https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-new-chapter-for-cyprus-s-property-market
2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeownership-in-cyprus-drops-below-eu-average
In 2023, 68.8% of Cypriots owned their homes, slightly below the EU average of 69.2%, according to Eurostat. Conversely, 31.2% of the population lived in rented housing, just above the EU average of 30.8%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pizza-dispute-turns-violent-in-paphos
What began as a disagreement over cold pizza escalated into an alleged assault and property damage in Paphos on Thursday, December 26....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-greece-market-overview-2023-2024-and-projections-for-2025-and-beyond
The market underwent significant changes from mid-2023 onwards due to several global and regional factors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers
Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-vandals-cause-damage-at-larnaca-schools
Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case
Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/miniature-therapy-horses-in-greece-bring-joy-despite-struggles
A shy smile spreads across 9-year-old Josifina’s face as she strokes a tiny gray horse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-helping-hand-or-a-family-plan
The government unveiled a plan a month ago aimed at boosting the purchasing power of young people to meet their housing needs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-residential-land-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale residential plots of various sized in Paphos, Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-engineers-investigate-balcony-collapse-in-neapolis
The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepared-to-ensure-security-and-order-at-the-event-supporting-mujahideen-in-syria
The police have announced their readiness to ensure security and maintain order during an event organized by Syrians residing in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-parliament-approves-limit-on-large-cash-transactions
Cyprus lawmakers have taken a significant step in tackling money laundering and illegal activities by approving a proposal to limit large cash transactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-houses-and-flats-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale houses and flats that can be used for owner occupancy or as an investment in Paphos, Famagusta, and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/positive-response-from-michailidou-on-the-construction-of-a-technical-school-in-kornos
The Municipality of Lefkara is advocating for the construction of a Technical School in Kornos, a request presented during a meeting on December 4th between Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous and the Minister of Education, Sport, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michailidou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/whistleblower-exposes-thessaloniki-art-gallery-forgery-scandal
Wednesday’s raid on a Thessaloniki art gallery that is believed to have been trading in forgeries was prompted by a tipoff from a whistleblower who testified to the police’s Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Department on November 19, Kathimerini has learned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/affordability-urbanization-and-sustainability-how-real-estate-in-cyprus-greece-and-romania-will-evolve-by-2029
The next five years will redefine the real estate markets of Cyprus, Greece, and Romania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/housing-crisis-looms-as-limassol-property-prices-skyrocket
Limassol has seen a dramatic surge in property prices over the past five years, with rents and home prices doubling—and in some cases, tripling....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vietnamese-tycoon-can-avoid-death-penalty-by-repaying-$9-billion
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-$2-million-treasure-hunt-begins-across-the-u-s
Jon Collins-Black, an author and entrepreneur, has launched an adventurous treasure hunt across the United States, inspired by his love of fantasy and legendary hunts like Forrest Fenn's. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nato-foxes-and-airbags-cyprus-political-circus-rolls-on
Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/houses-and-flats-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale houses and flats that can be used for owner occupancy or as an investment in Paphos, Famagusta, and Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gm-and-cadillac-gear-up-for-formula-1-debut-in-2026
In an exciting development for motorsport fans, General Motors and Cadillac have reached an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 as an 11th team starting in 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ellen-degeneres-joins-americans-eyeing-life-abroad-after-trump-s-return-to-power
Former talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is trading sunny California for the picturesque Cotswolds in England, following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/primary-residence-and-the-benefit-of-5-reduced-vat-rate
Nowadays having your own permanent residence is a must, however the cost for the acquisition or construction of a house/apartment has significantly increased in the last few years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/16-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale large residential fields across Cyprus that are ideal for investment purposes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acropolis-facing-mansion-in-athens-sparks-legal-dispute-over-false-sale-listing
The family of the late Elias Barbalias, a prominent Greek real estate developer, has denied authorizing the sale of their luxurious mansion overlooking the Acropolis, following a report about its listing earlier this week. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-food-prices-leave-cypriot-households-struggling
A recent survey reveals that consumers in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their financial future, as rising food costs and economic challenges weigh heavily on households....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italian-village-offers-€1-homes-to-americans-following-u-s-elections
The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....
