https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-building-costs-could-soon-make-homes-even-pricier
The first major price increases in construction materials for new residential buildings are already becoming visible, driven largely by soaring fuel costs over the past two months, according to property market executives in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-new-wave-of-european-instability
Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-says-electricity-prices-unlikely-to-fall-before-major-solar-expansion
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus says electricity prices are unlikely to fall in the near future, with officials pointing to delays in large-scale solar development and the continued absence of natural gas infrastructure as major factors keeping costs high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/un-peacekeeping-chief-bids-farewell-to-us-ambassador-in-cyprus
The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-top-spot-is-not-what-s-at-stake
We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-blames-cyprus-issue-and-eu-bias-for-stalled-turkey-membership-bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday pointed to Cyprus and Greece as key factors blocking Turkey’s long-standing path to European Union membership, arguing that political bias, not technical criteria, has slowed Ankara’s accession process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€454m-cap-plan-and-new-funding-calls-target-young-farmers-and-rural-development
Cyprus is rolling out a mix of funding programs, infrastructure projects, and market reforms aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting farmers, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-slumps-as-british-demand-drops-and-bookings-fall-60
The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-raises-terror-threat-level-to-severe-after-antisemitic-attack-in-london
The UK’s official terrorism threat level has been raised to severe following a violent antisemitic incident in Golders Green, alongside mounting concerns about extremist activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/in-the-trenches
This is what you’d call real beef. It didn’t just erupt out of nowhere. It’s the result of many incidents piling up until the glass finally overflowed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says
Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-countries-ease-travel-warnings-for-cyprus-after-diplomatic-push
European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-turns-troodos-white-today
It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/property-sales-surprise-in-march-despite-regional-tensions
Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show
Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-an-afternoon-ambush-of-mountain-mood-swings
The current weak low-pressure system is essentially a part-time worker: it starts the day with bright sunshine and ends it by throwing a localized tantrum over the mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-quietly-shifts-its-defense-west
When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-s-muddy-mix-thunder-dust-and-the-back-to-work-blues
Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/77-percent-of-europe-s-farmland-birds-have-declined-in-the-last-decade
A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two
After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/formula-1-to-return-to-turkey-under-new-five-year-deal
Formula 1 is heading back to Turkey next season for the first time since 2021, under a new five-year agreement announced by the Turkish government, marking a significant return for the Istanbul Park circuit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-strike-tests-power-supply-as-unions-warn-of-further-action
A 24-hour nationwide strike by employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) began at midnight on April 22 and is set to conclude at midnight on April 23, with assurances that electricity supply is expected to remain stable under current conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-makes-historic-official-visit-to-cyprus-first-by-french-president-since-1960
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, marking a historic moment for Cyprus, the first official bilateral visit by a French head of state since the Republic was founded in 1960....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-unions-signal-strike-after-disappointing-talks-with-energy-minister
Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-pushes-for-calm-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-as-efforts-to-restart-talks-pick-up-pace
There was a clear message coming out of the presidential palace on Tuesday: if Cyprus wants talks to restart, things on the ground need to cool down...fast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-hospitalized-after-viper-bite-in-larnaca
An 85-year-old man was hospitalized after a snake bite incident in Larnaca earlier this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/support-for-14-year-old-girl-and-baby-after-alleged-rape
Authorities in Cyprus say support measures are being put in place for a 14-year-old girl who gave birth after an alleged rape, along with her newborn baby, in a case that has deeply concerned the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€850-000-in-humanitarian-aid-for-sudan-crisis
Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hormuz-shuts-again-as-iran-cites-us-‘piracy
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...
