https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cat-found-dead-near-paphos-home-had-13-gunshot-wounds
A cat found dead near its owner’s home in Paphos had 13 gunshot wounds, an autopsy revealed Monday, prompting a police investigation that also involves suspected illegal possession of a firearm and explosives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-syrians-cleared-of-attempted-murder-in-kornos-shooting
Three Syrian men aged 24, 25 and 27 have been acquitted of all charges linked to the attempted murder of a 30-year-old compatriot in Kornos in January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/genikes-insurance-stands-by-the-cyprus-fire-service
Genikes Insurance is supporting the demanding work of the Cyprus Fire Service once again this year by providing electrolytes and energy bars to assist its members during prolonged and demanding operations.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cameras-considered-for-all-school-buses-in-cyprus
The government is considering installing security cameras on all buses used to transport students, following a meeting focused on repeated incidents of misconduct on school routes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/not-sleeping-well-4-sleep-disorders-that-often-go-unnoticed
Waking up tired, feeling excessively sleepy during the day, or regularly struggling to fall asleep does not necessarily mean you simply need “a little more sleep.” In some cases, persistent fatigue can be linked to an actual sleep disorder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filling-the-heating-oil-tank-could-cost-€650-more-this-winter
Winter has not properly arrived yet, but the bill is already beginning to take shape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paid-for-the-school-bus-but-will-it-turn-up
For many families, the school bus is meant to remove one problem from an already hectic morning. In parts of Larnaca, it has become another question altogether: Will it actually arrive?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cultural-heritage-as-a-tool-for-social-inclusion-and-integration-in-the-republic-of-cyprus
Finding Our Common Ground is a creative and experiential social inclusion initiative that uses art, play and cultural heritage as tools for communication, connection and mutual understanding among people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-upgrade-paphos-air-base-for-us-aircraft
The United States’ renewal of the arms embargo waiver for 2027 will help military agreements set in motion over the past several years proceed smoothly and reach completion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/realtor-s-midair-meltdown-ends-in-duct-tape-and-unemployment
An Arizona real estate agent has lost more than his composure following an alleged midair rampage that ended with him duct-taped to his first-class seat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€174-million-support-package-planned-to-shield-vulnerable-groups-from-energy-costs
Vulnerable households in Cyprus are set to receive €174 million in financial support between 2027 and 2032 as the government prepares for new European energy rules that are expected to increase fuel costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-day-into-hunting-season-and-some-already-missed-the-rules
The hunting season had barely begun before some hunters apparently decided the rules were more of a suggestion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hangovers-are-officially-passe
The other day, dear reader, I found myself studying statistical maps that attempted to chart the drinking habits of the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Quite remarkably, for once, they had found something they agreed on....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-rising-and-falling-cost-of-everyday-essentials
An uneven picture has emerged on supermarket shelves since the beginning of the year, with some products recording increases of up to 30%, while other basic products have become cheaper. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescue-teams-race-to-save-trapped-workers-after-powerful-quake-hits-southern-japan
Emergency crews in southwestern Japan were searching late Tuesday for survivors trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping centre following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-electric-vehicle-subsidy-scheme-expected-in-2027
Although electromobility continues to gain popularity among both consumers and car importers in Cyprus, the Government does not plan to announce a new subsidy scheme before the end of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-development-department-says-reclaimed-water-use-is-higher-than-reported
A report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini examined a long-standing issue concerning the use of treated wastewater across Cyprus. The topic has returned to the forefront of public debate in recent months due to declining water supplies for both drinking water and irrigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/there-are-plenty-of-jobs-but-the-right-workers-are-missing
The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fights-for-vital-air-links-as-eu-prepares-to-change-state-aid-rules
The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-marble-statues-discovered-in-roman-era-winepress-in-israel
Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-message-signs-set-to-go-live
Variable Message Signs (VMS) have been installed in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos and are now waiting for connection to the electricity grid before becoming operational....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-raises-interest-rates-as-expected
Cypriot households with mortgages and loans may soon feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking its first rate increase since September 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-set-for-two-rate-hikes-this-year-what-it-means-for-cypriots
The war in Iran may be happening hundreds of kilometers away, but for many people in Cyprus, its effects could soon be felt much closer to home, in their electricity bills, supermarket receipts, and even their mortgage payments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-positions-firefighting-aircraft-in-cyprus-before-summer-fire-season
Cyprus has already received two RescEU firefighting aircraft, which are now based at the new European Regional Firefighting Station. The facility is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-students-and-pet-owners-set-sail-again-from-limassol
For many Cypriots, summer does not truly begin until the Cyprus-Greece ferry pulls out of Limassol port....
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....
