https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-christmas-villages-boom-faces-backlash-after-pony-dies
Cyprus’ Christmas Villages are bigger and more popular than ever, drawing thousands of visitors and boosting local economies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations
Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museums-come-to-the-rescue-of-presidents
Culture may get polite mentions and modest funding, but under President Nikos Christodoulides it lacks something far more important: a clear vision. Beyond vague promises and small-scale digital upgrades, no major cultural projects or long-term strategy are in sight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overnight-vehicle-fires-torch-three-cars-in-nicosia-and-larnaca
Cyprus fire authorities are investigating two separate vehicle fire incidents that damaged three privately owned cars in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-the-forefront-of-expanding-defense-partnership-with-greece-and-israel
Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-can-t-stop-the-lionfish-eat-it
On the waters off Larnaca, where fishermen once pulled up nets heavy with red mullet and sea bream, the catch has shifted in troubling ways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation
Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-parking-buckles-under-holiday-traffic
Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-800-checks-in-one-night-as-dozens-caught-drinking-and-driving
Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-official-warns-cyprus-over-support-for-ukraine
A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has sharply criticized Cyprus for aligning itself with the European Union’s post-2022 policy toward Russia, warning that actions taken against Russian interests will provoke a response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/v-o-group-incorporates-sec-newgate-into-its-identity
V+O Group becomes V+O Group | SEC Newgate, reflecting in its name everything it represents today in terms of capabilities, talent, impact and reach at national, regional and international level. This evolution is a natural continuation of the path V+O has already charted in recent years: to grow, evolve and strengthen its capabilities, while remaining firmly committed to its values, its people and its clients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-teacher-evaluation-as-hope-and-dissent-collide
Today marked a turning point for Cyprus’ education system, as the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited legal framework governing the Public Educational Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/educators-accuse-authorities-of-silencing-dissent-rather-than-addressing-governance-failures
Turkish Cypriot educators held a protest on Friday in response to disciplinary investigations launched against dozens of teachers who took part in recent demonstrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-desert-rains-flood-dubai-and-abu-dhabi
Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-hears-claims-of-beauty-services-traded-for-prison-information
A prison guard accused of trading inside information for beauty treatments, large sums of unexplained cash, and even a painting suspected to be bought with dirty money were at the center of a high-profile money-laundering case that returned to court on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos
Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-cypriot-burglar-from-potters-bar-jailed-for-multiple-business-break-ins
A Potters Bar man of UK-Cypriot heritage has been sentenced following a string of burglaries targeting local businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-to-impose-temporary-€3-customs-fee-on-small-imported-parcels
Starting 1 July 2026, small parcels entering the European Union will be subject to a flat customs fee of €3, a measure aimed at regulating the surge in low-value shipments from overseas e-commerce platforms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-brings-leaders-together-for-first-trilateral-since-2018
December 11th turned out to be a surprisingly good day for the Cyprus issue, the kind of day diplomats quietly hope for but rarely get. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/union-rejects-ministry-s-evaluation-bill-launches-work-stoppage-december-18
Members of the Cyprus Teachers’ Organization (POED) will stage a work stoppage on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in protest of a proposed bill on teacher evaluations...
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/life/from-cyprus-to-bristol-one-dog-brings-a-neighborhood-together
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. For Jack McCrossan and his friends, the spark came in the form of a black sheprador named Stevie Ticks, a lively mix of German Shepherd and Labrador, and a proud adoptee from Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-modernize-112-emergency-response-with-national-ambulance-authority
The Council of Ministers has given the green light to new legislation that will create a National Ambulance Authority, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-woman-receives-life-saving-liver-from-cyprus-in-overnight-transplant
In a life-saving cross-border effort, 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem received a liver transplant at Rabin Medical Center after a compatible organ was flown from Cyprus. ...
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/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/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/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-parties-put-politics-on-hold-to-tackle-climate-crisis
Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....
