https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-2bn-to-rearm-the-cyprus-national-guard
The approval of the Republic of Cyprus’ application to participate in the EU’s SAFE regulation (Security Action for Europe) opens a new chapter in the National Guard’s armaments program, the largest since its establishment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-flu-wave-in-cyprus-cannot-be-ruled-out-expert-warns
Cyprus could still experience another rise in influenza cases, according to Dr. Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030
Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mulls-u-s-invitation-to-gaza-reconstruction-summit
Cyprus is considering whether to accept an invitation from the President of the United States to take part in a special session on Feb. 19 focused on rebuilding Gaza, government officials said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-surges-as-cyprus-top-defense-ally-greece-drops-sharply
A strong majority of Cypriots believe the country’s trilateral cooperation with Greece and Israel serves Cyprus’ national interests, according to a CYBC opinion poll that also shows a sharp rise in public confidence in Israel as the island’s most important defense partner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-winter-games-open-in-spectacular-style
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially got underway last night with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium that blended Italian culture, opera and pop....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-greek-air-force-officer-accused-of-spying-for-china
A senior Greek Air Force officer with access to NATO intelligence has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in what officials describe as one of the most serious security breaches uncovered in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-and-global-turmoil-dominate-cypriots-fears
A new Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Parliament shows that Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability, with Cypriots expressing some of the strongest concerns across the EU, particularly on migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
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/comment/opinion/selling-cyprus-for-a-single-crossing-point
“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windows-into-the-past-genetic-analysis-of-deep-maniot-greeks-reveals-a-unique-genetic-time-capsule
Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-and-us-confirm-oman-talks-as-regional-military-bases-stay-on-alert
Iran and the United States have formally confirmed they will hold direct talks on Friday morning in Oman, ending days of uncertainty as military bases across the wider region remain on heightened alert....
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/cyprus-in-dc-kombos-pushes-security-eu-and-regional-ties
Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-one-in-seven-cypriots-struggle-to-keep-homes-warm
A significant share of households in Cyprus continue to face difficulties keeping their homes warm, according to new figures released by Eurostat for 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-at-risk-of-running-out-of-funds-as-member-dues-go-unpaid
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to member states that the world body is approaching a severe cash crisis that could threaten its ability to operate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-infringement-package-flags-cyprus-for-delays-across-food-finance-and-energy-rules
The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-targets-iran-s-ruling-elite-with-travel-ban
The United States has moved to shut its doors to senior Iranian officials and their families, signaling a tougher stance against Tehran’s leadership as protests and human rights concerns continue to simmer inside Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-turkey-and-the-mind-of-donald-trump
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership
The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-eu-tightens-visa-rules-steps-up-deportations-in-new-migration-strategy
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a tougher migration strategy for the next five years, centered on overhauling the EU’s visa system and stepping up deportations, moves that effectively seal the bloc’s harder line on irregular migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leadership-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-and-strategic-transformation
Cyprus and Paphos will host a high-level international executive education program titled AI Leadership & Strategic Transformation for Senior Executives, taking place at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort from January 30 to February 1, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future
The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-days-later-fidias-apologizes-‘everyone-has-the-right-to-judge-me-video
MEP and content creator Fidias Panayiotou has released a public video statement responding to the backlash sparked by remarks made during a recent podcast episode featuring athlete Loizos Chrysanthou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-embassy-in-bahrain-signals-stronger-gulf-ties
Cyprus marked a milestone in its diplomatic outreach Monday with the official opening of its new embassy in Bahrain, signaling the island nation’s intent to deepen ties not only with Bahrain but with the wider Gulf region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-new-york-awarded-bank-of-cyprus-the-stp-award-2025
Bank of New York has awarded Bank of Cyprus with the “STP AWARD 2025”, for a fourth consecutive year, in recognition of the high-quality procedures the Bank follows in the area of fund transfers via the SWIFT system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-von-der-leyen-can-save-europe
The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-mercy-on-appeal-for-convicted-child-abuser
Cyprus' Supreme Court has firmly rejected the appeal of a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses against a minor, sending a clear message that the prison sentences imposed were not only tough but fully deserved....