https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-ends-lifetime-driver-ban-for-ex-drug-offenders
Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-kicks-off-eu-presidency-with-tough-talk-on-migration
Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-society-scandal-deepens-with-63-more-in-the-frame
What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moo-ving-violation-as-cows-on-the-run-cause-chaos-on-limassol-nicosia-motorway
No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-deepens-in-socialite-crime-ring-case-as-family-returns-to-court
The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-announces-a-new-route-from-larnaca
Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is delighted to announce a new exciting direct route from Larnaca to Tirana....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-ev-grants-open-but-you-ve-only-got-until-october
Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-mobility-grant-scheme-faces-criticism-as-initial-funding-runs-out
The recently launched e-mobility grant scheme in Cyprus has drawn criticism from the Association of Importers of Motor & Electric Vehicles (SEMHIO), which expressed serious concerns about the plan’s limited budget and structural shortcomings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-group-to-build-care-centre-and-independent-living-residences-for-people-with-disabilities
In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-where-bridges-get-inaugurated-while-justice-gets-delayed
I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tanker-gas-leak-forces-closure-of-larnaca–kofinou-highway
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-secretly-moved-planes-to-cyprus-and-greece-before-iran-bombing
In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/short-on-lifeguards-long-on-risk-as-limassol-beaches-struggle-to-stay-safe
With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-threats-escalates-against-customs-department-staff-and-management
“We are not intimidated by threats,” declares the Customs Officers Branch of PASYDY in a statement condemning “in the strongest terms the threats directed at members of the staff and management of the Customs Department, which in recent times have escalated dangerously and blatantly.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/protect-cypriot-businesses-before-they-re-bought-out-chamber-chief-warns
The head of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is urging action to protect local businesses from being swallowed up by foreign interests, calling for targeted tax reforms and incentives to encourage homegrown mergers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-holds-steady-in-cyprus-despite-middle-east-tensions
Despite the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Cyprus’ tourism sector is proving both vulnerable and resilient, as a surge in advance bookings acts as a safety net for hoteliers and travel operators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-steps-in-to-modernize-paphos-air-base
The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watches-engagement-ring-stolen-from-ayia-napa-beach
Police are urging beachgoers to take precautions against theft as visitor numbers increase at coastal areas during the summer season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swift-action-prevents-environmental-damage-after-vessel-sinks-in-larnaca-marina
Authorities prevented the spread of pollutants after a sailing vessel caught fire and sank while anchored at Larnaca Marina on Sunday, June 22....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/second-home-program-gives-appliances-a-new-purpose-giving-families-a-new-start
The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ship-full-of-electric-cars-sinks-in-pacific-now-the-ocean-could-pay-the-price
A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fix-the-roads-already-mp-s-tour-paphos-projects-stuck-in-limbo
From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latsia-geri-cracks-down-on-abandoned-cars-in-ongoing-clean-up-campaign
Rusting cars and forgotten wrecks are being cleared off the streets of Latsia-Geri as the local municipality pushes forward with its campaign to remove abandoned vehicles from public and private spaces....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-propose-transparency-for-mobile-traffic-cameras
Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-moni-pyrgos-draws-community-attention-and-advice
A local man's encounter with two large snakes in his garden led to a wave of concern, advice, and debate in a popular community Facebook group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vapes-worse-than-cigarettes-some-brands-are
You might want to think twice before reaching for that flavored vape. It could be exposing you to more cancer-causing toxins than a pack of cigarettes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis
As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-unveils-€100-million-plan-to-fix-traffic-chaos-and-modernize-the-capital
Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-wins-the-world-finance-most-sustainable-low-cost-airline-award-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year
Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-raises-eyebrows-by-sharing-nato-chief-s-praise-for-iran-strikes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....
