https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cbc-to-decide-on-ecm-partners-€100m-plus-payabl-deal-in-october
The paperwork for ECM Partners’ planned purchase of half of payabl. has reached the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), which must approve the deal before it can go ahead. ECM Partners reached an agreement with payabl.’s shareholders last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storage-heater-users-face-higher-electricity-costs-with-end-of-eac-subsidy
Households still using electric storage heaters are facing higher electricity costs following the end of a subsidy that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) had maintained for almost a decade....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-growing-footprint-of-the-israeli-presence
In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-involvement-could-backfire-by-helping-end-turkish-cypriot-isolation
Turkey is attempting to turn European involvement in the Cyprus issue into a boomerang by directing it exclusively towards ending what it describes as the ''isolation'' of the Turkish Cypriot community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-island-world-stage-as-cyprus-gymnasts-make-history
Cyprus may be small enough to disappear beneath a thumb on the world map, but its men’s gymnastics team has just made sure the country will be seen on one of the sport’s biggest stages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-s-marine-parks-in-the-aegean-mark-a-clear-turn-from-calm-waters
Greece and Turkey are heading for renewed maritime tensions after Ankara declared two marine parks in disputed waters, with Athens warning that Turkey could use the move to impose restrictions at sea and advance its “Blue Homeland” claims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€109-million-strategy-that-aims-to-transform-cyprus-agriculture-sector
The “Strategy for the Development of the Primary Sector” is moving forward with a major economic footprint and an implementation timeline through 2029. It includes 11 actions with a total budget of €109.3 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-coolers-are-coming-to-cyprus-schools-25-at-a-time
Access to cool drinking water at school may sound like a basic necessity in Cyprus’ heat, but it is still not available everywhere. The Education Ministry says it is now working to change that gradually....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-men-committed-for-trial-in-cyprus-terrorism-case
Five men accused in a terrorism-related case have been committed for trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca, with proceedings scheduled to begin on October 14....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-a-26-year-wait-larnaca-dhekelia-road-finally-opens
After 26 years of waiting, planning and, in true Cyprus fashion, a few delays along the way, drivers can finally use the upgraded Larnaca-Dhekelia road....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raptors-for-life-launches-to-protect-cyprus-endangered-birds-of-prey
A new conservation programme backed by the European Union will begin in Cyprus this October, bringing together six organisations in a coordinated effort to protect three of the island’s most important birds of prey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-–-ai-wars
The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns in 2026 with one of the most timely and critical themes of our era: the global battle for power surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-plead-not-guilty-in-pyla-torture-case
Two men accused in connection with an alleged torture case in Pyla have pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court, with the trial set to continue in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blessing-ceremony-marks-the-official-launch-of-hadassah-medical-center-limassol
A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-orders-release-of-asylum-seeker-held-on-public-safety-grounds
The Supreme Court has ruled that the continued detention of a Sudanese asylum seeker was unlawful and ordered his immediate release through the issuance of a writ of Habeas Corpus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-election-billboard-in-cyprus-sparks-debate-over-foreign-political-advertising
The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dubai-offers-residents-up-to-€700-for-bringing-foreign-visitors
Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/check-your-television-now-or-risk-losing-your-channels
If your television suddenly stops showing your favorite channels in the coming months, it may not be a problem with your antenna; it could be because your TV is not compatible with Cyprus’ new digital broadcasting system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-month-s-salary-just-to-keep-the-lights-on
Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-efforts-to-crack-down-on-illegal-airbnb-rentals
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-approves-emergency-fertilizer-support-for-farmers
Farmers across the European Union are set to receive financial assistance after the European Parliament approved emergency measures aimed at easing the burden of soaring fertilizer costs before the next planting season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-chatbots-to-co-workers
AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-continues-to-shape-greece-s-next-generation-of-pilots
AEGEAN announces the launch of a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Program, continuing an initiative it has consistently implemented since 2018 with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-of-law-or-state-of-the-internet-anastasiades-rejects-corruption-findings-and-calls-for-criminal-probe
Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back
The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/food-prices-continue-to-rise-despite-lower-costs-for-fresh-produce
Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-says-cyprus-talks-should-build-on-common-ground-not-start-from-scratch
Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/japan-s-ambassador-turns-cyprus-explorer-sharing-island-life-on-instagram
The Ambassador of Japan to Cyprus, Satoshi Iwasaki, who took up his duties in October 2025, spends his free time exploring the island and sharing his experiences and impressions on the embassy's Instagram page, sometimes with more enthusiasm than even the most well-known travel bloggers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-suspects-extradited-from-cyprus-in-€700-million-fraud-case
Cypriot authorities have completed legal proceedings related to the extradition of seven individuals wanted in connection with an international fraud case involving an estimated €700 million, according to the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-defendants-plead-not-guilty-in-limassol-businessman-murder-case
Six people accused of involvement in the killing of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous have pleaded not guilty to all charges, as the high-profile murder case moves into its next stage in court....
