https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-human-rights-blind-spot-as-cyprus-still-lacks-legal-protection-for-guide-dogs
A significant gap in Cyprus’s legal framework regarding the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by guide dogs has been highlighted in a recent report by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-running-without-full-permits-get-lifeline-but-the-clock-is-ticking
Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-19-years-of-delays-the-paphos-marina-is-back-on-the-table
The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airbnb-chaos-in-cyprus-as-illegal-rentals-still-running-wild
Chaos seems to be brewing in Cyprus’ short-term rental market. New figures from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism show a rapidly expanding sector where legal activity is growing, but illegal operations remain a stubborn thorn in the side of regulators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/square-one-launches-500-new-homes-in-2026
Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-exposes-alleged-sex-for-work-scheme-targeting-british-women-in-ayia-napa-video
Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-record-breaking-tourism-year
Cyprus recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who described the year as a landmark moment for the country’s visitor economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/property-prices-hit-the-brakes-but-the-housing-crisis-remains
I am referring to the price race the real estate sector has been running for quite some time now, a rally that is also producing negative spillovers for housing affordability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-launches-its-biggest-promotion-of-the-year-with-a-new-year-s-sale-now-live
Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and the leading ones in Central and Eastern Europe, has kicked off 2026 with a major splash – the airline’s New Year’s Sale, now officially launched and is finally live and offering passengers the chance to secure exceptional and highly discounted flight deals of up to 26% off on 5 million seats across the WIZZ network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-christmas-villages-boom-faces-backlash-after-pony-dies
Cyprus’ Christmas Villages are bigger and more popular than ever, drawing thousands of visitors and boosting local economies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-europe-s-center-stage-with-€25-6-million-infrastructure-overhaul
Cyprus has completed extensive infrastructure upgrades as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union, investing €25.6 million in conference and media facilities to host hundreds of high-level meetings throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crowned-europe-s-best-cultural-destination-for-2026
Nicosia has been awarded the title of Europe’s Best Cultural Destination for 2026, earning top recognition from the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization, according to an announcement by the Municipality of Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again
After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israelis-are-flying-out-in-record-numbers-and-cyprus-is-their-go-to-gateway
Flights from Israel to Cyprus are reaching eye-catching levels this year, placing the island at the heart of a major surge in regional air travel, and making it the most connected destination from Israeli airports worldwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/when-brigitte-bardot-came-to-cyprus
Brigitte Bardot, who passed away at the age of 91 this week, once spent her holidays in Varosha, the sun-soaked district south of Famagusta that in the early 1970s was nicknamed “the St. Tropez of Cyprus.” ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-takes-you-to-europe-s-most-affordable-ski-destination-from-larnaca
With Christmas just around the corner, Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable and affordable airline, invites travellers to experience the magic of winter with easy access to some of Europe’s most budget-friendly and picturesque ski destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-israel-strengthen-strategic-axis-at-jerusalem-trilateral-summit
Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-legendary-berengaria-hotel-set-to-rise-again-in-troodos-mountains
Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/former-ministers-in-the-crosshairs-anti-corruption-probe-points-to-criminal-liability-in-trimiklini-scandal
Cyprus’s Anti-Corruption Authority has concluded that senior former government officials may bear criminal responsibility in connection with a major tourism development in Trimiklini that operated for years without proper authorization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-to-cyprus-forget-the-politics-let-s-make-money
Turkey’s foreign minister has floated a controversial idea for Cyprus: park the political dispute, move ahead with joint business and energy projects, and deal with sovereignty later, all while sticking to Ankara’s long-standing push for a two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/november-tourism-jumps-30-giving-cyprus-a-late-season-win
Cyprus got a welcome tourism lift in November, with arrivals jumping by more than 30% compared with the same month last year, according to new data from the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-vietnam-sign-deal-to-cut-tax-barriers-and-boost-business
Cyprus and Vietnam took a fresh step toward closer economic ties on Monday with the signing of an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion, a move both sides say will make doing business between the two countries easier and more predictable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-visit-and-a-fresh-start-for-cyprus–uae-ties
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-named-european-capital-of-culture-for-2030
Larnaca will take the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture in 2030, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced Thursday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-to-demand-five-years-of-social-media-history-from-tourists
Visitors from dozens of countries, including Greece, who travel to the United States under the visa-free program may soon face new entry requirements: authorities could ask them to provide their social media history for the past five years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-no-alcohol-to-vip-only-saudi-loosens-rules-for-wealthy-expats
Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/final-eu-inspections-put-cyprus-closer-to-schengen-entry
Cyprus is undergoing a final round of assessments by a team of roughly 25 European Commission evaluators as the country seeks to join the Schengen Zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/500-affordable-homes-to-be-built-for-young-families-across-major-cities
Cyprus is set to get hundreds of new affordable homes, with the government announcing plans to build around 500 residential units across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/christmas-magic-lights-up-the-presidential-palace
The festive spirit is set to sparkle once again as the Presidential Palace opens its gates to the public for its annual Christmas Village....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
