https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-slow-erasure-of-old-nicosia-as-gentrification-creeps-through-the-old-town
I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banquet-hall-in-nicosia-built-and-operating-without-permits
A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rents-keep-climbing-but-house-prices-aren-t-going-anywhere
If you’re renting in Cyprus, you’re not imagining it; it really is getting more expensive year after year. New figures from Eurostat confirm that rents on the island jumped by 4.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, continuing a steady upward trend that’s been going on since 2017....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2025-a-milestone-year-for-the-delivery-of-limassol-greens
2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-rights-court-voices-concern-over-migrant-treatment-in-cyprus
Cyprus has come under increased scrutiny for its handling of migration, with the Auditor General's recent report shining a light on several serious issues despite efforts to reduce illegal arrivals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems
In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-volunteer-commissioner-admits-to-using-fake-diplomas-to-secure-job
Former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis admitted in court on Wednesday to using forged academic diplomas to secure his position....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-natural-pest-control-saving-the-environment-one-owl-at-a-time
Cyprus has achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in rodenticide use within just three years, thanks to an innovative national plan that enlists barn owls as natural rodent hunters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-credit-rating-boost-what-it-means-for-the-economy
Cyprus received a major financial boost as credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS upgraded the country’s credit rating to A (low) from BBB (high), marking a key step in the country’s economic progress. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/slogans-are-easier-than-strategy
Until the Cyprus problem is resolved—if and when that ever happens—in a future where President Fidan and his federal co-presidents, Christodoulides and Erhürman, have built a tunnel connecting Cyprus directly to the rest of Europe via Turkey, leaders, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-who-dwells-everywhere
Nicosia For Art – the production team behind the Nicosia International Festival – presents the world premiere of a performance of words and music, inspired by the work of Saint Romanos the Melodist. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is thrilled to announce the appointment of new leaders to our Board of Directors and Board of Management, effective from 1 March 2025. This highlights our commitment to fostering excellence and promoting talent from within our ranks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-for-thanasis-new-report-expected-in-20-year-mystery
After two decades of unanswered questions, the long-running case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death is approaching a crucial turning point, with the conclusions of a fresh criminal investigation expected early next week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-dieu-de-france-expands-to-limassol
Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-among-eu-countries-lagging-in-gender-budgeting-initiatives
Cyprus stands out as one of only three European Union (EU) member states currently lacking a gender budgeting framework, alongside Estonia and Lithuania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-transformed-into-urban-park-ready-for-public-use
The long-awaited redevelopment of the old GSP site is nearly complete and is set to be handed over to the Nicosia Municipality in March.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-of-thanasis-nikolaou-–-stavrianos-appeal-rejected
The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-top-ideas-from-the-educational-environmental-program-mind-reset-2024-2025-were-honored
The 4rth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 19 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-global-vc-investment-rises-to-$368b-as-investor-interest-in-ai-soars
Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-cyprus-schools-a-frying-pan-movement-collects-cooking-oil-for-fuel
Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel, Reuters reported last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-celebrates-9-million-passenger-milestone-in-cyprus
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , proudly announces a major milestone in Cyprus, surpassing 9 million passengers transported to and from Larnaca International Airport since launching operations in the country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drifting-17-kilometers-nonstop-on-ice-a-guinness-world-records™-title-for-the-taycan
A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-s-renewable-energy-progress-in-transport-outpaces-cyprus
According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-pensions-on-their-last-leg
With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fewer-americans-expected-in-cyprus-this-summer-as-travel-costs-rise
Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-gsp-redevelopment-nears-completion-set-to-transform-nicosia-s-historic-centre
The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nasdaq-listed-freedom-24-is-making-its-mark-in-cyprus-and-beyond
When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/superhome-center-sold-to-greek-company-for-€94-million
The sale of Superhome Center to Vasilitsi DIY for €94 million has been approved by the Board of Directors of Ermes Department Stores Plc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market
As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....
