https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-increases-security-after-drone-reaches-akrotiri-military-base
Cyprus’ security authorities are responding cautiously but with heightened readiness following the downing of an Iranian drone at the British military base in Akrotiri, as officials seek to avoid escalating tensions or creating the impression that the island is directly involved in the widening Middle East conflict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-reportedly-killed-in-massive-u-s-–israel-strike-on-iran
Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following an unprecedented joint military assault by the United States and Israel, though Iranian officials insist he remains alive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-launches-‘pre-emptive-strike-on-iran-with-u-s-help
Smoke rose over Tehran’s skyline early Saturday after Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive” strike on Iran, according to Israeli officials and media reports that said the United States also participated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€276-million-in-electricity-never-billed-to-occupied-north-audit-finds
Here’s a number that makes you blink: €276.1 million. That’s the value of electricity supplied over the years to the occupied areas of Cyprus and never billed or collected, according to a new report by the Audit Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cattle-vaccinations-completed-in-3-kilometer-zone-as-foot-and-mouth-response-ramps-up
Authorities have completed the vaccination of cattle within a three-kilometer radius of infected farms as Cyprus moves swiftly to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Agriculture Ministry said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-crisis-deepens-and-questions-mount-over-early-response
A week into Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease crisis, frustration is rising, and so are the questions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-in-parliament-boil-over-tell-us-since-you-know-better-what-would-you-have-done
Parliament’s Agriculture Committee convened in emergency session today as Cyprus races to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease....
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/news/500-000-vaccines-on-the-way-as-cyprus-battles-spreading-foot-and-mouth-disease
Cyprus is pushing for urgent help from Brussels as concerns grow over foot-and-mouth disease in what has become a fast-moving story over the past several days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-livestock-lockdown-after-disease-cases-detected
Authorities have slammed the brakes on animal movement across the island after foot-and-mouth disease turned up in a handful of farms, sparking urgent action and growing nerves among farmers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/73-of-cypriots-trust-the-eu-to-strengthen-security-and-defense
Cypriots show particularly strong confidence in the European Union’s ability to bolster security and defense, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-cull-260-cattle-as-origin-of-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-remains-under-investigation
Authorities have imposed strict emergency measures around a cattle farm in Livadia, Larnaca, after laboratory tests confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in five animals, triggering a 21-day quarantine across the surrounding livestock area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/30-companies-with-turkish-interests-currently-recorded-by-registrar-of-companies
A growing number of companies linked to Turkish interests and operating in the government-controlled areas of Cyprus has raised concern among lawmakers, prompting plans for tighter legal safeguards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-confirmed-in-larnaca-farm-authorities-take-swift-action
Authorities have confirmed a case of foot-and-mouth disease at a cattle farm in Livadia, Larnaca, prompting immediate containment measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmaker-sounds-alarm-over-harmful-smokestack-emissions-at-dhekelia-plant
Toxic emissions that can harm human health are still billowing from the smokestacks of Cyprus’ Dhekelia power station after years of missed deadlines and repeated grace periods, a lawmaker warned Thursday, accusing authorities of letting the problem drag on while nearby residents pay the price....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ignore-a-siren-pay-€3-000-or-face-jail
Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanese-family-with-six-children-left-on-streets-of-cyprus
A family of eight immigrants from Lebanon, including six minor children, was left on the street over the weekend, with their belongings in suitcases and no shelter in sight, prompting a Cypriot citizen to step in and host them temporarily. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-years-for-one-case-audit-exposes-shocking-delays-in-land-department
Serious systemic problems are undermining how state land is managed and how property rights are protected, according to a new special report by the Audit Office of Cyprus examining the Department of Lands and Surveys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-mother-of-three-says-welfare-office-failed-to-respond-after-house-fire-video
A 31-year-old single mother of three children is appealing for help after a fire allegedly left her home uninhabitable, with claims that repeated attempts to contact the Welfare Office have gone unanswered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-cats-disappearances-raise-fears-of-illegal-export
Concern is mounting over a wave of cat disappearances outside a Nicosia supermarket, with activists warning that what looks like isolated incidents could point to organized activity....
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/paphos-mayor-phedon-phedonos-claims-organised-political-extermination-as-he-denies-allegations
Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has publicly denied wrongdoing following a wave of allegations and intense public discussion, describing the situation as a coordinated attempt to damage him politically and personally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-year-old-loses-transplant-after-emergency-flight-to-athens-cannot-be-secured
A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-airlines-to-avoid-iranian-skies-until-end-of-march
European airlines have been told to steer clear of Iranian airspace until at least March 31, the bloc’s aviation safety regulator said Thursday, extending an earlier warning as tensions in the region escalate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/27-countries-one-market-can-the-eu-make-it
The European Union appears determined to win its ''bet'' on strengthening competitiveness amid major geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elias-neocleous-co-llc-delivers-key-insights-at-the-legal500-gc-summit-2026
Continuing its active involvement in this prestigious international summit, Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC sponsored the Legal500 GC Summit 2026 in Cyprus, marking eight consecutive years of support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-is-second-overall-cause-of-death-in-cyprus-and-first-among-men-in-2023
Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-crisis-deepens-as-dams-run-half-empty
This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-animal-welfare-commissioner-says-cyprus-facing-stray-crisis-abuse-cases-and-lack-of-veterinary-support
Cyprus is facing persistent and serious challenges in the area of animal welfare, according to Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, who pointed to long-term systemic problems that continue to affect both stray and owned animals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-system-failures-trigger-delays-patient-backlogs-and-longer-working-hours-for-doctors
A nationwide survey by the Cyprus Medical Association (CMA) indicates widespread dissatisfaction among doctors with the performance and reliability of the IT platform used for Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), with the vast majority reporting repeated outages and technical disruptions....
