https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-fined-€6-000-after-parts-of-agora-kept-collecting-users-data
Fidias Panayiotou has been fined €6,000 after Cyprus’ privacy watchdog found that parts of his Agora platform continued collecting or processing personal information despite repeated instructions to temporarily shut them down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-s-second-cultivating-success-stories-of-innovation-showcases-the-strength-of-cyprus-start-up-ecosystem
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme and ARIS | A Really Inspiring Story (ARIS) accelerator brought together the next generation of technology entrepreneurs at a high-impact event in Limassol, celebrating the momentum, ambition and growing international reach of the start-up και scale-up ecosystem in Cyprus and the Middle East.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/under-13-social-media-could-soon-be-off-limits-across-the-eu
The European Commission is proposing a single EU-wide age limit for children’s access to social media, along with strict rules governing how digital platforms, online games, and artificial intelligence applications interact with minors, under a new legislative proposal known as the EU KIDS Act....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolut-data-breach-puts-cyprus-users-on-scam-alert
Revolut has suffered a data breach after fraudsters posing as government officials tricked the financial technology company into releasing sensitive customer information....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-you-remember-where-you-were-when-the-world-changed
Do you remember where you were when the world changed? For anyone old enough to remember Sept. 11, 2001, the answer often comes immediately. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-researcher-quits-and-warns-the-ai-race-is-getting-dangerously-out-of-control
An artificial intelligence researcher has quit one of the world’s leading AI companies with a warning that is difficult to ignore: the race to build smarter machines is moving faster than efforts to keep them safe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyber-fraud-the-cost-to-your-wallet-and-your-peace-of-mind
The consequences of cybercrime, online fraud, or email scams can be far-reaching, affecting both your finances and your peace of mind.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-passport-no-desks-no-queue-is-this-the-airport-border-of-the-future
You have survived the flight, wrestled your bag out of the overhead locker, and followed the crowd into arrivals. Then you turn a corner and see it: an immigration queue stretching halfway across the airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-considers-blocking-welfare-payments-from-being-spent-on-gambling
Government officials are considering new restrictions to prevent people receiving the Minimum Guaranteed Income from using welfare payments at casinos, betting shops or gambling websites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-agrees-to-pay-up-to-$16-7bn-over-alleged-harm-to-children-on-facebook-and-instagram
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a major US legal case over allegations that Facebook and Instagram contributed to harm to children and teenagers, including damage to their mental and physical wellbeing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cameras-in-the-toilets-cyprus-privacy-watchdog-says-she-has-seen-them-herself
Most of us barely look twice at security cameras anymore. They are above shop doors, beside cash registers, in parking areas and outside apartment buildings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-reveals-new-cancer-diagnosis-with-message-of-hope
Former European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides has revealed that she has been diagnosed with gynecological cancer, sharing the news in a deeply personal social media post....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-brickworks-games-launch-safeisland-cy-in-pilot-phase-in-collaboration-with-kitas-weather
SafeIsland CY, a new free mobile app for iOS and Android, is now live and available to the public as part of an initial pilot phase, helping people in Cyprus report signs of wildfires, receive nearby alerts and access key fire-safety information through one interactive map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/iconic-tourism-landholding-in-the-coastal-area-of-alaminos-with-licensed-hotel-development-and-panoramic-sea-views
An exceptionally rare investment opportunity is available in the coastal area of Alaminos, in Larnaca district. The property consists of three adjoining tourism-designated plots offered for sale as a single unit, with a total land area of 108,457 sq.m., at an indicative price of €4 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-light-comes-on-you-re-being-recorded
The next time you are pulled over, questioned or stopped by a police officer, your conversation could be recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-than-a-stay-minthis-residence-experience
At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-trial-to-be-held-entirely-behind-closed-doors
The criminal trial of suspended Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos begins on Monday before the Permanent Criminal Court in Paphos, with all proceedings taking place behind closed doors following a judicial ruling aimed at protecting the complainant's privacy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-loses-appeal-against-nine-month-prison-sentence-for-sharing-intimate-videos
A woman has lost her appeal against a nine-month prison sentence after being convicted of distributing sexually explicit photos and videos of another woman without her consent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-bank-of-cyprus-revises-its-privacy-statement
Bank of Cyprus, as part of its strategy to comprehensively protect and respect personal data, and responding to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on data protection and privacy (GDPR) and the Law providing for the Protection of Natural Persons with regard to the Processing of Personal Data and for the free movement of such data [Law 125(I) of 2018]...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-presents-eden-coast-—-the-art-of-living-by-the-mediterranean
Some destinations are remembered for where they are. Others for how they make us feel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-of-tragic-limassol-shooting-shared-online-as-police-officer-s-gambling-debts-surface
A graphic mobile phone video showing the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s domestic shooting in Limassol is being widely circulated on messaging apps, causing distress to the victim's family and complicating the ongoing police investigation....
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/don-t-be-alarmed-if-you-spot-drones-over-cyprus-motorways-next-week
If you're driving between Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca or Ayia Napa over the next two weeks and notice a drone flying alongside the motorway, there's no need for concern....
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/judge-recuses-himself-ahead-of-high-profile-trial
A high-profile rape trial involving the suspended mayor of Paphos was briefly delayed on Tuesday before it even began, after the presiding judge asked to withdraw from the case due to potential conflict of interest concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minthis-introduces-ezousa-suites
As travel shifts towards longer stays, slower rhythms and more intentional experiences, Minthis introduces Ezousa Suites, a new collection of 47 suites designed for guests seeking the comfort, privacy and sense of ease that allow them to fully immerse themselves in a destination. Set within the elevated landscape of the Paphos wine region, the suites offer a more residential way to experience Minthis, where wellness, nature, gastronomy, sport and spacious living come together to support a more extended and meaningful stay. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-could-propose-social-media-age-limits-for-children-this-summer-von-der-leyen-says
At the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the impact digital platforms and artificial intelligence are having on young people across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-rules-tell-pharmacies-keep-patient-data-quiet
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-clears-the-way-for-dash-cams-on-cyprus-roads
Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-for-record-breaking-number-of-candidates-in-may-elections
Officials are preparing for what could be the most crowded parliamentary race in the country’s recent history, with expectations that the number of candidates in the upcoming May 24 elections will surpass previous records....
