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1. Cyprus shoppers bought more in September, then grew less confident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shoppers-bought-more-in-september-then-grew-less-confident

Drivers in Cyprus spent 29.3% more on fuel in September than they did a year earlier, even though they bought slightly less of it. At clothing and shoe shops, the picture was different. Sales rose 22.5% after adjusting for price changes....

2. October price rises hit 17 products as 35 become cheaper, consumers group reports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/october-price-rises-hit-17-products-as-35-become-cheaper-consumers-group-reports

Seventeen products recorded increases of between 5% and 15.31% in their average retail prices during October, while 35 products became cheaper, with reductions ranging from 5% to 12.3%, according to the Cyprus Consumers Association....

3. Cyprus proves a lucrative market for banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proves-a-lucrative-market-for-banks

Cyprus remains a strong source of bank profits, with two of the three banks whose parent companies are based in Greece reporting impressive results. ...

4. Energy prices jump 21% in September putting households under pressure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-prices-jump-21-in-september-putting-households-under-pressure

Energy prices in Cyprus rose 21% in September compared with a year earlier, putting pressure on household budgets as inflation on the island outpaced the euro-area average....

5. Even coffee is taking a bigger bite out of Cyprus budgets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-coffee-is-taking-a-bigger-bite-out-of-cyprus-budgets

A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....

6. GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gdp-growth-accelerates-in-q2-on-strong-consumption-and-investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

7. EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eko-strikes-deal-to-buy-staroil

The company behind EKO Cyprus has agreed to buy local fuel supplier STAROIL, a deal that could reshape competition in a market where drivers and households are watching fuel prices closely....

8. Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/too-busy-to-shop-let-ai-find-the-deals-for-you

You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....

9. Could loan brokers put thousands of Cyprus banking jobs at risk?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/could-loan-brokers-put-thousands-of-cyprus-banking-jobs-at-risk

Cyprus could see a shift toward loan brokers, a model already used in Greece and other countries, potentially reducing banks’ staffing needs while increasing competition and giving borrowers more options....

10. Genikes Insurance revise their Privacy Statement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/genikes-insurance-revise-their-privacy-statement

Genikes Insurance, comprehensively protect and respect personal data, and, to this effect, we have revised our Privacy Statement. The Genikes Insurance Privacy Statement describes how the Company processes consumers’ personal data and protects consumer rights, as well as other important information regarding the safety and use of consumer data at Genikes Insurance. The statement is available at www.genikesinsurance.com.cy and at Genikes Insurance’s branches. ...

11. Cheaper electricity? Cyprus gets another timetable

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cheaper-electricity-cyprus-gets-another-timetable

Cyprus pays the highest price per kilowatt-hour in Europe not because of some exceptional set of circumstances, but because of an energy model built on complete dependence on heavy fuel oil for electricity generation....

12. Cyprus pledges €25 million for power cable, stays silent on the rest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€25-million-for-power-cable-stays-silent-on-the-rest

As the Cyprus–Crete electricity interconnector awaits a return to activity, the temporary suspension of survey work in 2014 helped ease tensions between Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator, ADMIE, and the Cypriot regulatory authorities, mainly over financial matters....

13. Ferritin face: Can your complexion reveal an iron deficiency?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ferritin-face-can-your-complexion-reveal-an-iron-deficiency

“Ferritin face” is the latest wellness trend taking over social media. It links a pale, tired-looking complexion to low ferritin levels and iron deficiency. But is this a legitimate medical condition, or just another viral term that oversimplifies a complex health issue?...

14. Cyprus links €25 million GSI payment to Greek NAVTEX

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-links-€25-million-gsi-payment-to-greek-navtex

Cyprus has linked its planned €25 million payment for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) to the Greek government issuing a NAVTEX before the end of October, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said on Monday....

15. The fuel market paradox: Why is Paphos the most expensive?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-fuel-market-paradox-why-is-paphos-the-most-expensive

The complexity and deep distortions of Cyprus’ fuel market become clearest when we shift our focus from the national picture to the differences between districts....

16. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-illusion-of-cheap-fuel

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

17. Which goods and services are eating into household incomes?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-goods-and-services-are-eating-into-household-incomes

Prices across several essential categories of goods and services have risen over the past four years, eating further into household budgets. With the sharpest annual increases now seen in transport, housing, energy and fuel, inflation remains firmly in the picture, steadily eroding households’ purchasing power....

18. EMGF Forum: Accelerating the Eastern Mediterranean’s Role as an Energy Corridor for Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/emgf-forum-accelerating-the-eastern-mediterranean-s-role-as-an-energy-corridor-for-europe

The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of the high-level event co-hosted by HELLENiQ ENERGY and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Wednesday, 7 October, in Athens. ...

19. ''The greatest risk for Cyprus is remaining a passive consumer of artificial intelligence''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nina-schick-the-greatest-risk-for-cyprus-is-remaining-a-passive-consumer-of-artificial-intelligence

With a career that has brought her close to the most influential centres of political and technological decision-making in the United States and Europe, Nina Schick is now ranked among the world’s top 20 speakers on artificial intelligence....

20. Energy bills, Schengen and the power cable: Cyprus’ priorities in Brussels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-bills-schengen-and-the-power-cable-cyprus-priorities-in-brussels

For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....

21. New Chinese electric car brand enters the Cypriot market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-chinese-electric-car-brand-enters-the-cypriot-market

A new electric vehicle brand has entered the Cypriot market, with Chinese automaker Linktour Automotive introducing its Alumi model to local consumers. CHR Prime Vehicles Ltd is the brand’s official representative in Cyprus....

22. Cost of living soars as Nicosia seeks European breathing room

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cost-of-living-soars-as-nicosia-seeks-european-breathing-room

The energy crisis and rising living costs have forced governments to scramble to keep up with support measures for businesses and households. With external factors driving prices higher showing no signs of improvement and conditions instead getting worse, Cyprus is calling for countries with sound economic indicators to be given greater fiscal flexibility to provide financial support....

23. Same groceries, very different bill: Price gaps reach 226%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-groceries-very-different-bill-price-gaps-reach-226

Where you buy your groceries could make a substantial difference to what you pay, according to a Cyprus Consumers Association survey that found price gaps of up to 226% for the same products across supermarkets....

24. Fuel and household bills squeeze Cyprus budgets as inflation reaches 3.7%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-household-bills-squeeze-cyprus-budgets-as-inflation-reaches-3-7

The drive to work, the electricity bill, and the weekly supermarket shop are putting more pressure on household budgets, with inflation in Cyprus reaching 3.7% in September....

25. LEGO and Victoria’s Secret join Mall of Cyprus as turnover rises 7%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lego-and-victoria-s-secret-join-mall-of-cyprus-as-turnover-rises-7

Two familiar international names are joining the shopping lineup at the Mall of Cyprus, as the Nicosia shopping center reports a 7% increase in turnover for the first half of 2026....

26. Diesel hits record high in Cyprus as prices climb to €2.126 a litre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/diesel-hits-record-high-in-cyprus-as-prices-climb-to-€2-126-a-litre

Diesel prices in Cyprus have reached a new record, with the most expensive litre selling for €2.126 on Wednesday, according to figures from the Consumer Protection Service’s Price Observatory....

27. Oil is getting through Hormuz. Why are Cyprus fuel prices still rising?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-is-getting-through-hormuz-why-are-cyprus-fuel-prices-still-rising

Oil is getting through the Strait of Hormuz again in substantial quantities. For drivers in Cyprus, however, the prospect is still another increase at the petrol station....

28. Cyprus set to receive €992 million from the RRF

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-set-to-receive-€992-million-from-the-rrf

Sept. 18 marked Cyprus’ final step in submitting requests to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with the last milestones submitted under the plan approved back in 2021....

29. Coral Shell Licensee inaugurates its 100th service station outside Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coral-shell-licensee-inaugurates-its-100th-service-station-outside-greece

The year 2026 marks a particularly symbolic milestone for Coral - Shell Licensee, as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shell’s presence in Greece and the opening of the 100th service station bearing the Shell brand outside Greece. ...

30. Cabinet approves seven measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-approves-seven-measures-to-ease-cost-of-living-pressures

On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved seven proposals by the Finance Minister aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, with the new measures carrying a total cost of €70 million....

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