https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-still-underrepresented-in-politics-and-diplomacy-house-president-says
President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disturbing-video-of-livestock-culling-circulates-with-activists-alleging-mistreatment-video
Public anger is mounting after a social media post and accompanying video allegedly showing the mistreatment of livestock during a mass culling operation circulated widely online over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-safe-shelters-are-anything-but
The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-geopolitical-hub-in-a-shifting-power-landscape
After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-bans-age-discrimination-in-vehicle-insurance
Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shelter-meant-for-emergencies-looks-more-like-a-hazard-than-a-refuge
Concerns over the state of civil defense shelters in Cyprus have flared after a lawmaker shared shocking footage of a facility in disrepair....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-packing-emergency-backpacks
It took a little more than 24 hours for the flames of war that Israel and the US ignited in the Middle East to reach Cyprus. Before midnight on Sunday, when the British Air Force base in Akrotiri was hit by a drone, any talk of war shelters, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/municipality-of-nicosia-launches-municipal-citizens-registry
The Municipality of Nicosia has announced the launch of a Municipal Citizens Registry, a new initiative designed to establish direct, reliable, and meaningful communication with residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-test-nationwide-emergency-mobile-alert-system-tonight
Authorities in Cyprus will conduct a nationwide test of a new emergency mobile alert system on Wednesday evening, as officials urge the public to remain calm and prepared amid heightened tensions in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-turns-to-cyprus-to-help-evacuate-americans-from-middle-east
The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-and-eu-signal-united-defence-after-iranian-drone-hit-at-british-base
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported what it described as a “suspected drone strike” at around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). Authorities said there were no injuries and only limited damage to facilities. As a precaution, family members based at the installation are being temporarily relocated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-study-links-vegetarian-diets-to-lower-risk-of-multiple-cancers
A major international study suggests that swapping meat for vegetables could lower your risk of developing several common cancers, but it’s not a free pass to skip screenings or ignore other health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-opens-door-to-using-funds-for-cross-border-abortions
A group of more than one hundred Members of the European Parliament is urging the European Commission to step in on abortion access, intensifying pressure just as Brussels prepares to respond to a major citizen campaign on the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-blessing-of-livestock-units-amid-foot-and-mouth-fears
Authorities are investigating after a religious blessing was carried out at livestock units in Aradippou as farmers grapple with fears over foot-and-mouth disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-foreign-nationals-rescued-in-suspected-labour-exploitation-case
Authorities in Cyprus have intervened to protect 26 foreign workers believed to be victims of labour exploitation, after an investigation by the Police Office for Combating Trafficking in Persons began to expose the conditions they were allegedly facing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-year-prison-sentence-for-31-year-old-in-massive-drug-case
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a court found him guilty of possessing more than 15 kilos of cocaine and nearly 95 kilos of cannabis with intent to supply, quantities judges described as deeply alarming....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/presumption-of-innocence-is-not-a-political-shield
The presumption of innocence has become little more than salt water for gargling in the mouths of our politicians, a convenient rinse to wash away their reluctance to rise to the occasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-develop-‘universal-vaccine-that-could-guard-against-multiple-threats
The idea sounds almost too good to be true: one vaccine that protects against a wide range of viruses, bacteria, and even allergens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/dangerous-matters
It is now final. Everyone in this country is clean, incorruptible, and spotless. That is the impression being conveyed to society. And this is exactly where the complete erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law begins, and not without reason....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-monday-prices-all-over-the-place-octopus-up-tomatoes-down-and-your-bill-depends-on-where-you-shop
If your Green Monday shopping list feels like a gamble this year, you’re not imagining it. A new price check shows some traditional fasting foods have shot up in cost, while others have dropped sharply, and the difference between stores can be huge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-asylum-applications-fall-sharply-in-november-2025-eurostat-reports
New data released by the European Union’s statistical agency, Eurostat, indicates a notable decline in asylum requests across the EU in November 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trans-women-are-women-eu-parliament-endorses-full-recognition-of-trans-women
The European Parliament voted last week to approve a resolution affirming that trans women are women, as part of its recommendations for the European Union’s agenda at an upcoming United Nations women’s rights forum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/legal-service-to-appeal-syllouris-tziovanis-acquittal-accuse-court-errors
The Legal Service is taking aim at the controversial acquittal of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP Christakis Tziovanis, announcing it will appeal the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/karavas-municipality-condemns-demolition-of-former-mayor-s-mansion-in-occupied-cyprus
The Municipality of Karavas has issued a strong condemnation over what it describes as a continuing campaign of demolitions targeting historic Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied town of Karavas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kenan-ayaz-released-early-from-central-prisons-as-case-heads-to-european-court
Kenan Ayaz has been released from Cyprus’s Central Prisons nearly three years after his detention, following a decision allowing his release after completing two-thirds of his sentence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-puts-human-trafficking-under-justice-ministry-s-watch
Cyprus’ parliament has approved moving the responsibility for tackling human trafficking from the Migration Ministry to the Justice Ministry, a change lawmakers and NGOs say is necessary to treat the issue as the serious human rights violation it is, not just a migration concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-transfers-surge-from-5-000-to-45-000-in-cyprus-with-no-staff-increase
Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-groups-warn-eu-mercosur-deal-could-threaten-food-safety-and-hurt-farmers
A broad coalition of agricultural organizations, trade unions, environmental groups and consumer advocates staged a protest outside the House of Europe in Nicosia on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-legalize-phone-tapping
The Council of Ministers has given the green light to an amending bill concerning the possibility of monitoring and recording telephone conversations, which is now heading to the House of Representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympic-village-hits-a…shortage
You might think you know Olympic traditions: the torch, the medals, the opening ceremony fanfare. But here’s one you probably didn’t expect: athletes go through condoms like gold medals at the Games....
