https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-confirms-second-chance-for-2013-bail-in-compensation-claims
President Nikos Christodoulides has confirmed that the online portal for compensation claims linked to Cyprus' 2013 banking crisis will reopen, giving eligible depositors and holders of bank securities another opportunity to submit applications if they missed the original deadline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-feeding-widespread-youth-exposure-to-gambling-content
A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whatever-happens-in-ankara
When there is plenty of spectacle in Ankara, it seems perfectly suited to a president who once set up a wrestling ring in a tent on the White House grounds. Should the warm compliments the president of the "land of the free" directed at Turkey's semi-authoritarian leader be taken seriously?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-bay-loses-around-60-of-its-sandy-beach-to-erosion
One of Cyprus' best-known beaches has been dramatically reduced in size, with Coral Bay in Peyia estimated to have lost around 60% of its sand because of coastal erosion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/century-old-mystery-reopened-as-search-resumes-for-cyprus-national-poet
More than 100 years after the death of Cyprus' national poet, Vasilis Michaelides, scientists are once again searching for the man behind one of the island's most celebrated literary works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-registers-steep-drop-in-irregular-migrant-arrivals
he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-large-street-fight-involving-up-to-20-people-in-xylofagou
Police are investigating a large fight that reportedly broke out in Xylofagou on Wednesday evening, involving between 15 and 20 people armed with a variety of weapons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-case-takes-unexpected-turn-as-lawyer-is-arrested
A lawyer was taken into custody at the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) offices in Limassol after a 19-year-old client accused him of sexual harassment while he was providing legal advice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-traffic-cameras-to-begin-trial-in-nicosia-with-focus-on-mobile-phone-use
The first artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras are set to begin operating in Nicosia as part of a pilot programme aimed at identifying motorists who use mobile phones while driving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/there-are-plenty-of-jobs-but-the-right-workers-are-missing
The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-formally-recognises-women-as-victims-of-the-1974-turkish-invasion-of-cyprus
The European Parliament has formally recognised the women and girls of Cyprus as victims of crimes committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion, marking the first time this aspect of the conflict has received official recognition at European Union level....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-to-build-cyprus-largest-privately-owned-data-center-after-redmax-acquisition
Cyta is expanding its digital infrastructure with the acquisition of the RedMax data center in the Latsia Industrial Area, a project that will significantly increase its ability to deliver Cloud computing and equipment colocation services to customers in Cyprus and overseas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-rejects-staffing-claims-as-school-psychologists-increase-by-69
The Ministry of Finance has dismissed reports claiming it refused a request to fund additional educational psychologists in next year's state budget, saying discussions on the Ministry of Education's 2027 spending plans are still underway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-speed-cameras-being-considered-for-motorways
The Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Police are considering a pilot installation of average speed cameras on a section of motorway to monitor speeding. If the trial proves effective, the system will be expanded across the motorway network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-defence-deals-and-tough-messages-to-putin-and-iran
The 32 leaders sent a message of unity and a firm response to longstanding American pressure for greater European participation in collective defense through the joint declaration they adopted at the NATO Summit in Ankara. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-and-businesses-reject-nicosia-s-€10-8m-historic-centre-redevelopment-plan
Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-black-van-and-the-black-snake-that-will-devour-us
Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-cabinet-approves-€6-35-million-in-new-aid-to-clear-foot-and-mouth-compensation-claims
The Cypriot government has finalized two new financial relief packages totaling €6.35 million to support livestock farmers recovering from a major foot-and-mouth disease crisis that began on February 20, 2026. This newly approved funding increases total state support for the sector to €39 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-officials-warn-of-higher-legionella-risk-during-summer-heat
The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-transport-minister-among-10-facing-corruption-and-money-laundering-charges
Ten defendants, including former transport minister Mario Demetriades, are facing an extensive list of criminal charges linked to Cyprus' citizenship-by-investment programme, with the case expected to begin later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-backs-cyprus-with-fresh-report-on-turkey-and-reunification
Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/esm-report-says-cyprus-and-greece-are-the-only-eurozone-countries-expected-to-reduce-debt-through-2035
About half of the euro area countries, including the five member states that received assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), among them Cyprus, succeeded in reducing public debt and cutting deficits after the pandemic, thanks to the steady economic recovery and growing tax revenues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-keeping-it-steady-midweek
The seasonal low pressure is still lingering around, but the weather is playing it safe over the next forty-eight hours. Temperatures are sitting exactly where they should be for this time of year, making for a very steady and predictable July routine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pasykaf-launches-major-wellness-campaign-for-women
A local health organization has introduced a major campaign targeting the well-being of women across Cyprus, emphasizing the critical role of regular medical checkups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-approves-emergency-fertilizer-support-for-farmers
Farmers across the European Union are set to receive financial assistance after the European Parliament approved emergency measures aimed at easing the burden of soaring fertilizer costs before the next planting season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/race-against-time-for-cyprus-missing-as-witnesses-age-and-archives-remain-closed
Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdoğan-s-sponsors-are-giving-him-every-reason-to-hold-the-line
Who are the sponsors behind Erdoğan's confidence? Who has made him feel comfortable enough to dictate terms and conditions without regard for anyone or anything? The primary sponsor is the European Union. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-2030-electricity-shortage-without-vassilikos-gas-terminal
Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed natural gas terminal at Vassilikos is completed, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told MPs on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/landmark-pension-reform-eyes-january-2027-rollout-with-hikes-up-to-55
A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-urges-cypriot-leaders-to-seize-fading-window-of-opportunity-for-peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....
