https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-800-scholarship-applications-pending-after-first-lady-s-resignation
About 1,800 scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are awaiting review following the resignation of First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides from her post as President of the Independent Social Support Body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minimum-wage-jumps-in-occupied-areas-but-workers-say-they-re-still-falling-behind
In both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, new decisions on pay have garnered angry reactions among trade unions and unease among employers, even though the numbers themselves look very different....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurolife-awarded-as-the-best-life-insurance-company-for-2025
The strong value that Eurolife offers its customers through its reliability, trust, and innovation has established Eurolife as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus at the 2025 World Finance Insurance Awards, for the fifth consecutive year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/miss-the-deadline-pay-the-price-vehicle-registration-renewals-begin-across-cyprus
The renewal period for vehicle registration licences for 2026 began this week, with authorities urging motorists not to delay ahead of a strict March 11 deadline that carries financial penalties and no possibility of extension....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same
On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-new-labor-showdown-despite-minimum-wage-deal
Cyprus could be heading for a fresh round of labor unrest in 2026, as unions and employers brace for new clashes over wages, pensions and workers’ rights, despite the government having closed the minimum monthly wage issue just weeks ago....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museums-come-to-the-rescue-of-presidents
Culture may get polite mentions and modest funding, but under President Nikos Christodoulides it lacks something far more important: a clear vision. Beyond vague promises and small-scale digital upgrades, no major cultural projects or long-term strategy are in sight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/worker-shortages-fuel-calls-to-employ-asylum-seekers-in-the-construction-sector
Cyprus’s construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage, leading industry representatives to call for new policies to expand the workforce, including the temporary employment of asylum seekers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-moves-to-protect-low-income-pensioners-from-benefit-losses
The government has decided to shield low-income pensioners from losing benefits as a result of upcoming pension increases, a move expected to support around 24,000 households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-approves-minimum-wage-increase-of-8-8-effective-january-2026
The government has approved an increase to the national minimum wage, following a Cabinet decision taken after a review of economic and social conditions. The revised rates will take effect on 1 January 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disability-support-allowance-exposed-as-inadequate-for-real-home-care-needs
A man with a recognized disability has spoken out about the severe gap between state support and the real cost of daily care, describing an undignified reality for people with disabilities who live alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-authority-fined-€40-000-over-fatal-workplace-safety-failures
The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has been ordered to pay a €40,000 fine after being found guilty of serious workplace safety violations linked to a fatal on-the-job accident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-s-a-announces-agreement-on-the-key-commercial-and-legal-terms-of-strategic-insurance-transactions-in-cyprus
Alpha Bank S.A. (“Alpha Bank”) announces that it has reached an agreement on the key commercial and legal terms for a strategic combination of insurance activities in Cyprus, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-desert-rains-flood-dubai-and-abu-dhabi
Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-insurance-shake-up-coming-to-cyprus
Alpha Bank is moving to shake up Cyprus’ insurance sector, announcing a major deal that will merge two well-known insurers into what is expected to become one of the country’s biggest insurance groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/genikes-insurance-for-the-5th-consecutive-year-best-general-sector-insurer-in-cyprus
''Genikes Insurance has a strong reputation as the most trusted insurance company in Cyprus, and by adding to this their dynamic digital transformation strategy, they are building a strong value insurance offer to their customers.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-2024-data-show-gender-pay-gap-persists-across-sectors
Despite gradual improvements, women in Cyprus continue to earn less than men on average, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service for 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-hospital-refuses-care-over-insurance-racism-alleged
A complaint alleging racist and inhumane treatment of a foreign pregnant woman at a public hospital has emerged as the most disturbing case among 47 health-related complaints filed in November, according to a new report by the OSAK Observatory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-wedding-invitation-finds-its-way-home-after-55-years
Among many documents and other historical papers that ended up in my hands, there was also a wedding invitation from 1970, for a wedding celebrated on October 4 of that year, at the church of Prophet Zacharias in Pano Dikomo, at 4 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-reports-breakthroughs-on-halloumi-roadblocks
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said Thursday that the two sides managed to move forward on a handful of practical issues, most notably halloumi and the management of crossing points, after a long trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and the UN envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/top-pensions-for-retirees-with-dependents-reach-over-€3-000
In Cyprus, pension amounts vary significantly depending on the type of pension and whether the recipient has dependents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/xmas-santa-paws-cosmos-insurance-brings-christmas-magic-to-kids-and-pets-at-eleftherias-square
This Christmas, COSMOS Insurance invites children and adults to a celebration filled with love, smiles, and wagging tails....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-announces-cabinet-shake-up-new-ministers-set-to-take-office
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of changes to his cabinet Friday, naming new ministers and officials across key government posts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-farmers-block-highways-over-delayed-subsidies
Greek farmers have deployed more than 2,500 tractors to major highways, shutting key routes in the biggest agricultural protest in over a decade. What began as frustration over delayed EU subsidy payments has escalated into a standoff that could stretch into January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-13-crashes-family-car-father-now-faces-charges
Police have charged a 40-year-old man after his 13-year-old son was seriously injured while driving the family’s car on a rural road in Athienou over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revenue-slumps-budget-spending-trails-in-cyprus
By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-scores-big-in-global-ratings
Cyprus is wrapping up the year with strong marks from the world’s big credit rating agencies, capping what officials say has been one of the economy’s best-performing years in recent memory....
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/hio-under-fire-for-denying-critical-cancer-and-chronic-disease-treatments
A growing controversy has emerged in Cyprus after reports that the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has denied access to several vital medications and therapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other serious chronic conditions....
