https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-severe-weather-both-paralimni-deryneia-and-the-occupied-areas-on-alert
Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-controlled-north-issues-warning-to-greek-cypriot-lawmakers
The Turkish-backed authorities in occupied Cyprus have reportedly warned that Greek Cypriot politicians could be declared personae non gratae if they make certain public statements while visiting the occupied areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/construction-begins-on-new-uk-high-commission-in-nicosia
Construction has officially begun on the new British High Commission in Nicosia, marking the start of a €40 million-plus project that promises to be the largest currently underway on the UK’s diplomatic estate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-auditor-general-hits-the-streets-incognito
Cypriots got an unexpected glimpse of their Auditor General, Andreas Papakonstantinou, in full undercover mode this week, wig, sunglasses and hat included, riding a public bus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chopped-up-kangaroo-leads-to-14-month-prison-sentence
A 37-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found him guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, a case that began with a gruesome discovery in a parking lot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-5-12-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-officials-charged-in-nikolaou-case-as-family-pursues-justice
Five people are set to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday morning as the long-running case over the death of 26-year-old soldier Thanasis Nikolaou moves into a new phase, nearly two decades after he was found dead under the Alassa bridge in 2005....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-finds-glitch-overcharging-drivers-for-late-vehicle-renewals
A government audit has uncovered a glitch in the Transport Department’s fee system that has been quietly overcharging drivers who renew their vehicle registrations late....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/christmas-magic-lights-up-the-presidential-palace
The festive spirit is set to sparkle once again as the Presidential Palace opens its gates to the public for its annual Christmas Village....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-rocked-by-corruption-scandal
The arrests of former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and veteran EU technocrat Stefano Sannino on charges of public procurement fraud and corruption have sent shockwaves through European institutions,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quake-ripple-felt-across-cyprus
A moderate earthquake rattled parts of the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, with tremors felt across Cyprus after a 5.3-magnitude quake struck off Turkey’s southern coast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roll-up-your-sleeves-christodoulides-tells-new-ministers-to-get-to-work
Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murder-inside-central-prisons-inmate-arrested-in-fatal-attack
A murder inside Cyprus’ Central Prisons shocked authorities Thursday, as police arrested a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot inmate in connection with the death of a 35-year-old Egyptian prisoner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soaked-and-forgotten-viral-video-exposes-cyprus-failing-animal-protections-video
It’s sadly not unusual in Cyprus to see animals left out in the elements, tied to a tree, staked in a field, expected to “be fine.” But a video that went viral over the weekend forced a harder conversation about what “fine” really looks like: a shivering donkey...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dinner-that-makes-a-difference-this-holiday-season
If you’re looking for a night out that does more than fill your calendar, one that actually helps change children’s lives, mark December 12 on your diary. The Shriners Hospitals for Children are hosting a charity dinner in Nicosia, blending good food, good company, and a whole lot of heart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kykkos-monastery-denounces-claims-of-miracle-cure-for-joint-pain
The Holy Monastery of Kykkos has firmly rejected recent online publications alleging that its monks have discovered a miraculous remedy capable of curing joint problems within 30 days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/digital-burnout-and-the-hidden-cost-of-constant-connectivity
Zero posts, zero shares. Zero. According to a New Yorker report that caused a stir, the so-called “posting zero” is a new trend in the global digital universe, linked to users’ reluctance to share snapshots of their personal lives online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-in-cyprus-left-scrambling-for-shelter-every-year
Cyprus faces a relatively small but persistent homelessness challenge, with authorities estimating that between 200 and 250 people require housing support each year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-announces-cabinet-shake-up-new-ministers-set-to-take-office
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of changes to his cabinet Friday, naming new ministers and officials across key government posts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-foundation-volunteering-days-2025
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-era-ends-but-debate-rages-on
The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-countries-walk-away-from-eurovision-over-israel-dispute
Three European countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether Israel should be allowed to compete, a decision that has reopened political tensions around one of Europe’s biggest entertainment events....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-ahead-with-‘cypriot-fbi-to-tackle-organized-crime
The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-of-europeans-fear-russia-could-start-a-war
More than half of Europeans think Russia could launch a war against their country in the coming years, according to a new poll across nine EU nations. Poland tops the list, with 77% seeing a high risk, while Italians are the least concerned, with 65% saying the threat is low or nonexistent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byd-grabs-one-third-of-cyprus-ev-market-in-just-five-months
Cyprus’ shift to electric cars is picking up speed, with new data showing more drivers making the switch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-stage-anti-terror-drill-as-eu-presidency-approaches
When police staged a mock terrorist attack at Ayia Napa Marina in November, it wasn’t just an exercise, it was a dress rehearsal for one of the biggest security challenges Cyprus has faced in years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spike-in-raw-meat-smuggling-worries-customs
Cyprus’ Customs Department is sounding the alarm after two back-to-back cases of raw meat being brought from the occupied north into the Republic, a practice officials warn poses serious public health risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-moves-to-limit-former-presidents-perks-to-5-years
The Parliament is set to discuss a new law that would limit the benefits given to former Presidents of the Republic and former Presidents of the House of Representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-welfare-commissioner-steps-in-after-child-found-locked-outside-facility
Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of the Child, Elena Pericleous, visited a state-run accommodation facility on Wednesday after a troubling incident in which a child was found outside the building and unable to get in, a case first brought to light by national broadcaster RIK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-eu-figures-released-after-arrests-in-corruption-probe
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....
