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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/aek-larnaca-makes-history-with-london-victory
We can’t not congratulate AEK Larnaca, who became the first Cypriot team to beat an English side on their own turf, in the heart of London no less. Of course, it’s worth noting, and I’m sure Mr. Hartziotis will agree, that this victory owes a lot to imported players, just as organized crime is imported. Right, Minister?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nba-star-chauncey-billups-allegedly-part-of-$7m-mafia-poker-scam
For those who aren’t familiar with the NBA, Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. He’s currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-clashes-erupt-on-ledra-street-video
Violent clashes took place on Ledra Street showing two groups of people engaged in fighting in the middle of the pedestrian street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-underworld-no-longer-plays-by-the-rules
Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-tech-firm-tki-expands-to-cyprus-through-ai-merger
A major new player has joined Cyprus’ growing tech scene. US-based software and AI company TKI is officially setting up shop on the island after merging with Hybrid ConsulTech, which will now operate as TKI EMEA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-player-among-four-€100-000-winners-as-joker-jackpot-increases
A lucky resident of Limassol was among four winners who matched five numbers in Sunday night’s Joker draw, each taking home €100,000. The winning ticket was the only one from Cyprus, while the other three were played in Greece, according to OPAP....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-clubs-to-gain-as-fifa-expands-its-$355-million-world-cup-payout-plan
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun, and with it comes more than just a new format. For clubs around the world, including several in Cyprus, the tournament represents an unprecedented financial opportunity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-three-builders-dominate-cyprus-public-works-and-the-delays-keep-piling-up
A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-joins-eu-s-new-ai-hub-network
Cyprus is officially getting its own Artificial Intelligence Center as part of a new European Commission initiative to boost the bloc’s AI power and make high-tech tools more accessible to everyone, from researchers to small startups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-of-man-named-in-nicolaou-case-condemns-online-harassment
The mother of a man whose name appeared in handwritten notes connected to the Thanasis Nicolaou investigation condemned what she called a campaign of public shaming against her family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-send-200-troops-to-israel-to-help-stabilize-gaza-without-setting-foot-inside
The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-jackpot-winners-share-€200-000-as-joker-lottery-rolls-over
Two players claimed big in today’s 2972nd Joker lottery draw, each winning €100,000 in the second-tier prize category. One of the winning tickets was purchased at an agency in Aglantzia, Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-hits-record-highs-but-who-s-spending-the-most
Cyprus is experiencing a surge in tourism, but not all visitors are equally generous with their wallets. Recent data sheds light on which travelers contribute most to the island’s economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/white-car-caught-driving-against-traffic-on-limassol-highway-video
A video spreading on social media shows a white car traveling the wrong way on a highway just outside Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-000-animals-face-uncertain-future-after-paphos-shelter-ordered-to-close
More than 1,000 animals could soon be left homeless after authorities ordered the closure of an unlicensed animal shelter in the Paphos district....
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/comment/opinion/full-speed-ahead
Investigations. Findings. Suspicions abound, and the main players are top officials. The allegations? Acts of corruption....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-footage-captures-tremors-hitting-central-philippines-video
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-shift-17-companies-enter-cyprus-new-electricity-market
For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/old-money-meets-new-as-nine-european-banks-back-euro-stablecoin-despite-ecb-fears
Europe’s biggest banks are dipping their toes into crypto waters. Nine major lenders, including ING, UniCredit and DekaBank, are banding together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year, even as the European Central Bank warns such digital tokens could shake financial stability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-betting-hits-€320m-in-q1
Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smash-anniversary-marcos-baghdatis-hosts-marat-safin
Cyprus, September 2025 – City of Dreams Mediterranean is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy with a special event, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, featuring tennis greats who promise to deliver an unforgettable evening for fans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-hills-resort-launches-cyprus-first-trackman™-range
Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-cyprus-chronicles-ai-ministers-strikes-and-a-high-tech-fire-hub
Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fuel-market-shake-up-under-investigation
Cyprus’s competition watchdog has launched a full investigation into Petrolina’s planned takeover of ExxonMobil Cyprus, warning the deal could harm competition in the country’s fuel market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-continues-uefa-europa-league-and-uefa-conference-league-partnerships-after-outstanding-fan-engagement
Last season, Lidl’s partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League saw 36 nations and 72 clubs unite across 342 matchdays, making Lidl the most visible sponsor of the competitions according to the Nielson Sports report * and bringing fans closer to the game they love....
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/lidl-celebrates-four-weeks-of-football-emotion-and-engagement-as-uefa-women-s-euro-2025tm-comes-to-an-end
As the curtain falls on the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with England the champions of Europe once more, Lidl celebrates a successful summer of football, unity, and driving community impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-attempts-to-surrender-child-to-authorities-citing-inability-to-provide-care
A man in Nicosia tried to hand over his young child to authorities, saying he could no longer care for the child, the country’s commissioner for children’s rights said Tuesday....
