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1. Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-cattle-transported-to-burial-site-despite-farmer-objections

Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....

2. IMF warns Cyprus against costly energy measures and foreclosure delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-warns-cyprus-against-costly-energy-measures-and-foreclosure-delays

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy following the conclusion of its mission to the country, which took place from the last 10 days of April through early May. ...

3. Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show

Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....

4. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

5. Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-tougher-crackdown-on-illegal-pirate-taxis

Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...

6. ''Responsible and irresponsible individuals are misleading livestock farmers''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/responsible-and-irresponsible-individuals-are-misleading-livestock-farmers

Members of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee once again asked for answers about compensation and the next steps the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services plan to take to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, just hours before Parliament dissolves....

7. Audit warns Akamas is unsafe and uncontrolled as ministry pushes back, calls road a ''lifeline route''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-warns-akamas-is-unsafe-and-uncontrolled-as-ministry-pushes-back-calls-road-a-lifeline-route

A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....

8. Paphos–Polis road gets more expensive as new bids come in higher than expected

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-road-gets-more-expensive-as-new-bids-come-in-higher-than-expected

The long-discussed Paphos–Polis road project is facing fresh uncertainty after new bids came in higher than originally estimated, prompting officials to take a closer look before making any final decisions....

9. Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-highway-project-draws-bids-exceeding-€125-million

Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Polis Chrysochous, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. ...

10. Bus driver seriously injured in passenger attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-seriously-injured-in-passenger-attack

A bus driver remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being assaulted by a passenger last Sunday. Medical staff are expected to carry out an MRI scan to better evaluate his condition....

11. Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germasogeia-building-collapse-leaves-one-dead-several-injured

Part of a two-story apartment building collapsed in Germasogeia shortly before 13:30 on Holy Saturday, triggering a major emergency response with reports of trapped individuals and multiple injuries....

12. Penalty points put bus drivers’ jobs and licenses at risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/penalty-points-crisis-puts-bus-drivers-jobs-and-licenses-at-risk

In parallel, bus drivers are facing increasing pressure from the traffic camera enforcement system, with some at risk of losing their professional licenses due to accumulated penalty points....

13. Deadline for Road Tax renewal extended to 31 March 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-for-road-tax-renewal-extended-to-31-march-2026

The new deadline for renewing vehicle road tax licenses is 31 March 2026, giving motorists additional time to complete the process without paying a penalty....

14. Cyprus weighs energy measures if oil prices climb above $100

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-energy-measures-if-oil-prices-climb-above-$100

The situation in the Middle East is raising concerns, while Europe says it is preparing for a longer period of instability that could include disruptions in shipping, higher energy prices, and inflationary pressures. These remarks were made Monday in Brussels by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis in the presence of Kathimerini, noting that energy remains at the center of attention....

15. Abandoned pets left behind as Dubai expats flee Iran tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-pets-left-behind-as-dubai-expats-flee-iran-tensions

As Iranian missile strikes rattled the UAE in early March, thousands of expatriates rushed to flee Dubai, but not everyone made it out responsibly. A quieter, heartbreaking crisis emerged: hundreds of pets were left behind, abandoned by owners desperate to escape....

16. Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-brings-in-international-pr-team-to-rebuild-tourism-confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....

17. UK bolsters Cyprus bases with warship and anti-drone helicopters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-bolsters-cyprus-bases-with-warship-and-anti-drone-helicopters

Britain is strengthening the defence of its military bases in Cyprus with new naval and air deployments, including armed helicopters and a Royal Navy destroyer, as tensions rise across the Middle East....

18. About 60 flights canceled in and out of Cyprus amid Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/about-60-flights-canceled-in-and-out-of-cyprus-amid-middle-east-tensions

Around 60 flights to and from Cyprus have been canceled Monday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. ...

19. Foot-and-mouth crisis deepens as questions mount over early response

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-crisis-deepens-and-questions-mount-over-early-response

A week into Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease crisis, frustration is rising, and so are the questions....

20. Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shadow-network-for-recruiting-foreign-workers

An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....

21. Files seized in T/C property probe as complaints surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/files-seized-in-t-c-property-probe-as-complaints-surge

A team from the Interior Ministry has taken possession of case files from the Turkish Cypriot Properties service in Paphos, launching a review that has stirred fresh scrutiny over how such properties are managed....

22. Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-transfers-surge-from-5-000-to-45-000-in-cyprus-with-no-staff-increase

Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....

23. 38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-year-old-loses-transplant-after-emergency-flight-to-athens-cannot-be-secured

A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....

24. Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules

Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....

25. 13.6 kilos of TNT missing, and Cyprus has seen this before

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-6-kilos-of-tnt-missing-and-cyprus-has-seen-this-before

As investigations continue into the theft of a large quantity of TNT, early findings by police and the National Guard appear to be leading authorities back more than a decade, to 2012, when another serious explosives theft shook the military....

26. The UK Showcases Immersive Technologies and Educational Excellence at Youth Tech Festival 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-uk-showcases-immersive-technologies-and-educational-excellence-at-youth-tech-festival-2026

British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....

27. A human rights blind spot as Cyprus still lacks legal protection for guide dogs

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....

28. Kition Ocean plots comeback for Larnaca Port mega-project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kition-ocean-plots-comeback-for-larnaca-port-mega-project

Nineteen months after the termination of the contract, and while procedures are under way for construction works on the redevelopment of the Larnaca marina and port to begin, the Kition Ocean Holdings consortium is attempting to return to the project....

29. Cyprus steps onto Europe’s center stage with €25.6 million infrastructure overhaul

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....

30. Cyprus conscripts struggle in poverty while serving the nation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-conscripts-struggle-in-poverty-while-serving-the-nation

As Cyprus prepares to mark another year, a troubling picture emerges from within the National Guard: many of the country’s young conscripts are living in financial hardship so severe that it affects their daily lives and even their willingness to leave the camp....

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