https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-boosts-paphos-water-reserves-easing-summer-shortage-fears
Recent rainfall has given a welcome lift to water supplies in the district of Paphos, with local officials saying the downpours have significantly strengthened dam reserves and improved the region’s overall water outlook....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-hotel-licensing-rises-to-45-from-5-6-in-2023
Cyprus has made major progress in bringing its hotel sector into compliance with licensing requirements, with the share of properly licensed hotels rising sharply from just 5-6% in 2023 to about 45% today, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told Parliament on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/27-countries-one-market-can-the-eu-make-it
The European Union appears determined to win its ''bet'' on strengthening competitiveness amid major geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-eyes-entry-into-cyprus-electricity-market-with-renewable-power-strategy
CYTA is preparing an ambitious move into Cyprus’s electricity market, aiming first to serve consumers who cannot install their own photovoltaic systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/digital-euro-could-cut-costs-for-cyprus-smes-says-ecb-executive-board-member
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the planned digital euro could bring major advantages for Cyprus, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that currently face high fees when accepting card payments through international schemes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/von-der-leyen-made-in-europe-is-necessary-but-not-a-blank-cheque
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-reports-$1-7-billion-in-revenue-for-9-months-of-fy2026
Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. For the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Freedom Holding Corp. delivered resilient operating results across its diversified financial services businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/they-came-to-clean-hotels-but-ended-up-working-in-constructions-sites
A long-running problem in Cyprus’ labor market is still going strong: foreign workers brought into the country as hotel cleaners are ending up on construction sites, often through shell companies that exist largely on paper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-welcomed-4-5-million-tourists-in-2025-most-ever-in-a-single-year
Cyprus welcomed a record-breaking 4.53 million visitors in 2025, marking the most successful year in the island’s tourism history. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project
Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-tourism-of-tomorrow-at-the-heart-of-europe
Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-a-humble-eatery-won-the-heart-of-nicosia-video
Without a doubt, the most moving moment of this year’s Wiz 50 Best Restaurants, rightly earning the warmest applause from the audience, was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement award to “Evroulla’s restaurant.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-britons-as-china-drops-visa-requirement
Brits heading to China no longer need a visa, for trips of up to 30 days, that is. The UK government confirmed the change Tuesday during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing, after talks with President Xi Jinping....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-can-t-pay-this-farmers-hit-with-water-bills-going-back-ten-years
Farmers across Cyprus say they’ve been hit with shocking water bills going back nearly ten years, and they warn the sudden charges could put them out of business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/with-the-support-of-lidl-cyprus-the-5th-mind-reset-showcased-children-s-green-ideas
The mind REset educational environmental program of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again implemented the Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-series-of-thefts-including-charity-donation-box
A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts carried out in Larnaca earlier this month, police said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future
The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-cracks-down-on-foreign-run-shops
Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-becomes-india-s-gateway-to-europe-as-landmark-trade-deal-takes-effect
A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-bets-big-on-india-after-signing-the-mother-of-all-deals
In a clear signal that Europe is reshaping its global alliances, the European Union and India have finalized a free-trade agreement after nearly 20 years of talks, aiming to reduce EU dependence on the U.S. and China and strengthen ties with Asia’s fastest-growing economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-60-officer-strike-force-to-report-directly-to-justice-minister
At a time when organised crime appears to be gaining momentum, particularly in Larnaca and Limassol, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is moving ahead with the creation of a new elite special unit, a task-force style strike team that will report directly to the Minister of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-human-rights-blind-spot-as-cyprus-still-lacks-legal-protection-for-guide-dogs
A significant gap in Cyprus’s legal framework regarding the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by guide dogs has been highlighted in a recent report by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/barbershop-crackdown-uncovers-immigration-and-labor-violations-with-fines-totaling-€26-800
A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-puts-more-money-back-in-families-pockets
Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform has officially taken effect, and families, workers, and businesses are already feeling the impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers
A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tax-department-to-shut-down-major-online-platforms-for-three-day-system-overhaul
The Tax Department has announced a scheduled interruption to its digital services due to planned system upgrades. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-upgrades-its-app
Wolt is kicking off the new year with a major upgrade, continuing its fast-paced growth with the launch of a revamped app that quite literally puts a shopping mall in users’ pockets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-links-suspected-arson-at-vehicle-yard-to-organized-crime-video
Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-shoppers-zero-vat-stays-on-basic-goods-in-2026
Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....
