https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cigarette-smugglers-turn-travelers-into-couriers
What began as a routine check at the Deryneia crossing has deepened suspicions that an organized network is moving untaxed cigarettes from the occupied areas, through the Republic, and onward to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-among-eu-top-three-for-ukrainians-under-temporary-protection
Cyprus ranked among the top three European Union countries for the number of Ukrainians receiving temporary protection relative to its population in June 2026, according to Eurostat data published Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-considers-nuclear-shield-for-trade-route-back-to-europe
Britain may have found its most dramatic route back towards Europe: use its nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-island-€36-5-billion-economy
How big is Cyprus's economy compared with the rest of Europe? The short answer: we're small, very small, but we're not the smallest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-workers-and-pensioners-can-now-change-their-bank-account-online
For government employees and pensioners who need to change the bank account where their monthly payment lands, one more piece of bureaucracy is moving online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/expanding-into-cyprus-a-practical-guide-for-international-businesses
Expanding or relocating business operations is one of the most important strategic decisions an organisation can make....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ever-wonder-where-your-tax-money-goes
From hospitals and universities to buses, water, political parties, and even Facebook and Google, Cyprus spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer euros in 2025, and a newly released Treasury list reveals where some of the biggest payments went.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/that-€3-parcel-charge-brought-customs-nearly-€2-million-in-one-month
That small €3 charge on goods ordered from outside the European Union has quickly added up, bringing Cyprus Customs nearly €2 million in its first month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-expands-with-four-new-english-language-degrees
The University of Cyprus is opening its doors to more international students, and giving local students more options to study in English, after receiving government approval for four new English-language undergraduate degree programmes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-may-be-busy-but-cyprus-is-earning-far-less-from-tourism
The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-alzheimer-s-disease-modifying-treatment-administered-in-cyprus
Cyprus has administered its first dose of the Alzheimer's drug Donanemab, marking the introduction of a treatment designed to slow the progression of the disease in patients diagnosed at an early stage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-greek-stocks-now-available-on-the-wealthyhood-x-boc-app
Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....
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/business/traditional-banks-are-funding-more-shadow-loans
While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-lost-cyprus-connection-inside-the-eu-probe-into-an-alleged-vat-fraud-network
A major European investigation into an alleged €46.9 million VAT fraud scheme has put a network of companies with links to Cyprus under scrutiny, with authorities looking into how small electronic devices may have been used to move millions of euros through a complex tax fraud operation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/financial-clarity-a-key-driver-of-sme-stability-in-cyprus
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to the Cypriot economy. Yet, as the business environment evolves, many organisations are facing increasing pressure to manage not only growth, but also financial accuracy, compliance, and planning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wealthyhood-and-bank-of-cyprus-launch-co-branded-investing-app-wealthyhood-x-boc-to-revolutionise-wealth-building-in-cyprus
The first-of-its-kind partnership rolls out top-class wealthtech to all Cypriot residents, offering Bank of Cyprus customers instant account linking and frictionless investing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/esm-report-says-cyprus-and-greece-are-the-only-eurozone-countries-expected-to-reduce-debt-through-2035
About half of the euro area countries, including the five member states that received assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), among them Cyprus, succeeded in reducing public debt and cutting deficits after the pandemic, thanks to the steady economic recovery and growing tax revenues....
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/news/university-of-cyprus-mba-program-celebrates-excellence-at-the-school-of-economics-and-management-awards-ceremony-2025-2026
The University of Cyprus MBA Program celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the School of Economics and Management Awards Ceremony for the academic year 2025-2026, which was held on Monday, 29 June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-numbers-look-good-but-life-doesn-t-feel-it
Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-university-cyprus-and-k-treppides-co-ltd-forge-strategic-partnership-to-support-future-finance-professionals
European University Cyprus and K. Treppides & Co Ltd have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the connection between higher education and the professional services industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-national-and-kapodistrian-university-of-athens-and-k-treppides-co-group-launch-a-landmark-partnership-to-shape-the-next-generation-of-leaders-in-greece-and-cyprus
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and K Treppides & Co Group are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), executed on Monday, 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of a landmark strategic partnership aimed at bridging academic excellence with professional experience and creating new opportunities for the next generation of economists, business professionals, researchers and leaders in Cyprus and Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gender-based-violence-cases-rise-in-cyprus-during-2025
Reports of domestic and gender-based violence increased across Cyprus in 2025, with support services also dealing with more complicated cases, according to figures presented by the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spl-x-cim-future-leaders-programme
SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus
The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tourism-collapse-weighs-heavily-on-cyprus-revenue-in-march
A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-honours-aca-acca-and-academic-excellence-award-recipients
PwC Cyprus held an ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence Award Ceremony at the PwC’s Experience Center, recognising the outstanding academic achievements of its people in professional and university examinations. The ceremony took place in the presence of Philippos Soseilos, CEO of PwC Cyprus, Anna Loizou, Partner and Chief People Officer, and Costas Seraphim, Professional Qualifications Lead and Consultant, PwC Academy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-cypriots-are-finding-work-but-young-people-are-still-struggling-to-get-hired
Finding a job in Cyprus may finally be getting a little easier, at least for many adults already in the workforce....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hospitals-see-major-rise-in-patients-while-ghs-expands-in-2024
Cyprus’ healthcare system handled a sharp jump in patients during 2024, with new figures showing more people than ever turning to hospitals, specialists and day-treatment clinics through the General Healthcare System....
