https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-for-children-together-with-chevron-cyprus-mark-another-milestone-in-long-standing-partnership
“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-municipality-funding-battle-shows-no-sign-of-ending
The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-homes-face-summer-inspections-with-air-conditioning-in-focus
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Klea Papaellina has begun on-site inspections at Homes for the Elderly in all districts of Cyprus to ensure that summer protection measures are being implemented, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-coals-tossed-in-garbage-may-have-sparked-early-morning-forest-fire
Most people would think twice before throwing hot barbecue coals into the garbage during a Cyprus heatwave. Unfortunately, someone near Prastio Kellaki apparently did not, and two hectares of pine forest paid the price....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€156-million-and-still-suffocating-minister-tells-municipalities-to-explain
If government funding for municipalities rose from €70 million to €117 million, why are local authorities now saying they cannot breathe financially?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/check-your-wallet-old-cyprus-id-cards-expire-monday
That old identity card sitting in your wallet may have lasted for years, but if it does not show an expiry date, its time is up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-commute-gets-more-expensive-in-nicosia-and-larnaca
The Monday morning commute comes with a higher price tag for bus passengers in Nicosia and Larnaca, as new fares take effect on Aug. 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/need-something-from-your-municipality-today-expect-delays-until-noon
Municipalities across Cyprus are staging a three-hour peaceful protest Monday, pushing back against what they say is growing government interference in how local authorities manage their work and finances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-firefighting-helicopters-collide-mid-air-battling-wildfire-see-video
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air on Friday while battling a fast-moving wildfire near Psatha, Greece, injuring all four people on board in a dramatic reminder that wildfires don't just threaten communities on the ground; they also put those fighting them from the air at extraordinary risk....
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/charred-body-found-inside-burned-vehicle-in-avgorou
Police are investigating after a charred body was discovered inside a vehicle that caught fire on a dirt road in the Famagusta district village of Avgorou on Saturday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-more-local-nurses-and-it-s-now-offering-students-up-to-€5-750-to-join-the-profession
Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-turns-to-nightmare-as-tourists-flee-greek-wildfire-by-boat
What began as a summer getaway quickly turned into a desperate escape on Friday, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in central Greece, some by fishing boat after the flames blocked the only road out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-erupts-near-athienou-as-aircraft-scramble-to-stop-flames
A major firefighting operation is underway after a large wildfire broke out around midday on Friday in the Kosi area, towards Athienou, sending firefighters and aircraft racing to contain the flames before they spread further....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes
Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-man-accused-of-spying-on-raf-akrotiri-for-iran
Cyprus has once again found itself at the center of international security concerns after a British man was accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of Iran's military....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-firefighters-battle-fast-moving-heathland-blaze-in-suffolk
Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-arsos-wildfire-after-blaze-spreads-from-landfill
Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-than-a-stay-minthis-residence-experience
At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunfire-on-a-nicosia-street-sparks-attempted-murder-investigation
A routine drive through Nicosia turned into a terrifying ordeal after a man reported that his car was shot at by unknown assailants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hospitals-across-the-island-seeing-more-heat-related-emergencies
The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-may-be-busy-but-cyprus-is-earning-far-less-from-tourism
The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-hermes-and-aura-the-newest-recruits-keeping-watch-over-cyprus-coast
They're not the latest rescue dogs or new police recruits; they're the British Bases Police's newest partners on the water....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-was-named-winner-of-cyprus-best-digital-bank-at-the-euromoney-awards-for-excellence-2026
Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The evaluation period ran from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blessing-ceremony-marks-the-official-launch-of-hadassah-medical-center-limassol
A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-firefighters-killed-as-wildfires-rage-across-greece
Three firefighters have lost their lives as Greece battles a series of major wildfires that have forced evacuations, damaged emergency vehicles and stretched firefighting resources across several regions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/defence-seeks-new-psychiatric-assessment-in-phedonos-trial
Lawyers for suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos have asked the court to allow the complainant to be examined by a private psychiatrist of their choosing, adding a new point of dispute to the high-profile criminal case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-fighting-a-never-ending-battle-against-illegal-dumping
You can clean up an illegal dumping site in the morning, only to find it full of rubbish again before lunchtime....
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/first-alzheimer-s-disease-modifying-treatment-administered-in-cyprus
Cyprus has administered its first dose of the Alzheimer's drug Donanemab, marking the introduction of a treatment designed to slow the progression of the disease in patients diagnosed at an early stage....
