https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/national-guard-spends-€9-5m-on-food-but-73-of-soldiers-avoid-meals
More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-4-sold-out-events-majestic-gardens-returns-with-18-new-apartments-from-€50-000
Altamira Real Estate is back after the summer break with one of the most successful real estate events of recent years, inviting the public to a new Open Day & Live Bidding Event at Majestic Gardens in Tersefanou.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-growing-footprint-of-the-israeli-presence
In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-hotel-same-job-different-pay
The person cleaning your hotel room, serving your drink or preparing your dinner may be working inside the hotel, but not actually for it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-secretly-flown-out-of-turkey-in-container-after-suspected-iranian-threat
US President Donald Trump was secretly flown out of Turkey on a military plane after American officials received information about a possible Iranian threat against him and Air Force One, according to US media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-hiring-but-hundreds-of-jobs-are-going-unfilled
Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/old-gsp-gets-ready-to-eat-drink-and-shop-as-phc-group-takes-over
The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-efforts-to-crack-down-on-illegal-airbnb-rentals
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-crackdown-catches-47-illegal-workers-across-cyprus
A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/licensing-chaos-in-tourism-55-of-accommodations-without-a-license
The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite
''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-poisoning-linked-to-limassol-wedding-leaves-74-ill
Authorities are continuing to examine a large food poisoning outbreak connected to a wedding reception in Limassol after dozens of guests became ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/last-menu-of-andreas-mavrommatis-served-at-eu-summit-in-ayia-napa
Just days before his sudden passing, Michelin-starred Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis had been working on the menu that the Republic of Cyprus served to EU heads of state and government at the Ayia Napa Marina on April 23 and 24....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-ex-monk-to-internet-baking-star
Nektarios Georgiou might have a controversial past, but these days, the monk is winning fans for a very sweet reason: his baking....
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....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airbnb-chaos-in-cyprus-as-illegal-rentals-still-running-wild
Chaos seems to be brewing in Cyprus’ short-term rental market. New figures from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism show a rapidly expanding sector where legal activity is growing, but illegal operations remain a stubborn thorn in the side of regulators....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-onto-europe-s-center-stage-with-€25-6-million-infrastructure-overhaul
Cyprus has completed extensive infrastructure upgrades as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union, investing €25.6 million in conference and media facilities to host hundreds of high-level meetings throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-countdown-begins-for-cyprus-turn-at-the-eu-helm
Cyprus is ramping up preparations as it gets ready to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, a role that will put the country at the center of EU decision-making for six months....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investment-momentum-in-oroklini
In recent years, Larnaca has shown remarkable momentum in urban development and real estate activity. The city, once known for its slower pace compared to other regions of Cyprus, is now attracting growing interest from investors and construction companies alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-opens-in-alphamega-hypermarket-kamares
Bean Bar continues to expand its presence in the Cypriot market, sending its good… vibes to even more areas across Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules
Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-fill-supermarket-carts-as-dining-out-declines
Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-restaurants-feel-the-pinch-as-tourists-dine-in-instead-of-out
Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/valio-profeel-makes-its-debut-in-cyprus
Valio, Finland’s leading dairy producer with over a century of experience in crafting high-quality dairy products, proudly announces the launch of its Valio PROfeel range in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-schools-in-cyprus-a-price-tag-that-packs-a-punch
Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-family-claims-cyprus-holiday-was-‘ruined-by-cockroach-infestation
A British holidaymaker says his family’s trip to Paphos was spoiled after finding cockroaches in multiple hotel rooms at a three-star resort....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops
The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....
