https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-cyprus-over-gaps-in-energy-and-water-rules
Cyprus has been officially called out by the European Commission for failing to meet key environmental obligations, with infringement procedures now underway over gaps in both energy and water legislation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-finds-glitch-overcharging-drivers-for-late-vehicle-renewals
A government audit has uncovered a glitch in the Transport Department’s fee system that has been quietly overcharging drivers who renew their vehicle registrations late....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-extends-prison-sentence-in-20-year-old-child-sexual-abuse-case
Attorney General’s appeal leads to increased sentence, emphasizing strict penalties for crimes against minors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-woman-gets-15-year-sentence-over-35-kilos-of-cannabis
A 35-year-old woman from the United States was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison after admitting she tried to bring 35 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus hidden in two suitcases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-data-show-rising-pressures-in-cyprus
Cyprus has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a recognition of the country’s sustained and organized efforts to combat human trafficking. But recent data show the issue remains complex and multifaceted....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-considers-raising-family-income-limit-in-major-tax-reform
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Friday he is open to raising the family income ceiling for tax deductions to €90,000 from the proposed €80,000, noting that ''the cost is not prohibitive.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-want-rental-car-companies-to-provide-driver-info-for-fines
Police are proposing new rules to make it easier to collect traffic fines from rental cars, especially those driven by tourists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/park-at-an-ev-charging-spot-that-could-soon-cost-you-up-to-€100
If you’ve ever circled a parking lot looking for a spot, you know how frustrating it can be. But imagine finally finding one, only to realize it’s meant for charging electric cars, and someone’s parked there with a diesel SUV just “for a minute.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teacher-evaluation-bill-nears-deadline-with-no-common-ground
The long-running debate over Cyprus’s Teacher Evaluation Bill appears to be heading toward a deadlock, with both the Education Ministry and teacher unions showing little sign of compromise as the November 5 deadline set by the House Education Committee approaches....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-changes-ahead-for-cyprus-drivers-under-new-eu-licence-rules
Getting behind the wheel in Cyprus, and across Europe, is about to change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-contractors-same-delays-in-cyprus-public-works
The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cats-make-headlines-abroad-but-the-island-s-feline-problem-is-serious
Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-trump-s-nobel-dreams-erdogan-s-beautiful-wife-and-cyprus-in-the-middle
Our Letymbiotis told us about an invitation from Sisi, the President of Egypt. But apparently that wasn’t glamorous enough, so young Nikos said instead that the invitation had come from Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photo-radar-list-to-launch-soon-instant-fines-coming-to-roads-and-checkpoints
Around late October to early November, the Photo Radar list will be launched after the completion of improvements and modifications made by the Police....
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/news/driver-who-left-cyclist-to-die-in-nicosia-crash-jailed-after-appeal
A man who caused the death of a 25-year-old cyclist in Aglantzia in 2022 will now serve prison time after Cyprus’ Court of Appeal overturned his suspended sentence and ordered him jailed for 10 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compliancesuite-ai-how-infocredit-group-is-turning-compliance-into-competitive-advantage
Financial crime has grown increasingly sophisticated, and with it, the burden of regulatory compliance. For industries such as gaming, financial services, and fintech, compliance is no longer simply about meeting obligations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urged-to-act-as-animal-welfare-crisis-deepens
Cyprus is at a breaking point when it comes to animal welfare, campaigners warn, as thousands of dogs continue to be abandoned each year despite laws meant to protect them....
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/traffic-accidents-when-you-can-move-your-vehicle
New rules clarify when and how drivers may move vehicles after a collision....
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/news/vasiliko-delays-keep-cyprus-stuck-with-sky-high-power-bills
Cypriot households already struggling with some of Europe’s highest electricity bills are being told they’ll have to wait even longer for relief, as delays and political wrangling over the Vasiliko energy project threaten to keep prices high for at least three more years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriots-military-zone-trial-exposes-checkpoint-chaos-in-occupied-north
The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-intelligence-officer-transferred-following-threat-complaint
A female officer of the Cyprus Intelligence Service (CIS) has been transferred to the Aliens and Immigration Department after Nikolette Andreou-Tsikkini filed a complaint alleging she received threats from the officer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-tenants-reckless-fires-raise-questions-about-state-oversight
The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-state-websites-left-wide-open-to-hackers-for-months
Two key online government services in Cyprus have been operating for months with serious security vulnerabilities, a local cybersecurity expert has revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wasting-water-in-larnaca-could-cost-you-€150
Washing your car or hosing down your pavement in Larnaca could now cost you more than ever, as authorities roll out stricter water-saving rules to tackle dwindling supplies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blistering-43°c-heatwave-continues-today-with-red-alert-for-wildfires
If you step outside today, be ready for a blast furnace. Inland areas are bracing for a sweltering 43°C as an intense heatwave grips the region, prompting an orange weather warning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tomorrow-s-weather-yellow-warning-as-hell-s-kitchen-hits-cyprus
Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-expected-to-reach-44-degrees-again-today-friday-orange-warning-issued
Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....
