https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-goes-green-as-cyprus-first-eco-community-takes-root
Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/apartments-take-the-lead-in-cyprus-property-market-boom
Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-eu-fines-over-toxic-landfills-12-years-and-still-no-cleanup
The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-lawlessness-of-opinion
Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Cyprus, Antonis Ellinas, pointed out the cultural divide between Europe and the United States concerning freedom of expression as both a concept and a way of life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-15-tax-hits-hellenic-hard-as-profits-drop-by-half
Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-horizon-towers-is-a-fresh-start-for-the-city-s-waterfront
What was once a hub for oil and gas storage in Larnaca is about to be transformed into a thriving, modern neighborhood. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-american-pope-but-not-trump-s
When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-white-smoke-rose-cyprus-was-there-too
On Thursday afternoon, just like the day before, thousands of faithful from around the world filled St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and the streets surrounding it, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-targets-ferry-duopoly-as-costs-soar-and-competition-sinks
Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-s-hunger-strike-for-palestine-sparks-support-and-controversy
Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy"
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-struggles-to-fill-jobs-amid-booming-sectors-red-tape
Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympia-nisiforou-constantinos-yiorkadjis-and-george-chryssochos-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025
This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-quietly-steps-back-from-great-sea-interconnector-project
Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-on-the-rise-as-credit-upgrades-could-mean-cheaper-loans-for-all
Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-could-let-parties-spend-over-€1-million-in-2026-elections
Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-universities-set-up-shop-in-cyprus-but-this-time-you-ll-pay-tuition
In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€50m-alphamega-complex-set-to-transform-nicosia-shopping-scene
A brand new €50 million ALPHAMEGA hypermarket and commercial complex is on the way to Engomi, and it’s not just a supermarket....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/education-ministry-slammed-for-millions-spent-and-cut-corners-in-dodgy-deals
A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-pechlivanoglou-giorgos-petrou-and-giorgos-tziortzis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-avoids-water-cuts-but-your-bill-might-take-a-hit
Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jumbo-eyes-larnaca-and-protaras-for-future-expansion-but-no-timeline-yet
Retail giant Jumbo has confirmed its interest in opening two new stores in Cyprus, one in Larnaca and another in Protaras, but clarified that there’s no set plan or timeframe at this stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-woo-cypriot-talent-abroad-at-london-‘brain-gain-event
President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/east-med-marine-offshore-exhibition-2025-another-milestone-for-cyprus-shipping-industry
The 11th East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, organized by Fameline Holding Group under the auspices of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping and coordinated by Thoosa Events, concluded successfully at the GrandResort in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-units-loaded-up-and-headed-to-cyprus
In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/if-we-keep-going-like-this-no-one-will-have-a-better-life-in-europe-finnish-minister
Finland’s Interior Minister Marie Radanen didn’t mince words when speaking about Europe’s migration challenges, warning that the current path could lead to a breakdown of the very future so many seek here....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-is-my-friend-says-erdogan-as-he-backs-two-state-solution-for-cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, praised former U.S. President Donald Trump as a close ally, and signaled growing defense and economic cooperation with Italy, during a press briefing on his return flight from Rome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-back-on-track-with-three-stalled-mega-projects
After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-to-relaunch-electric-car-grants-after-public-backlash
The Cypriot government is preparing new grant schemes to support the purchase of electric cars, following criticism over its recent decision to scale back an earlier subsidy program due to low uptake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whispers-of-rain-murmurs-of-dust-the-weather-forecast
Good morning Cyprus, it's Wednesday and Mother Nature’s decided to keep things interesting, not wild, not calm, just... mildly moody....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....
