https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever
In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-asylum-seeker-freed-after-13-months-in-legal-limbo-supreme-court-slams-unjustified-detention
A Syrian asylum seeker detained for over a year was ordered released by Cyprus' Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing unjustified and prolonged detention without a clear path to deportation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-war-backfires-as-tourists-ditch-u-s-head-to-europe
The global tariff war initiated by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the US economy in 2025, as European and Canadian tourists change their plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-cuts-loan-rates-again-giving-borrowers-a-breather
Good news is finally landing in the inboxes of thousands of borrowers across Cyprus, as the Bank of Cyprus announced another interest rate cut that should make monthly loan payments a little easier to swallow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-post-easter-recruitment-drive-for-700-national-guard-soldiers
The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-ignore-traffic-camera-fines-despite-extension
Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strange-fish-are-taking-over-cyprus-waters
Cyprus’ crystal-clear waters are being invaded, not by tourists, but by a growing army of alien marine species. Over 200 non-native species have already made their way into the island's seas, and some are leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-coffee-up-veggies-down-march-prices-shift-across-cyprus
Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-unveils-brain-gain-campaign-and-silicon-valley-ties-at-economic-conference
Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-a-hit-with-polish-tourists-as-arrivals-reach-record-high
Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal
The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-cyprus-public-sector-salaries-27-higher-than-private-sector
In a recent report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the gap between salaries in the public and private sectors in Cyprus has been laid bare; public sector wages are 27% higher, with the discrepancy reaching 32% among those with higher education qualifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-officials-in-cyprus-for-final-checks-before-visa-free-travel-greenlight
A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...
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/comment/opinion/a-bright-future-for-cyprus-cruise-industry
Cyprus’ cruise industry has been impacted by several events of the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant setback, bringing operations to a near halt for extended periods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-paves-the-way-for-france-to-recognize-palestinian-state-in-june
French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled that France may officially recognize a Palestinian state as early as June....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-bring-dire-wolf-back-to-life-after-12-000-years
For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....
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/four-environmental-groups-accuse-forestry-department-of-violating-akamas-protection-terms
Four environmental organizations have jointly accused Cyprus’s Forestry Department of systematically violating legally binding environmental conditions related to the controversial road network upgrade in Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-chief-reports-45-drop-in-accidents-in-2024
The National Guard recorded a 45% decrease in accidents in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of incidents on record, Chief of the National Guard Georgios Tsitsikostas announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiny-school-with-big-dreams-kambos-primary-breaks-barriers-in-rural-cyprus
Nestled in the remote mountain village of Kambos, the smallest school in Cyprus is proving that size doesn’t limit ambition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-decline-in-asylum-appeals-but-spike-from-high-risk-nations
Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/march-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-27-03-2025
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/troodos-observatory-to-open-in-june-bringing-cyprus-into-the-spotlight-of-astro-tourism
Cyprus is about to take a giant leap into the world of astro-tourism with the much-anticipated Troodos Observatory, set to open in June 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/like-it-or-not-cyprus-must-investigate-migrant-pushback-claims-by-2026
Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tech-boom-boosts-the-economy-by-€7-billion
For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....
