https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/back-to-school-survival-guide-kids-return-parents-rejoice-quietly
The day has finally come. Thousands of Cyprus’ teenagers returned to classrooms Monday, ending weeks of summer holiday where ''I’m bored'' became the national soundtrack....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tech-sector-distributes-615-air-purifiers-to-cyprus-villages-affected-by-wildfires
As part of a collective initiative to support communities affected by this year’s wildfires, TechIsland has distributed 615 air purifiers to residents in fire-hit villages across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-begins-€44m-payouts-to-2013-bailout-victims
More than 4,500 people who lost money in Cyprus’ 2013 banking collapse are finally seeing compensation, with €44.36 million being paid out on Thursday, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-minister-calls-power-cable-‘unsustainable-sparking-pushback-from-athens
Cyprus’ finance minister set off a storm this week after questioning whether a long-delayed electricity link between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel can actually work under current terms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lng-dream-hits-another-snag
Just when it seemed Cyprus’ troubled natural gas terminal at Vasilikos might finally be sailing smoothly, another snag has thrown the project off course, adding it to a growing list of delayed or unfinished infrastructure plans, from the Paphos-Polis highway to the Great Sea Interconnector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-new-cold-front-xi-putin-and-kim-walk-shoulder-to-shoulder-in-beijing
Like something straight out of the dramatic beginning of a James Bond movie, the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea walked side by side Tuesday at the start of a massive military parade in Beijing, a show of unity aimed squarely at the West....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-foreign-investment-rules-boost-transparency
Cyprus is set to introduce stricter controls on foreign investments in a new bill aimed at protecting critical sectors while keeping the country attractive to reliable investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/falling-birthrates-force-greece-to-suspend-hundreds-of-schools
Greece will suspend operations at more than 700 schools this academic year as the country’s demographic crisis drives student enrollment to record lows, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/blackrock-becomes-the-second-largest-shareholder-of-freedom-holding-corp
Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform, announced that BlackRock has increased its stake in the company to 0.85%, investing about $89 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frustration-mounts-at-crossing-points
Drivers faced long waits and frustration at crossing points between the occupied north and the government-controlled south of Cyprus over the weekend, with traffic bottlenecks stretching for hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gps-blackout-at-bulgarian-airport-forces-manual-landing-for-eu-chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-athens-licensed-for-establishment-and-operation-in-greece-by-the-ministry-of-education-religious-affairs-and-sports
The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/3-years-of-purpose-communications-when-communication-becomes-inspiration
Three years ago, Purpose Communications was founded on a bold idea: to create an agency that blends strategy and creativity with integrity and measurable impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-riviera-gaza-reconstruction-plan-envisions-smart-cities-and-artificial-islands
A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-much-of-a-priority-is-tree-planting
Another scorching summer is drawing to a close, at least on the calendar, and while the risk of major fires hasn’t vanished, we can hope that as the weather cools and the rain returns, we’ll move away from the extreme danger of deep-red alerts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-personalized-student-bus-cards-with-reduced-fares
Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/september-1-to-mark-historic-merger-of-hellenic-bank-and-eurobank-cyprus
On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services for customers across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-issues-21-000-work-visas-as-foreign-companies-import-talent
Between 2023 and 2024, almost 21,000 people were employed in Cyprus by foreign-owned companies, according to official data from the Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/august-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-22-08-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/genikes-insurance-and-eurolife-recognize-that-accessibility-is-a-right-for-all
With respect to the needs of every customer, Genikes Insurance and Eurolife implement accessibility programs, ensuring equal access for all citizens to their products and services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-university-cyprus-to-host-major-international-conference-on-assistive-technology
“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-your-new-home-just-a-few-clicks-away-–-response-within-24-hours
Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-introduces-electronic-shelf-labels
In a move that further enhances its shopping experience, Alphamega Hypermarkets has introduced yet another significant and innovative tool to the Cypriot retail market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uncle-sam-wants-a-road-u-s-pushes-for-new-access-to-paphos-air-base
When Uncle Sam says ''build a road,'' Cyprus listens...even if that road cuts straight through years of environmental red tape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-post-suspends-shipments-to-u-s-following-new-customs-rules
Cyprus Post has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States that contain goods, following recent changes to U.S. customs regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-works-says-cleaning-of-government-buildings-not-its-responsibility
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the technical maintenance of government buildings but not for cleaning, odors, or disinfection, the department said in a statement Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-schools-are-changing-to-give-every-child-the-strength-to-move-forward
Education Minister Athina Michailidou on Monday announced a package of reforms for the upcoming school year, saying the changes aim to support every student and modernize the public school system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-can-t-take-more-compromises-federation-warns
The Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus is urging the government to fully enforce protection measures in the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that the landmark region “cannot withstand further concessions or compromises.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-board-of-british-cypriots-urges-london-to-clarify-terms-over-fighter-jet-sales-and-regional-security
The U.K.–Turkey defense agreement announced last month, which includes the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, has drawn strong reactions from the Cypriot community in Britain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-to-complete-energy-storage-system-by-2026-launch-competitive-electricity-market-in-2025
The government plans to complete a new energy storage system, along with storage installations at two Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) power plants, by June 2026, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. ...
