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1. Cyprus reaches for the stars; Joins European Space Agency as Associate Member

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reaches-for-the-stars-joins-european-space-agency-as-associate-member

Cyprus formally joined the European Space Agency (ESA) as an Associate Member this week, a move hailed by officials as a milestone in the island nation’s growing role within Europe’s space and technology landscape....

2. ‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘cyprus-can-become-a-regional-ai-hub-says-insead-professor

Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....

3. MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-president-presents-six-point-proposal-for-gaza

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined a six-point proposal aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the MED9 Summit held in Slovenia on Monday...

4. Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules

Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....

5. Deloitte Cyprus issues its Annual Transparency Report: Building trust, driving impact, and shaping a sustainable future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-cyprus-issues-its-annual-transparency-report-building-trust-driving-impact-and-shaping-a-sustainable-future

Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025....

6. Alpha Stage at Digital Agenda 2025: Showcasing Cyprus as a Hub of Innovation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alpha-stage-at-digital-agenda-2025-showcasing-cyprus-as-a-hub-of-innovation

Cyprus has a story to tell. One of creativity, daring ideas, and a growing ecosystem of innovation. At the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, happening on October 9, the Alpha Stage will put the spotlight squarely on the people making it happen....

7. EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eif-and-eurobank-join-forces-to-channel-€62-5-million-in-new-financing-to-cypriot-smes-and-start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

8. Cyprus hosts European Council president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hosts-european-council-president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

9. Fight over fair pay for all heats up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fight-over-fair-pay-for-all-heats-up

Cyprus is bracing for fresh labor tensions as the government pushes ahead with plans to extend the Automatic Cost of Living Allowance (ATA) to all workers, a pre-election pledge by President Nikos Christodoulides....

10. Cyprus launches competitive electricity market on October 1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-launches-competitive-electricity-market-on-october-1

The Cypriot government will open a competitive electricity market on October 1, 2025, aiming to provide citizens and businesses with more affordable and reliable power while accelerating the island’s shift toward renewable energy....

11. Cyprus moves to tighten foreign investment rules and boost transparency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-foreign-investment-rules-boost-transparency

Cyprus is set to introduce stricter controls on foreign investments in a new bill aimed at protecting critical sectors while keeping the country attractive to reliable investors....

12. Cyprus hotels join Europe’s legal fight to break Booking.com’s grip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotels-join-europe-s-legal-fight-to-break-booking-com-s-grip

Hotels in Cyprus are among more than 10,000 across Europe taking part in a class-action lawsuit accusing Booking.com of abusing its market power for two decades. ...

13. AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with even greater range and comfort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-invests-in-two-new-airbus-a321neo-xlr-aircraft-with-even-greater-range-and-comfort

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. ...

14. Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-in-cyprus-pollution-fees-diverted-from-green-goals-critics-say

Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....

15. Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doors-open-for-global-talent-as-cyprus-rolls-out-eu-blue-card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

16. Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-kicks-off-eu-presidency-with-tough-talk-on-migration

Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....

17. Cyprus backs young entrepreneurs with €50M boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-backs-young-entrepreneurs-with-€50m-boost

Cyprus is betting on young entrepreneurs to drive the country’s economic growth, with over €10 million already distributed in grants under a national plan expected to create more than 2,000 jobs by 2027....

18. 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....

19. 25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25th-petrolina-annual-general-meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

20. Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-flight-path-to-the-future-with-major-airport-expansion

Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....

21. Cyprus’s booming defense industry nets €40M as officials call for faster growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-booming-defense-industry-nets-€40m-as-officials-call-for-faster-growth

Cyprus’s defense industry has grown tenfold in recent years, with approximately 30 companies now generating an estimated €40 million in revenue annually, officials revealed Tuesday during a session of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Commerce and Industry....

22. Global VC investment rises in Q1’25 on back of record-setting $40 billion Open AI deal, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/global-vc-investment-rises-in-q1-25-on-back-of-record-setting-$40-billion-open-ai-deal-according-to-kpmg-s-venture-pulse

Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....

23. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

24. Greece targets ferry duopoly as costs soar and competition sinks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-targets-ferry-duopoly-as-costs-soar-and-competition-sinks

Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....

25. Christodoulides to woo Cypriot talent abroad at London ‘Brain Gain’ event

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-woo-cypriot-talent-abroad-at-london-‘brain-gain-event

President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....

26. Cypriots eye business opportunities, but fear of failure still looms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms

A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....

27. From brain drain to brain gain: Cyprus rolls out incentives to bring talent home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-brain-drain-to-brain-gain-cyprus-rolls-out-incentives-to-bring-talent-home

The Cypriot government has approved a plan to offer tax breaks to citizens working abroad in a bid to reverse the country’s “brain drain,” a government spokesperson said Wednesday....

28. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vat-challenges-for-electronic-money-institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....

29. President unveils ''Brain Gain'' campaign and Silicon Valley ties at economic conference

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....

30. Athlos Capital Wins ''Best Wealth Manager in Cyprus'' at Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athlos-capital-wins-best-wealth-manager-in-cyprus-at-euromoney-private-banking-awards-2025

Athlos Capital is proud to announce that it has been awarded ''Best Wealth Manager in Cyprus'' at the prestigious Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2025, held on 27th of March in London....

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