https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-survives-censure-votes-while-hungary-faces-espionage-claims
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emerged politically strengthened after surviving two motions of censure in the European Parliament, but faces ongoing scrutiny over EU policies and allegations of espionage involving Hungary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-technology-and-storytelling-fueled-formula-1-s-global-boom
Stuart Morrison, communications director for the Haas Formula 1 Team and one of the key figures behind Formula 1’s rise as a global entertainment powerhouse, spoke at the 2025 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit about how technology has transformed the sport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/behind-closed-doors-no-more-cyprus-watchdog-breaks-silence-on-hidden-investigation
The Independent Authority Against Corruption is set to release on Thursday its findings in a long-running investigation into a serving state official accused of possible acts of corruption and abuse of power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-risk-is-not-only-geopolitical
The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection cable is full of thorny issues that, until resolved, would be better off out of the headlines. The project is making news for all the wrong reasons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/it-s-not-just-a-job-it-s-public-service
Being a civil servant isn’t just about holding a government job, it’s about serving people with integrity, consistency, and respect, said Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottidi at a conference for senior officials on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compliancesuite-ai-how-infocredit-group-is-turning-compliance-into-competitive-advantage
Financial crime has grown increasingly sophisticated, and with it, the burden of regulatory compliance. For industries such as gaming, financial services, and fintech, compliance is no longer simply about meeting obligations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-building-trust-driving-impact-and-shaping-a-sustainable-future
Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-things-we-think-we-know
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-wants-€67-million-back-from-cyprus-gas-project-sparking-political-fight
A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€40-million-in-fire-damage-in-limassol-majority-of-costs-tied-to-destroyed-buildings
The July wildfire in the mountainous Limassol region caused an estimated €40 million in damages, with the bulk of the costs tied to restoring buildings that were completely destroyed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-online-platform-to-modernize-medicine-pricing-process
Cyprus rolled out a digital platform designed to overhaul how the government sets prices for medicines, a move officials say will bring greater speed, accuracy and transparency to the process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pristine-pentakomo-at-risk-as-court-battle-brews-over-new-port
A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-changes-for-patients-seeking-treatment-abroad-under-gesy
From October 2, 2025, patients under Cyprus’s General Health System (GESY) will see a major change in how requests for medical treatment abroad are handled. The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) announced Thursday that it will now take over the process of approving and managing these cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strips-citizenship-from-28-more-golden-passport-holders
The Council of Ministers, during its meeting the day before yesterday, approved six proposals for the deprivation of Cypriot citizenship from 28 persons who had been naturalized under the Cyprus Investment Program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-volunteer-commissioner-gets-3-years-in-prison-for-forgery
The long-running legal saga of former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis reached its conclusion on Wednesday, with the Nicosia District Court sentencing him to three years in prison for circulating forged official documents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-hypermarkets-it-department-achieves-iso-certification
Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department has received a significant distinction as it has been certified with the international standard ISO/ IEC 20000 for IT Service Management....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-invest-cyprus-and-family-office-connect-cyprus-f-o-c
Invest Cyprus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the newly established organization Family Office Connect Cyprus (F.O.C.), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position in the global Family Office ecosystem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/consulting-the-outside-world-and-other-matters
The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-deputy-mayor-criticizes-hermes-over-baggage-belt-delays-and-staffing-shortages
Concerns over operations at Paphos International Airport have resurfaced as local officials and passengers criticize infrastructure limitations and employee working conditions, while the airport operator, Hermes Airports, defends its management practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shoppers-overpaying-by-€100-on-same-groceries
Shoppers in Cyprus could save more than €100 on the exact same basket of goods, depending on which supermarket they choose, according to new research by the Cyprus Consumers Association....
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/paphos–polis-motorway-stuck-in-neutral
A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....
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/comment/opinion/politics-and-timing
Over the past week, supporters of the President of the Republic spoke of unchecked toxicity, of nihilism and blind fanaticism that have come to dominate the public sphere, both from Nikos Christodoulides’ political opponents, who refused to accept their defeat, and from a segment of society prone to populism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-our-politicians-fail-to-manage-crises
The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-trolls-howl-democracy-trembles
The President called for harsh criticism of the State’s handling of events, and he was absolutely right to do so. Only through harsh criticism can there be any improvement in managing the next disaster. Spot on, our young Nikos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-apology-twelve-measures-but-no-resignation
President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an emergency address in a bid to calm the growing public backlash over the deadly wildfire that ravaged areas in the Limassol mountains. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-failed-president-apologizes-over-wildfire-response-announces-12-relief-measures
President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modernist-building-demolished-in-central-nicosia-raising-concerns-over-heritage-loss
A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-consumers-more-price-savvy-than-new-e-kalathi-platform
More than a month after its launch, Cyprus’ e-kalathi digital price comparison tool is struggling to win over consumers, many of whom appear to be better informed than the platform itself when it comes to supermarket pricing....
