https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ymca-for-trump-£150-billion-for-the-u-k
President Donald Trump wrapped up his whirlwind second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday with a mix of politics, pomp, and a surprise musical moment that had onlookers grinning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/race-heats-up-for-cyprus-banking-association-s-top-job
After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore
Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-calls-in-influencers-as-israel-faces-global-backlash-over-gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/i-am-innocent-ex-house-speaker-defends-role-in-passport-scandal
Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-roads-get-a-makeover
Cyprus is moving forward with several major road projects aimed at making travel easier, safer, and faster while also supporting local development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sets-aside-€33-7-million-for-turkish-cypriot-community-in-2025
The European Commission on Thursday approved a €33.7 million package aimed at boosting the economy of the Turkish Cypriot community and advancing efforts toward reunification of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/september-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-05-09-2025
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/comment/opinion/a-nobel-peace-prize-for-donald-trump
Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-prime-minister-ousted-as-political-turmoil-deepens
French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-workers-to-strike-thursday-as-government-pushes-ata-pay-reform
Cyprus’ Labor Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made a last-minute appeal to trade unions Wednesday, urging them to hold off on Thursday’s planned general strike as he unveiled the government’s updated framework for the automatic cost-of-living adjustment, known locally as the ATA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-brain-gain-hundreds-of-expats-eye-a-return-home
Cyprus’ new push to bring home skilled professionals living abroad is already showing strong results. Within just two weeks of launching, the Minds in Cyprus platform drew more than 300 registrations from Cypriots working in 23 different countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourist-gentrification
Abundant Mediterranean sunshine and the enticing sea have, over the years, served as the driving forces behind our tourism industry. One discussion, however, that does not seem to have occupied us as much as perhaps it should, at least institutionally, is that of tourist gentrification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cap-st-georges-hosts-prestigious-international-event
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fiba-eurobasket-2025-gives-limassol-economy-a-slam-dunk
The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-between-invest-cyprus-and-family-office-connect-cyprus-f-o-c
Invest Cyprus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the newly established organization Family Office Connect Cyprus (F.O.C.), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position in the global Family Office ecosystem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-year-of-meaningful-impact-and-community-empowerment-for-the-pwc-foundation
During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/consulting-the-outside-world-and-other-matters
The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-airport-set-to-become-trade-powerhouse-bringing-jobs-and-faster-shipping-to-cyprus
Cyprus is moving forward with plans to establish a cargo hub and aircraft maintenance services at Larnaca Airport, aiming to boost trade, connectivity, and economic activity, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-riviera-gaza-reconstruction-plan-envisions-smart-cities-and-artificial-islands
A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/casino-boom-in-occupied-north-sparks-fears-for-future-peace-talks
In the shadow of international isolation, Cyprus' occupied north is gambling on a high-stakes future: doubling its number of casinos to 64....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-cuts-all-economic-ties-with-israel-over-gaza-crisis
Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/september-1-to-mark-historic-merger-of-hellenic-bank-and-eurobank-cyprus
On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services for customers across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–polis-motorway-stuck-in-neutral
A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-greek-banks-on-a-winning-streak
Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-of-disabled-people-s-organization-disability-in-cyprus-means-destitution
People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....
