https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-room-for-‘just-one-more-paphos-plans-€250-000-shelter-for-strays
For years, Paphos’ stray animals have depended heavily on volunteers, people who open their homes, fill their cars with food and carriers, and somehow find room for one more dog or cat when every shelter space is already taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€109-million-strategy-that-aims-to-transform-cyprus-agriculture-sector
The “Strategy for the Development of the Primary Sector” is moving forward with a major economic footprint and an implementation timeline through 2029. It includes 11 actions with a total budget of €109.3 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coming-elections-put-banks-back-in-the-spotlight
Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-power-link-moves-into-the-money-stage
Plans to connect the electricity grids of Cyprus and Israel are moving forward, with the company behind the Great Sea Interconnector taking the next formal step needed to get the project off the drawing board....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/therapists-demand-clarity-over-occupational-therapy-s-place-in-gesy
From helping stroke survivors regain independence to supporting children with disabilities and older people struggling with everyday tasks, occupational therapy can be an important part of recovery and long-term care. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-considers-nuclear-shield-for-trade-route-back-to-europe
Britain may have found its most dramatic route back towards Europe: use its nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/financial-instability-in-the-occupied-area-threatens-future-reunification-plans
Up until now, all parties, including the Greek Cypriot side, have operated under the assumption that they don't need to tackle the fiscal viability of the successor state in the occupied area. That mindset is dangerous, especially when the necessary fixes aren't actually out of reach, so long as someone takes action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-put-at-top-of-new-transport-minister-s-to-do-list
New Transport, Communications and Works Minister Evanthia Tsolaki has put cutting congestion near the top of her agenda, saying the ministry is examining a range of measures that could make journeys less frustrating and reduce the amount of time people spend stuck on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akrotiri-base-plans-32-antennas-but-residents-want-answers
A proposal to install 32 new antennas within the British Bases at Akrotiri has prompted calls for greater transparency, with Limassol DIKO MP Panikos Leonidou backing residents seeking more information about the project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-could-change-for-your-pensions-with-the-new-reform
The finishing touches are being put on the pension reform bill today. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is presenting the proposed measures to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with the aim of securing final approval and assessing their impact on public finances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-party-accuses-government-of-breaking-welfare-commissioner-pledge
The Cyprus Animal Party has criticised the government's latest cabinet reshuffle, saying it represents another missed opportunity to establish an independent Commissioner for Animal Welfare and Protection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calling-in-sick-under-the-microscope-as-government-targets-abuse-in-public-sector
Taking sick leave because you're genuinely ill is one thing. Regularly calling in sick when you're perfectly capable of turning up for work is another, and it is the second group the government says it wants to tackle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-municipality-funding-battle-shows-no-sign-of-ending
The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-energy-minister-blames-eac-and-cera-for-cyprus-power-shortages
Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes
Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/before-you-buy-you-ll-soon-be-able-to-check-if-it-s-been-recalled
Ever bought something only to later discover it had been recalled? Soon, checking whether a product is safe could be as easy as checking the weather....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-most-useful-cbm-exchange-of-information-on-properties
Confidence building is an essential ingredient for the resumption of the talks, as Antonio Guterres stressed in his statement at the end of his recent official visit to Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifa-puts-world-cup-up-for-sale-in-$20-billion-wall-street-play
Gianni Infantino wants to turn international football into private equity. FIFA’s plan to carve off a 20 per cent stake in its commercial empire for $4.2 billion has met immediate resistance across Europe and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stuck-for-hours-after-a-motorway-crash-cyprus-wants-to-make-that-a-thing-of-the-past
If you've ever been stuck for hours on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway after a serious crash, the government says help could soon be on the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-republic-of-cyprus-is-being-held-hostage-by-its-own-energy-crisis
Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-trucks-be-banned-from-highways-during-rush-hour-expert-says-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-rules
Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-wants-to-ban-smoking-on-beaches-and-outdoor-cafes-could-cyprus-follow
Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€5-and-€20-in-your-wallet-could-soon-look-very-different
Take a look at the euro notes in your wallet. The €5 you use for your morning coffee, the €20 you hand over at the supermarket, or the €50 you keep aside for emergencies could look very different in the coming years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-protests-turkey-s-plan-for-gas-pipeline-to-occupied-north
Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-plans-crackdown-on-public-sector-sick-leave-abuse
The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nature-thrives-in-cyprus-s-forgotten-buffer-zone
The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....
