https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-new-jupiter-helicopters-arrive-in-cyprus-for-raf-operations
The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-half-of-limassol-s-lifeguard-towers-left-unmanned
As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicos-anastasiades-and-ethics
Socrates Hasikos once told me, on a February morning in 2015, as he sat behind his ministerial desk, half-joking and half-serious: ''I've told Anastasiades this...Mr. President, you've set the bar for ethics so high that in the end, we may end up walking underneath it.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-real-story-begins-the-day-after
The attack on Iran was planned and executed by two leaders alone: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. None of Washington's traditional allies, nor even Tel Aviv's most enthusiastic supporters, wanted any part in what many regarded as a reckless adventure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite
''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-reality-check-for-us-cypriots
Yesterday's report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption on the book *Mafia State* is a significant institutional intervention with real substance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-mafia-state-nikaros-and-the-cyprus-problem
The report on the so-called ''Mafia State'' affair and everything related to former President Nicos Anastasiades was released today. The evidence file exceeded 3,000 pages, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze
The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holguin-preparations-underway-for-new-cyprus-talks-meeting
Fresh efforts to revive the Cyprus issue are gathering pace, with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín, confirming on Monday that preparations are underway for a new expanded meeting involving the island’s two sides and the guarantor powers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-and-qatar-share-the-same-goal-stability
Diplomats are often judged not only by the positions they represent but also by their willingness to engage with the people and communities around them. Since arriving in Cyprus for his first posting on the island, Qatar’s ambassador, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, has made a noticeable effort to do just that, building connections, participating in some community events, and remaining accessible whenever possible.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-positions-firefighting-aircraft-in-cyprus-before-summer-fire-season
Cyprus has already received two RescEU firefighting aircraft, which are now based at the new European Regional Firefighting Station. The facility is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-loses-close-vote-for-un-general-assembly-presidency
Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reports-record-revenue-and-doubles-net-profit-in-fy2026
Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has reported record revenue and doubled its net profit for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on 31 March 2026. The results were published on 1 June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-journey-of-values-when-corporate-values-become-a-song-and-a-tangible-investment-in-the-next-generation
Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store Managers across Cyprus as part of a broader organizational restructure and upgrade of its Management Teams....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-parliament-same-big-question-who-really-decides-cyprus-economic-future
Fears of a fragmented Parliament that would struggle to get things done did not materialize, with six parties now set to shape Cyprus’ political and legislative agenda over the next five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-win-record-number-of-seats-in-cyprus-parliament
Women secured a record 11 seats in Cyprus’ new Parliament following the 2026 legislative elections, marking the highest level of female representation in the country’s parliamentary history. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever
Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-s-economic-transformation-through-the-centuries
Limassol is one of the clearest examples in the Eastern Mediterranean of a city that transformed its economic identity over the centuries. What began as a small farming settlement gradually developed into a complex economic hub with international reach. Its geographic position, historical circumstances, and the adaptability of its people shaped a dynamic economic journey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-heads-to-india-for-high-level-state-visit
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-at-cyprus-prisons-ahead-of-strike-by-guards-union
Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-will-hold-the-power-after-sunday-s-may-24-parliamentary-elections
The parliamentary elections on May 24 are, by all indications, set to be the vote that reshapes Cyprus’ political map as it has been known for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout
The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bulgaria-claims-first-eurovision-crown-as-cyprus-finishes-19th-overall
Bulgaria celebrated a historic night at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer DARA secured the country’s first-ever victory with her song Bangaranga....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-insurance-cover-to-contract-soldiers-in-high-risk-military-roles
The government has approved expanded insurance coverage for Contract Soldiers (SyOP) serving in high risk positions within the Cyprus National Guard, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-meloni-visits-cyprus-on-sunday-to-push-for-closer-strategic-ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/us-embassy-says-farewell-to-ambassador-julie-davis
The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-elections-expected-to-cost-€6-million
Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-election-campaign-with-substance
Last week, nominations were officially submitted for the parliamentary elections taking place exactly two weeks from today. It confirmed the surge in participation that had already become impossible to miss across Cyprus in recent months, where it seemed like every neighborhood suddenly had its own candidate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/air-conditioning-to-be-ready-in-schools-before-summer-exams
Air conditioning installation in schools is advancing ahead of the summer season, with authorities aiming to complete key phases in time for student exams and extend coverage across all education levels by 2026....
