https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/our-health-comes-first-limassol-port-truck-drivers-walk-off-the-job-over-x-ray-scanner-fears
For the hundreds of truck drivers who pass through Limassol port every day, Thursday wasn't business as usual....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-2030-electricity-shortage-without-vassilikos-gas-terminal
Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed natural gas terminal at Vassilikos is completed, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told MPs on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ports-authority-unveils-415-million-euro-roadmap-for-larnaca-waterfront
The Cyprus Ports Authority has unveiled a €415 million roadmap to revamp the Larnaca port and marina, setting a course that stretches to 2045....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-projects-stuck-in-limbo-due-to-political-interference-minister-says
The presence of Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at this year’s Green Agenda forum, and what he revealed about the de facto framework governing major public contracts, understandably caused a stir. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025
Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-limassol-port-on-pause-again
Truckers at Limassol Port walked off the job Monday, launching an indefinite strike that could bring container traffic to a standstill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expect-slight-delays-at-paphos-airport-as-terminal-gets-a-boost
Hermes Airports has announced new traffic arrangements outside the arrivals area of Paphos International Airport as part of ongoing Phase II expansion works. The changes will be in effect from November 3 to December 8, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€300-for-a-taxi-ride-travelers-allege-price-gouging-at-cyprus-airports
Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bayern-munich-bus-trapped-at-limassol-port-amid-customs-strike
Bayern Munich’s team bus is enjoying an unexpected layover at Limassol port, thanks to an indefinite strike by customs officers that has brought much of the port to a standstill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/net-metering-applications-open-through-year-end-energy-minister-says
Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airports-set-for-€170m-makeover-as-passenger-growth-soars
Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rotterdam-port-prepares-to-host-nato-forces-in-case-of-conflict-with-russia
Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jazeera-airways-resumes-direct-flights-between-larnaca-and-kuwait
Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-place-like-home-as-israelis-flee-uncertainty-sail-back-from-cyprus
More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-restarts-gas-project-with-european-aid-and-floating-giant-prometheus
Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/larnaca-airport-chaos-as-easter-travel-meets-classic-cyprus-preparation
Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-bright-future-for-cyprus-cruise-industry
Cyprus’ cruise industry has been impacted by several events of the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant setback, bringing operations to a near halt for extended periods. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-gears-up-for-new-vip-terminal
Soon, passengers flying through Paphos Airport will be able to enjoy a touch of luxury before takeoff, thanks to a brand-new VIP terminal that’s set to open by the end of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heathrow-airport-shutdown-sparks-chaos-–-flights-from-larnaca-canceled
A major power outage at Heathrow Airport has thrown international travel into disarray, grounding thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027
Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2024-a-year-that-seriously-damaged-cyprus-s-investment-reputation
2024 will go down in history as a year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation, with the collapse of several high-profile state projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/exxonmobil-and-qatar-energy-to-drill-two-new-wells-in-cyprus-offshore-gas-fields
ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/euronet-remains-only-bidder-in-delayed-jcc-payment-systems-sale
The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems, which began confidentially over the summer, appears to have hit a "snag," with Euronet as the only prospective buyer.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-we-failed-as-a-country
In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/70-of-cypriots-and-greeks-choose-card-payments-over-cash
We are moving ever closer to abolishing cash for consumers and businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-cyprus-political-figures-and-public-officials-to-be-summoned
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-costs-in-cyprus-due-to-lack-of-renewables
As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-reviews-impact-of-chinese-exit-from-vasilikos-lng-terminal
The European Commission is assessing the potential impacts on project funding following the withdrawal of a Chinese consortium from the construction of the LNG terminal in Vasilikos, a spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-financial-hit-as-chinese-consortium-exits-energy-project
Following the public admission by Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou, the agreed separation between Cyprus' Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA) and the Chinese consortium CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd (CMC Ltd) is imminent, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....
