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1. Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-posts-€551m-budget-surplus-in-first-five-months-of-2025

Cyprus continues to keep its public finances in check, reporting a general government surplus of €551.2 million for the first five months of 2025, slightly higher than the €542.6 million recorded during the same period last year. ...

2. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

3. Second Home Program gives appliances a new purpose, giving families a new start

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/second-home-program-gives-appliances-a-new-purpose-giving-families-a-new-start

The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....

4. Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-electricity-market-to-competition-on-october-1st

Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....

5. Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-e-kalathi-falls-flat-says-consumer-group

It was launched as a tool to help consumers navigate rising prices and shop smarter. But just one week in, Cyprus’ much-hyped e-kalathi platform is facing harsh criticism, and not just from shoppers....

6. Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/swiss-central-bank-slashes-interest-rates-to-0-to-fight-soaring-franc-and-deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

7. 25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25th-petrolina-annual-general-meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

8. Cabinet looks to end decades-long debate on multiple pensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cabinet-looks-to-end-decades-long-debate-on-multiple-pensions

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amended bill on retirement benefits for state officials, moving one step closer to resolving a public issue debated for over 40 years....

9. Cyprus salaries rise by 13% over two years, Labour Minister says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-salaries-rise-by-13-over-two-years-labour-minister-says

Average salaries in Cyprus have risen by 13% over the past two years, reaching approximately €2,500, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou announced Wednesday, citing recent Eurostat data....

10. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-s-drone-power-lands-in-cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

11. Smart meters continue to roll out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meters-continue-to-roll-out-across-cyprus

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) is picking up the pace with its smart meter rollout, announcing that from Tuesday, installations will expand to more neighborhoods in all districts of the island....

12. Student grant system under fire over payouts to the wrong people

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-grant-system-under-fire-over-payouts-to-the-wrong-people

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over how student scholarships are awarded and paid out in Cyprus, following a 2023 audit that found gaps and procedural problems in the system....

13. Parliamentary Committee to publish T/C property lists every three months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-committee-to-publish-t-c-property-lists-every-three-months

In a move aimed at boosting fairness and transparency, Cyprus’s Parliamentary Committee on Refugees announced Tuesday that updated lists of available Turkish Cypriot properties will be published every three months online....

14. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-the-mekong-to-the-med-how-cyprus-and-cambodia-are-crafting-a-new-global-alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

15. IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-and-eu-to-cyprus-cool-it-on-the-pay-rises-you-re-not-made-of-money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

16. payabl. launches Virtual Business Cards to empower smarter business spending

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/payabl-launches-virtual-business-cards-to-empower-smarter-business-spending

Leading European financial technology provider, payabl. has launched its Virtual Business Cards service, a digital payment solution designed to give businesses greater control, security, and visibility over their spending....

17. Welfare Ministry denies child benefit cuts, calls report misleading

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welfare-ministry-denies-child-benefit-cuts-calls-report-misleading

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has refuted claims that the Child Benefit has been cut, instead announcing an increase in the allowance and an expansion in eligibility to include all middle-class families....

18. Cypriots ready to embrace home energy storage, but only with subsidies, survey finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-ready-to-embrace-home-energy-storage-but-only-with-subsidies-survey-finds

A recent survey reveals strong Cypriot consumer support for expanding household photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, but adoption hinges on government subsidies, according to research by Realpolls presented at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit....

19. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abramovich-s-€25-million-vat-written-off-after-ex-president-s-call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

20. Single-parent families get fairer deal under new benefit rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-parent-families-get-fairer-deal-under-new-benefit-rules

Cyprus is scrapping a controversial rule that cost many single-parent families their financial support....

21. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-caught-in-drug-cartel-crossfire-says-paphos-mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

22. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-airlines-first-quarter-2025-trading-update

AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....

23. When public service becomes self-serving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-public-service-becomes-self-serving

In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...

24. All aboard! Cyprus–Lebanon ferry to set sail by Summer 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/all-aboard-cyprus–lebanon-ferry-to-set-sail-by-summer-2025

A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....

25. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025-paving-the-way-for-a-greener-future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

26. Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-pushes-bold-reform-for-better-schools-and-a-smarter-cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

27. Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ramez-naam-solar-power-is-getting-cheaper-and-cyprus-is-sitting-on-a-goldmine

If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....

28. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-quiet-city-turning-into-cyprus-new-investment-hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

29. Lidl Cyprus contributes to the financial support of consumers with Lidl Plus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-contributes-to-the-financial-support-of-consumers-with-lidl-plus

The company is upgrading its consumer experience with its digital loyalty programme, through which users can save up to €1,700....

30. Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-meets-cambodia-a-bridge-to-bold-business-ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

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