https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-to-deliver-244-affordable-new-homes-by-year-s-end
The Cyprus Land Development Organization (KOAG) expects to deliver 244 new homes across the island by the end of 2026, the agency’s general director, Eleni Symeonidou, told lawmakers Monday during a parliamentary review of the organization’s budget....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/billions-in-gas-years-of-waiting-americans-back-on
2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for the Republic of Cyprus’ energy program, with developments related both to hydrocarbon deposits in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to the broader energy picture in the Eastern Mediterranean beginning to take concrete shape as planning moves forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030
Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions
The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-the-rise-the-fall-and-the-questions-in-between
He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/open-house-nicosia-2026-brings-a-global-architecture-festival-to-cyprus-for-the-first-time
A major international architecture initiative is making its debut in Cyprus, with Open House Nicosia set to take place for the first time in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-wins-green-city-of-cyprus-2025-award-for-major-coastal-upgrades
The Municipality of Larnaca has received another national environmental distinction, earning the title “Green City of Cyprus 2025” through the Pan-Cyprian Green Cities and Green Communities Awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-alarmed-as-40-mw-battery-station-approved-near-homes-in-nicosia
A new battery storage facility approved in Alampra, Nicosia district, has sparked outrage among residents and lawmakers who warn the project could turn their neighborhood into a safety and quality-of-life nightmare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-households-could-see-water-cuts-despite-government-reassurances
Nicosia households could see their taps run dry as the city faces potential water cuts, the Nicosia Water Authority (EOA) warned Thursday, responding to a proposed 10% reduction in supply from government water projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friends-of-akamas-warn-road-works-are-driving-the-national-park-from-bad-to-worse
The environmental group Friends of Akamas has issued a strongly worded statement expressing concern over the direction of road works inside the Akamas National Forest Park, saying the situation in protected areas is deteriorating rather than improving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-water-shortfall-in-2026-as-government-sets-lower-supply-levels
The Cypriot government has approved a water supply plan for 2026 that is expected to fall short of what consumers will need, setting the stage for potential restrictions during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule
Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-researchers-develop-new-strategy-to-break-through-aggressive-tumors
The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project
Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/where-the-heart-of-cypriot-archaeology-still-beats
The Cyprus Museum, built in 1908–1909, has spent the past 117 years safeguarding some of the island’s most important archaeological finds, drawn from hundreds of excavation sites across Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-tourism-of-tomorrow-at-the-heart-of-europe
Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-bills-aren-t-going-anywhere-in-2026
Uncertainty surrounding Cyprus’ biggest energy projects is expected to persist through 2026, as delays at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasiliko and mounting complications with the electricity interconnector leave little room for optimism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/two-year-it-project-at-housing-finance-corporation-drags-on-for-eight-years
A long-delayed technology project at the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) has resulted in significant additional costs and prolonged dependence on external systems, according to findings presented by the Audit Office to Parliament’s Audit Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership
The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-is-about-to-look-very-different
Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/with-the-support-of-lidl-cyprus-the-5th-mind-reset-showcased-children-s-green-ideas
The mind REset educational environmental program of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again implemented the Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thessaloniki-breaks-ground-on-€40-million-holocaust-museum
Thessaloniki is taking a historic step toward finally commemorating the city’s Jewish community with the construction of a Holocaust Museum, following decades of devastation and silence. On Friday, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki signed a key agreement with construction firm METKA, paving the way for the €40 million project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-xeros-and-dhiarizos-valleys-could-soon-join-the-unesco-biosphere-reserve-network
Efforts are underway to advance the inclusion of the Xeros and Dhiarizos river valleys in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, with a series of community-focused meetings recently held in Paphos District....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-shares-surge-to-15-year-high
When the investment fund Lone Star Funds “courted” Bank of Cyprus in the summer of 2022, offering just under €2 per share, well above its market price at the time, it clearly saw potential. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-doesn-t-troodos-have-good-food
Although I could offer a few answers to the question, I honestly still wonder why this has been the case, consistently, in Troodos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protected-forests-questionable-leases-and-lost-millions
A string of inconsistencies in how state-owned forest land is leased and managed has been uncovered by the Auditor General of the Republic of Cyprus, raising fresh questions about oversight, environmental protection, and lost public revenue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-limited-capacity-kato-pyrgos-dam-finally-overflows-again
The dam at Kato Pyrgos in the Tillyria region has overflowed, marking a significant milestone after years of deterioration and limited capacity. The development was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture through a social media post, highlighting the impact of recent restoration work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-studies-no-consent-mazotos-protests-planned-desalination-unit
Residents and local officials in the community of Mazotos staged a protest on Saturday in response to government plans to install a mobile desalination unit in the area. ...