https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-orders-closure-of-railway-border-crossings-with-three-nato-neighbours
Russia has announced the temporary closure of several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, halting the movement of passengers, vehicles and freight through selected checkpoints from Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aradippou-mayor-calls-for-industrial-areas-to-be-relocated-away-from-homes-after-factory-fire
The Mayor of Aradippou has urged authorities to redesign planning policies so that industrial estates and residential neighbourhoods are no longer located next to one another, following Monday's major factory fire....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-eoa-opens-new-breastfeeding-rooms-after-law-change
The Larnaca District Local Government Organisation has completed the rollout of dedicated breastfeeding facilities in line with Cyprus' new legislation protecting and promoting breastfeeding, which came into effect on 25 June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-use-rising-among-children-as-young-as-14-in-cyprus-experts-warn
Drug and behavioral addictions are rising in Cyprus, with more young people experimenting with substances and entering treatment programs at increasingly early ages, according to a leading addiction expert....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temu-and-shein-orders-in-cyprus-to-cost-more-under-new-customs-fees
Online shopping from popular platforms like Temu and Shein is set to get a bit more expensive for Cyprus consumers after the Customs Department clarified new rules affecting parcels coming from outside the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-8-800-cancer-patients-and-families-received-pasykaf-support-in-2025
Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and their families received support from PASYKAF in 2025, with the organization delivering more than 52,000 services and consultations across Cyprus during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limited-liability-pension-reform
The government's focus for the rest of the year will be low pensions. The government's plan is to grant pension increases to all retirees, regardless of income level, following the same approach adopted in the tax reform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-pension-is-changing-but-you-ll-still-retire-at-the-same-age
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-warns-cyprus-foreclosure-changes-could-backfire-on-economy-and-borrowers
On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beyond-excellence-how-class-es26-of-the-english-school-nicosia-redefined-what-a-generation-can-achieve
A tribute to the most accomplished graduating class in the school’s history — young men and women who turned adversity into a legacy that will echo through Cyprus for generations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/refugee-protection-is-a-matter-of-human-rights-commissioner-says
Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-cuts-ties-with-eu-foreign-policy-chief
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced he is cutting off all contact with the European Union’s top foreign policy official, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over reported remarks linking Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/critical-raw-materials-moving-to-the-centre-of-europe-s-strategic-agenda
Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-steps-up-focus-on-cyprus-as-israel-ties-expand
Cyprus is finding itself more frequently at the center of discussions about Israel's growing strategic footprint in the Eastern Mediterranean, as regional rivalries continue to reshape security and diplomatic relationships across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-next-for-cyprus-christodoulides-weighs-in-on-homes-bills-and-the-peace-process
In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-opens-its-record-to-public-scrutiny-through-online-platform
President Nikos Christodoulides has invited the public to use the government's online monitoring platform, diakivernisi.gov.cy, as a tool for tracking the implementation of state policies and assessing the administration's performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storing-the-sun-how-underwater-energy-storage-could-cut-cyprus-electricity-bills
BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-affordable-homes-rise-but-residents-raise-concerns-over-nearby-eac-pylons
For many young couples in Cyprus, owning a home can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising property prices, high rents and limited housing options have turned what was once considered a basic life milestone into a growing challenge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-and-europe-s-unfinished-question
Jean-Claude Juncker has with Cyprus what he himself describes as “a long-standing friendship.” A relationship that dates back to the earliest days of European enlargement and led him to follow the Cypriot question for more than a quarter of a century,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-interest-rate-hikes-on-the-way-hitting-cypriot-borrowers-again
The last time the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates was on September 20, 2023. But all signs suggest that another increase could be coming as early as next week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-drops-bombshell-politics-holding-cyprus-back
Comments made by former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at the Green Agenda Summit sparked discussion on Thursday, as he openly criticized political and party interference in Cyprus’ energy sector, arguing that it has delayed critical projects and weakened the country’s energy planning.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-student-accuses-university-of-discrimination-over-practicum-assessment
A dispute has emerged between the University of Cyprus and a visually impaired student who alleges she was treated unfairly during her teaching practicum, while the institution insists it provided extensive support throughout her studies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-3-000-people-in-cyprus-living-with-multiple-sclerosis
Around 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to figures presented on Friday as part of events marking World Multiple Sclerosis Day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-antisemitism-really-is
Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-heads-to-the-polls-as-frustration-with-politics-grows
Cypriots head to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could shake up the country’s political scene, with many voters angry over corruption scandals, high electricity bills, and the rising cost of living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-is-becoming-a-major-public-health-threat-in-cyprus
Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-at-eurovision
Is it right for Israel to still take part in the international song contest taking place tonight in Vienna? Is it right for artists from that country to compete normally in the Venice Biennale or for its athletes to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/closer-to-people-ahead-in-technology-eurolife-once-again-recognised-as-the-leading-life-insurance-company-for-2026
Eurolife’s consistently strong upward course is once again confirmed, as for the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus....
