https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-german-expat-s-view-of-cyprus-is-going-viral—and-it-s-raising-questions
''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-slams-shameful-conditions-at-kato-paphos-fishing-village-area
The mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onesiforou, has expressed strong anger over the condition of the Minoos area in Kato Paphos, also known as the Fishing Village, describing it as an “image of abandonment” that damages both the city and its tourist reputation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cremation-finally-coming-to-cyprus-after-20-years-of-delays
The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€125m-road-shock-paphos–polis-project-faces-€50m-cost-jump-and-uncertain-future
Any hopes that the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project would get back on track have now faded following the opening of new tenders, which have driven the cost sharply upward. The lowest bid submitted has pushed the price of the project to €124,850,000 (excluding VAT), up from the €73 million plus VAT for which the contract had originally been awarded to the Greek construction company INTRAKAT....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cannabis-boom-and-rising-cocaine-use-reshape-cyprus-drug-landscape
Cannabis remains the most commonly used illegal drug in Cyprus, while cocaine and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly present across the country, according to the European Drug Report 2026 presented in Nicosia by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-opens-its-record-to-public-scrutiny-through-online-platform
President Nikos Christodoulides has invited the public to use the government's online monitoring platform, diakivernisi.gov.cy, as a tool for tracking the implementation of state policies and assessing the administration's performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-protaras-coastal-area-causes-concern-but-officials-urge-calm
As Cyprus moves into the peak summer season and beaches across Protaras and the wider Famagusta district fill with locals and tourists, authorities in Paralimni–Deryneia are urging calm following reports of a snake spotted near a coastal area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-food-delivery-bags-found-with-bacteria-in-new-consumer-test
A laboratory test on food delivery transport bags in Cyprus has detected the presence of pathogenic organisms that can cause food poisoning, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, which is now calling for stricter hygiene controls across the fast-growing delivery sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shows-strong-growth-and-falling-debt-but-warning-signs-remain
Cyprus’ economy is continuing to grow strongly, with falling debt and a stabilizing financial system, but new risks linked to regional instability and long-term structural challenges are still hanging over the country, according to a new European report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-earns-58-blue-flag-awards-for-beaches-and-marinas
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-newest-eye-in-the-sky-how-a-space-project-could-change-life-on-the-ground
When most people think of space technology, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But Cyprus’ newest move into the space sector is much closer to home and could one day help firefighters detect disasters faster, farmers use less water, authorities monitor the sea, and scientists better understand the changing climate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-raises-interest-rates-as-expected
Cypriot households with mortgages and loans may soon feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking its first rate increase since September 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spl-x-cim-future-leaders-programme
SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-first-national-plan-for-blood-donation-and-transfusion-services
Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hadassah-chose-cyprus
On July 1, 2026, Hadassah Medical Center officially opens its doors in Limassol, bringing to Cyprus for the first time the expertise, scientific knowledge and philosophy of one of the world's most recognized academic and medical organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-including-two-businessmen-arrested-in-larnaca-and-nicosia-for-extortion-fraud
Four people have been arrested in Cyprus as police investigate what they describe as a wide-ranging case involving alleged organized crime, extortion, fraud and weapons offenses spanning several years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-21st-round-of-sanctions-against-russia
The European Commission has proposed a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, expanding restrictions across energy, finance, trade and fisheries. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the measures on Tuesday, describing them as part of the EU's continued response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-named-the-best-bank-in-cyprus-in-global-finance-s-world-s-best-banks-awards-2026
Global Finance, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its World’s Best Banks Awards 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-at-center-of-expanding-hamas-investigation
The Palestinians arrested so far in Cyprus and Greece are believed to be members of an active Hamas cell, according to information emerging from the investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-says-food-safety-checks-are-working-after-public-poisoning-concerns
Cyprus authorities are stressing that food safety systems are working and improving, following recent concerns sparked by a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Limassol that left dozens of guests unwell....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-signs-tax-deal-with-kyrgyzstan-to-strengthen-business-ties
Cyprus and Kyrgyzstan have signed a new agreement designed to make doing business between the two countries easier, while helping prevent tax evasion and providing greater certainty for investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-breakfast-for-3-600-kindergarten-children-in-cyprus
More than 3,600 kindergarten children in Cyprus are now receiving free breakfast at public schools in Larnaca and free Famagusta, under a new pilot program launched by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evgenii-tiapkin-‘there-is-no-equivalent-to-the-freedom-ecosystem-in-the-eu
Last Wednesday, 3 June, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of officials and representatives of the national business community. The heads of state held bilateral talks. The talks then continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from both countries, and a bilateral business forum was held on the same day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-appoints-andrea-pirlo-as-brand-ambassador
Cyprus Airways announces its cooperation with Andrea Pirlo, an internationally recognised football player and coach, as the airline’s new official brand ambassador....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-our-electricity-bills-drop-by-50–70-new-underwater-tech-already-in-cyprus-says-yes
Could electricity bills be cut by as much as 50%? According to BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber, the answer is yes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/worker-injured-after-fall-at-nicosia-primary-school
A 63-year-old worker was injured after falling from the first floor of a primary school in the Nicosia district while carrying out construction-related duties on Thursday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-poisoning-linked-to-limassol-wedding-leaves-74-ill
Authorities are continuing to examine a large food poisoning outbreak connected to a wedding reception in Limassol after dozens of guests became ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-records-highest-sti-rates-in-more-than-a-decade
Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) climbed to their highest levels in more than ten years across Europe in 2024, according to newly released figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use
Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-fines-limassol-forex-firms-over-missing-risk-warnings-in-cfd-trading-ads
Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....
