https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-project-accused-of-mismanagement-and-covering-up-violations
A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-became-one-of-europe-s-hiv-success-stories
Cyprus may be small, but when it comes to tackling HIV, the island is quietly leading the way in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-drop-saturday-after-last-minute-delay
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remains-a-key-gateway-as-europe-s-‘golden-visa-landscape-shifts
As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-course-for-offshore-gas-production-by-2027-2028
Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/owe-social-insurance-new-repayment-plan-could-offer-thousands-a-financial-lifeline
Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-must-elevate-vocational-education-to-equal-status-michaelidou-says
Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-west
The final decades of the 20th century and the early decades of the 21st showcased the importance of the British bases in addressing a range of challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-london-considered-leaving-cyprus
In the mid-1970s, Britain considered a complete withdrawal from Cyprus. A series of declassified British archival documents show that the government under Harold Wilson examined the possibility of fully removing its bases from the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-named-in-three-separate-non-compliance-actions-by-european-commission
The European Commission on Friday stepped up pressure on Cyprus and a group of EU member states, launching a series of infringement procedures over delays in implementing key legislation spanning financial transparency, banking regulation and criminal justice cooperation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-backs-plan-for-migrant-deportation-centers-outside-bloc
The European Union has moved a step closer to creating migrant deportation centers outside its borders, following a controversial vote in the European Parliament that highlights Europe’s increasingly stricter approach to irregular migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/circumstance-waits-for-no-one
Cyprus is no stranger to crises or shocks, whether they come from external or internal forces. Its geopolitical position makes it especially vulnerable to instability, but it also places the country at the center of developments that directly shape its economic activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/t-c-leader-slams-christodoulides-for-confusing-and-unrealistic-cyprus-policy
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has sharply criticized recent statements by President Nikos Christodoulides, calling them “beyond what is feasible and logical” and accusing the government of sending mixed messages about the future of Cyprus peace talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-deaths-rise-10-in-2025-while-eu-shows-overall-drop
A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-prepares-energy-relief-measures-as-crisis-reaches-households
The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-leader-as-polls-shake-up-cyprus-election-race
Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-heating-oil-prices-soar-in-cyprus-petrol-could-top-€2-per-liter
Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/war-sends-euribor-climbing-and-hits-loan-holders
The war in the Middle East has clearly increased uncertainty and is putting pressure on inflation, leading to higher costs for loans in Cyprus that are tied to Euribor. More specifically, Euribor has increased by 20 basis points since the start of the war just over 20 days ago. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/invest-cyprus-participates-in-roundtable-event-in-new-york
Invest Cyprus participated yesterday, 19 March 2026, in New York in a breakfast roundtable event organised in collaboration with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, marking the second event in the series following the launch of the collaboration in London last month. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-considers-reopening-housing-relief-scheme
The government is considering reopening the “Rent in Exchange for Installment” housing scheme for a limited period of a few months, as pressure grows to address ongoing foreclosure issues affecting borrowers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-requires-all-organizations-to-accept-digital-documents-via-digital-citizen-app
All organizations in Cyprus are required to accept official documents presented through the government’s “Digital Citizen” mobile application during in-person interactions with the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-dismisses-rumors-of-cuts-in-blind-allowance
Cyprus authorities on Wednesday moved to reassure the public that financial support for blind individuals has not been suspended, pushing back against what they described as misleading information circulating in recent days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-banks-see-profits-tumble-in-2025
Cypriot banks saw their profits shrink in 2025 compared with the previous year, largely due to a smaller contribution from net interest income....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-turns-down-trump-s-request-for-help-in-hormuz-as-cracks-show-over-ukraine
The European Union has effectively rejected a request by Donald Trump for European assistance in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas making clear that the conflict with Iran “is not a European war” and that ''no one wants active involvement.''
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-india-deepen-ties-as-foreign-ministers-meet-in-brussels
Cyprus and India are looking to strengthen their growing relationship after the two countries’ foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday for talks covering cooperation, global developments and regional security issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/return-to-single-buyer-electricity-market-proposed-for-cyprus
A debate has emerged over the structure of Cyprus’s electricity market after Odysseas Michaelides suggested that electricity prices could fall if the country returned to a centralized purchasing system dominated by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-energy-measures-if-oil-prices-climb-above-$100
The situation in the Middle East is raising concerns, while Europe says it is preparing for a longer period of instability that could include disruptions in shipping, higher energy prices, and inflationary pressures. These remarks were made Monday in Brussels by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis in the presence of Kathimerini, noting that energy remains at the center of attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-suspensions-keep-returning-in-cyprus
A new effort to suspend foreclosures is underway until the end of the year. Members of parliament are dissatisfied with the current foreclosure framework, and just days before Parliament dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections, numerous legislative proposals are on the table. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-steps-up-deportations-resulting-from-irregular-migration
The Cypriot government says it is doubling down on immigration enforcement, pointing to fewer arrivals and a growing number of deportations as signs that its tougher approach is beginning to work, a policy shift that is likely to reignite debate over how the island handles migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/six-month-freeze-on-primary-home-foreclosures-proposed-over-middle-east-uncertainty
A proposal has been put forward to temporarily halt foreclosures on primary residences valued at up to €400,000 for a period of at least six months, as uncertainty grows over the potential economic impact of developments in the Middle East....
