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1. Manneken Pis dressed in Cypriot 'vraka' for Independence Day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manneken-pis-dressed-in-cypriot-vraka-for-independence-day

The Manneken Pis, the iconic statue of Brussels, was dressed in traditional Cypriot clothing, the vraka, to honor Cyprus’ Independence Day on October 1st....

2. Erhürman leads in poll as U.S. reaffirms Cyprus reunification

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-leads-in-poll-as-u-s-reaffirms-cyprus-reunification

A new poll suggests that Tufan Erhürman, head of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), could clinch a first-round win in the upcoming Turkish Cypriot ''presidential elections,'' while his party is projected to secure enough votes for a single-party ''government'' in “parliamentary elections.”...

3. U.S. shutdown curbs embassy communications in Cyprus as 750,000 federal workers furloughed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-shutdown-curbs-embassy-communications-in-cyprus-as-750-000-federal-workers-furloughed

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus announced that its social media accounts will not be updated regularly during the U.S. government shutdown, except for urgent safety and security information...

4. The foundations of a just tax reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-foundations-of-a-just-tax-reform

There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....

5. Cyprus marks Independence Day with pledge to bolster defense

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-independence-day-with-pledge-to-bolster-defense

Cyprus will continue to invest in strengthening its defense and upgrading its military capabilities, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday, after a parade marking the island nation’s Independence Day....

6. Netanyahu slams door on Palestinian state after Trump’s peace plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-slams-door-on-palestinian-state-after-trump-s-peace-plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that he had agreed in principle to a Palestinian state, insisting instead that Israel’s army will remain in much of Gaza....

7. Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-keeps-iranian-asylum-seeker-behind-bars

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the detention of an Iranian national seeking international protection, reversing a lower court’s earlier ruling that had ordered his release....

8. Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavrokolympos-back-in-service-what-we-re-waiting-for-now-is-rain

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

9. Limassol hotel shooting sets off murder hunt across the divide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hotel-shooting-sets-off-murder-hunt-across-the-divide

A late-night shooting outside a luxury hotel in Limassol has left a 42-year-old Ukrainian man seriously injured, in what police believe was a violent fallout over money....

10. Cyprus President hosts world powers at UN, pushes for peace talks and hails gas find

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-hosts-world-powers-at-un-pushes-for-peace-talks-and-hails-gas-find

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....

11. Armed patrols deployed as Nicosia boosts security in walled city

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-patrols-deployed-as-nicosia-boosts-security-in-walled-city

The government announced new security measures in Walled Nicosia on Thursday, deploying armed MMAD foot patrols and Team Z motorcyclists to increase police visibility and response times....

12. President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-urges-turkey-to-end-occupation-and-promises-island-reunification-at-un-general-assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

13. Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/clinging-for-their-lives-fire-chief-kapillas-recalls-harrowing-rescues

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

14. Macron calls Trump to ''clear the way'' in New York traffic jam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-calls-trump-to-clear-the-way-in-new-york-traffic-jam

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual traffic jam on the streets of New York this week, courtesy of Donald Trump....

15. Working from home? Cyprus employers will pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/working-from-home-cyprus-employers-will-pay

Starting Nov. 1, employers in Cyprus will have to pay a minimum amount to cover their employees’ home office costs, like internet, electricity, and equipment. The rule will apply to both private companies and public sector workers, where teleworking has been allowed since 2023....

16. Cyprus risks missing entry into U.S. Visa Waiver Program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-risks-missing-entry-into-u-s-visa-waiver-program

Cyprus risks missing its chance to join the United States Visa Waiver Program this year, despite meeting all technical requirements and securing bilateral agreements....

17. INS Trikand arrives in Cyprus: India’s warship opens to the public

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ins-trikand-arrives-in-cyprus-india-s-warship-opens-to-the-public

A state-of-the-art Indian warship is set to dock in Limassol later this month, highlighting the growing defense and maritime partnership between India and Cyprus....

18. Arab leaders condemn Israel’s Gaza war but stop short at words

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arab-leaders-condemn-israel-s-gaza-war-but-stop-short-at-words

Arab leaders met in Doha this week and spoke out strongly against Israel’s war in Gaza. But while their words were sharp, their actions, or lack of them, are raising eyebrows....

19. Cyprus employers call cost-of-living pay hike unconstitutional

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-employers-call-cost-of-living-pay-hike-unconstitutional

Cyprus’ long-running tug-of-war over the cost-of-living allowance, known locally as ATA, has taken a sharp new turn after the country’s two largest employers’ groups declared the scheme unconstitutional for the private sector....

20. Larnaca court fines company €14,000, suspends prison term for workplace safety violations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-court-fines-company-€14-000-suspends-prison-term-for-workplace-safety-violations

A Larnaca District Court has fined a metal recycling company €14,000 and handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to an individual over breaches of workplace safety regulations....

21. IDF pushes deeper into Gaza as EU moves to curb ties with Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-pushes-deeper-into-gaza-as-eu-moves-to-curb-ties-with-israel

Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....

22. Migration official warns of migrant delinquency as irregular arrivals drop 67%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-official-warns-of-migrant-delinquency-as-irregular-arrivals-drop-67

Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....

23. Pensions without age limits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/pensions-without-age-limits

We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...

24. Cyprus hosts European Council president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-council-president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

25. Cyprus sees 4.1% rise in hourly labor costs in second quarter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sees-4-1-rise-in-hourly-labor-costs-in-second-quarter

The cost of employing workers in Cyprus rose 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year....

26. Cyprus rolls out second Israeli Barak MX air defense system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rolls-out-second-israeli-barak-mx-air-defense-system

Cyprus has taken delivery of its second state-of-the-art Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), sparking strong reactions from Turkey. ...

27. Cyprus seeks U.S. military equipment, joins EU defense program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-u-s-military-equipment-joins-eu-defense-program

The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....

28. Von der Leyen vows to end Cyprus’s electricity isolation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-vows-to-end-cyprus-s-electricity-isolation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to address critical energy bottlenecks, including Cyprus’s limited electricity links to continental Europe....

29. Cyprus Supreme Court greenlights DNA collection by police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-greenlights-dna-collection-by-police

Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that a key police law allowing authorities to collect DNA, saliva, fingerprints, and other evidence from people in detention is constitutional. ...

30. Cyprus roads get a makeover

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-roads-get-a-makeover

Cyprus is moving forward with several major road projects aimed at making travel easier, safer, and faster while also supporting local development....

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