https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-olga-mikhailina-‘this-is-the-greatest-victory-of-my-life
The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from 28 March to 16 April, sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the tournament’s fan zone, dozens of children and teenagers chatted with the stars, attended lectures and took part in masterclasses. World chess legend Boris Gelfand gave a simultaneous exhibition on 20 boards. Only 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina managed to beat a participant in the 2012 World Championship match. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-suspends-trading-in-four-listed-companies-over-missing-financial-reports
This month, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) suspended trading for four prominent listed companies. The decision follows repeated failures by these firms to publish their mandatory financial reports, a core transparency requirement for the Cyprus Stock Exchange....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-on-protaras-beach-as-officials-move-to-remove-seaside-businesses
Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-still-on-investors-radar-despite-iran-war
The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show
Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-accepted-into-global-luxury-travel-group-virtuoso
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis Markou, Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-landmark-nicosia-announces-the-opening-of-sole-spa
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is proud to announce the arrival of the capital’s new, ultimate luxury wellness & beauty destination,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-20-day-chess-festival-in-cyprus-has-come-to-an-end-we-look-forward-to-the-next-one
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/closing-ceremony-of-the-fide-candidates-tournament-2026-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-javokhir-sindarov-wins-the-candidates-tournament-in-cyprus-ahead-of-schedule
20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-dismisses-claims-of-cut-off-guarantees-housing-for-collapse-victims
Civil Defence has confirmed that 18 residents displaced by the collapse of a residential building in Germasogeia were immediately relocated to hotel accommodation arranged by the State, pushing back on claims that government support had been discontinued....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40
Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-square-one-capital-the-developer-turned-fund-manager-targeting-cyprus-s-next-residential-wave
A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-law-allows-unlicensed-leisure-venues-to-become-legal
Parliament has approved a new legal framework that regulates how leisure venues are licensed and operated, replacing older legislation and expanding oversight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/excellence-in-tourism-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-honored-with-the-british-airways-holidays-customer-excellence-award-2025
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2025, recognizing its outstanding service quality, facilities, and overall guest experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-makes-a…-checkmate-on-the-chessboard
In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the epicenter of the global chess scene. For the first time, the most important and demanding tournament in the World Chess Championship cycle is being held at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, in the Peyia area of Paphos, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/queens-kings-and-cyprus-checkmate
The night of March 28 was windy, cloudy, and even a little rainy, the kind that makes you clutch your coat and hope your hair survives the evening. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-makes…-checkmate-in-chess
In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the centre of the global chess world. For the first time, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, located in the Peyia area of Paphos, will host one of the most important and demanding tournaments in the world championship cycle, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-is-hiring-—-join-our-team
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, one of the island’s premier luxury destinations, is excited to announce a range of career opportunities as it strengthens its team for the upcoming season. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-brand-new-meeting-point-just-arrived-in-the-heart-of-nicosia
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is proud to be furtherly unfolding the fascinating array of culinary venues, coming to find their place in the heart of Nicosia’s eclectic crowd and global visitors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-renowned-artists-come-to-cyprus-with-kapopoulos-fine-arts-exhibition-at-amara-hotel
Kapopoulos Fine Arts is bringing internationally acclaimed artists of global prestige to Cyprus, offering art lovers on the island a unique opportunity to experience — and invest in — exceptional works of contemporary art. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€200m-support-package-launched-to-help-cypriots-weather-crisis
The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/book-your-stay-now-for-an-unforgettable-easter-of-authentic-hospitality-and-tradition-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
This Easter, the award-winning, five-star Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos invites guests to experience a truly radiant celebration, where Cypriot tradition meets authentic hospitality and refined elegance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/war-s-ripple-effect-reaches-cyprus-tourism
A negative climate is developing in Cyprus’s tourism sector during the spring season as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begins to affect the country. Early signs show a slowdown in bookings and an increase in cancellations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/municipality-under-fire-after-attempt-to-permanently-hire-seasonal-workers-including-relatives
The majority of the Polis Chrysochous municipal council is facing mounting pressure from the Interior Ministry, and potentially the courts, following allegations that officials attempted to quietly secure permanent positions for 17 seasonal workers through questionable procedures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/discover-the-healthier-side-of-larnaca-at-smoothie-factory-kitchen
Larnaca has always loved brunch, but for years, brunch here meant something predictable: toast, omelettes, maybe a pastry on the side. Lately, though, the city has been craving something lighter, more intentional. A brunch that feels as good at 4pm as it does at 10am....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crisis-what-crisis-tourists-discover-cyprus-secret-paradise
While news of a drone strike at RAF Akrotiri last month made headlines, tourists arriving in Cyprus are discovering a very different reality: sunny skies, empty beaches, and a warm welcome from locals and resort staff, says a report from the BBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-protect-tourism-as-government-counters-travel-advisories
Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-s-busy-streets-and-cafes-fall-quiet-as-conflict-scares-off-tourists
Dubai, a city known for packed beaches, luxury shopping and nonstop energy, is suddenly unusually quiet....
