https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-60-officer-strike-force-to-report-directly-to-justice-minister
At a time when organised crime appears to be gaining momentum, particularly in Larnaca and Limassol, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is moving ahead with the creation of a new elite special unit, a task-force style strike team that will report directly to the Minister of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-service-responds-to-18-incidents-involving-flooding-and-fallen-trees
Intense rainfall swept across Cyprus today, causing widespread disruption and prompting an elevated response from emergency services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep
Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-new-socioeconomic-impact-assessment-for-2024
Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-race-sponsor-of-the-petrolina-10km-energy-race-at-the-bank-of-cyprus-nicosia-marathon
Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting sport, Petrolina participated in the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon for the first time. The event took place on Sunday, 18 January 2026, with Petrolina sponsoring the ‘Petrolina 10km Energy Race’....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-perks-and-a-presidential-siesta
Our national prince is under serious pressure, with half the crowd wanting him out of government and the other half insisting he stay at least until the next parliamentary elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-infants-undergo-groundbreaking-cochlear-implant-surgery-at-nicosia-general
At just seven months old, two babies in Cyprus have taken a life-changing step toward hearing the world around them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-its-long-standing-social-contribution-a-new-film-highlights-its-support-initiatives-in-health-children-and-vulnerable-groups
Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lace-up-or-lock-up-as-thousands-of-runners-take-over-nicosia-tomorrow
Nicosia will be at the center of a major international sporting event tomorrow, Sunday 18 January, as the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon brings more than 8,000 runners and visitors into the capital. ...
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/business/lidl-cyprus-is-recognised-as-a-top-employer-for-the-9th-consecutive-year
Nine consecutive years with Top Employer status for Lidl Cyprus. A path built on consistency, stability and daily choices that place people at the centre....
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/cyprus-scrambles-to-contain-fallout-as-eu-commissioners-arrive
With the EU’s top leadership arriving in Cyprus within hours, the Christodoulides government is scrambling to contain a political crisis that threatens to overshadow the country’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/domestic-violence-reports-rise-in-cyprus-as-police-panic-button-sees-first-emergency-use
Reports of domestic violence to police increased in 2025, continuing a trend that authorities say reflects growing public trust and greater willingness by victims to come forward....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-build-new-organized-crime-unit-with-greek-support
Cyprus and Greece are tightening their security ties, with a clear focus on fighting organized crime, managing migration, and bringing policing into the modern age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-call-away-the-president-the-contractor-and-the-‘girlfriend-line
Apparently, there are ''foreign fingers'' behind all this, from countries that are jealous of us and can’t stomach our cleverness or the fact that we legitimately won the European Presidency. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seasonal-infections-on-the-rise-at-makarios-hospital
Seasonal influenza cases are currently circulating in Cyprus at levels similar to last winter, according to health officials, though a gradual increase is expected as the country moves deeper into the peak flu season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-brings-in-us-uk-israel-and-france-over-suspected-hybrid-attack-video
Cyprus has requested technical assistance from the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom and France as authorities investigate a leaked video that officials describe as a possible hybrid attack involving manipulated audiovisual material....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-crash-in-estonia-sends-members-of-cyprus-national-handball-team-to-hospital-video
The Cyprus men’s national handball team was involved in a road accident in Estonia during the early hours of Saturday morning while traveling for an international fixture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-at-the-russian-embassy-as-dead-diplomat-missing-tycoon-raise-alarms
Cyprus police are investigating the death of a man inside the Russian Embassy in Nicosia, a case wrapped in diplomatic restrictions and unanswered questions, as a separate search continues for a missing Russian businessman whose disappearance has drawn international attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-might-be-amazon-s-next-tech-playground
An Amazon team is heading to Cyprus next week to explore a pilot program for satellite internet, part of a wave of interest from some of the world’s biggest tech companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-nicosia-mansion-finds-new-life-in-the-heart-of-the-city
In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurolife-awarded-as-the-best-life-insurance-company-for-2025
The strong value that Eurolife offers its customers through its reliability, trust, and innovation has established Eurolife as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus at the 2025 World Finance Insurance Awards, for the fifth consecutive year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-team-considers-$100-000-payout-to-every-greenlander
The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-grants-additional-benefit-of-€350-for-each-member-of-its-team
Another year full of substantial successes has been completed for Lidl Cyprus. At the heart of this journey are its people, who, through their daily efforts, dedication, and teamwork, support the company's growth and progress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-archaeologists-follow-19th-century-trail-to-revisit-cyprus-earliest-explorations
Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-on-high-alert-as-cyprus-kicks-off-eu-council-presidency
Nicosia is under unprecedented security measures Wednesday as Cyprus officially launches its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. The capital has been on heightened alert since early morning, with authorities rolling out months of careful planning to protect visiting dignitaries and manage potential threats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-in-cyprus-s-dead-zone-life-finds-a-way-to-be-cultivated
In Evrychou, located inside the Dead Zone, has remained untouched by pesticides, fertilizers, or modern agricultural intervention....
