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1. Keep pushing and you’ll turn Drousiotis into a folk hero

''Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.''...

2. New faces, old problems at welfare and culture

In the recent Cabinet reshuffle, which tested both the patience of sensible citizens and the endurance of journalists, President Nikos Christodoulides also changed the leadership of two deputy ministries: Social Welfare and Culture....

3. Nearly 54,000 people now work for the Cyprus government

The Cyprus government had 300 more people on its payroll in July than it did a year earlier, pushing total state employment to 53,747....

4. Cyprus faces lifeguard shortages with seasonal posts unfilled

Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....

5. Foreign ministry internal document reveals Cyprus is tracking key EU-Turkey policy shifts

An internal document from the Foreign Ministry has put the diplomatic service on high alert. The document, obtained by Kathimerini, stresses that these eight dossiers represent core strategic goals for Ankara....

6. Nicosia Metropolitan Park plans remain stuck in procedural delays

Plans to convert the State Fairgrounds into the Nicosia Metropolitan Park and potentially redevelop the SOPAZ area with multiple uses, including innovation zones, residential developments, educational facilities and other complementary functions, appear to have become stuck in procedural matters. ...

7. Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border controls in Schengen dispute

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU governments over Rome's decision to restrict the movement of some passengers arriving from Spain....

8. Ilio Rodoni Appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia

Ilio Rodoni has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia, succeeding Mr. Evros Stylianou following his recent retirement....

9. Michalis Persianis returns to Kathimerini Cyprus in new publishing role

Michalis Persianis is returning to where an important part of his journalism career began, joining Kathimerini Cyprus as Publishing Consultant at a time when the way people find, read and trust news is changing rapidly....

10. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

11. Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....

12. EAC unions suspend industrial action until September

Trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have suspended the industrial action they had planned until September, citing the difficult conditions currently affecting the country's electricity system....

13. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

14. Europe wants a bigger say in the Cyprus talks, new envoy says

The European Union's newly appointed Special Envoy for the Cyprus issue arrived in Cyprus today, making his first official visit to the island with a stop at the Presidential Palace, where he met President Nikos Christodoulides....

15. Guterres greeted with both protests and peace messages during occupied areas visit

Antonio Guterres received sharply contrasting receptions during his visit to the occupied areas on Tuesday, where rival groups delivered very different messages on the future of Cyprus....

16. Interior Ministry defends dropping parents' names from new ID cards

If you've looked at Cyprus' new biometric ID cards and wondered why your parents' names are no longer on them, you're not alone. The change has sparked plenty of debate in recent days, but the Interior Ministry says the decision has been years in the making, and wasn't taken lightly....

17. Guterres’ Cyprus gamble: Can a multilateral conference break years of deadlock?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes the goal of convening a multilateral conference on the Cyprus issue is ''feasible,'' according to information obtained by Kathimerini, with the UN chief appearing optimistic during his closed-door meetings that he may even be in a position to announce the prospect of such a conference “possibly today.”...

18. “Alphamega & Bean Bar” Academy invests in the future: 14 new graduates ready to take the next step in their careers

19. A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

20. Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...

21. UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...

22. Xylofagou tragedy: Father asks to attend children’s funeral in Bulgaria

The father of the two young children who lost their lives in Xylofagou returned to court on Wednesday as legal proceedings continued, with his defense asking for permission for him to travel to Bulgaria to attend their funeral....

23. Purpose Communications puts people at the centre of the Golden Age of Strategic PR

Purpose Communications is marking World PR Day 2026 by inviting five members of its team to identify one quality that, for them, captures the value of strategic public relations today: consistency, trust, creativity, influence and perspective. This year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” reflects the growing recognition of public relations as a core advisory function that helps organisations strengthen relationships, protect their reputation and communicate responsibly in a complex environment....

24. Mayor says Ledras and Onasagorou upgrade is ''unavoidable and long overdue''

The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....

25. Cyprus gets new fiscal council chief as focus turns to public finances

Economist Dr. Andreas Charalambous officially took over as president of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus on Monday, succeeding Michalis Persianis, who has led the independent body in recent years....

26. Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic benefits with 14 salaries per year

27. Waste tax could leave households paying more before recycling systems improve

Political parties are still weighing their positions before Parliament votes on Tuesday on legislation introducing a tax on municipal waste sent to landfill, with only two parties having already confirmed they will vote against the proposal....

28. Limassol’s job market stays strong as finance and tech companies continue hiring

While many people are watching the cost of living and wondering where the next job opportunities will come from, Limassol’s employment market continues to show signs of strength, particularly in the finance and technology sectors....

29. There are plenty of jobs, but the right workers are missing

The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....

30. Finance Ministry rejects staffing claims as school psychologists increase by 69%

The Ministry of Finance has dismissed reports claiming it refused a request to fund additional educational psychologists in next year's state budget, saying discussions on the Ministry of Education's 2027 spending plans are still underway....