permits to undermine labor rights and violate collective agreements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-post-suspends-shipments-to-u-s-following-new-customs-rules
Cyprus Post has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States that contain goods, following recent changes to U.S. customs regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-record-for-wasted-solar-energy-in-2025
Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-over-112-response-after-fire-report-near-paphos-forest-video
A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-blackouts-leave-patients-mid-scan-doctors-warn-of-serious-risks
For the second day in a row, Cyprus faced rolling power cuts on Wednesday, leaving some patients stranded mid-scan and sparking fresh warnings from medical professionals about the risks to public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tourism-hits-new-highs-but-winter-still-gets-the-cold-shoulder
Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-tug-of-war-in-nicosia-over-€25m-power-cable-payment
A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-news-roundup-fires-finance-and-fiery-wage-demands
From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-winds-keep-greek-ports-closed-sparking-travel-chaos
A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-a-magnet-for-foreign-companies-as-registrations-surge
Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fire-risk-in-july-send-our-wildfire-chief-to-australia
"Now is not the time for blame," declared the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis. But when has it ever been?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-camera-van-seen-near-evacuation-zone-raises-questions-during-limassol-wildfire
As residents of Ypsonas returned briefly to collect belongings from their homes following a precautionary evacuation order, some were surprised to encounter a mobile traffic camera van stationed along a road in the area....
