https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-right-side-of-history-is-never-guaranteed
President Trump has a well-known fondness for grand, gold-trimmed settings, and he has openly expressed his admiration for Mr. Erdoğan. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte by his side, he made that clear once again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finishes-eu-presidency-with-major-deals-on-health-travel-rights-and-migration
Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leaked-un-draft-plan-could-reshape-cyprus-settlement-talks-report-claims
A Turkish newspaper has published claims about an alleged draft Cyprus settlement framework linked to the UN secretary-general's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguín, sparking fresh discussion around the long-running Cyprus issue, though nothing has been confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guterres-pushes-for-cyprus-breakthrough-before-his-un-term-ends
Intense diplomatic activity behind the scenes shows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushing hard for the resumption of talks before the end of his term in late 2026, even promoting a specific formula aimed at breaking the long-standing deadlock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-tells-cyprus-you-re-not-invited-—eu-says-that-s-unacceptable
Cyprus has found itself at the center of a diplomatic row ahead of this year's global climate summit, after Turkey failed to invite the island to several COP31-related events, prompting the European Union to step in and voice its support....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/banks-contributed-€427-million-in-cyprus-in-2025
The opposition is once again reopening the issue of additional taxation on banks in Cyprus, an issue which the previous Parliament had indeed opened but ultimately failed to pass. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-controlled-recruitment-of-nurses-from-third-countries-to-plug-600-staff-gap
Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-isn-t-on-europe-s-sidelines-it-s-on-the-front-line-says-eu-s-stephen-clark
When people in Cyprus hear "Brussels," it can still sound like a place that exists somewhere far away; a world of speeches, regulations and political deals that has little to do with everyday life in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-2-and-7-5-double-earthquake-rocks-venezuela-at-least-32-dead
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, shaking the capital, Caracas, collapsing buildings, and sending thousands of terrified residents running into the streets for safety....
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/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-receive-€4-6-million-in-eu-aid-for-drought-hit-farmers
Cyprus is set to receive €4.6 million in emergency agricultural support after European Union member states approved a European Commission proposal to release more than €56 million from the EU’s agricultural reserve....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fuel-and-lubricant-prices-in-cyprus-rise-20-5-year-on-year-in-may
Fuel and lubricant prices for personal transport in Cyprus were 20.5% higher in May 2026 compared with May 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat. The increase was closely aligned with the European Union average, which stood at 20.7%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-exceptions-trolls-avvakoum-and-leaks
Little Nikos (Nikos Christodoulides) greeted the latest Mafia State developments with visible discomfort, while his beloved blonde Madonna (Annita Demetriou) appears to be facing a dilemma....
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/business/cyprus-discusses-project-kuiper-and-cybersecurity-cooperation-with-amazon
A meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon Vice President Panos Panay took place in a positive and productive atmosphere, opening new possibilities for cooperation between Cyprus and the global technology company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-neurologist-helps-lead-$9-million-global-brain-disease-research-network
A Cypriot neurologist based in the United States will play a leading role in a major international research initiative focused on cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition linked to strokes, memory problems and dementia in older adults....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-real-story-begins-the-day-after
The attack on Iran was planned and executed by two leaders alone: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. None of Washington's traditional allies, nor even Tel Aviv's most enthusiastic supporters, wanted any part in what many regarded as a reckless adventure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-receives-first-€177-million-payment-under-eu-defence-fund
Cyprus has received an initial €177.2 million payment from the European Union through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence funding programme, marking the first tranche of financial support allocated to the country under the scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-falling-in-cyprus-but-drivers-may-not-be-out-of-the-woods-yet
After months of watching fuel prices climb, Cypriot drivers are finally getting some welcome relief at the pump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-plan-for-migrant-return-hubs-outside-europe-in-tougher-migration-shift
Europe is moving closer to a major change in how it handles migration, with at least 19 EU member states backing a plan to send rejected asylum seekers to special ''return hubs'' outside the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-set-to-appoint-new-envoy-on-cyprus-issue-christodoulides-says
The European Commission is preparing to appoint a new EU envoy for the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing coordination with Brussels and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/where-are-the-iranians
Whatever happened to the Iranians who greeted the first American bombs with relief and celebration? They now stand alongside the Kurds whom Trump abandoned, dismissing them because they had not fought in Normandy. Alongside the Afghans who were left at the mercy of the Taliban. Alongside the Danes, perhaps the most pro-American people in Europe, who suddenly discovered that their great ally wanted to take a piece of their territory, like a greedy child grabbing one more slice of cake. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-travel-advice-for-cyprus-returns-to-normal
The British government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, introducing a more favourable assessment of the security situation on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/medochemie-the-only-european-supplier-for-praziquantel-600mg-tablets
Medochemie Limited (Cyprus) is currently the only EU supplier with an EU Marketing Authorisation supplying Praziquantel 600mg tablets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/salt-fire-summer-nights-by-the-pool
If you're looking to escape the city heat without compromising on great food, Salt & Fire in Agios Ioannis has exactly what you need. Since the beginning of June, the iconic steakhouse owned by the Heimonides family has been opening its garden by the pool for dinner service, offering evenings under the stars with the open Nicosia sky as the perfect backdrop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-costs-in-cyprus-are-at-137-5-of-the-eu-average
Cyprus continues to sit slightly below the European Union average in overall price levels, but some everyday costs, especially education, are telling a very different story, according to new Eurostat figures for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-iran-strike-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
