https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roll-up-your-sleeves-christodoulides-tells-new-ministers-to-get-to-work
Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/murder-inside-central-prisons-inmate-arrested-in-fatal-attack
A murder inside Cyprus’ Central Prisons shocked authorities Thursday, as police arrested a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot inmate in connection with the death of a 35-year-old Egyptian prisoner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-asked-for-rain-the-weather-gods-delivered…-a-little-too-enthusiastically
Over the weekend, Cyprus got drenched, flooded, and occasionally entertained, as torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and rivers into full-on waterfalls that had half the island running to Instagram....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nightclub-fire-in-goa-india-kills-25-after-midnight-gas-explosion
A midnight fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion at a popular nightclub in Arpora killed at least 25 people, including four tourists and 14 staff members, officials said Sunday. Another 50 people were injured....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-dinner-that-makes-a-difference-this-holiday-season
If you’re looking for a night out that does more than fill your calendar, one that actually helps change children’s lives, mark December 12 on your diary. The Shriners Hospitals for Children are hosting a charity dinner in Nicosia, blending good food, good company, and a whole lot of heart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-ahead-with-‘cypriot-fbi-to-tackle-organized-crime
The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-welfare-commissioner-steps-in-after-child-found-locked-outside-facility
Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of the Child, Elena Pericleous, visited a state-run accommodation facility on Wednesday after a troubling incident in which a child was found outside the building and unable to get in, a case first brought to light by national broadcaster RIK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cola-comeback-what-changes-who-benefits-and-who-s-still-left-out
Cyprus’ long-running debate over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) reached a turning point this month, with President Nikos Christodoulides presenting a new deal as a major win for fairness and the middle class....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-fever-hits-cyprus
Cyprus is rushing to go solar, so fast, in fact, that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) says it’s being flooded with applications for photovoltaic systems, especially under the government’s ''Photovoltaics for All'' scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-cyprus-restaurant-will-take-the-crown-in-2025
Cyprus’ food lovers are already buzzing: the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants list is coming back early next year, and everyone wants to know who will steal the top spot for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-red-button-service-to-support-seniors-living-alone
A new emergency support service for older adults is set to launch early next year, aimed at assisting individuals aged 75 and above who live alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-ancient-artifact-from-the-uk
A Cypriot antiquity dating back to the Cypro-Archaic period (750–475 BC) was officially returned to Cyprus in a modest ceremony held at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester, United Kingdom...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-mansion-hits-€16-million-yes-you-read-that-right
Move over Los Angeles and Monaco: Cyprus has officially entered the “billionaire’s playground” league, or at least the €16 million playground....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pafilia-shines-at-hr-awards-2024-with-cheers-a-celebration-of-excellence-program
Pafilia, one of Cyprus’ leading land and property development companies, has won the Bronze Award in the ''Best Employee Engagement Strategy/Initiative''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/send-an-e-mail
How much reform has the Local Government Reform actually brought to our lives? They ought to have some data, after all....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-number-of-students-seek-psychological-help-as-system-strains-to-cope
More than ten thousand students were directed to educational psychologists during the 2023–24 academic year, according to new figures released by the Cyprus ADHD Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/art-therapy-workshop-for-adults
Inspired by selected works from the exhibition ''Cyprus Insula,'' the art therapy workshop invites adults of all ages to explore the concept of Cypriot identity through discussion and artistic creation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adobe-scoops-up-semrush-in-$1-9b-deal
Adobe, the U.S.-based software giant behind Photoshop and Premiere Pro, is set to acquire Semrush, the digital marketing and SEO platform with a major office in Limassol, for $1.9 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyrenia-municipality-condemns-rik-for-using-girne-on-news-map
The municipality of Kyrenia has voiced strong objections to a map shown on Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (RIK) news that referred to the occupied city by its Turkish name, “Girne.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-connectivity-and-the-future-of-european-aviation-a-conversation-with-olivier-jankovec
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-overhaul-of-taxi-sector-with-digital-platform-and-driver-training
Cyprus authorities are moving forward with plans to overhaul the professional taxi sector, with a focus on technology and modernization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greece-targets-cyprus-linked-mailbox-companies-for-tax-evasion
Greek tax authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on thousands of businesses that have shifted their headquarters to Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus while continuing to operate primarily in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-climb-ancient-limassol-monument-sparking-outrage
Visitors to the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Limassol were recently caught on camera climbing parts of the ancient monument, apparently treating the centuries-old site as little more than a selfie backdrop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-escalating-cesarean-rates-fueling-debate-over-maternal-care-and-medical-practice
Data from the Health Monitoring Unit show that nearly six in ten births were delivered by cesarean section in 2022 and 2023, with about 41 percent planned and the remainder classified as emergency procedures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tax-audits-bring-in-nearly-€30-million-as-mps-press-for-tougher-checks
Cyprus’ Tax Department says it pulled in almost €30 million over the past two years after stepping up audits on companies flagged as high-risk, according to testimony before the Parliamentary Audit Committee on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inmate-alleges-beating-by-guards-at-central-prisons-watchdog-launches-urgent-probe
A detainee at Cyprus’s Central Prisons has filed a formal complaint alleging he was beaten by prison guards, prompting an immediate investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights and the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-restaurants-cleaner-and-friendlier-but-prices-all-over-the-map
Cyprus restaurants may be cleaner and more polite these days, but diners are still facing wild price swings and patchy service, according to the annual assessment by the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-posts-€353-million-profit-in-2025-despite-lower-interest-income
Bank of Cyprus reported profits of €353 million for the first nine months of 2025, slightly below the €401 million earned in the same period last year but still showing solid results in a cooling economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/households-told-to-save-water-while-companies-pump-unchecked
As Cyprus urges households to cut back on water use amid one of the driest years in a decade, mounting criticism points to a glaring gap: while families face restrictions and fines, large companies continue using vast amounts of water with little oversight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-this-week-banks-mots-and-tax-talks-stir-debate
Cyprus’ headlines this week reflect a mix of economic, labor, and public safety issues, from banks rewarding employees handsomely to questions about who is really keeping the country’s roads safe. ...
