https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disappointing-voter-turnout-in-nicosia
In today's election results, Nicosia saw the lowest voter turnout among all districts, marking a concerning trend in civic participation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-could-offset-ecb-rate-cut-benefits
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking the first reduction after nearly two years of increases or stasis. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-rise-over-potential-voting-issues-in-june-9-elections
As the double election on June 9 approaches, concerns are growing about a potential increase in blank and invalid ballots, as well as significant voter abstention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-prison-overcrowding
Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding and the percentage of female inmates, according to the Council of Europe’s Annual Penal Statistics on Prison Populations (SPACE I) for 2023, released Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-continues-to-call-on-banks-to-slash-interest-rates
Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, called on local banks to slash interest rates, emphasizing the urgency for change in the financial landscape. Keravnos's remarks come just before the European Central Bank's Governing Council convenes,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/profits-soared-in-cyprus-banking-sector-in-2023
The Cyprus banking sector experienced a significant surge in profitability by the end of 2023, as indicated by key financial indicators from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexico-elects-its-first-female-first-jewish-president
Claudia Sheinbaum, former head of Mexico City's government and candidate for the ruling Morena party, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in a traditionally patriarchal society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vafeades-confirms-qatar-s-interest-in-larnaca-marina-development
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-non-performing-loans-drop-to-lowest-level-in-years
Total non-performing loans (NPLs) to banks have dropped below €2 billion, specifically to €1.9 billion. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-to-implement-first-interest-rate-cut
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-the-high-interest-rates-when-inflation-is-low
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has criticized the high lending rates in Cyprus, calling them unjustifiable given the country's relatively low inflation. In an interview with the Sunday edition of ''Phileleftheros,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission-european-securities-and-markets-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-and-akel-neck-and-neck-as-third-place-up-for-grabs
With just two weeks remaining until the elections, a Kathimerini poll reveals a crucially divided electoral landscape in Cyprus, marked by high rates of voter abstention and competitive races for the top political positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-4-000-fewer-unemployed-in-cyprus
Cyprus is rejoicing as the latest figures from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveal a significant boost in its labor market, with the unemployment rate plummeting to a joyful 6% in the first quarter of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-hepburn-cyprus-has-the-dirtiest-and-most-expensive-grid-in-the-eu
During his presentation at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit held today at the Hilton Nicosia, Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Cyprus, Cameron Hepburn, discussed Cyprus' energy transition and its decoupling from fossil fuels to achieve zero emissions and protect the environment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-set-to-exceed-2023-s-record-profits-in-2024
Cypriot banks are maintaining a low profile, but it's expected that 2024 will bring in higher profits compared to the record-breaking figures of 2023. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-prices-surge-in-q4-2023
House prices in Cyprus continued their upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2023, with apartment prices being the primary driving force, as per a report released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadjimanoli-we-hope-to-expand-into-the-asian-market
Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-italians-to-increase-birth-rates
Pope Francis pressed his campaign Friday to urge Italians to have children, calling for long-term policies to help families and warning that the country’s demographic crisis was threatening the future.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/household-deposit-rates-surge-as-home-buying-loan-rates-dip
In March 2024, the financial landscape in Cyprus saw some interesting shifts, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Here's a breakdown of what happened:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fighting-high-interest-rates-is-europe-s-main-challenge
The European economy faces significant challenges amidst the current geopolitical crisis, which threatens its global position. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-falls-to-6-similar-to-eu-average
Unemployment in Cyprus dipped to 6% in March, aligning with the EU average and staying below the eurozone average of 6.5%, as per data disclosed by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fruit-and-vegetable-markups-reach-170-compared-to-producer-rates
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture's e-kofini platform, retail prices of fruits and vegetables are considerably higher compared to prices set by producer organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/melco-s-european-expansion-hit-by-tax-cuts-in-occupied-cyprus-casinos
Melco Resorts & Entertainment's grand venture, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, faces a dramatic twist in its European odyssey as northern Cyprus casinos brace for a tax overhaul. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-navigates-economic-uncertainty-with-strong-economic-reserves
Cyprus is sitting pretty with a lot of cash in the bank, and it's good news for handling any economic bumps in the road. The government's stash of nearly €2.83 billion can cover a big chunk of its debts due in the next year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-airfares-hit-20-30-increase-from-2019-to-2023
Throughout the summer of 2023, air travel across Europe witnessed a significant uptick in prices, with fares soaring 20 to 30% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to recent data from E data.E. released in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-central-bank-governor-reflects-on-achievements-and-future-plans
In an exclusive interview with Andreas Kimitris of Kathimerini, former Cyprus Central Bank Governor Constantinos Herodotou delved into various aspects of his tenure and the hurdles encountered during his term. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-investment-frontier-opens-for-citizens
Citizens now have access to and can invest in bonds issued by the Republic of Cyprus. In a recent auction by the Public Debt Management Office......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ranked-worst-in-world-for-underage-drinking
Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-set-to-acquire-cnp-in-multimillion-euro-deal
Everything appears to be proceeding smoothly, and it seems that CNP Cyprus will soon be under the ownership of Hellenic Bank....
