https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€100-er-fee-only-for-tourists-not-gesy-patients
Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-slips-in-blue-flag-rankings-but-holds-firm-on-coastal-quality
Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes
As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meat-and-coffee-prices-climb-as-eggs-and-oil-cool-off
If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-could-let-parties-spend-over-€1-million-in-2026-elections
Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-the-cypriot-real-estate-market-maintained-its-momentum-in-2024
PwC Cyprus presents its annual report on the Cypriot real estate market, outlining the main developments and trends of the sector during 2024, through detailed analysis and the use of extensive databases as well as the firm’s sectoral expertise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-fast-track-clinic-to-speed-up-care-at-paphos-general-hospital
A new Rapid Response Clinic is set to launch at Paphos General Hospital this June, offering faster care to patients with less urgent needs and aiming to ease pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-coffee-up-veggies-down-march-prices-shift-across-cyprus
Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-best-private-bank-2025-–-succeeds-in-two-more-important-awards-from-euromoney
The Bank of Cyprus has received two important awards in 2025 that rank it as the best private bank in Cyprus at the Excellence Awards by the prestigious international magazine Euromoney. Both awards highlight the bank’s exceptional Private and Affluent banking services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-clubs-face-transfer-bans-with-embargoes-on-apoel-anorthosis-and-omonia
In addition to these three, three other teams from the second division are facing transfer embargoes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prices-drop-for-most-basic-goods-but-fresh-produce-keep-climbing
Good news for shoppers—most basic goods saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report from the Consumer Protection Service. However, if you're buying fresh vegetables and greens, you might have noticed your grocery bill going up....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-driving-license-law-to-impact-learner-drivers-in-cyprus
Starting in 2026, a new law will change how learner drivers in Cyprus are allowed to practice on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-prices-of-everyday-essentials-surge-in-january
Consumers felt the pinch in January as the prices of 26 staple products rose, with 11 categories jumping by more than 3%, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Watch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-karate-athletes-triumph-in-both-male-and-female-categories
Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-23rd-edition
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host the prestigious Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards—an evening dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who lead by example....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-robotics-teams-earn-top-honors-at-international-competition
Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-strengthens-its-international-commitment-to-conscious-nutrition-together-with-wwf
Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices.
To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans
A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-season-claims-10-lives-in-cyprus
Cyprus has seen 10 deaths this flu season from complications related to the virus, according to Elisabeth Constantinou, the Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/10-000-migrant-departures-in-2024-asylum-applications-drop-41
Cyprus has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications and migrant arrivals in 2024, according to Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nicolas Ioannides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€410-000-up-for-grabs-in-haji-ioannou-s-15th-bi-communal-business-awards
For the 15th year in a row, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is once again giving back to both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs through the Stelios Bi-Communal Business Cooperation Awards. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-service-price-reductions-in-39-product-categories
The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-1-interest-rate-reduction
Following the parliamentary approval of the state budget and Tuesday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace with the CEOs of Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos appeared on RIK’s program Challenges on Wednesday evening....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-helping-hand-or-a-family-plan
The government unveiled a plan a month ago aimed at boosting the purchasing power of young people to meet their housing needs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-mulls-subsidies-for-vulnerable-boat-owners-amid-marina-fee-dispute
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-expands-subsidized-electricity-rates-for-vulnerable-households
The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) announced an important update regarding its special household tariff for vulnerable consumers, known as Code 08...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-buzz-as-shoppers-return-in-full-force
According to an article by Dorita Yiannakou, this past week, the retail scene came alive with the buzz of Black Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-strike-disrupts-public-hospitals-across-the-island
Public hospitals across Cyprus are grappling with disruptions today as a 48-hour strike by government doctors gets underway. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-food-prices-leave-cypriot-households-struggling
A recent survey reveals that consumers in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their financial future, as rising food costs and economic challenges weigh heavily on households....
