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1. Residents protest street closures in Strovolos, demand safe access

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-protest-street-closures-in-strovolos-demand-safe-access

Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...

2. New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-larnaca-er-to-open-july-25-amid-staff-shortages-and-safety-concerns

In the ongoing crisis surrounding Cyprus’ overstretched emergency services, officials have announced that the much-delayed new Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Larnaca General Hospital will be handed over on July 25, but many are skeptical....

3. Cyprus e-mobility grant scheme faces criticism as initial funding runs out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-mobility-grant-scheme-faces-criticism-as-initial-funding-runs-out

The recently launched e-mobility grant scheme in Cyprus has drawn criticism from the Association of Importers of Motor & Electric Vehicles (SEMHIO), which expressed serious concerns about the plan’s limited budget and structural shortcomings....

4. Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tanker-gas-leak-forces-closure-of-larnaca–kofinou-highway

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....

5. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/short-on-lifeguards-long-on-risk-as-limassol-beaches-struggle-to-stay-safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

6. Wave of threats escalates against Customs Department staff and management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wave-of-threats-escalates-against-customs-department-staff-and-management

“We are not intimidated by threats,” declares the Customs Officers Branch of PASYDY in a statement condemning “in the strongest terms the threats directed at members of the staff and management of the Customs Department, which in recent times have escalated dangerously and blatantly.”...

7. Fix the roads already! MP's tour Paphos projects stuck in limbo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fix-the-roads-already-mp-s-tour-paphos-projects-stuck-in-limbo

From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....

8. Lawmakers propose transparency for mobile traffic cameras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-propose-transparency-for-mobile-traffic-cameras

Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....

9. Snake sighting in Moni/Pyrgos draws community attention and advice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-moni-pyrgos-draws-community-attention-and-advice

A local man's encounter with two large snakes in his garden led to a wave of concern, advice, and debate in a popular community Facebook group....

10. Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-turns-to-russia-for-stronger-support-after-u-s-strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader has sent a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking stronger backing as Tehran faces its most intense military pressure from the United States since the 1979 revolution....

11. Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-skyline-set-to-rise-with-new-twin-towers-project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

12. France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-crash-prompts-warning-for-citroen-owners-in-cyprus-over-takata-airbags

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....

13. Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-punches-municipal-worker-over-sunbed-towels-at-protaras-beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

14. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jazeera-airways-resumes-direct-flights-between-larnaca-and-kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

15. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-s-drone-power-lands-in-cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

16. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-repatriates-22-cypriots-from-israel-and-iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

17. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bunkers-where-the-real-danger-might-be-the-flying-office-chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

18. Another worker falls to death from construction site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-worker-falls-to-death-from-construction-site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

19. Texas-based AI powerhouse Tenstorrent expands to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/texas-based-ai-powerhouse-tenstorrent-expands-to-cyprus

One of the fastest-growing U.S. artificial intelligence companies is looking to set up shop in Cyprus, in a move that could boost the island's ambition to become a tech hub in the Eastern Mediterranean....

20. Heads-up, drivers: Key route to Larnaca Airport shut for roadworks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heads-up-drivers-key-route-to-larnaca-airport-shut-for-roadworks

Planning a late-night drive to Larnaca Airport? You might want to rethink your route. Sections of the Larnaca–Famagusta and Nicosia–Larnaca motorways will be closed overnight from Wednesday evening, June 4, as road maintenance gets underway near the Rizoelia roundabout in Aradippou....

21. Phedon Phedonos sounds the alarm: Drugs in schools, fake degrees on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-sounds-the-alarm-drugs-in-schools-fake-degrees-on-the-rise

In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...

22. Stella Kyriakides wins major global award for cancer advocacy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-wins-major-global-award-for-cancer-advocacy

Former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakidou has received international recognition for her decades-long contribution to cancer care. In a ceremony held in Chicago, she was awarded the prestigious "Yvonne 2025" Lifetime Achievement in Oncology Award, a major honor in the field....

23. Driving instructors hit the brakes on exam delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-instructors-hit-the-brakes-on-exam-delays

It’s not every day you see a convoy of driving school vehicles pulling up to government buildings in protest, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday as frustrated driving school instructors took their complaints to the Ministry of Transport. ...

24. Car rams into crowd during Liverpool victory parade; dozens injured (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-rams-into-crowd-during-liverpool-victory-parade-dozens-injured-video

What began as a night of joy in Liverpool turned to chaos when a car drove into crowds celebrating the city's Premier League victory, injuring at least 27 people, including four children....

25. British Bases warn against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to contaminated water

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-bases-warn-against-swimming-at-lady-s-mile-due-to-contaminated-water

The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....

26. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

27. Fix the roads, save lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fix-the-roads-save-lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

28. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-embassy-walls-an-inside-look-into-a-us-cyprus-emergency-drill

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

29. Syrian asylum seeker killed in Peyia work accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-asylum-seeker-killed-in-peyia-work-accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man seeking a better life in Cyprus died in a tragic work accident on Wednesday afternoon while doing his job in Peyia, Paphos....

30. Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire

A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....

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