https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calling-in-sick-under-the-microscope-as-government-targets-abuse-in-public-sector
Taking sick leave because you're genuinely ill is one thing. Regularly calling in sick when you're perfectly capable of turning up for work is another, and it is the second group the government says it wants to tackle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-light-comes-on-you-re-being-recorded
The next time you are pulled over, questioned or stopped by a police officer, your conversation could be recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-energy-minister-blames-eac-and-cera-for-cyprus-power-shortages
Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-s-€57-000-watch-haul-ends-with-€15-000-bill-at-larnaca-airport
A passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport with three luxury watches in his suitcase ended up paying more than €15,000 before his journey was over....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crypto-firms-face-tougher-rules-with-mica-taking-full-effect-in-cyprus
The end of the transition period brings stricter oversight of anti-money laundering compliance, customer protection, and the operations of crypto service providers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-national-guard-protocols-behind-the-kalo-chorio-fire
The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-suspends-schengen-travel-with-spain-while-tens-of-thousands-voluntarily-return-to-morocco
A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/never-mind-parents-names-are-back-on-cyprus-id-cards
Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-border-stormed-as-thousands-force-their-way-into-spain
One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fifa-puts-world-cup-up-for-sale-in-$20-billion-wall-street-play
Gianni Infantino wants to turn international football into private equity. FIFA’s plan to carve off a 20 per cent stake in its commercial empire for $4.2 billion has met immediate resistance across Europe and beyond....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scooters-seized-as-paphos-police-report-132-mobility-device-offences-this-year
Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-system-built-to-simplify-hiring-is-now-raising-fears-of-worker-exploitation
Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-police-officers-to-face-charges-over-‘hairdresser-prison-escape
No police officers will face criminal or disciplinary action over the dramatic escape of convicted murderer Theodoros Theofanous, better known as ''The Hairdresser,'' authorities have confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-was-the-military-blowing-up-rpgs-during-a-40c-heatwave-fire-sparks-outrage-and-tough-questions
Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applications-open-for-2026-residential-solar-water-heating-grant
Homeowners can now apply for government grants to install or replace solar water heating systems under the 2026 Residential Solar Water Heating Systems Grant Scheme, with funding available until 2,000 applications have been submitted across its two categories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-wants-to-ban-smoking-on-beaches-and-outdoor-cafes-could-cyprus-follow
Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-council-meets-ahead-of-guterres-visit-as-phidias-bows-out-and-sends-mike-spanos-instead
With UN Secretary-General António Guterres arriving in Cyprus on Monday for fresh talks on the island's future, President Nikos Christodoulides is bringing political leaders together today to discuss what comes next....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-hits-google-with-€890m-fine-why-cyprus-should-pay-attention
Brussels says tech giant unfairly promoted its own products and restricted cheaper alternatives, a move that could also affect Cyprus’ digital businesses and consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-rules-aim-to-stop-people-being-fooled-by-machines
Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-last-chance-for-cyprus-talks-guterres-plays-his-final-card
The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/forget-the-football-the-real-match-in-cyprus-is-about-to-start
"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-major-overhaul-of-vehicle-import-rules-and-dealer-licensing
With a focus on transparent procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and stricter oversight of the import and sale of new and used vehicles, the Road Transport Department is advancing two legislative initiatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-station-owners-to-protest-over-tanker-safety-rules
Fuel station owners will stage a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning, calling on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over the implementation of a Transport Ministry decree affecting fuel tanker operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-efforts-to-crack-down-on-illegal-airbnb-rentals
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-plans-crackdown-on-public-sector-sick-leave-abuse
The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-workers-from-other-member-states
Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€9-fine-ends-ordeal-for-two-young-cypriots-detained-after-crossing-into-occupied-north
The two 19-year-olds who were detained by authorities in the occupied north after crossing into the area without completing the required checkpoint procedures have been released after each was fined 500 Turkish lira (around €9.40)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-crackdown-catches-47-illegal-workers-across-cyprus
A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-lost-cyprus-connection-inside-the-eu-probe-into-an-alleged-vat-fraud-network
A major European investigation into an alleged €46.9 million VAT fraud scheme has put a network of companies with links to Cyprus under scrutiny, with authorities looking into how small electronic devices may have been used to move millions of euros through a complex tax fraud operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-eu-technical-approval-for-schengen
The Republic of Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen area, according to an EU technical evaluation presented to the competent Schengen Committee on June 26. Sources close to the matter indicate that the EU gave Cyprus a positive evaluation, describing it as technically ready for full participation in the Schengen area. ...
