https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-suspensions-keep-returning-in-cyprus
A new effort to suspend foreclosures is underway until the end of the year. Members of parliament are dissatisfied with the current foreclosure framework, and just days before Parliament dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections, numerous legislative proposals are on the table. ...
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/us-lawmaker-calls-turkey-s-f-16-deployment-to-occupied-cyprus-illegal
US Representative Chris Pappas has sharply criticized Turkey’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to occupied northern Cyprus, calling the move ''unacceptable and illegal under US law.'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-eu-animal-health-commissioner-arrives-in-cyprus
Cyprus is stepping up its response to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with European officials now directly involved as pressure mounts from farmers and agricultural groups over how the crisis is being handled....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-3rd-sustainability-report-for-2024
Lidl Cyprus presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting its steadfast commitment to responsible entrepreneurship that generates value for the Cypriot economy, society, and the environment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-eu-countries-with-fewest-people-living-alone
Cyprus remains one of the most family-oriented societies in Europe, with just 12.6% of people living alone, the third-lowest share in the European Union, according to new household composition data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-$200-oil-camels-and-political-drama
Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-exhibition-highlights-nicosia-s-divided-history-and-human-resilience
A new exhibition opening in Athens is offering visitors a closer look at the lasting impact of division on Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia, and the resilience of its residents....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/two-crises-seven-decades-apart
Exactly seventy years ago, the Suez Crisis disrupted one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. In July 1956, during the second Arab–Israeli war, the passage was closed, marking the end of an era....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-you-know-you-know-lidl-cyprus-new-360°-campaign-highlights-non-negotiable-quality-through-its-consumers-eyes
What does real food quality mean today? For Lidl Cyprus, the answer lies in the knowledge, trust and confidence that consumers feel every time they choose products for their dinner table. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fatal-aglantzia-crash-case-heads-to-court-nearly-a-year-after-death-of-20-year-old
The fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou last summer is now moving into the criminal courts, nearly a year after the early-morning crash shocked the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-battle-intensifies-threatening-farms-and-food-prices
The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-strategy-of-chaos
The most dangerous development in the war in the Persian Gulf, at least in the medium term, is Iran’s new defensive doctrine, which they call the “Mosaic of Decentralized Defense.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-cyprus-needs-us-we-will-be-there-says-germany
Germany has assured Cyprus that it will stand ready to help if needed, as regional tensions in the Middle East ripple into the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-ledra-street-set-for-€3-4-million-facelift-after-decades-of-waiting
One of the busiest and most recognizable parts of Nicosia’s old town is about to get a long-awaited makeover, as restoration works along the Ledra–Onasagorou pedestrian area are set to begin shortly after Easter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-diagnosed-the-patient-before-doctors-did-and-cyprus-may-be-next
Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/crises-give-birth-to-opportunities
Everything happened at breakneck speed and within such a short period of time that it left little room for the brain’s digestive system to process events. Even more so because, at the same time, we were experiencing a déjà vu of failures and structural dysfunctions in the field of Civil Defence and Protection...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-still-underrepresented-in-politics-and-diplomacy-house-president-says
President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-macron–mitsotakis-summit-as-iran-war-continues
Cyprus hosted a high-stakes trilateral summit Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met to discuss the widening war involving Iran and its growing impact on the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-mitsotakis-arrive-in-cyprus-for-urgent-talks-on-iran-war
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Cyprus on Monday for a high-profile trilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-safe-shelters-are-anything-but
The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swift-european-military-response-to-defend-cyprus-shows-eu-security-autonomy-says-costa
The European Union’s ability to act quickly to protect one of its member states was demonstrated by the recent deployment of military forces to Cyprus, European Council President António Costa said on Friday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-outbreak-grows-as-more-farms-hit-and-animal-deaths-pass-7-000
The foot-and-mouth outbreak in Cyprus continues to spread, with authorities confirming nine new infected livestock units and warning that more than 7,000 animals have now been culled in an effort to contain the highly contagious disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-preparing-mass-alert-system-to-warn-public-during-crises
Authorities in Cyprus are moving ahead with plans to launch a nationwide emergency alert system designed to quickly inform the public during crises, with officials saying the platform is expected to be ready by early June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sirens-sound-in-akrotiri-at-09-50-as-british-bases-issue-security-alert
Sirens were heard in the Akrotiri area on Friday morning, prompting concern among local residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-cyprus-monitoring-missile-threats-as-attacks-target-british-bases
President Nikos Christodoulides said recent attacks linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East have so far targeted only the British military bases on the island, as regional tensions continue to ripple across the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battlefield-redefined-2026
''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/false-alarm-sparked-chaos-yesterday-in-limassol
After a drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri just past midnight on Sunday and the dangerous escalation of the war the U.S. and Israel launched in Iran on Saturday, Cypriot authorities have been on high alert. A tip about a suspicious object in Lebanese airspace set off a chain reaction yesterday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-inspection-of-shelters-underway-as-government-launches-mobile-emergency-alerts
Authorities in Cyprus have begun nationwide inspections of civil defense shelters to assess their current condition and readiness in case they are needed during an emergency....
