https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-and-qatar-share-the-same-goal-stability
Diplomats are often judged not only by the positions they represent but also by their willingness to engage with the people and communities around them. Since arriving in Cyprus for his first posting on the island, Qatar’s ambassador, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, has made a noticeable effort to do just that, building connections, participating in some community events, and remaining accessible whenever possible.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evgenii-tiapkin-‘there-is-no-equivalent-to-the-freedom-ecosystem-in-the-eu
Last Wednesday, 3 June, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of officials and representatives of the national business community. The heads of state held bilateral talks. The talks then continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from both countries, and a bilateral business forum was held on the same day. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-to-tighten-visa-rules-for-russian-tourists
Ten European Union member states are calling for a tougher visa regime for Russian citizens, urging the European Commission to consider new legislative measures to restrict tourist travel from Russia into the Schengen area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-weekend-drenched-in-sunshine
A gentle blanket of high pressure is keeping watch over Cyprus, promising another lovely early-summer day across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/addiction-is-nicotine-s-greatest-trick
“Quit before a doctor makes you quit.” Unfortunately, I stopped smoking only after it had already caused the damage doctors had been warning me about for years. The damage was serious, though thankfully not serious enough to change the way I live my life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-poisoning-linked-to-limassol-wedding-leaves-74-ill
Authorities are continuing to examine a large food poisoning outbreak connected to a wedding reception in Limassol after dozens of guests became ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-records-highest-sti-rates-in-more-than-a-decade
Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) climbed to their highest levels in more than ten years across Europe in 2024, according to newly released figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-jailed-in-the-occupied-areas-for-six-months-over-altered-insurance-document
A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to six months in prison by a "court" in occupied Nicosia after being found guilty of presenting an altered vehicle insurance document....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/el-nino-set-to-return-bringing-a-higher-risk-of-heatwaves-drought-and-flooding
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño conditions are taking shape in the tropical Pacific and are likely to influence weather patterns across the globe during the coming months. The agency estimates an 80% chance that El Niño will be present between June and August 2026, with the likelihood climbing to around 90% or higher through at least November....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-fines-limassol-forex-firms-over-missing-risk-warnings-in-cfd-trading-ads
Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-more-cash-rent-new-payment-rule-takes-effect-across-cyprus-from-july-1
If you pay your rent in cash, that habit is about to become a thing of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-‘santi-messages-fabricated-no-evidence-found-to-support-allegations
One of Cyprus’ most closely watched and controversial investigations has taken a dramatic turn, with police announcing Tuesday that they found no evidence to support the explosive allegations made in the so-called “Santi” case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jump-of-the-year-armand-duplantis-clears-a-5-50-meter-wall-of-lidl-products
A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blue-skies-calm-seas-and-a-very-june-like-day
No thunderstorms lurking in the afternoon, no surprise downpours, no dramatic weather systems marching across the Mediterranean; just sunshine getting on with the job....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/visually-impaired-student-accuses-university-of-discrimination-over-practicum-assessment
A dispute has emerged between the University of Cyprus and a visually impaired student who alleges she was treated unfairly during her teaching practicum, while the institution insists it provided extensive support throughout her studies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/veto-or-not
Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reports-record-revenue-and-doubles-net-profit-in-fy2026
Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has reported record revenue and doubled its net profit for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on 31 March 2026. The results were published on 1 June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-million-water-saving-devices-to-be-handed-out-for-free-across-cyprus
As Cyprus continues to grapple with water shortages and recurring drought conditions, authorities are launching a nationwide effort to help households save water, one tap and shower at a time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-puts-cyprus-back-in-safest-travel-category
The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Cyprus to Level 1, the lowest risk category in its travel warning system, marking a return to normal after months of heightened concern linked to regional instability in the Middle East.
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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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-missile-strike-disables-cargo-ship-attempting-to-breach-iran-blockade
The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/provocative-salaries-pensions-and-payouts-for-mps
One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-eu-in-oil-dependence-despite-renewable-energy-surge
Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s most petroleum-dependent countries, according to the latest Eurostat energy data, even though renewable sources now account for almost all domestic energy production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bulgaria-puts-limits-on-u-s-military-aircraft-stay-after-visa-dispute
Bulgaria will allow US military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian visitors, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-take-protest-and-animals-to-presidential-palace
Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/families-students-and-pet-owners-set-sail-again-from-limassol
For many Cypriots, summer does not truly begin until the Cyprus-Greece ferry pulls out of Limassol port....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coffee-shop-conversations
In the coffee shops of the Cypriot countryside, the atmosphere is shaped by the conversation. Every time, in fact, it is different, depending on what people are talking about....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hotels-set-for-packed-holiday-weekend-despite-slower-tourism-season
Hotels in Paphos are preparing for a busy Kataklysmos holiday weekend, with occupancy rates expected to climb above 90 percent as many Cypriots choose the coastal city for a short break....
