https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-flight-path-to-the-future-with-major-airport-expansion
Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-eu-rules-mean-less-compensation-for-travelers
If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, hoping your flight goes smoothly, here’s something to keep in mind: the EU just agreed on new rules that cut the amount airlines have to pay passengers when flights are delayed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikos-tornaritis-heartfelt-tribute-turned-chatgpt-blunder-and-other-political-mishaps
The son of the former Auditor General, Philippos Michaelides, wrote, among other things, the following: “Annita Demetriou is the best example of how connections can turn you from an ordinary mortal, a political science graduate no less, into Speaker of the House and leader of the largest political party…”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-attacked-with-pipe-and-chain-in-roadside-assault
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the violent assault of a 34-year-old man in Chloraka, police said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-property-owners-finally-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel
A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-cruise-into-summer-despite-rising-costs
Despite rising travel costs, Cypriots are going full steam ahead with their summer holiday plans, and this year, cruises are leading the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buggy-plunges-off-cliff-in-akamas-injuring-two-tourists
Two foreign visitors were injured Tuesday afternoon when their buggy-style vehicle plunged into a 29-meter (95-foot) ravine in the Akamas area, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-don-t-you-understand
The joint statement by APOEL, Anorthosis, Apollon, and Ethnikos regarding their debts to the state starts off, right from the first paragraph, accusing unnamed parties of populism, without ever clarifying what they mean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-links-up-with-air-india-to-turbocharge-summer-travel
Get ready for a summer of smoother skies and easier connections: Cyprus Airways and Air India have officially joined forces through a brand-new interline agreement that promises to make international travel faster, easier, and a whole lot more exciting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-welcomes-two-new-partners
Deloitte Cyprus is pleased to announce the growth of its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, effective 1 June 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-sounds-the-alarm-drugs-in-schools-fake-degrees-on-the-rise
In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlawful-dna-testing-for-birth-certificates-violated-family-rights-commissioner-finds
A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cruise-season-launches-with-170-000-travelers-expected-in-2025
The Daleela ferry launched its first voyage of the 2025 Cyprus–Greece maritime season on Saturday, as officials announced a surge in cruise tourism and reaffirmed the country's ambitions to become a key player in the global cruise sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/meet-the-woman-rolling-through-limassol-and-leading-the-city-s-skating-revival
In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/byd-officially-debuts-in-cyprus-at-glamorous-old-gsp-square-event
In the fully renovated and iconic Old GSP Square, BYD made its official debut in the Cypriot market during a glamorous event hosted by Alpan Group, a member of the Sfakianakis Group and the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-erupt-over-abramovich-case-allegations-at-parliamentary-committee
Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-something-palestinian-un-envoy-breaks-down-over-gaza-deaths-and-starvation
In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archaeological-nerve-center-shuts-its-doors
It’s the end of a chapter in Cyprus’ archaeological history, and for many, the loss hits close to home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolated-showers-strong-winds-and-a-selective-day-off
Today is the Ascension, a significant date in the Christian calendar, marking 40 days after Easter. In Cyprus, it doubles as one of those curious days when the island seems to agree to disagree....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-launches-direct-santorini-istanbul-flights
Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-first-quarter-2025-trading-update
AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-turns-its-gaze-to-cyprus-as-gateway-to-europe-and-the-middle-east
Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/stay-seated-or-pay-up-turkey-s-new-rule-for-impatient-flyers
Turkey is officially done with the mad dash to the airplane exit. Under a new rule, passengers who leap out of their seats before the plane finishes taxiing could face a $70 fine, all in an effort to bring some order to the post-landing chaos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-express-bus-to-ucy-rolls-out-from-tamassos
If you live in rural Nicosia and are tired of changing buses to get to the hospital or university, good news is on the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/well-that-s-one-way-to-ditch-the-evidence…
Well, that’s one way to try and get rid of it… or bypass an arrest — but it didn’t exactly go as planned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-new-gov-cy-services-now-just-a-click-away
Cyprus is taking another step toward a more digital future, with six new government services now available online through the Gov.cy portal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-€1-1-million-in-donations-to-cyprus-political-parties-tied-to-golden-passport-scheme
More than €1.1 million in donations were funneled to political parties in Cyprus between 2016 and 2021 from individuals and companies linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Program, commonly known as the “Golden Passport” scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-rams-into-crowd-during-liverpool-victory-parade-dozens-injured-video
What began as a night of joy in Liverpool turned to chaos when a car drove into crowds celebrating the city's Premier League victory, injuring at least 27 people, including four children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-public-service-becomes-self-serving
In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-from-uae-arrive-but-will-they-work-here
The mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Cyprus within the expected timeframe, marking a key step in the government’s plan to address water shortages ahead of summer. ...
