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1. Your pension is changing, but you'll still retire at the same age

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-pension-is-changing-but-you-ll-still-retire-at-the-same-age

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....

2. ECB warns Cyprus foreclosure changes could backfire on economy and borrowers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-warns-cyprus-foreclosure-changes-could-backfire-on-economy-and-borrowers

On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...

3. Cyprus leads the world in voluntary blood donations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-world-in-voluntary-blood-donations

Cyprus has been named the world leader in voluntary unpaid blood donation when measured against population size, according to the Ministry of Health....

4. Cyprus completes EU voluntary relocation programme for 3,039 asylum applicants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-completes-eu-voluntary-relocation-programme-for-3-039-asylum-applicants

Cyprus has completed its participation in the European Union’s Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism, a scheme designed to ease migration pressures on member states located at the EU’s external borders....

5. Cyprus unveils first national plan for blood donation and transfusion services

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-first-national-plan-for-blood-donation-and-transfusion-services

Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....

6. Lidl Cyprus renews its commitment to the environment: Responsibility grows, actions multiply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-renews-its-commitment-to-the-environment-responsibility-grows-actions-multiply

With a consistency that characterizes its sustainability strategy, Lidl Cyprus continues to implement actions with a substantial impact, renewing its commitment to the environment and society. This year, the company's successful campaign, with its timeless message "The greater you are, the greater your responsibility" returns to highlight the steady progress and new, enhanced results of its initiatives....

7. Greece returns 48 Cypriot antiquities in gesture of cultural cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-returns-48-cypriot-antiquities-in-gesture-of-cultural-cooperation

Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities that had been held in a private collection in Greece have been formally returned to Cyprus, in what officials are calling a meaningful act of cultural cooperation between the two countries....

8. Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-crackdown-agreed-under-cyprus-led-eu-presidency

After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....

9. Lidl Cyprus and AKTI: 5 years of joint action against plastic pollution through project zero

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-and-akti-5-years-of-joint-action-against-plastic-pollution-through-project-zero

Remaining true to its commitment to protecting the environment and reducing plastic pollution, Lidl Cyprus announces the continuation of its strategic collaboration with the AKTI Project and Research Centre for the 5th consecutive year, under the umbrella of the comprehensive programme “Project Zero”....

10. Cyprus banking map set to shrink as two smaller banks change hands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banking-map-set-to-shrink-as-two-smaller-banks-change-hands

Developments involving two smaller Cypriot banks are reshaping the country’s banking sector, pointing to further consolidation in an industry that has steadily strengthened in recent years....

11. Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shell-cyprus-corporate-futsal-tournament-2026

With strong competition, high-level participation and a touch of world-class football, the Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026 is getting ready to kick off, attracting the interest of athletes and football fans across Cyprus....

12. Suspected head of people smuggling ring arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-head-of-people-smuggling-ring-arrested

Police have detained a suspect believed to be leading an organized group involved in arranging unlawful entry for foreign nationals into Cyprus....

13. Cyprus records 195 migrant deportations since March

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-195-migrant-deportations-since-march

Authorities have carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals between March 1 and April 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal residence and crime....

14. Europe’s energy shock is Cyprus’ opportunity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/europe-s-energy-shock-is-cyprus-opportunity

The crisis triggered in Europe by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands as the most severe since the 1970s. It was driven largely by Europe’s heavy dependence on Russian natural gas, which disrupted about 45% of demand....

15. Ancient Cypriot jug returns home after online auction intervention

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-jug-returns-home-after-online-auction-intervention

A rare Cypriot antiquity dating back nearly 2,700 years has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom, marking another important step in the ongoing effort to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage....

16. Foreclosure suspensions keep returning in Cyprus

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. ...

17. Cyprus secures return of 18 antiquities from the United States

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-return-of-18-antiquities-from-the-united-states

Eighteen Cypriot antiquities dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Classical period have been repatriated from the United States after being identified in an online auction, the Department of Antiquities announced....

18. Eurobank rolls out voluntary exit plan for up to 300 employees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-rolls-out-voluntary-exit-plan-for-up-to-300-employees

Eurobank has announced a new voluntary exit plan aimed at reducing its workforce across the entire group, including employees from its insurance subsidiaries....

19. Cyprus returns 97 irregular migrants in latest repatriation operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-returns-97-irregular-migrants-in-latest-repatriation-operation

Authorities returned 97 foreign nationals to their home countries on 6 March 2026, as part of ongoing government efforts to address irregular migration....

20. US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-authorizes-departure-of-non-essential-staff-from-cyprus-amid-regional-tensions

The United States has authorized non-emergency government personnel and family members stationed in Cyprus to leave the island voluntarily, according to an updated travel advisory posted Wednesday morning by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia....

21. Parliament unanimously approves plan to privatize stock exchange

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-unanimously-approves-plan-to-privatize-stock-exchange

Cyprus has taken a decisive step toward restructuring its capital markets, as parliament unanimously approved legislation enabling the privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). ...

22. Study finds about 5% of Cypriots carry genetic changes linked to treatable inherited diseases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-finds-about-5-of-cypriots-carry-genetic-changes-linked-to-treatable-inherited-diseases

A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....

23. Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

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....

24. Nestlé recalls infant formula in Cyprus over possible toxin risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nestle-recalls-infant-formula-in-cyprus-over-possible-toxin-risk

Several infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé are being withdrawn from the Cypriot market after authorities warned they may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. ...

25. Cyprus speeds up prison deportations in bid to flush out illegal migrants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-speeds-up-prison-deportations-in-bid-to-flush-out-illegal-migrants

Cypriot authorities have significantly increased the removal of illegal migrants in recent weeks, as part of a broader effort to regain control over migration flows and ease pressure on the prison system....

26. Cyprus issues expanded infant formula recall over potential health risk for babies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-expanded-infant-formula-recall-over-potential-health-risk-for-babies

The Ministry of Health has expanded an ongoing recall of infant formula products following concerns about possible contamination linked to one of the ingredients used in their production....

27. Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shuts-down-smuggling-routes-slashes-irregular-migration-86

Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....

28. The myth of equality meets the military

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-myth-of-equality-meets-the-military

When it comes to pageantry, we’re always ahead of the curve. The Gender Equality Commissioner, Josie Christodoulou, joined by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, staged an entire ceremony, right in the thick of Nicosia’s traffic mess, to unveil the new pedestrian traffic lights....

29. Eurobank to begin trading on Cyprus Stock Exchange in December 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-begin-trading-on-cyprus-stock-exchange-in-december-2025

In December 2025, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) in a “dual listing,” meaning they will continue trading simultaneously on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)....

30. Cyprus greenlights remote work for public servants, capping it at four days a month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-greenlights-remote-work-for-public-servants-capping-it-at-four-days-a-month

The House of Representatives today approved a landmark bill allowing remote work in Cyprus’s public sector, marking a major step toward modernizing public administration....

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