https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/permanent-military-positions-for-contract-soldiers-increase-by-60
The Ministry of Defence will grant permanent status to 400 contract professional soldiers (SYOP), expanding the intake from an originally planned 250 positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/licensing-chaos-in-tourism-55-of-accommodations-without-a-license
The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-data-details-scale-of-domestic-abuse-and-femicide-in-cyprus
Cyprus recorded 17 femicides between 2020 and 2025, according to newly released figures from the police. Over the same six-year period, authorities recorded 16 specific cases of femicide, indicating that at least one incident involved multiple fatalities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-better-living-days-was-successfully-launched-in-agios-dometios
The first stop of Lidl Cyprus' summer wellness roadtrip offered free activities on nutrition, exercise, cooking and wellness to the wider public, setting the tone for its continuation in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-ceramic-vessel-returns-to-cyprus-after-being-discovered-in-uk-online-auction
On June 23, 2026, the Cyprus High Commission in London officially took custody of a Late Bronze Age ceramic vessel dating back to around 1450 BC. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-continues-to-shape-greece-s-next-generation-of-pilots
AEGEAN announces the launch of a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Program, continuing an initiative it has consistently implemented since 2018 with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-picks-up-investment-momentum
Cyprus is maintaining a strong grip on investment interest, primarily due to its strategic geographic location, its well-developed professional services sector, and the attractive business environment it has built....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-s-eu-presidency-set-to-cost-more-than-three-times-cyprus
Ireland is preparing for one of the most expensive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union in recent years, with estimated spending approaching €293 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/balkan-jazz-folk-and-experimental-winds-blowing-your-way-windcraft-music-fest-returns-to-katydata-on-24-26-july-2026
With a focus on wind instruments, the festival continues to build bridges between tradition and contemporary creation, combining concerts, performances, workshops, site-specific installations, and participatory activities in a three-day celebration filled with music and creative encounters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/electric-street-party-for-the-official-launch-of-the-new-porsche-cayenne-electric
In an evening dedicated to innovation and electric mobility, Porsche Cyprus officially unveiled the new Porsche Cayenne Electric at Destination Porsche Limassol during a spectacular Electric Street Party held on June 24....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/that-€2-coin-in-your-house-might-be-worth-up-to-€1-000-and-most-people-would-never-notice
It’s the kind of thing most people in Cyprus have at home without thinking twice about it, a small jar of coins sitting in a kitchen drawer, a cup by the bedside table, or that random stash in the car where €1 and €2 coins slowly disappear into ''future parking money.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgian-passenger-airlifted-from-cruise-ship-off-paphos
A 67-year-old Belgian passenger was airlifted from a cruise ship off the coast of Cyprus on Monday after the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) launched a medical evacuation operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-firefighters-treated-as-massive-aradippou-factory-blaze-continues-to-rage
Four firefighters have received medical treatment after battling the massive factory fire that continues to burn through the Aradippou Industrial Area, as emergency crews race to stop the flames from spreading to nearby businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/huge-blaze-engulfs-aradippou-factory-thick-black-smoke-blankets-larnaca-skies
A massive fire tore through a factory in the Aradippou Industrial Area on Monday afternoon, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and drawing a major emergency response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-contributed-€427-million-in-cyprus-in-2025
The opposition is once again reopening the issue of additional taxation on banks in Cyprus, an issue which the previous Parliament had indeed opened but ultimately failed to pass. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-hadassah-s-plan-to-reshape-private-healthcare-in-cyprus
The team behind the new Hadassah Medical Center Limassol says its ambition goes beyond opening another private healthcare facility, with plans centred on introducing a different approach to diagnosis, treatment and specialist care in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-€1m-effort-to-finally-name-1974-dead-after-50-year-silence
A long-running effort to identify remains from Cyprus’ 1974 conflict has entered a new phase, with officials announcing the start of advanced DNA testing on bones that for decades could not be reliably analyzed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-controlled-recruitment-of-nurses-from-third-countries-to-plug-600-staff-gap
Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finally-a-place-built-for-them-cyprus-plans-first-specialist-day-center-for-adults-with-severe-autism
A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-linked-to-dr-congo-outbreak
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo carrying the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-patients-in-france-to-get-dedicated-support-from-embassy
For many Cypriot families, being told a loved one needs medical treatment abroad can be overwhelming. Along with the health concerns come the practical challenges of navigating a foreign country, dealing with paperwork, language barriers, and long stays away from home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planning-beach-days-and-ferry-trips-with-pets-in-greece-know-the-rules
As thousands of residents and visitors head to Greece’s coastline each summer, questions often arise about where pets are permitted and what rules apply. Confusion is common, particularly when it comes to dogs on beaches and the requirements for traveling by ferry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-new-jupiter-helicopters-arrive-in-cyprus-for-raf-operations
The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-doctors-banned-for-6-years-after-claiming-training-they-didn-t-actually-complete
Two doctors in Cyprus have been barred from practicing medicine for six years after being found to have given false information about their specialist training....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-and-shell-branded-service-stations-once-again-supported-meet-the-legends-cyprus-major-celebration-of-classic-motorcycles
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-court-sentences-fake-psychologist-to-six-years-for-abusing-teenage-patient
An unlicensed practitioner acting as a psychologist in Cyprus has received a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old patient....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cosmos-insurance-honors-its-people-at-a-starry-celebration
COSMOS Insurance celebrated its 45-year presence in the insurance industry on Friday, 19 June, in the most fitting way possible: by paying tribute to its people, its greatest strength....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-taste-of-history-commandaria-s-journey-from-ancient-cyprus-to-brussels
The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-neurologist-helps-lead-$9-million-global-brain-disease-research-network
A Cypriot neurologist based in the United States will play a leading role in a major international research initiative focused on cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition linked to strokes, memory problems and dementia in older adults....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
