https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-major-cloudflare-outage-in-weeks-disrupts-key-communication-and-financial-services
Cloudflare experienced another widespread outage on Friday, taking major websites and online services offline for the second time in less than a month and revealing the internet’s reliance on a handful of core infrastructure providers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-s-rescue-shows-power-of-bicommunal-conservation-in-cyprus
A Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) that had been brought to Cyprus from Spain as part of the EU-funded “LIFE with Vultures” initiative has successfully completed rehabilitation and returned to the wild....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-in-cyprus-left-scrambling-for-shelter-every-year
Cyprus faces a relatively small but persistent homelessness challenge, with authorities estimating that between 200 and 250 people require housing support each year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-report-warns-europe-could-‘lose-its-identity
A new document from the Trump administration paints a stark picture of Europe’s future, warning that immigration and European Union policies could push the continent toward “cultural annihilation” within the next 20 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-foundation-volunteering-days-2025
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-river-gets-a-makeover-to-connect-communities
Construction is underway on the first phase of the Pedieos River/Kandelire rehabilitation project, a major EU-backed effort to turn the river corridor into a vibrant space for recreation and cross-community interaction in Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-passport-era-ends-but-debate-rages-on
The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-consider-zero-alcohol-rule-for-new-drivers
MPs are once again taking aim at drunk driving, this time with a proposal that would ban any amount of alcohol for new drivers, a move supporters say is urgently needed after a string of deadly crashes on Cyprus’ roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-countries-walk-away-from-eurovision-over-israel-dispute
Three European countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether Israel should be allowed to compete, a decision that has reopened political tensions around one of Europe’s biggest entertainment events....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-ukraine-will-be-front-and-center-during-eu-presidency
Cyprus will put Ukraine at the top of its agenda when it takes over the EU presidency next year, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a visit to Kiev....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byd-grabs-one-third-of-cyprus-ev-market-in-just-five-months
Cyprus’ shift to electric cars is picking up speed, with new data showing more drivers making the switch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-akti-launches-fire-restoration-project-supported-by-chevron
AKTI Project and Research Centre, with the support of Chevron Cyprus, has launched an environmental and community-restoration initiative to restore areas in the Laona region of Limassol, which were affected by wildfires in July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-passes-the-eu-torch-to-cyprus-after-action-packed-presidency
Poland’s six-month run at the helm of the EU Council is coming to a close, and Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski says it’s been a busy, ambitious ride. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-its-first-breast-milk-bank-for-newborns
Cyprus is taking a major step forward in neonatal care with the creation of the country’s first National Human Milk Bank, a project now backed financially by the charity “Thermokitida Agapis” (Incubator of Love)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-rolls-into-kyiv-for-face-to-face-talks-with-zelensky
President Nikos Christodoulides touched down in Kyiv early Thursday morning, kicking off a packed working visit that puts Cyprus squarely in the middle of Europe’s biggest geopolitical challenge....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-celebrates-its-250th-aircraft
Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and a leading one in Central and Eastern Europe, today unveiled its 250th aircraft, marking a defining milestone in the airline’s growth story and placing the company halfway toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-establishes-its-first-scholarship-at-the-university-of-cyprus-and-supports-an-mba-student
The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-presidency-nears-metsola-visits-to-align-priorities
With just one month to go before Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled the country’s priorities during a high-level visit by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airports-soar-to-new-heights-record-13-million-passengers-in-a-single-year
Hermes Airports has announced a historic milestone for Cyprus, with passenger traffic reaching 13 million this year, the highest figure ever recorded at the nation’s airports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/restaurant-of-the-week-the-a-burgers
Three well-known and beloved actors - Michalis Anayiotos, Haris Aristeidou, and Nikolas Kourouzidis - have joined forces to create a unique food truck at the intersection of Ifigeneias and Armenias streets in Strovolos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-bank-tax-could-ease-the-pinch-on-families-but-who-s-behind-it
A year after narrowly losing a vote in parliament, AKEL is back with a new proposal to impose an emergency tax on banks for 2025 and 2026, calling it a “solidarity levy” aimed at helping everyday Cypriots cope with rising costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–lebanon-deal-sets-new-legal-line-in-the-eastern-med-and-ankara-isn-t-loving-it
When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/epic-street-fest-xmas-edition-2025
Epic is back once again with the Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition, the city’s most upbeat Christmas street party, ready to bring fresh energy to the heart of Nicosia. On December 20, from 3 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/autonomous-robots-take-on-marine-litter-in-cyprus-waters
A new autonomous system designed to locate and remove marine debris was demonstrated in Larnaca as part of the European research initiative SeaClear2.0....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-mountain-villages-are-buzzing-with-over-a-thousand-new-beekeeping-trees
In an effort to support local ecosystems and strengthen beekeeping activities, Larnaca’s mountainous communities have been planted with more than a thousand specialized trees and plants...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-muslim-majority-turkey-pope-leo-presses-erdogan-to-be-a-source-of-stability
Pope Leo XIV opened his first foreign trip on Thursday by choosing a destination loaded with symbolism: Turkey, a predominantly Muslim country sitting at the crossroads of some of the world’s biggest conflicts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-silver-sponsor-at-the-4th-limassol-international-book-fair
Investing consistently in culture, society, knowledge, and the exchange of ideas, Lidl Cyprus participated, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 4th Limassol International Book Fair as a Silver Sponsor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gun-rules-tightened-kids-get-a-vote-in-policy
Parliament was busy yesterday, approving two eye-catching moves: tighter rules on gun licenses and a major upgrade for the Cyprus Children’s Parliament. Both decisions reflect the government’s focus on safety and citizen participation, from adults to students....
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....
