https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-truck-one-cable-and-a-whole-lot-of-chaos
For more than five hours on Tuesday, much of Cyprus’ public sector went… well, offline. Government websites crashed, Ariadni and Taxisnet went silent, and even post offices and Citizen Service Centers were caught in the digital blackout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-three-builders-dominate-cyprus-public-works-and-the-delays-keep-piling-up
A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-slightly-cloudy-mostly-chill
A weak low-pressure system is hanging around, probably because it forgot its calendar, or maybe it’s just here to watch us squint at the sky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/most-prepaid-mobile-users-in-cyprus-have-yet-to-verify-sim-cards
With less than a month remaining before Cyprus’ prepaid SIM card verification deadline, most mobile users have yet to complete the required registration, raising concerns that thousands could lose service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-000-traffic-violations-reported-in-a-week-as-two-die-in-nicosia-accidents
Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-end-insurance-overcharging-of-older-drivers
The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissan-leaf-and-qashqai-e-power-take-top-honors-at-the-motor-awards-2025
Nissan has added another pair of trophies to its growing collection of accolades. The Japanese automaker scooped up two major awards at the Motor Awards 2025, organized by News UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-visa-free-travel-to-u-s-delayed
Cyprus will not join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program this year, despite completing all technical requirements and maintaining one of the world’s lowest visa rejection rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-caregivers-are-reaching-their-breaking-point
According to new data from the World Health Organization’s European office, one in three doctors and nurses across the continent suffers from symptoms of depression or anxiety, a rate five times that of the general public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-to-protect-kids-online
Cyprus is taking a firm step to protect children from the dangers of the online world, joining a European Commission pilot project aimed at developing a secure way to verify users’ ages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hand-grenade-explosion-rocks-paphos-office-building-police-probe-possible-forex-connection
A quiet Paphos street turned into a crime scene Friday morning after an explosion ripped through a company’s offices on Dimokratias Avenue, and police say it wasn’t just any explosion. It was caused by a hand grenade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/verification-of-payee-vop-the-simple-step-making-payments-safer-across-europe
In today’s world of instant digital payments, speed is everything. But when money moves fast, mistakes can also travel just as quickly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livadia-residents-refuse-sewage-fees-over-unequal-charges
Residents of the Livadia self-housing development are refusing to pay a bill for a new sewage system, arguing the charges are unfair and pointing to differences in how similar projects have been handled elsewhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-sun-behaving-mostly-clouds-flirting-winds-mildly-mischievous
A mild low-pressure system has wandered into the area, looking like it might do something interesting, but probably won’t....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-social-services-union-denies-reports-of-neglect-in-larnaca-elderly-case
The Social Services Officers Branch of PASYDY dismissed reports about an elderly woman in Larnaca allegedly being locked inside her home and living in poor conditions, calling the information “completely inaccurate.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-as-european-hub-for-drone-technology
Cyprus is emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech companies developing unmanned and defense systems, thanks to its neutral geopolitical profile and unique regulatory advantages, industry experts say....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foreign-buyers-account-for-over-a-quarter-of-cyprus-property-sales
Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-are-entering-the-era-of-combating-corruption
He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photo-radar-list-to-launch-soon-instant-fines-coming-to-roads-and-checkpoints
Around late October to early November, the Photo Radar list will be launched after the completion of improvements and modifications made by the Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-introduces-fingerprint-facial-scans-for-non-eu-travelers
If you’re visiting the EU from outside Europe, including from the UK, be ready for a new way to cross the border. Starting next Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will require first-time visitors to scan their passport, fingerprints, and face....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-join-eurozone-s-instant-transfers
Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-cloudy-skies-occasional-airborne-patio-furniture
Barbara, the low-pressure system with a flair for theatrics, is currently pirouetting over the northern Aegean and heading northeast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/october-7th-an-open-wound-in-every-home
October 7th, 2023 was meant to be a sacred holiday, filled with music, laughter, and joy. But as the sun rose that Saturday morning, Hamas terrorists invaded Nahal Oz. In mere moments, three generations of one family were wiped out by vicious terrorists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lawmakers-push-for-overhaul-of-outdated-disability-pension-law
Lawmakers are calling for swift reform of the decades-old disability pension system, with the government confirming that a new bill is already in the works to address long-standing inequities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-er-run-by-trainees-while-senior-doctors-collected-full-pay
In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-bulletin-barbara-brings-the-brollies-and-the-breeze
The low-pressure system, affectionately nicknamed "BARBARA," currently enjoying a nice long stay over Central Greece, has apparently decided to pack its bags and head northeast....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leading-minds-in-technology-and-innovation-to-speak-at-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-energy-market-has-opened-but-power-prices-haven-t-budged
A study by The Cyprus Institute, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, suggests that electricity bills could be up to 20% lower if natural gas were used today for power generation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rolls-out-new-treatment-to-protect-babies-from-dangerous-winter-virus
Cyprus’ Health Ministry has introduced a new preventive treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), aiming to cut hospital admissions among infants and young children during the upcoming winter season....
