https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-1-65-million-visitors-mark-a-2-4-increase-in-cyprus-tourism
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged past 1.65 million in the first half of 2024, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). The influx of visitors in June, the start of the summer season, rose by 5.5% compared to June 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-works-enforces-€100-000-fine-for-nicosia-ring-road-delay
The Public Works Department has activated a contract clause imposing penalties on Cyfield Construction Ltd. for delays in the completion of the first phase of the Nicosia Ring Road....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/are-we-in-a-real-estate-bubble
The real estate market has been steadily rising since 2015, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth in the sector. However, this broad trend has not been without fluctuations, particularly influenced by the economic disruptions of the pandemic era. Monthly analyses of transaction numbers and volumes from this platform illustrate these ups and downs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polis-chrysochous-plans-industrial-zone-€141m-investment
The municipality of Polis Chrysochous is set to undergo a transformative development phase with planned projects totaling €141 million over the coming years, as announced by Mayor Yiotos Papachristofis.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-chooses-jd-vance-as-vice-president-for-2024
Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-s-21st-store-in-paphos-boosts-cyprus-retail-battle
Almost 15 years after Lidl Cyprus entered the Cypriot market, the company is set to open its 21st store in Paphos, specifically in Neon Mall....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-for-drug-possession-and-illegal-employment-in-ayia-napa
Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lidl-store-at-neon-mall-of-pafos
Lidl Cyprus opens its 21st store and extends its commitment towards high quality, affordable prices and an upgraded shopping experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-unilever-to-cut-1-3-of-its-office-jobs-in-europe
Unilever, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods such as Dove, and BEn & Jerry's, Lipton, Knorr, etc., has announced plans to eliminate a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-boomed-in-2022-with-more-jobs-and-better-services
Cyprus saw a widespread boost in economic activity last year, according to the latest Services and Transport Survey by Cyprus' statistical agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-citizens-set-to-travel-to-us-visa-free
The Cyprus Parliament ratified an agreement today between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United States of America, paving the way for Cyprus to participate in the USA Visa Waiver program....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-advances-road-safety-with-intelligent-transport-systems
In a bid to modernize its main road network and bolster transport safety, Cyprus is rolling out state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems (ITS) across key routes. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hidden-threat-trifluoroethanoic-acid-found-in-european-drinking-water
A recent study has uncovered a concerning issue in Europe's drinking water: the presence of trifluoroethanoic acid (TFA), a chemical that current tests don't detect. The study, conducted by PAN Europe, found TFA in tap water and bottled mineral water across several European countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-dance-duo-to-perform-at-paris-olympics
Cypriot dancing duo LMC lockers, namely Constantinos Papamethodiou and Adonis Kyriakides, have been selected to perform at the Olympic Games in Paris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-exports-decline-sharply-while-imports-see-a-modest-rise
Cyprus saw its trade deficit grow in May 2024, largely due to a significant drop in exports and a slight increase in imports, according to recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The trade deficit for May 2024 was €693.4 million, up from €578.2 million in May 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sets-course-for-cheaper-electricity-in-2025
Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou unveiled Cyprus' ambitious plans for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) during a press conference in Nicosia on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-progress-on-cyprus-greece-electricity-interconnection-project
No progress was made on the Cyprus side's position regarding the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project during yesterday's teleconference, initiated by the European Commission and involving stakeholders from Greece and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/industries-expanded-in-2022-as-cyprus-saw-more-jobs-higher-production
Cyprus saw more people employed in factories and related industries in 2022 compared to the year before, with a 3% increase in jobs. The value of goods produced also went up significantly by 21.2%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boeing-to-plead-guilty-and-pay-$243-6m-fine-in-737-max-settlement
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a $243.6 million fine to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe into its involvement in two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX aircraft that resulted in the deaths of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/surge-in-corporate-loans-despite-interest-rate-hike
The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its latest data revealing notable shifts in financial trends for May 2024. Despite a 0.52% uptick in lending rates for non-financial corporations borrowing amounts over €1 million, new loans to these entities surged by 10% compared to the previous month. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-line-trade-and-crossings-surge-irregular-migration-declines
Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-lidl-kids-team-cyprus-experienced-the-uefa-euro-2024tm-in-munich
As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to be a Player Escort at the top summer football tournament, which this year takes place in Germany....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temu-shein-ali-express-eu-cracks-down-on-chinese-imports
The European Union is taking steps to clamp down on the surge of low-quality Chinese imports flooding its markets. According to sources speaking to the Financial Times, the EU plans to impose tariffs on cheap products from platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-to-keep-dividends-low-despite-bank-profits
The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-police-collects-over-€100-000-in-fines
In a recent enforcement drive spearheaded by the Nicosia Police Directorate on Tuesday, authorities announced the execution of 209 fine warrants, resulting in the collection of €101,582.56. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/astrobank-wins-international-recognition-for-the-second-consecutive-year
AstroBank has been named Best Private Bank – Cyprus by the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-funds-drive-cyprus-organic-plant-production-with-€5-2m
The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organization (CAPO) has disbursed over 5 million euros to beneficiaries under Action A.A. 1.4 - Organic Plant Production of Cyprus' Strategic CAP Plan for the 2023-2027 programming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-migrants-repatriated-from-cyprus-in-a-week
More than 200 third-country nationals illegally residing in Cyprus have been repatriated to their countries of origin over the past week, the police announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reconsiders-defense-strategy-amidst-global-conflicts
The shifting geopolitical landscape in Europe, marked by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, is prompting EU member states, including Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-unveils-bold-plan-to-combat-illegal-waste-dumping
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the island's persistent issue of illegal waste dumping, unveiling the initiative under the banner #wastefreecyprus....
