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/cyprus-claims-bronze-at-european-youth-karate-championships-in-limassol
Cyprus secured a medal on home soil at the 53rd European Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, held at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena from February 6 to 8, 2026....
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/the-republic-of-cyprus-will-pay-says-annie-alexoui-from-russia
Annie Alexui, the Cypriot national at the center of a highly publicized legal dispute, spoke on Sigma TV’s morning show from Russia on Thursday, giving her side of the story and sharply criticizing Cypriot institutions and officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-surpasses-limassol-in-luxury-prices-signaling-shift-in-cyprus-property-power
Cyprus’ new-build property market closed the first 10 months of 2025 on a strong note, with Limassol once again emerging as the undisputed heavyweight in both value and activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-570-vehicles-stopped-and-more-than-500-breathalyzer-tests-conducted-nationwide-overnight
Police continued their ongoing targeted preventive operations across all districts overnight, recording two arrests and 136 traffic citations in the most recent round of checks, as part of an intensified effort to curb crime and improve road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-property-market-2025-more-cash-unexpected-winners
Looking at a full year’s results is always a revealing moment, not just for analysts, but for readers too. It’s when you can line one year up against another, both locally and nationwide, and see whether expectations held up or reality had other plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-dig-into-viral-video-tracking-who-made-and-shared-it
Cyprus authorities are moving quickly to investigate a video posted by the ''Emily Thompson'' account on X, which has sparked a wave of political and institutional reactions across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-clear-signs-of-ai-in-leaked-video-but-who-made-it-and-why-is-still-unclear
A leaked video that set off a political storm in Cyprus does not show clear signs of being manipulated with artificial intelligence, but major questions remain about who made it, how it was edited, and what context may be missing, according to an investigation released Thursday by Fact Check Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-archaeologists-follow-19th-century-trail-to-revisit-cyprus-earliest-explorations
Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025
Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-admissions-rise-as-covid-vaccination-remains-low
Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/chaos-behind-bars-crisis-on-tap
The disorder inside the Central Prisons is a small-scale version of the country itself. They are riddled with extortion, sexual violence, physical and verbal abuse, and sometimes suicide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-trapped-at-red-light-as-drivers-freeze-over-camera-fines-video
A new incident involving an ambulance caught in traffic shows how Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system affects emergency response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-complaint-elderly-woman-dies-during-hospital-transport
A serious case involving the death of an elderly woman during transport to a hospital has come to light following a complaint from her son, who described the harrowing events that, he says, led to his mother’s death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-holds-the-power-church-or-state-in-metropolitan-s-trial
A legal clash between church and state is at the heart of a high-profile case involving the Metropolitan of Tamasos and Orini, Isaias, whose trial over alleged personal data violations has been postponed to January 22, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sting-brings-his-acclaimed-sting-3-0-world-tour-to-cyprus
Music legend Sting, one of the most celebrated and influential artists of all time, is set to perform in Cyprus for the very first time as part of his highly acclaimed ''STING 3.0'' World Tour. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-was-awarded-2nd-place-for-its-digital-platform-posh
Lidl Cyprus won 2nd place in the Good Practice Examples Competition of the Department of Labour Inspection, for the innovative POSH platform – Platform for Organisational Safety & Health, confirming its commitment to strengthening safety and health in the workplace....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-posts-4-9-unemployment-in-september-2025-among-eu-s-lowest
Recent figures from Eurostat show that Cyprus continues to perform strongly in the labor market, recording an unemployment rate of 4.9% in September 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-fill-supermarket-carts-as-dining-out-declines
Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-traffic-lights-get-smart-helping-cars-move-faster-across-the-island
Stuck in traffic? Cyprus is rolling out a high-tech fix. Since 2021, the Public Works Department has been installing ''smart'' traffic lights that can literally see cars, buses, and motorcycles, and adjust their timing on the fly to keep traffic moving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkpoint-cameras-out-for-months-as-5-greek-cypriots-cross-into-occupied-areas
The camera system at the Turkish Cypriot checkpoint in Strovilia has been out of operation for four months. At the “military court,” the hearing began with testimony from three prosecution witnesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-potential-controversy-over-alleged-fake-university-degrees-mayor-warns
The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-wildfire-aid-distributed-government-says
Authorities in Cyprus say most of the emergency relief promised to families hit by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Limassol district has already been distributed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-services-officer-verbally-and-physically-attacked-in-limassol-office
The Pan-Cyprian Union “Equality” has reported an attack on an officer at a Social Services office in Limassol and warned that it may take action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-comprehensive-aid-package-for-limassol-fire-victims-cash-payments-rent-subsidies-and-full-damage-restoratio
Regarding the support and payment of financial aid to citizens affected by the fires in communities of the Limassol District, and following the announcement of the President of the Republic last Sunday, the Council of Ministers decided today on the following measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/usa-1-–-eu-0
Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-cyprus
A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welfare-ministry-fined-for-illegally-recording-conversations-on-cctv
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has imposed a €5,000 administrative fine on the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare after discovering that three surveillance cameras at the ministry’s headquarters had been unlawfully recording audio....
