https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-coffee-shops-to-tiktok-how-cyprus-elections-changed-forever
Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hospital-morgue-refrigerators-out-of-service-for-days
Refrigeration units at the morgue of Paphos General Hospital have reportedly been out of operation for several days, creating major difficulties in preserving bodies and delaying burial arrangements for grieving families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enclaved-voters-to-cast-ballots-at-polling-stations-in-nicosia-and-acheritou
Enclaved voters will be able to vote at two designated polling locations in Nicosia and Acheritou during the upcoming elections, according to Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis in comments to the Cyprus News Agency....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-election-campaign-with-substance
Last week, nominations were officially submitted for the parliamentary elections taking place exactly two weeks from today. It confirmed the surge in participation that had already become impossible to miss across Cyprus in recent months, where it seemed like every neighborhood suddenly had its own candidate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/byd-expands-cyprus-presence-as-demand-for-electric-and-hybrid-cars-grows
BYD is strengthening its presence in the Cyprus market in 2026, expanding both its infrastructure and sales performance as demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump
Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-global-economy-is-facing-severe-turbulence
The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime passage into the Persian Gulf. The de facto disruption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz caused demand to fall by 80 percent, left oil tankers idle, and forced a halt to oil production because storage capacity is limited. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-protect-tourism-as-government-counters-travel-advisories
Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flights-returning-to-normal-at-cyprus-airports-as-major-airlines-resume-operations
Air travel to and from Cyprus is gradually returning to normal following several days of disruptions caused by developments in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-bans-age-discrimination-in-vehicle-insurance
Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-businesses-on-alert-due-to-middle-east-conflict
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among Cyprus’ business community, prompting local organizations to emphasize caution, careful monitoring, and readiness to respond to any disruptions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-launches-‘pre-emptive-strike-on-iran-with-u-s-help
Smoke rose over Tehran’s skyline early Saturday after Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive” strike on Iran, according to Israeli officials and media reports that said the United States also participated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-bankruptcies-soar-83-in-greece-as-new-startups-also-rise
Business bankruptcies increased by 83.2% in 2025, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said Thursday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-eu-average-in-road-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-decline
Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-vehicle-safety-warnings-issued-illegal-airbags-and-high-risk-vehicles-flagged
The Department of Road Transport (DRT) has issued a series of warnings covering both illegal replacement airbags and a range of vehicles and components that may pose serious safety risks, including electric shock, fire and injury, urging importers, professionals and consumers in Cyprus to remain vigilant....
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/news/over-570-vehicles-stopped-and-more-than-500-breathalyzer-tests-conducted-nationwide-overnight
Police continued their ongoing targeted preventive operations across all districts overnight, recording two arrests and 136 traffic citations in the most recent round of checks, as part of an intensified effort to curb crime and improve road safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/landslides-disrupt-major-motorways-drivers-urged-to-stay-alert
Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened caution as hazardous road conditions were reported across several parts of Cyprus on Saturday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israel-and-cyprus-hold-talks-to-finalize-agreement-on-joint-offshore-natural-gas-field
An Israeli government delegation is expected in Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to finalize a bilateral agreement governing a shared offshore natural gas reservoir that spans the maritime zones of Israel and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taxi-drivers-launch-24-hour-strike-across-cyprus
Taxi drivers across Cyprus hit the brakes on Tuesday, launching a 24-hour strike that began at 6 a.m., with drivers at Larnaca Airport already gathered in the parking area from the early hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-dangerous-icy-roads-leading-to-troodos
Police have issued a warning to drivers after icy conditions made several mountain roads leading to Troodos extremely dangerous on Tuesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/taxi-drivers-in-the-larnaca-district-announce-escalating-strike-action
Taxi drivers operating in the Larnaca District have announced a series of escalating strike actions, beginning with a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/miss-the-deadline-pay-the-price-vehicle-registration-renewals-begin-across-cyprus
The renewal period for vehicle registration licences for 2026 began this week, with authorities urging motorists not to delay ahead of a strict March 11 deadline that carries financial penalties and no possibility of extension....
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/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....
