https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-golden-visa-attracts-investors-from-around-the-world
Investing in Cyprus isn't just about property, it's about embracing a lifestyle bathed in Mediterranean sunshine and reaping the rewards of strategic investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-ringing-debt-ignored-cyprus-faces-loan-repayment-hurdles
Despite efforts to reduce Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, the lingering burden continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy and society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/london-s-bt-tower-sold-for-£275m-to-become-a-hotel
London's iconic BT Tower, a symbol of the city's skyline since its inauguration by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1965, is undergoing a significant transformation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/navalny-s-widow-faces-suspension-on-x
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, faced a brief suspension of her account on social media platform X, which was later restored. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/safebulkers-inc-boosts-cypriot-fleet-with-modern-ships
In a strategic move to fortify the Cypriot flag, Safebulkers Inc., a prominent shipping company, has added two state-of-the-art vessels to its fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands
In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-passes-law-to-remove-property-restrictions-in-occupied-areas
In a unanimous decision, the Plenary Session of the Greek Parliament passed a law abolishing the right of encumbrance of ''memorandum'' on properties held by banks and credit acquisition companies, located in the occupied territories. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-urged-as-state-contracts-lead-to-€6-4m-payout
In a recent address, Deputy Dipa Alekos Tryfonidis called attention to questionable agreements, urging an investigation into the responsible parties behind a contract resulting in a hefty 6.4 million euros compensation payout....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electricity-subsidy-extends-to-vulnerable-consumers-until-february-s-end
With its metaphorical ''finger on the trigger,'' the Ministry of Finance is vigilantly tracking the anticipated surges in the current....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tenants-urge-parliament-for-fairness-amid-€150-to-€2-800-spikes
The Professional Committee for the Management of Turkish Cypriot Properties in Limassol has reported significant rent hikes for commercial assets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senators-grill-social-media-ceos-over-child-safety-concerns
In a heated session on Wednesday, U.S. senators confronted leaders of major social media companies, urging swift legislative action to address escalating threats of sexual predation targeting children on their platforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-25-stake-in-epic-electric-cable-project
In the midst of a countdown, the government finds itself deeply engaged in one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most monumental energy endeavors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-bolsters-fleet-with-environmentally-friendly-airbus-220s
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hellenic-bank-eyes-cnp-cyprus-takeover
Hellenic Bank has confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CNP Cyprus, validating a report by ''K''.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-for-london-accused-of-exploiting-eu-drivers-for-fines
European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hellenic-bank-and-ergo-germany-eye-cnp-cyprus-acquisition
Two entities are currently in discussions regarding the acquisition of CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-lands-moon-sniper-on-moon-faces-urgent-power-challenge
In a groundbreaking achievement, Japan joined the exclusive club of nations that have successfully executed a soft lunar landing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-george-georgiou-of-unic-awarded-the-cyprus-research-award-–-young-researcher-2023-by-rif
Dr. George Georgiou from the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of Nicosia has been awarded the prestigious ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-real-estate-booms-in-q3-2023
Cyprus experienced a real estate boom in the third quarter of 2023, with housing prices soaring and a surge in demand from both domestic and foreign buyers, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/home-building-costs-up-by-20-insights-for-buyers
Geopolitical developments, marked by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, have led to a notable surge in house prices, revealing a 20% increase in construction costs since 2019,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-unveils-stance-on-same-sex-marriage
He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-15-griffon-vultures-in-battle-for-survival
In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-grapples-with-lingering-private-debt-woes
In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/beware-of-the-brits-bearing-ideas-for-a-cyprus-solution
According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-housing-crisis-deepens-amid-interest-rate-scandal
With current interest rates, the prospect of repaying a mortgage spans nearly fifty years for an average family, turning homeownership into an elusive dream....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-investments-raise-eyebrows-in-occupied-territories
The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cyprus-loans-vulnerable-to-euribor-and-ecb-rates
Half of the loans in Cyprus are "vulnerable" to euribor and the European Central Bank's (ECB) key rates. In 2024 and 2025, we may not expect further increases, but rather possible decreases, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus' Financial Stability Report for 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-expands-with-€58m-loan-acquisition
Agreement for the Acquisition of a Performing Loan Portfolio.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sixt-pumps-the-bakes-on-tesla-as-it-halts-purchases-and-sells-existing-ev-stock
In a strategic move that underscores the evolving dynamics in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Sixt, a prominent German rental car company, has decided to discontinue purchasing Tesla vehicles and plans to sell off its current Tesla EV stock....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-introduces-rent-to-own-scheme-for-vulnerable-households
Starting December 4, the government, in collaboration with KEDIPES, opens applications for the innovative "rent for hire-purchase" scheme. This initiative aims to fully settle loans secured on the main residences of vulnerable households, offering a lifeline to those facing financial challenges....
