https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/1-block-a-highway-roast-a-souvla-no-crime-just-cyprus
The hunters who blocked the highway to roast meat and inconvenience thousands of citizens won’t be investigated for any offense....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-taken-to-eu-court-again-over-dangerous-unfinished-landfills
The European Commission has decided to drag Cyprus back to the European Court of Justice, this time over a long-standing failure to clean up two problematic landfills that have been sitting idle but unsafe for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire
A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-quietly-steps-back-from-great-sea-interconnector-project
Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-slashes-prison-overcrowding-responds-to-eurostat-report
Prison overcrowding in Cyprus has dropped significantly, falling from 70% to 27% over the past year, the Justice Ministry said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-caregivers-could-soon-work-less-as-cyprus-pushes-for-flexible-hours-in-public-sector
Working parents in Cyprus’ public sector may soon get the option to trim their daily hours by up to two, under a new government push to make work and family life easier to juggle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavation-without-permit-linked-to-collapse-that-caused-hazardous-gas-leak-in-engomi
A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-script-different-day-as-tatar-says-no-no-no-to-familiar-roadblocks
The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-steps-in-over-headscarf-row-in-the-occupied-areas
An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denktas-urges-turkey-to-recognize-republic-of-cyprus-open-embassy-in-south
Serdar Denktas, a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has called on Turkey to formally recognize the Republic of Cyprus and open an embassy in the island’s internationally recognized government in the south....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-officials-in-cyprus-for-final-checks-before-visa-free-travel-greenlight
A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-slapped-with-record-fine-over-money-laundering-lapses
British fintech giant Revolut, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has been fined €3.5 million by Lithuania’s central bank for failing to properly monitor suspicious transactions and protect against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-eastern-mediterranean-power-cable-project-cannot-proceed
The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oroklini-detainees-to-be-repatriated-authorities-say
Three people arrested in connection with disturbances at an apartment complex in Oroklini, in the Larnaca District, will be repatriated immediately, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-underrated-multicolored-identity
It’s both disheartening and a little absurd, but the only place I have personally encountered nearly all the languages spoken in Cyprus is… IKEA in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-000-citizenship-applications-stuck-in-limbo-amid-processing-delays
A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/time-s-up-parliament-rejects-president-s-push-to-scrap-traffic-light-timers
Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-urges-cyprus-to-use-digital-tech-in-fight-against-financial-crime
Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amyth-hotel-and-restaurant-brings-fresh-flavors-and-luxury-to-the-capital
A new gem has just opened in the heart of Nicosia, combining a chic hotel with an exciting new dining experience. Amyth of Nicosia, located within the historic Venetian walls of the capital,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-into-the-global-spotlight-at-paris-ukraine-summit
The Republic of Cyprus is making its presence felt at the Ukraine Summit in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, with President Nikos Christodoulides representing the country at the highest level on March 27-28....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/toyota-steps-up-airbag-replacements-ahead-of-deadline
Toyota is intensifying efforts to replace defective Takata airbags across Cyprus, aiming to meet the looming deadline set by the Ministry of Transport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-official-accuses-government-of-hindering-solar-power-for-fossil-fuel-interests
In a heated exchange over Cyprus' energy policies, Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis, the president of the House Energy Committee, has stirred controversy by suggesting that the government’s stance on solar energy might be driven by a hidden agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-port-workers-stage-24-hour-strike-over-safety-and-unloading-delays
Workers at the Port of Larnaca kicked off a 24-hour warning strike on Monday morning, blocking the port entrance in protest of unsafe working conditions and issues with the cargo unloading process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-moves-to-dismantle-the-department-of-education
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-city-s-financial-crisis
Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-state-plots-for-new-livestock-units-to-boost-sheep-and-goat-farming
Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....
