https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-under-fire-after-referring-to-paralympian-category-as-crazy
Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou has come under criticism following remarks made during a publicly available podcast discussion concerning the classification of athletes in the Paralympic Games....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/real-madrid-tops-deloitte-football-money-league-as-clubs-achieve-record-€12-4bn-revenue
The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-taps-christodoulides-and-erdogan-for-new-gaza-peace-council
Cyprus has been pulled into the spotlight of U.S. diplomacy after President Donald Trump personally invited President Nicos Christodoulides to join his newly proposed “Peace Council” for Gaza, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an invite too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amateur-blunders-at-the-top-as-high-ranking-officials-fail-the-test
While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunshots-and-axes-in-broad-daylight-brawl-near-larnaca-police-hq-video
Police authorities are carrying out an extensive investigation following a serious violent incident that erupted in central Larnaca, just a short distance from the city’s Police Headquarters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-fallout-continues-over-video-linking-christodoulides-to-campaign-funds
Political fallout continues over a video that surfaced on social media allegedly linking President Nikos Christodoulides to opaque fundraising practices during his election campaign....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-crash-in-estonia-sends-members-of-cyprus-national-handball-team-to-hospital-video
The Cyprus men’s national handball team was involved in a road accident in Estonia during the early hours of Saturday morning while traveling for an international fixture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/turkey-courts-u-s-oil-giant-as-it-eyes-disputed-waters-around-cyprus
Turkey has brought a major U.S. energy player into the Eastern Mediterranean energy race, and that’s setting off alarm bells in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-eu-presidency-pride-or-precarious-position
For the second time, Cyprus formally takes over the rotating Council of the EU for a six-month term. It now holds the reins of the EU presidency. There are unattainable promises being made—or envisioned—by the government for a mythological EU Shangri-La and how to propel this undemocratic institution forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelensky-in-nicosia-cyprus-suddenly-a-key-player-in-europe
Cyprus found itself at the center of European attention Wednesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on the island to attend the official inauguration of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-startups-attract-big-dollar-investments-from-silicon-valley
Cyprus’ startup scene is catching the eye of investors across the Atlantic. Venture capitalists and tech giants from Silicon Valley are increasingly backing innovative Cypriot companies, drawn by the country’s strong presence in artificial intelligence, fintech, and gaming....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again
After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pitch-your-film-win-international-deals-cyprus-is-rolling-out-the-red-carpet
Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers next April, hosting the seventh edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days, a three-day co-production, training, and networking event designed to put the island at the center of Mediterranean cinema. The event runs April 23–25, 2026, alongside the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-new-political-wave-is-taking-shape-in-cyprus
Cyprus may be on the verge of a political shift that many countries have already experienced: the steady rise of populism, in several different forms, and with growing influence at the ballot box....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-insurance-shake-up-coming-to-cyprus
Alpha Bank is moving to shake up Cyprus’ insurance sector, announcing a major deal that will merge two well-known insurers into what is expected to become one of the country’s biggest insurance groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifa-blocks-apollon-from-signing-players
A FIFA transfer embargo has been slapped on Apollon, meaning the club is temporarily blocked from registering new players, raising fresh questions about how smoothly Cypriot football clubs will move in the upcoming January transfer window....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-new-player-in-cyprus-electricity-market
The Association of Electricity Supplier Representatives (SEPIE) officially launched today, stepping onto Cyprus’ energy stage at a pivotal moment as the island moves toward a modern, competitive electricity market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-global-space-stage-with-new-industry-alliance
Cyprus is moving from the sidelines to active participation in the global space industry, as local companies gain access to funding, partnerships and large-scale international projects through a newly formed industry association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–lebanon-deal-sets-new-legal-line-in-the-eastern-med-and-ankara-isn-t-loving-it
When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-historic-bronze-at-european-small-nations-chess-championship
The Cyprus national chess team won bronze at the 9th European Small Countries Team Championship. The tournament was held from 15 to 22 November at the Sun Hall Hotel in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-begin-trading-on-cyprus-stock-exchange-in-december-2025
In December 2025, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) in a “dual listing,” meaning they will continue trading simultaneously on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-for-electricity-links-to-strengthen-regional-influence
Cyprus is taking bold steps to establish itself as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean energy scene, President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday at the 13th Energy Symposium. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pompeo-to-kathimerini-cyprus-must-stand-firm-with-the-west
In a wide-ranging interview, former U.S. Secretary of State and current Executive Chairman of Impact, Mike Pompeo, spoke about the importance of Western unity, the evolving geopolitical balance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the challenge posed by China, and Cyprus’ role in an increasingly complex global landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-envoys-are-here-and-cyprus-is-in-the-spotlight-again
Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kimberly-guilfoyle-becomes-first-female-u-s-ambassador-to-greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality, and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, officially began her duties Tuesday as the first woman ever to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/men-s-national-u-17-football-team-clinches-top-spot-and-advances-in-european-championship
Cyprus’ U-17 National Football Team has made history by topping their group and securing qualification for the second phase of the European U-17 Championship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reaches-for-the-stars-as-nicosia-hosts-world-space-summit
Next week, Nicosia will turn into the center of the global space scene as it hosts the 6th World Space Symposium of the World Organization for Space Research (COSPAR), from November 3 to 7....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavroyiannis-a-crack-is-opening-and-we-must-exploit-it
A ''crack'' has opened in the decades-old Cyprus problem, and the Greek Cypriot side must seize the moment, says former UN negotiator and presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-s-national-football-team-stages-thrilling-comeback-against-albania
The Cyprus Women’s National Football Team produced a stirring comeback to defeat Albania 3–2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs....
