https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/contactless-payments-coming-to-famagusta-buses-this-october
Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/never-again-is-a-reality-for-some-and-a-lie-for-others
Where to begin when speaking of Gaza, a place descending deeper into darkness every day? Where to even start with just this past week alone?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-lawmakers-approve-tariff-hikes-on-russian-belarusian-agricultural-imports
The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-new-route-–-fly-to-spain-from-cyprus-this-october
Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/increasing-total-housing-supply-is-key-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis
Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its housing crisis, with property prices on the rise and supply struggling to meet existing demand. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel
Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-brings-youth-camp-for-girls-to-uefa-women-s-euro-2025tm
Lidl is empowering the next generation of women with new pan-European football and health focused program for young women. The program is organised by Lidl as part of the official partnership with UEFA Women’s EURO and in collaboration with WePlayStrong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-sponsors-the-reflect-festival-2025-the-premier-tech-entrepreneurship-event-connecting-europe-africa-and-the-middle-east
PwC Cyprus once again took center stage at Reflect Festival 2025, held on 15-16 May in Limassol, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the business world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-makarios-ave
A tragic car accident in Lakatameia claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the local community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-pulled-from-burning-car-after-early-morning-crash
A driver was rescued by passersby early Sunday morning after crashing into a tree and becoming trapped inside a burning vehicle in the Nicosia district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lufthansa-flight-flew-without-conscious-pilot-for-10-minutes-report-says
A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-its-special-birthday-promo
Nicosia, 16 May 2025. Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , celebrates its birthday with an unmissable promo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makariou-avenue-set-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles-on-weekdays-but-not-just-yet
Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-for-decentralized-hospital-administration
The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-weather-brings-a-taste-of-summer-with-a-chance-of-showers
A touch of summer warmth sets the tone today, as inland temperatures climb to 30°C....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kidnapping-attempts-in-france-target-families-of-crypto-executives-video
A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit
Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-evidence-in-cyprus-papers-passport-scandal-shows-photos-and-faxes-pointing-to-political-interference
Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advanced-dna-testing-helps-identify-remains-mishandled-over-40-years-ago
For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marks-spencer-confirms-data-breach-after-weeks-long-cyber-disruption
Marks & Spencer said Monday that some customer data was compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted its online operations in the U.K. for at least three weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/trump-s-jet-nikaros-flex-and-the-kalavasos-bridge-that-came-up-short
The story made global headlines. Qatar (yes, those damn Qataris again, always meddling, always targeting our spotless, pure-as-snow leaders) is reportedly planning to gift Trump a plane. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-deaths-one-house-and-a-trail-of-questions
Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-meets-cambodia-a-bridge-to-bold-business-ventures
For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-on-the-horizon-but-nothing-to-worry-about
A gentle low-pressure system is making its way through the region, bringing a change in the weather, but nothing too dramatic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-courts-facing-backlog-of-non-performing-loan-cases
There are currently 3,000 unresolved cases involving unpaid loans piling up in Cyprus' courts. These cases are being handled by judges based on the workload of each district court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-whisper-of-summer-in-the-air-and-a-weather-tale-for-the-days-ahead
The land lies beneath the gentle gaze of a high and quiet pressure, and warm air, like a golden breath from the south, wraps itself around hill and valley....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chicago-s-cardinal-robert-francis-prevost-elected-as-new-pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-breastfeeding-work-breaks-for-working-mothers-to-one-year-post-childbirth
Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday extending the right for working mothers to take one hour of daily leave for breastfeeding or childcare from nine to twelve months after childbirth or adoption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-targets-ferry-duopoly-as-costs-soar-and-competition-sinks
Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....
