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31 July, 2026
 

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1. Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-is-cyprus-spending-your-money-€412-million-poured-into-projects-in-six-months

Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....

2. New bidding system reshapes Turkish Cypriot property management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-bidding-system-reshapes-turkish-cypriot-property-management

A new chapter in the management of Turkish Cypriot properties has begun with the implementation of the reform introducing competitive bidding procedures, which has been in progress since last February. In her interview with "K", the Director of the Service, Anthi Lakkotrypi, described it as a major reform....

3. Cyprus is desperate for water but wastes what it already has

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-desperate-for-water-but-wasting-what-it-already-has

At a time when climate change is reshaping the way countries collect and manage water resources, Cyprus is facing a major contradiction: the island is struggling with water shortages while millions of cubic meters of treated wastewater remain unused....

4. Limassol residents can now check dangerous buildings and local services online

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-residents-can-now-check-dangerous-buildings-and-local-services-online

Finding out whether a dangerous building is located nearby, checking where local services are available, or accessing planning information has become easier for Limassol residents thanks to a new online platform....

5. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

6. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-minority-faith-monuments-restored-in-occupied-cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

7. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nature-thrives-in-cyprus-s-forgotten-buffer-zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

8. Nicosia and Murcia partner in €2m digital twin cities project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-and-murcia-partner-in-€2m-digital-twin-cities-project

Nicosia Municipality has become one of the main partners in a European project designed to develop a new generation of connected digital twins for cities, supporting smarter urban planning and the continued digital development of local authorities....

9. Cyprus registers steep drop in irregular migrant arrivals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-registers-steep-drop-in-irregular-migrant-arrivals

he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....

10. Average speed cameras being considered for motorways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-speed-cameras-being-considered-for-motorways

The Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Police are considering a pilot installation of average speed cameras on a section of motorway to monitor speeding. If the trial proves effective, the system will be expanded across the motorway network....

11. Residents and businesses reject Nicosia's €10.8m historic centre redevelopment plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-and-businesses-reject-nicosia-s-€10-8m-historic-centre-redevelopment-plan

Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....

12. Disbelief over blocked bus stop in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disbelief-over-blocked-bus-stop-in-limassol

A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...

13. From dead end to one-way street

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-dead-end-to-one-way-street

The distraction caused by our phone screens, which might not actually be so smart after all, has become yet another frustrating factor in the awkward, mismatched relationship between pedestrians and cars in the unique urban landscape of Cyprus. Personally, because of this exact issue with phones, I have found myself in dangerous situations dozens of times....

14. Buying an apartment in Cyprus now costs 10.8% more than a year ago

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buying-an-apartment-in-cyprus-now-costs-10-8-more-than-a-year-ago

If you feel like buying a home in Cyprus keeps getting further out of reach, you are not imagining it....

15. Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finding-a-parking-space-could-soon-get-easier-in-paralimni-deryneia

The installation of smart parking technology has begun across the Paralimni–Deryneia Municipality as part of the national "Smart Cyprus" initiative, which aims to introduce digital solutions in local communities....

16. Lower tourist numbers hit demand for taxi services

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lower-tourist-numbers-hit-demand-for-taxi-services

Taxi operators in Cyprus say they are facing a difficult period following a downturn in tourism linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East....

17. School-area road barriers removed after criticism in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-area-road-barriers-removed-after-criticism-in-limassol

The Municipality of Limassol has removed a series of bollards installed on Thekla Lysioti Street following public complaints and ongoing discussions over the implementation of transport projects in the city....

18. New traffic message signs set to go live

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....

19. Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cremation-finally-coming-to-cyprus-after-20-years-of-delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

20. 11 arrested as police step up overnight raids and traffic checks across urban areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-arrested-as-police-step-up-overnight-raids-and-traffic-checks-across-urban-areas

Police arrested 11 people overnight across urban areas in a series of coordinated operations targeting crime, traffic violations and public disorder....

21. From the Success of Limassol Del Mar to the Legendary Collaboration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration

For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....

22. Paphos plans major cleanup and upgrades for Agios Antonios area

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-plans-major-cleanup-and-upgrades-for-agios-antonios-area

The Municipality of Paphos is preparing a series of improvements in the Agios Antonios tourist district, targeting long-standing issues related to cleanliness, unauthorized structures, public facilities, and lighting....

23. Paphos begins major upgrade of bus stops across the city

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-begins-major-upgrade-of-bus-stops-across-the-city

Getting around Paphos by bus is set to become a little more comfortable, as the municipality has started a wide-ranging upgrade of bus stops across the city....

24. Cyprus’s new archaeological museum takes shape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-s-new-archaeological-museum-takes-shape

A massive new archaeological museum under construction is being described as one of the most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Cyprus, with developers saying it will reshape how the island presents its history to the world....

25. University of Cyprus launches first English-language degree program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-launches-first-english-language-degree-program

The first English-language undergraduate program of the University of Cyprus is finally taking shape, albeit with some delay, following approval by the Council of Ministers. ...

26. Limassol’s economic transformation through the centuries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-s-economic-transformation-through-the-centuries

Limassol is one of the clearest examples in the Eastern Mediterranean of a city that transformed its economic identity over the centuries. What began as a small farming settlement gradually developed into a complex economic hub with international reach. Its geographic position, historical circumstances, and the adaptability of its people shaped a dynamic economic journey....

27. Roof collapses at abandoned house in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roof-collapses-at-abandoned-house-in-larnaca

Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon after the roof of an abandoned house collapsed in Larnaca, triggering a large-scale search operation to make sure nobody was trapped inside....

28. Leonardo Hotels Mediterranean Strengthens Its Presence in Greece and Cyprus with a New Hotel in the Center of Athens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leonardo-hotels-mediterranean-strengthens-its-presence-in-greece-and-cyprus-with-a-new-hotel-in-the-center-of-athens

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean has proceeded with a new strategic investment in the Greek hospitality market, further strengthening its presence in Athens and reaffirming its dynamic growth trajectory across the Eastern Mediterranean region....

29. Kostas Bakoyiannis, Dimitris K. Melissas and Byron Ioannou at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-bakoyiannis-dimitris-k-melissas-and-byron-ioannou-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....

30. Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-hands-larnaka-marina-and-port-upgrade-to-ports-authority

The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....

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