https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-end-state-borrowing-from-social-insurance-fund-in-pension-reform-plan
Cyprus is moving forward with changes to its pension system, with discussions now focusing on both the Social Insurance Fund and Provident Funds. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/search-for-missing-persons-in-cyprus-advances-with-new-excavations-and-dna-efforts
Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-activity-behind-vast-majority-of-wildfires-in-cyprus
At the launch of Fire Safety Week in Cyprus, Fire Department Chief Nikos Longinos stated that human actions are responsible for the overwhelming majority of wildfires on the island, exceeding 90 percent each year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israeli-intelligence-firm-linked-to-cyprus-video-controversy
Given that the government itself, in the confusion and panic that followed the release of the now well-known video last January, quietly allowed the narrative of a Russian hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus to take hold, the revelation that the material was actually produced by a private intelligence company from neighboring Israel is, in itself, significant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–greece-ferry-returns-for-summer-with-upgrades-and-pet-friendly-cabins
Just in time for summer, the Cyprus–Greece ferry link is gearing up for a fresh season...and this year, it’s getting a noticeable upgrade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-confirms-soldier-damaged-jesus-statue-in-lebanon
The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-road-gets-more-expensive-as-new-bids-come-in-higher-than-expected
The long-discussed Paphos–Polis road project is facing fresh uncertainty after new bids came in higher than originally estimated, prompting officials to take a closer look before making any final decisions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-acquires-chessbase-a-market-leader-in-chess-software-data-and-content
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-taxpayers-fund-upgrades-to-cyprus-military-bases
US taxpayer money is being funneled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€850-000-in-humanitarian-aid-for-sudan-crisis
Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hormuz-shuts-again-as-iran-cites-us-‘piracy
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-overturns-in-midnight-crash-with-seven-teens-inside
Police in Nicosia are examining the circumstances of a late-night road accident involving a car driven by a 16-year-old with six other teenagers as passengers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-toolbox-to-curb-energy-prices-support-for-all-27-member-states
Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-menb-vaccinations-for-students-linked-to-uk-university
Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom24-wins-three-global-banking-finance-awards-2026-for-tradernet-and-neo-compliance
Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safeguarding-client-funds-for-electronic-money-institutions-and-payment-institutions
A regulatory requirement demanding immediate attention – A necessity to ensure that client funds are safeguarded...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-on-akamas-coast-leaves-authorities-searching-for-answers
Authorities were mobilized in the early hours of Easter Monday after the body of an unidentified man was discovered along the remote coastline of Akamas, prompting a large-scale investigation that remains ongoing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrations-and-shelling-mark-start-of-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire
A temporary halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marking a 10-day pause in hostilities that has resulted in both optimism and concern on the ground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-raises-scooter-age-limit-from-14-to-17
Cyprus is tightening its rules on electric scooters and other personal micro-mobility devices, with Parliament approving a higher minimum age and new safety requirements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/survey-shows-strong-turkish-cypriot-backing-for-federal-cyprus-settlement
A March 2026 survey by the Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) offers a snapshot of attitudes among Turkish Cypriots regarding a possible settlement of the Cyprus problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-outbreak-enters-new-stage-after-first-pig-infection
The discovery of the virus in a pig unit is changing the situation and raising new concerns about how foot-and-mouth disease may develop. So far, 84 units have been infected, with 63 in the Larnaca district and 21 in the Nicosia district...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-javokhir-sindarov-wins-the-candidates-tournament-in-cyprus-ahead-of-schedule
20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armored-vehicles-withdrawn-as-calm-returns-to-pergamos-buffer-zone
A sense of calm has returned to the buffer zone in Pergamos on Thursday, following heightened tensions in the area a day earlier. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-weather-forecast-dusty-skies-and-rising-clouds-signal-a-turn-in-the-weather
The atmosphere is beginning to shift, with a low-pressure system slowly edging into the region and bringing with it a familiar companion: dust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-reserves-recover-but-supply-risks-still-loom
Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-says-interest-rates-played-a-key-role-in-curbing-inflation-across-the-euro-area
The European Central Bank (ECB) says monetary policy in the euro area was highly effective during the tightening cycle of 2022 to 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-cases-rise-to-75-as-vaccination-efforts-expand
Veterinary authorities have identified five new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, adding to the growing number of affected livestock units. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-time-let-s-measure-corruption
Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-unsafe-buildings-identified-in-nicosia-four-face-imminent-evacuation
Authorities in Nicosia have classified 268 buildings as hazardous, with four cases considered urgent enough to require evacuation in the immediate future, according to the District Local Government Organisation (EOA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-seriously-injured-in-passenger-attack
A bus driver remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being assaulted by a passenger last Sunday. Medical staff are expected to carry out an MRI scan to better evaluate his condition....
