https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025
Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tense-search-ends-in-relief-israeli-vessel-passengers-safe
A tense search for an Israeli vessel has concluded safely off the coast of Limassol, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-ahead-with-‘cypriot-fbi-to-tackle-organized-crime
The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-calls-in-greek-fbi-to-fight-organized-crime
Cyprus is turning to its neighbor for help in the fight against organized crime. This week, top Greek law enforcement officials are heading to the island to assist in setting up a new central agency aimed at cracking down on criminal networks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-protests-historic-eez-deal-with-lebanon
Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winter-olympics-flame-lit-in-olympia-begins-its-journey-to-italy
The Olympic flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games was lit this week in Olympia, the very place where the ancient Games began more than 2,700 years ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-begin-trading-on-cyprus-stock-exchange-in-december-2025
In December 2025, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) in a “dual listing,” meaning they will continue trading simultaneously on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-greek-coastguard-vessel-ramming-migrant-dinghy
A video appears to show a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ramming a migrant dinghy multiple times near the island of Samos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-rake-in-over-€750-million-even-as-rate-cuts-cool
Cyprus’ biggest banks are still posting hefty profits this year, even as the era of sky-high earnings seen in 2023 and 2024 begins to lose steam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-arrested-in-connection-with-demosthenous-murder
Authorities have taken a 31-year-old suspect into custody in relation to the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, who was killed on 17 October 2025 in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-greek-arrests-linked-to-limassol-mafia-murder-to-be-extradited-to-cyprus
Two 28-year-old cousins arrested in Thessaloniki have agreed to be extradited to Cyprus, where they are facing prosecution over the October 17 killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol. Both men, expatriates from Georgia, had been living in Cyprus and fled to Greece shortly after the murder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fairfax-bets-big-on-cyprus-with-stake-in-eurobank-insurance
Canadian investment giant Fairfax Financial Holdings is deepening its footprint in Cyprus, agreeing to buy 45% of ERB Insurance, the general insurance company owned by Eurobank Limited, for €59 million, a deal seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-are-entering-the-era-of-combating-corruption
He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-u-s-military-equipment-joins-eu-defense-program
The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-lawmakers-demand-release-of-seniors-detained-in-occupied-area
U.S. lawmakers are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to step in after five elderly Greek Cypriots were arrested while visiting their ancestral homes in areas of Cyprus controlled by Turkey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unic-athens-licensed-for-establishment-and-operation-in-greece-by-the-ministry-of-education-religious-affairs-and-sports
The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-congress-targets-turkey-s-occupation-of-northern-cyprus-in-security-review
A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....
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/life/three-day-tribute-to-mikis-theodorakis-in-limassol
On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2025), the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts and the University of Limassol...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-wildfires-rage-across-multiple-fronts-in-greece
Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-savers-earn-less-borrowers-pay-more-as-banks-widen-gap-with-eurozone
If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-hike-dividends-by-over-50
Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safety-concerns-or-just-a-tax-grab
A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-greek-players-move-in-on-cyprus-signature-cheese
Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-seasonal-fee-introduced-for-cruise-stops-at-greek-islands
Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-are-merging-and-here-s-what-that-means-for-you
Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deposit-rates-fall-for-households-and-businesses-while-mortgage-rates-climb
Average interest rates on deposits from households and businesses in Cyprus declined in May compared to April, while average mortgage rates edged higher, according to data released Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-group-to-build-care-centre-and-independent-living-residences-for-people-with-disabilities
In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-eyes-dual-listing-on-cyprus-and-athens-stock-exchanges-after-hellenic-bank-exit
Greece’s Eurobank is considering listing its shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), just as Hellenic Bank prepares to officially delist on June 30, 2025, sealing a €1.3 billion investment deal that signals strong faith in the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios
Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....
