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1. Should bad tenants have a ''Credit Score''?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/should-bad-tenants-have-a-credit-score

Over the many years I have worked in the real estate sector, I have seen the Cypriot property market go through all kinds of ups and downs. I have experienced economic cycles, managed complex investments, and worked with a huge range of professionals and organizations. ...

2. Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-energy-minister-blames-eac-and-cera-for-cyprus-power-shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

3. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-republic-of-cyprus-is-being-held-hostage-by-its-own-energy-crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

4. Alan Greenspan, the ''Maestro''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/alan-greenspan-the-maestro

Alan Greenspan's tenure as head of the Federal Reserve became known as the "Great Moderation". This era was more than enough to earn the American economist the nickname "Maestro."...

5. Engomi blackout blamed on human error as EAC targets illegal solar systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/engomi-blackout-blamed-on-human-error-as-eac-targets-illegal-solar-systems

A recent power outage in the Engomi area was caused by human error, according to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), which said a contractor accidentally damaged an underground cable during works in the area. ...

6. foodhaus goes nationwide with first Paralimni store

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foodhaus-goes-nationwide-with-first-paralimni-store

The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....

7. Foot-and-mouth battle intensifies, threatening farms and food prices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-battle-intensifies-threatening-farms-and-food-prices

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...

8. Unions warn Cyprus faces power and water shortfalls without urgent action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-warn-cyprus-faces-power-and-water-shortfalls-without-urgent-action

Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....

9. Cigarette prices could soar to €7.50, smuggling set to spike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cigarette-prices-could-soar-to-€7-50-smuggling-set-to-spike

Cigarette smokers in Cyprus may soon feel a heavier pinch in their wallets if proposed European tax changes go ahead, industry officials warned this week....

10. Even in Cyprus’s Dead Zone, life finds a way to be cultivated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-in-cyprus-s-dead-zone-life-finds-a-way-to-be-cultivated

In Evrychou, located inside the Dead Zone, has remained untouched by pesticides, fertilizers, or modern agricultural intervention....

11. Black Friday fever hits Cyprus: Shoppers rush for deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/black-friday-fever-hits-cyprus-shoppers-rush-for-deals

Black Friday is in full swing across Cyprus, and stores are bracing for a rush of bargain-hungry consumers. Shoppers have already shown ''intense interest'' in the days leading up to the big day, and Mall of Cyprus Marketing Director Giorgos Pissis says the frenzy is expected to peak Friday afternoon....

12. EU slams U.S. ''blackmail'' over tech rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-slams-u-s-blackmail-over-tech-rules

Europe’s top antitrust official has fired a warning shot at the Trump administration, saying the U.S. is using ''blackmail'' to pressure the EU into watering down its digital rules....

13. A technological milestone for Porsche as the Cayenne goes Electric

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-technological-milestone-for-porsche-as-the-cayenne-goes-electric

The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power⁴ and up to 642 kilometres of range....

14. Black Friday hits Cyprus: Shoppers warned to watch for real deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-hits-cyprus-shoppers-warned-to-watch-for-real-deals

Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....

15. Online Reservations Open for the New Generation Toyota RAV4 in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-reservations-open-for-the-new-generation-toyota-rav4-in-cyprus

The Toyota RAV4, a milestone model for the brand, has officially entered its sixth generation, and Dickran Ouzounian has begun accepting online reservations through its website....

16. Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-shake-up-coming-for-cyprus-taxi-industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

17. History repeats itself as a travesty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/history-repeats-itself-as-a-travesty

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the internet revolution was just beginning, and every country was racing to connect through data cables. Cyprus decided it did not want those cables to have a landing point here to protect Cyta’s monopoly....

18. FRHC stock added to The Motley Fool’s Moneyball portfolio

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frhc-stock-added-to-the-motley-fool-s-moneyball-portfolio

The shares of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) — a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform — have been added to the Moneyball investment portfolio managed by research and investment advisory firm The Motley Fool. Alongside this inclusion, the stock received a “Buy” rating....

19. Porsche Roadshow 2025 x Big Green Egg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-roadshow-2025-x-big-green-egg

Porsche Cyprus and Big Green Egg joined forces to create a refined and unforgettable experience that brought together the art of driving, gourmet grilling, and fine wine....

20. Undercover sting nabs abbot in Greek antiquities smuggling scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-nabs-abbot-in-greek-antiquities-smuggling-scandal

An undercover police operation in northern Peloponnese has exposed an antiquities smuggling ring with a plot straight out of a crime thriller, and at the center of it all, the abbot of the famed Mega Spilaio Monastery....

21. BlackRock Becomes The Second-Largest Shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/blackrock-becomes-the-second-largest-shareholder-of-freedom-holding-corp

Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform, announced that BlackRock has increased its stake in the company to 0.85%, investing about $89 million....

22. Cyprus sets record for wasted solar energy in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-record-for-wasted-solar-energy-in-2025

Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....

23. Lawmakers demand faster action on energy storage as costs and uncertainty persist

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lawmakers-demand-faster-action-on-energy-storage-as-costs-and-uncertainty-persist

Last week’s electricity outages have put the government under intense scrutiny, with critics blaming poor management of the country’s power system....

24. Greek police crack murder plot in Agia Paraskevi: Professor’s ex-wife charged

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-police-crack-murder-plot-in-agia-paraskevi-professor-s-ex-wife-charged

Greek authorities have swiftly solved the murder of a prominent Polish professor in Agia Paraskevi, revealing an amateurishly executed crime involving multiple accomplices, including a minor....

25. Cyprus pressured to pay for stalled power cable project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pressured-to-pay-for-stalled-power-cable-project

Cyprus is under growing pressure from both Greece and Brussels to commit funds to the delayed Cyprus-Crete electricity cable project, despite serious concerns over its viability and geopolitical risks in the region....

26. Cyprus: Where bridges get inaugurated while justice gets delayed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-where-bridges-get-inaugurated-while-justice-gets-delayed

I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....

27. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-man-caught-with-nearly-200-jerrycans-of-diesel-in-backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

28. Cyprus faces uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs target global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade

In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...

29. AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

30. Serious allegations regarding fuel prices and black market of photovoltaic systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serious-allegations-regarding-fuel-prices-and-black-market-of-photovoltaic-systems

Marios Drousiotis highlighted an official admission from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry confirming consumers' long-standing complaints about human error affecting fuel price monitoring, resulting in inflated prices....

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