https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-hits-back-after-video-leaks-his-office-details-calls-it-a-‘security-threat
MEP Fidias Panagiotou has responded publicly after a video showing details of his parliamentary office circulated online, calling the leak illegal, dangerous, and part of what he describes as an ongoing campaign against him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-introduces-new-home-internet-plans-with-same-day-internet-and-try-buy-option
Cablenet introduces two new Home Internet plans, GigaMax Internet and Super 300M, delivering even faster speeds, same-day Internet and a premium connectivity experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-penalizes-illegal-garbage-dumpers-up-to-€40-000
Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-and-global-turmoil-dominate-cypriots-fears
A new Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Parliament shows that Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability, with Cypriots expressing some of the strongest concerns across the EU, particularly on migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules
Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-phedonas-annie-and-cyprus-s-state-of-the-union
The events of the past few weeks, and the clumsy way they’ve been handled, make Cyprus feel like an unguided ship, tossed around by the posts of TikTokers and influencers on our “island of saints,” while the police and Legal Service scramble to keep up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-supports-anniversary-love-dinner-for-‘arodafnousa-50th-anniversary
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the “Arodafnousa” Palliative Care Centre, Lidl Cyprus once again confirms its long-standing commitment to humanity, by sponsoring the anniversary Love Dinner ‘Under the Lights of Love’....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-embraces-simba-animal-aid-s-stray-dogs
This holiday season, the beloved Bean Bar chain once again proved that it offers much more than just a coffee experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corbyn-cyprus-base-used-to-transit-weapons-to-israel
Cyprus is increasingly involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the British base at Akrotiri reportedly serving as a transit point for weapons deliveries to Israel, according to Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader and co-founder of Your Party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-establishes-a-14th-salary-providing-a-summer-leave-allowance-for-its-people
Lidl Cyprus confirms its steady commitment to supporting and rewarding its people with benefits totaling €1 million, while simultaneously establishing a 14th salary for all its employees. This new benefit - the summer leave allowance - which will be paid in June and will be equivalent to half a month's salary, comes in addition to the Easter and Christmas bonuses that the company has been providing to its entire team for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corbyn-claims-akrotiri-base-used-as-transit-hub-for-arms-deliveries-to-israel
Cyprus is being drawn deeper into the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, according to British MP Jeremy Corbyn, who claims that the UK’s Sovereign Base Area at Akrotiri is being used as a stopover point for transferring weapons to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-bills-get-a-break-as-cyprus-extends-reduced-vat-until-2027
Households in Cyprus will continue to pay lower VAT on their electricity bills for another year, after the Council of Ministers approved an extension of the reduced tax rate through March 31, 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/only-15-students-attend-secondary-school-in-occupied-rizokarpaso
Just 15 students are enrolled in secondary school this year in Rizokarpaso, in northern Cyprus, where the small Greek Cypriot community continues to face restrictions under Turkish occupation, according to a new European Parliament report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-dc-kombos-pushes-security-eu-and-regional-ties
Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-researchers-develop-new-strategy-to-break-through-aggressive-tumors
The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-firefighting-units-delivered-to-mountain-communities-in-limassol-and-larnaca
Two mobile firefighting units were handed over on Tuesday in Skarinou to serve communities in the mountainous regions of Limassol and Larnaca, following a joint initiative by the Lions Clubs of Cyprus and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nepotism-allegations-raised-over-public-sector-appointments-in-polis-chrysochous
Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cygma-officially-established-to-unite-and-advance-the-game-development-industry-in-cyprus
CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Developers Association, was officially established on December 31, marking a new milestone for the country’s evolving game development ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-jail-sentence-for-police-officer-convicted-of-indecent-assault
The Court of Appeal has upheld a prison sentence imposed on a police officer convicted of indecent assault against a female colleague, rejecting appeals filed by both the defendant and the Attorney General. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-cypriot-school-expansion-puts-pressure-on-space-and-planning
The French Cypriot School is facing mounting pressure over space, coexistence and public funding questions just as it prepares for its biggest step yet: opening a full high school program in Cyprus by 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-debt-drops-faster-than-almost-anywhere-else-in-europe
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-500-000-vaccines-to-curb-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-occupied-cyprus
The European Union is stepping in to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the Turkish Cypriot community, announcing it will provide 500,000 vaccine doses to contain the outbreak and protect livestock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project
Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sends-two-skiers-to-milan-cortina-winter-olympics-first-dual-entry-in-12-years
Cyprus will be represented by two athletes, one man and one woman, at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first dual participation at a Winter Games in 12 years, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not
The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-new-route
Wizz Air, the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a further expansion of its Larnaca base for the Summer 2026 season, introducing a new destination and increasing flight frequencies on 12 existing routes, further enhancing Cyprus’ connectivity with Europe and the wider region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-casinos-brace-for-new-competition-from-greece-and-uae
Cyprus’ casino industry is bracing for new competition, with upcoming casinos in Greece and the United Arab Emirates expected to shake up the local market, officials said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-meps-cashing-in-on-side-jobs-but-few-report-it
Several members of the European Parliament have come under scrutiny for failing to fully disclose income from outside jobs, raising questions about transparency and accountability in Brussels....
