https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-have-to-have-it-trump-says-of-greenland
President Donald Trump has reignited global backlash by appointing a special U.S. envoy with an explicit mission to bring Greenland under American control, a move that prompted the Arctic island’s prime minister to issue a swift and public rejection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€1-088-minimum-wage-and-everyone-s-furious
After intense behind-the-scenes talks that stretched right up to the holidays, the government has locked in Cyprus’ new national minimum wage at €1,088 a month, a decision that settles one debate but opens several others....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/food-for-thought-the-public-sector-crisis-cyprus-can-no-longer-ignore
As the year draws to a close, it is time to take stock, and once we do, it is time to correct what has gone wrong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dragged-into-iran-uae-islands-dispute
Iran formally protested to Cyprus after Nicosia backed the United Arab Emirates in a long-running dispute over three strategically located islands in the Strait of Hormuz, summoning the Cypriot ambassador in Tehran to deliver what it called a strong warning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-gives-new-momentum-to-relations-between-cyprus-and-the-united-arab-emirates
Invest Cyprus took part in the high-level Cyprus - UAE Roundtable, which was co-organised by the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, Invest Cyprus and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-visit-and-a-fresh-start-for-cyprus–uae-ties
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shipping-charts-a-course-for-growth
Cyprus’s shipping sector demonstrated resilience in 2025, maintaining a 7% contribution to the country’s GDP and employing more than 9,000 people onshore, as well as 80,000 seafarers on vessels managed by Cyprus-based companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-to-impose-temporary-€3-customs-fee-on-small-imported-parcels
Starting 1 July 2026, small parcels entering the European Union will be subject to a flat customs fee of €3, a measure aimed at regulating the surge in low-value shipments from overseas e-commerce platforms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-strikes-ukrainian-ports-damaging-three-turkish-owned-ships
Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports on Friday, hitting three vessels owned by Turkish companies, including a ship transporting food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and one of the ship owners....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-man-extradited-and-jailed-72-year-old-at-the-center-of-cocaine-network
A 72-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday by the Permanent Criminal Court in Limassol, following his conviction for involvement in drug trafficking....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-seizes-cyprus-linked-oil-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman
Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly took control of the oil tanker Talara, owned by a Cyprus-based company, and are steering it toward an Iranian port, according to Reuters and British maritime security sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-pilot-study-program-for-third-country-nationals
The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has introduced a new pilot initiative, “Visitor – Program Participation,” aimed at third-country nationals seeking to study in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-scholarships-to-help-cypriot-women-break-into-tech-and-shipping
Ten Cypriot women will soon have the chance to study in the fields of shipping, innovation, and technology, thanks to a new scholarship program announced by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality and the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-trade-deficit-widens-by-€1-billion-as-imports-surge
Cyprus’ trade deficit has ballooned by nearly €1 billion this year, reaching €5.15 billion between January and August 2025, as imports outpaced exports by a wide margin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dp-world-limassol-marks-world-maritime-day
DP World Limassol joined the global celebrations marking World Maritime Day on 25 September, by lighting up the Limassol Cruise Terminal building in blue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-marina-dredging-on-track-for-2025-finish-minister-says
The dredging of Larnaca Marina is moving ahead as planned and is expected to finish by December 2025, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Friday, reassuring boat owners that smoother sailing is on the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-heiress-dies-suddenly-in-london-after-insect-bite
Marissa Laimou, a 30-year-old Greek shipping heiress, died in her London home after being bitten by an insect, her family said, accusing the National Health Service of failing to provide proper care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/everyone-excels-in-the-public-service-apparently
According to the latest report from the Public Service Commission, civil servants in Cyprus are basically superheroes… at least when it comes to scoring themselves....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore
Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/larnaca-airport-set-to-become-trade-powerhouse-bringing-jobs-and-faster-shipping-to-cyprus
Cyprus is moving forward with plans to establish a cargo hub and aircraft maintenance services at Larnaca Airport, aiming to boost trade, connectivity, and economic activity, officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-moves-to-tighten-foreign-investment-rules-boost-transparency
Cyprus is set to introduce stricter controls on foreign investments in a new bill aimed at protecting critical sectors while keeping the country attractive to reliable investors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gps-blackout-at-bulgarian-airport-forces-manual-landing-for-eu-chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/3-years-of-purpose-communications-when-communication-becomes-inspiration
Three years ago, Purpose Communications was founded on a bold idea: to create an agency that blends strategy and creativity with integrity and measurable impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shopping-bill-outpaces-its-sales-trade-deficit-grows-in-first-half-of-2025
New figures from the Statistical Service show the country’s trade deficit, basically the difference between what we spend on imports and what we earn from exports, hit €3.87 billion between January and June this year. That’s up from €3.65 billion in the same period of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stormy-winds-keep-greek-ports-closed-sparking-travel-chaos
A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-a-magnet-for-foreign-companies-as-registrations-surge
Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-didn-t-deserve-to-die-like-this
“You found your way to paradise in the most painful way… a way you didn’t deserve.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tototheo-global-expands-partnership-with-ses-to-deliver-scalable-high-speed-connectivity-to-maritime-customers
Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES....
