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1. What could change for your pensions with the new reform?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-could-change-for-your-pensions-with-the-new-reform

The finishing touches are being put on the pension reform bill today. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is presenting the proposed measures to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with the aim of securing final approval and assessing their impact on public finances....

2. Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-energy-minister-blames-eac-and-cera-for-cyprus-power-shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

3. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-suspends-schengen-travel-with-spain-while-tens-of-thousands-voluntarily-return-to-morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

4. €9 fine ends ordeal for two young Cypriots detained after crossing into occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€9-fine-ends-ordeal-for-two-young-cypriots-detained-after-crossing-into-occupied-north

The two 19-year-olds who were detained by authorities in the occupied north after crossing into the area without completing the required checkpoint procedures have been released after each was fined 500 Turkish lira (around €9.40)....

5. 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....

6. Landmark pension reform eyes January 2027 rollout with hikes up to 55%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/landmark-pension-reform-eyes-january-2027-rollout-with-hikes-up-to-55

A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....

7. 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. ...

8. 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....

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. 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....

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. 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....

14. 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. ...

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. 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. ...

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. Cyprus counts 175,000 legal migrants as irregular arrivals plummet 89%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-counts-175-000-legal-migrants-as-irregular-arrivals-plummet-89

The Republic of Cyprus now hosts more than 175,000 legally residing nationals from non-EU countries, according to figures presented this week to Parliament by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...

22. Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/press-release-ride-of-love-2025-–-the-lexus-cycling-dream-team-rides-for-the-karaiskakio-foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

23. ''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-riviera-gaza-reconstruction-plan-envisions-smart-cities-and-artificial-islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

24. Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-100-syrian-minors-leave-cyprus-under-voluntary-repatriation-program

Since December 2024, a total of 1,127 Syrian children and teenagers, aged 4 to 18, have left Cyprus as part of voluntary repatriation programs run by the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection, according to CNA....

25. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-treasures-return-home-after-u-s-gallery-steps-up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

26. 332 third-country nationals repatriated from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/332-third-country-nationals-repatriated-from-cyprus

Authorities repatriated 332 third-country nationals who were living illegally in Cyprus between July 7 and 13, police said Monday....

27. More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-100-syrian-asylum-applications-rejected-officials-say

More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....

28. Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-voluntary-return-plan-for-syrians-ready-to-return-home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

29. New 15% tax hits Hellenic and other banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-15-tax-hits-hellenic-hard-as-profits-drop-by-half

Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....

30. Cyprus repatriates 18,000 migrants since Christodoulides took office

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-18-000-migrants-since-christodoulides-took-office

For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...

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