https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ended-2024-with-a-banking-boom-as-loans-and-deposits-surged
Cyprus closed out 2024 with a surge in banking activity, as both loans and deposits saw substantial increases, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-uk-bank-closures-could-disrupt-british-expats-in-cyprus
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 136 more branches across the UK, continuing a long trend of high street bank closures. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-decay-of-limni-pier-a-forgotten-landmark-in-paphos-video-photos
Limni Pier, located on the coast near Polis Chrysochous, is a relic of Cyprus’s industrial past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eddie-the-dog-continues-his-recovery-after-paphos-abuse-incident
The investigation into the disturbing case of dog abuse in Paphos is still ongoing, following the discovery of Eddie, a dog found abandoned in a rubbish bin on January 16. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/finally-the-night-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for-no-not-eurovision
Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-announces-killing-of-15-kurdish-fighters
Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-urged-to-milk-opportunities-for-halloumi-s-future
Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-night-of-glamour-gourmet-delights-and-the-best-restaurants-in-cyprus
Food lovers, restaurateurs, and top chefs gathered last night at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia for what has become the most anticipated event in Cyprus’ culinary calendar—the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants Awards....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-heart-of-major-criminal-network-bust
Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-allegedly-demands-money-for-faster-appointments
There’s been a new storm brewing in Cyprus' public health system after two complaints were filed against doctors allegedly asking for bribes to expedite patient appointments and surgeries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-launches-scholarship-program-for-aspiring-aircraft-engineers
Training Scholarship program and immediate employment opportunities for future Aircraft Engineers by AEGEAN...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-seeks-cypriot-administrators
In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-soars-bananas-bend-and-ambulances-demand-more-car-crashes
The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-robotics-teams-earn-top-honors-at-international-competition
Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/basketball-initiative-brings-greek-and-turkish-cypriot-girls-together
A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension
Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-expats-stand-united-in-london
A group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots gathered on Thursday outside the Cyprus High Commission in London....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/36-1-of-cypriot-women-affected-by-gender-violence
A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cretan-fisherman-nets-world-war-ii-bomber-wing
A fisherman off the coast of Crete made an extraordinary catch this week—a 15-meter-long wing believed to be from a Junkers Ju 88 bomber, a German World War II aircraft. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-launches-€5-million-scholarship-fund-for-turkish-cypriots
The European Commission's office in Cyprus has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2025–2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rik-welfare-fund-scandal-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-mismanaged-millions
A potential case of misappropriation of public funds has emerged involving the Cyprus Radio Broadcasting Corporation's (RIK) Welfare Fund, according to findings from the Parliamentary Control Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/data-center-emissions-skyrocket-662-beyond-what-they-claim
A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snowy-stroll-as-majestic-mouflon-spotted-in-troodos-mountains-video
In a captivating scene illustrating the unique wildlife and nature in Cyprus, a group of mouflon was recently spotted gracefully crossing a snow-blanketed road in the Troodos Mountains....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar
The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€14-7-million-u-s-backed-upgrade-to-transform-cyprus-airbase
The official announcement regarding the upgrade of the ''Andreas Papandreou'' airbase by the U.S. undoubtedly strengthens bilateral relations between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-mild-cleric-to-hardliner-the-polarizing-rise-of-paphos-metropolitan
The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-suspending-dei-employees
In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-losing-confidence-in-solar-energy-amid-frequent-shutdowns
In recent years, Cyprus has been pushing hard to adopt renewable energy, particularly solar energy, by encouraging homeowners to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dr-panagiotis-kouvaros-s-research-paper-accepted-at-aaai-2025
UoL is thrilled to announce that Dr. Panagiotis Kouvaros, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has had his latest research paper accepted at the prestigious 39th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, set to take place in 2025....
