https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-cuts-loan-rates-again-giving-borrowers-a-breather
Good news is finally landing in the inboxes of thousands of borrowers across Cyprus, as the Bank of Cyprus announced another interest rate cut that should make monthly loan payments a little easier to swallow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/51-families-found-a-home-for-648-nights-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house®-with-the-support-of-cosmos-insurance
As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-sparked-by-eac-cables-damages-home-workshop-in-nicosia-two-vehicles-burned
A fire believed to have been sparked by overhead cables in strong winds tore through a residence and metalworks shop in the Nicosia district community of Marki late Friday, damaging two vehicles and rattling a quiet neighborhood....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2025-a-milestone-year-for-the-delivery-of-limassol-greens
2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon
The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/once-again-lidl-cyprus-stands-by-its-people-this-easter
Lidl Cyprus continues to invest in its team, recognizing their commitment and contribution to the company's success. In this context, it continues to provide additional cash benefits that enhance the income of its employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-decline-in-asylum-appeals-but-spike-from-high-risk-nations
Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-kicks-off-2025-with-tourism-boom-as-revenues-jump-53-in-january
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23-people-rescued-in-lesbos-shipwreck-with-an-additional-seven-dead
A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-light-for-new-four-star-hotel-in-meneou
A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-declares-tariff-war-with-chart-in-hand
At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems
In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-s-€1-3b-move-creates-cyprus-largest-bank
Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mind-reset-at-its-best
The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-to-chaos-cyprus-traffic-light-fiasco
The government has been given an ultimatum: install countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with cameras within six months—or shut down the traffic camera system entirely. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-we-waiting-for-government-unveils-€8-million-plan-to-combat-water-scarcity
The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-to-fill-26-000-public-sector-jobs-in-2025-but-thousands-remain-vacant
The 2025 Budget includes 26,516 first appointment positions in the public sector, out of a total of 38,803 approved positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/45-year-old-woman-arrested-for-fraud-involving-vehicles-tickets-and-products
A 45-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday by police to assist in investigations into three cases of fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/here-s-where-the-11-new-atms-will-be-installed-in-cyprus
The two major banks in Cyprus, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, are moving forward with agreements made with President Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economic-growth-faces-challenges-lenders-highlight-key-concerns
The Cypriot economy is showing strong signs of growth, with GDP expected to rise by over 3% and unemployment dropping below 5% in 2024. Private consumption continues to play a key role in driving this growth. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ordered-to-pay-€18-800-for-human-rights-violation
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postponement-in-marios-demetriades-naturalization-case
The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-residential-properties-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-freedom24-brings-world-class-women-s-chess-to-nicosia
There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eoa-nicosia-yes-to-the-22-story-project-in-pallouriotissa
The Nicosia EOA has sought a legal opinion to secure the permit for the development of Lebanese investor Wahid Chammas and the company Nerofarm Properties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-plans-to-tackle-housing-crisis
Cypriots struggling with the growing housing crisis can breathe a little easier, thanks to new government measures aimed at making homes more affordable and accessible....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aegean-grows-its-fleet-by-placing-a-firm-order-for-8-additional-airbus-a321-neo-aircraft
AEGEAN announces the order of 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus-amid-ongoing-sanctions
In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...
