https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-case-defense-claims-accused-are-being-vilified-in-the-media
Proceedings connected to the private criminal prosecutions initiated by the family of Thanasis Nikolaou returned on Thursday morning to the Limassol District Court, where procedural issues took center stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/was-this-the-plan-all-along-u-s-nato-land-on-minerals-and-defense-framework-for-greenland
After dialing back earlier threats to seize Greenland by force or impose tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pointing to a broader, long-term framework with NATO allies that would deepen American military, economic, and strategic involvement in the Arctic without changing Greenland’s sovereignty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-really-behind-the-€500k-school-donation
Questions over a €500,000 contribution that has dominated public debate in recent days were addressed Wednesday by Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki during a Parliamentary Institutions Committee session on the Independent Social Support Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers
A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-chief-pushes-shift-reform-as-unions-push-back
A decision to change the working hours of more than 1,000 frontline police officers has triggered a heated political and labor clash, landing squarely in Parliament at a time when concerns over crime and public safety are already running high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-i-don-t-want-to-use-force-i-won-t-use-force
US President Donald Trump has backed off his confrontation with Europe over Greenland, dropping threats of tariffs and insisting he will not use force to take control of the Arctic island, a sudden change after weeks of pressure that shook NATO and rattled European capitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-revolt-outside-parliament-you-cut-our-hours-you-cut-our-lives
Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-invites-erdogan-to-eu-summit-gets-a-cool-reception
Cyprus has extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to participate in an informal European Council meeting on the island, or alternatively to send his foreign minister or deputy minister for European affairs, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-19-years-of-delays-the-paphos-marina-is-back-on-the-table
The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/54-year-old-becomes-latest-flu-victim-bringing-death-toll-to-13
The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/just-an-image…-right
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airbnb-chaos-in-cyprus-as-illegal-rentals-still-running-wild
Chaos seems to be brewing in Cyprus’ short-term rental market. New figures from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism show a rapidly expanding sector where legal activity is growing, but illegal operations remain a stubborn thorn in the side of regulators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-kicks-off-cyprus-eu-presidency-in-strasbourg
President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taxi-drivers-launch-24-hour-strike-across-cyprus
Taxi drivers across Cyprus hit the brakes on Tuesday, launching a 24-hour strike that began at 6 a.m., with drivers at Larnaca Airport already gathered in the parking area from the early hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/axes-and-gunshots-in-broad-daylight-next-to-police-hq
A violent clash just 100 meters from Larnaca Police Headquarters has rattled the city and reignited a long-simmering question many Cypriots are now asking out loud: If this can happen there, what does that say about organized crime and the state’s ability to stop it?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-hosts-closing-dinner-for-visiting-delegation
A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-in-cyprus-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime
A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-influenza-related-confirmed-deaths-since-start-of-flu-season
Health authorities have confirmed seven deaths linked to laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the current flu season, with all fatalities involving elderly patients, most of whom had underlying health conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-chihuahuas-abandoned-in-nicosia-park
Two tiny Chihuahuas were left behind like they didn’t matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-turtle-incident-triggers-disciplinary-probe-in-chloraka
Authorities in western Paphos have ordered a disciplinary investigation after the discovery of a dead sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka, an incident that sparked public outrage and heartbreak among residents and animal lovers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-shoppers-zero-vat-stays-on-basic-goods-in-2026
Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/identity-of-body-found-at-sea-on-wednesday-still-unconfirmed
Authorities are still waiting on DNA results after a man’s body was found in the sea off Cyprus’ southern coast, a discovery that has intensified speculation around the disappearance of a Russian businessman who vanished earlier this month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-system-disruptions-under-scrutiny-in-high-level-health-ministry-meeting
A high-level meeting was convened this week to address mounting concerns over ongoing disruptions to the Information System of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avlona-leader-accuses-un-of-inaction-over-new-buffer-zone-violations
The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nicosia-celebrates-the-reopening-of-famagusta-gate-after-seven-years
After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-moves-troops-to-greenland-as-trump-s-takeover-talk-shakes-alliance
Several NATO countries are sending troops to Greenland this week, officially for joint military exercises, but clearly also to make a point, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking openly about taking control of the Arctic island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-cyprus-officials-salaries-made-public-judges-earn-more-than-president
The monthly paychecks of Cyprus’ top officials have been made public, and the numbers reveal a surprise: while the president tops the salary scale on paper, some senior judges actually take home more money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–india-event-highlights-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-driving-innovation-and-growth
PwC Cyprus as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact Pre-Summit, hosted the event “Driving Innovation and Growth”, on Wednesday 14 January, at the PwC Experience Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amazon-team-in-cyprus-exploring-big-tech-and-satellite-internet-projects
A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-u-s-needs-greenland-denmark-pushes-for-more-nato-troops
President Donald Trump has turned up the heat on Greenland, insisting the United States must take control of the Arctic territory, even as Denmark, Greenland and key European allies push back and call for a stronger NATO presence in the region....
