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1. Turkey plans $100 million digital upgrade in occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/turkey-plans-$100-million-digital-upgrade-in-occupied-north

A Turkish-based telecommunications company has unveiled plans to invest more than $100 million in upgrading digital infrastructure in the occupied part of Cyprus, aiming to roll out fiber-optic networks and develop 5G services in the area....

2. When the numbers look good, but life doesn’t feel it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-numbers-look-good-but-life-doesn-t-feel-it

Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....

3. Fuel tax cut of 8.33 cents per litre extended until Sept. 17

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-of-8-33-cents-per-litre-extended-until-sept-17

Drivers in Cyprus will continue paying less for petrol and diesel after the government extended a fuel tax cut until Sept. 17, keeping a discount of 8.33 cents per liter, including VAT, at filling stations....

4. Apple raises prices on MacBooks and iPads (see prices)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apple-raises-prices-on-macbooks-and-ipads

Apple has raised prices across a range of its popular devices, in a move that could eventually be felt by consumers in Cyprus as well, especially those planning to upgrade their laptops or tablets....

5. Fuel tax relief extended giving drivers 2 more months of breathing room

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-relief-extended-giving-drivers-2-more-months-of-breathing-room

Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....

6. Temu and Shein orders in Cyprus to cost more under new customs fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temu-and-shein-orders-in-cyprus-to-cost-more-under-new-customs-fees

Online shopping from popular platforms like Temu and Shein is set to get a bit more expensive for Cyprus consumers after the Customs Department clarified new rules affecting parcels coming from outside the European Union....

7. Cyprus installs first big battery systems to cut solar power cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts

The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....

8. Digital euro coming by 2030 as Cyprus gets a new way to pay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-euro-coming-by-2030-as-cyprus-gets-a-new-way-to-pay

The digital euro is slowly moving from theory to reality, and if all goes to plan, it could become part of everyday life across Cyprus and the rest of the eurozone by 2030....

9. Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/food-prices-continue-to-rise-despite-lower-costs-for-fresh-produce

Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....

10. AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 AI Jobs Barometer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-reshapes-global-labour-market-into-two-distinct-paths-rewarding-human-skills-pwc-2026-ai-jobs-barometer

According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue to expand hiring faster than their peers....

11. Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-falling-in-cyprus-but-drivers-may-not-be-out-of-the-woods-yet

After months of watching fuel prices climb, Cypriot drivers are finally getting some welcome relief at the pump....

12. Lidl Cyprus safeguards consumer trust with its new corporate commitment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-safeguards-consumer-trust-with-its-new-corporate-commitment-lidl-full-guarantee

Remaining true to its strategic commitment to providing high-quality value products, Lidl Cyprus announces the new initiative “Lidl Full Guarantee”. This is a dynamic corporate action that aims to further strengthen its relationship of trust with the consumer public, ensuring the non-negotiable quality of all its products....

13. Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch

Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....

14. Ceasefire boosts economic outlook, but inflation remains a concern

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ceasefire-boosts-economic-outlook-but-inflation-remains-a-concern

The ceasefire has not eliminated the economic risks stemming from the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. However, there are growing signs that economic conditions may gradually return to their pre-war state....

15. Home insurance in Europe is changing, and Cyprus is next

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/home-insurance-in-europe-is-changing-and-cyprus-is-next

For many years, mortgage-related insurance in Cyprus was treated as a fixed part of the home loan process. That approach is gradually giving way to a different model across Europe....

16. Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-better-living-days-travel-across-cyprus-with-practical-ideas-for-healthy-eating-and-a-better-life

Lidl Cyprus presents Lidl Better Living Days, a new summer experience that travels to selected stores across Cyprus. This initiative brings the wider public together with free experiential activities, with the sole aim of promoting healthy eating, physical exercise and overall well-being in our everyday lives....

17. €3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€3-fee-per-item-on-online-orders-from-outside-the-eu

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

18. EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-keeps-flight-compensation-rules-in-place-after-13-year-deal

After more than a decade of negotiations, a long-running dispute over air passenger rights in the European Union is expected to finally conclude today in Brussels, with an agreement on updating the rules for air travelers....

19. Storing the sun: How underwater energy storage could cut Cyprus electricity bills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storing-the-sun-how-underwater-energy-storage-could-cut-cyprus-electricity-bills

BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....

20. Cyprus food delivery bags found with bacteria in new consumer test

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-food-delivery-bags-found-with-bacteria-in-new-consumer-test

A laboratory test on food delivery transport bags in Cyprus has detected the presence of pathogenic organisms that can cause food poisoning, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, which is now calling for stricter hygiene controls across the fast-growing delivery sector....

21. Does money bring happiness?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-money-bring-happiness

A colleague’s question at the office came completely by chance just a few hours after I watched a video of Mehmet from Kato Arodes saying, ''We didn’t have money, but we had everything.''...

22. ECB raises interest rates as expected

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-raises-interest-rates-as-expected

Cypriot households with mortgages and loans may soon feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking its first rate increase since September 2023....

23. Man loses €90,000 in fake online car sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-loses-€90-000-in-fake-online-car-sale

Police in Limassol are investigating an online fraud case after a 59-year-old man was allegedly deceived into transferring €90,000 for a vehicle that never existed....

24. More interest rate hikes on the way, hitting Cypriot borrowers again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-interest-rate-hikes-on-the-way-hitting-cypriot-borrowers-again

The last time the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates was on September 20, 2023. But all signs suggest that another increase could be coming as early as next week....

25. Cyprus says food safety checks are working after public poisoning concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-says-food-safety-checks-are-working-after-public-poisoning-concerns

Cyprus authorities are stressing that food safety systems are working and improving, following recent concerns sparked by a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Limassol that left dozens of guests unwell....

26. Cyprus sees one of Europe’s highest rates of illicit cigarette use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-one-of-europe-s-highest-rates-of-illicit-cigarette-use

Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....

27. Mayonnaise price jumps nearly 10% in May

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayonnaise-price-jumps-nearly-10-in-may

Shoppers in Cyprus saw noticeable price increases on everyday supermarket items in the second half of May, with sauces, eggs, dairy products and personal hygiene goods among the most affected categories....

28. US missile strike disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-missile-strike-disables-cargo-ship-attempting-to-breach-iran-blockade

The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....

29. Flight delays, cancelled trips and refunds: EU rules that could change how Cypriots travel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flight-delays-cancelled-trips-and-refunds-eu-rules-that-could-change-how-cypriots-travel

There is growing optimism that a breakthrough may finally be within reach in long-running EU negotiations to revise passenger rights in air travel....

30. EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-to-launch-inspections-into-illegal-solar-installations-from-june-1

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus distribution system operator will begin inspections on June 1 targeting illegal photovoltaic installations and unauthorized increases in renewable energy system capacity....

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