https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-talks-wake-up-again-but-is-a-settlement-really-closer-than-anyone-thinks
Let me remind you that President Nikos Christodoulides, from the very first day of his election, threw himself body and soul into what he described as an effort to find a way to… restart the heart rhythm of the Cyprus problem through a kind of “electric shock,” so that negotiations could begin again. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-rise-at-cyprus-prisons-ahead-of-strike-by-guards-union
Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/son-of-mango-founder-questioned-in-businessman-s-fatal-fall-in-spain
Spanish police have questioned the son of Isak Andic as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of the billionaire founder of the Mango fashion group, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/church-of-cyprus-reviews-sweeping-changes-to-its-governing-charter-after-16-years
The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is examining a wide-ranging overhaul of its governing charter, 16 years after the current framework was introduced, with church sources saying the proposed changes could be ''sweeping.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-aid-flotilla-boat-arrives-in-paphos-after-reported-attack-near-crete
A boat linked to the ''Global Sumud Flotilla,'' an international activist mission carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, arrived Tuesday at the harbor in Kato Paphos after what crew members described as a tense journey across the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-gives-positive-assessment-of-cyprus-schengen-preparations
The European Commission has given a favourable review of Cyprus’ preparations for joining the Schengen area in its latest “State of Schengen” report, published on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-abuse-becoming-part-of-daily-life-for-europe-s-teenage-girls
A study presented during a conference in Nicosia has found that online abuse has become a routine part of daily life for many teenage girls across Europe, with researchers warning that cyber violence now affects girls on a massive scale....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pre-primary-school-enrolment-in-cyprus-reaches-highest-level-in-a-decade
Participation in early childhood education in Cyprus climbed to 89.2 per cent in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-issues-strict-warning-over-fire-ban
The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has reminded the public that starting fires in state forests, or within two kilometres of their boundaries, is forbidden by law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-facebook-account-impersonates-larnaca-mayor-in-scam-attempt
Unknown individuals are attempting to scam citizens through a fake Facebook profile posing as Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras, the municipality has warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-warns-kyiv-over-ukrainian-naval-drones-operating-near-greek-waters
Athens is sending a message to Kyiv that, following the detection and identification of a Ukrainian naval drone off Lefkada, Ukraine should withdraw any drones that remain undetected and operating far from Greek shores....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shell-cyprus-corporate-futsal-tournament-2026
With strong competition, high-level participation and a touch of world-class football, the Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026 is getting ready to kick off, attracting the interest of athletes and football fans across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout
The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-warn-food-production-at-risk-over-water-crisis
Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-gas-now-supplies-most-of-europe-s-lng-imports
Europe imported more liquefied natural gas than ever before in 2025, according to a new report from the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The findings show how LNG has become a central part of the continent’s energy supply after European countries reduced purchases of Russian gas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-phones-allowed-u-s-officials-enter-china-in-digital-lockdown-over-spy-fears
A U.S. government delegation visiting Beijing reportedly left behind one of the most basic tools of modern life, their personal mobile phones, as part of strict cybersecurity precautions designed to prevent surveillance and data collection while in China.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/128-drivers-caught-speeding-in-one-night-across-cyprus
Drivers across Cyprus were met with heavy police presence overnight as authorities carried out islandwide patrols aimed at tackling crime, dangerous driving, and boosting public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-arrested-in-occupied-north-after-taking-two-year-old-child
A 26-year-old man who allegedly abducted his two-year-old child in Limassol has reportedly been taken into custody by authorities in the occupied north after the pair were found in Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-international-crackdown-on-fake-medicine-network
Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-fbi-launches-first-major-organized-crime-operation
What sources are calling the first operation of the “Cypriot FBI” took place today during a police crackdown on organized crime. Three people were arrested and authorities issued orders freezing assets worth more than €420,000...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line
For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prudently-sparingly
The fact that the Cypriot economy is showing growth does not mean the government should be handing out money freely to everyone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-brace-for-tough-summer-as-middle-east-tensions-hit-tourism
A difficult summer season is shaping up for Cyprus’ hotel industry, as uncertainty caused by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is dampening people’s appetite for travel and holidays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€208-000-in-cash-seized-at-agios-dometios-crossing
Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-accused-of-taking-toddler-across-checkpoint-after-forcible-removal-from-limassol-home
Police in Limassol are investigating the reported abduction of a two-year-old child by his 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot father after a complaint was filed by the child’s 35-year-old British mother....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-launched-the-5th-edition-of-the-middle-east-cyprus-technology-fast-50-celebrating-a-new-generation-of-regional-tech-champions-across-the-region
Deloitte Middle East has announced the results of the 5th edition of its Technology Fast 50 programme, celebrating the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East, and spotlighting the founders shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-cyprus-greece-cable-ever-happen
The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which is the undersea electricity cable connecting Cyprus to Crete and eventually mainland Greece, was once presented as a game-changing project that could end Cyprus’ energy isolation, stabilize the island’s electricity network and potentially lower power bills for consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-motorcycle-safety-after-deadly-year
Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sandy-case-nears-critical-stage-with-legal-service-set-to-take-over
According to reports, the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus is expected to take over the next phase of the high-profile “Sandy” case, as the possibility of the Council of Ministers appointing criminal investigators now appears unlikely based on the information gathered so far and the report submitted to the Minister of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-cattle-transported-to-burial-site-despite-farmer-objections
Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....
