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06 September, 2026
 

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1. Costa: Cyprus reunification is key to a united Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/costa-cyprus-reunification-is-key-to-a-united-europe

The European Union cannot consider its work complete while Cyprus remains divided, European Council President António Costa said Friday, placing reunification firmly among the bloc’s priorities....

2. Agree on new EU taxes, or pay more and get less, Costa warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agree-on-new-eu-taxes-or-pay-more-and-get-less-costa-warns

EU governments face a blunt choice: agree on new sources of income for the bloc, pay more from their national budgets, or accept cuts to programs they want to protect....

3. Cyprus spends big on education but students keep falling behind Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-spends-big-on-education-but-students-keep-falling-behind-europe

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s most generous education spenders. In 2024 it devoted 13.2 per cent of total public expenditure to education, the fifth-highest share in the bloc and well above the EU average of 9.7 per cent. ...

4. Cyprus has plenty of jobs, but not enough workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-plenty-of-jobs-but-not-enough-workers

Employment in Cyprus is growing at a rapid pace, pushing unemployment close to record lows. This is positive for the country’s labor market, as it highlights the strength of the Cypriot economy and creates favorable prospects for growth. ...

5. Cyprus wants to become an AI hub. But can we keep the lights on first?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-to-become-an-ai-hub-but-can-we-keep-the-lights-on-first

Cyprus wants to become the Eastern Mediterranean’s trusted hub for artificial intelligence by 2032, under a new national strategy that promises smarter public services, higher productivity, and a stronger technology sector....

6. António Costa takes Europe’s priorities on the road...with Cyprus on his itinerary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antonio-costa-takes-europe-s-priorities-on-the-road-with-cyprus-on-his-itinerary

European Council President António Costa is taking Brussels on tour, not for ceremony, but to hear directly from national leaders before the EU makes some of its biggest decisions in years....

7. Listening to Europe, building its future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/listening-to-europe-building-its-future

Once I was elected President of the European Council, I decided to visit each member state every year, to meet bilaterally with each European leader. ...

8. The €109 million strategy that aims to transform Cyprus’ agriculture sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-€109-million-strategy-that-aims-to-transform-cyprus-agriculture-sector

The “Strategy for the Development of the Primary Sector” is moving forward with a major economic footprint and an implementation timeline through 2029. It includes 11 actions with a total budget of €109.3 million. ...

9. Andreas Yiasemides appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-yiasemides-appointed-chairman-of-the-council-of-the-university-of-cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides, CEO of PwC Cyprus, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus for a three-year term. The University of Cyprus plays a leading role in education, research and innovation, making this appointment an important recognition of his long-standing contribution to Cyprus and its economy....

10. The housing crisis is not just about homes, it's about Cyprus’ future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-housing-crisis-is-not-just-about-homes-it-s-about-cyprus-future

The housing crisis is no longer a temporary economic difficulty. It is evolving into one of the European Union’s (EU) most significant public policy challenges, affecting social cohesion, demographic renewal, economic competitiveness, and the sustainable development of both cities and rural areas....

11. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-years-€1-billion-and-hundreds-of-projects-cyprus-closes-its-eu-recovery-chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

12.  PwC Cyprus once again supports the Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-once-again-supports-the-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards

PwC Cyprus participated as Platinum Sponsor of the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, marking thirteen consecutive years of support for one of the country’s most important institutions dedicated to recognising international investors....

13. When you're paying three times more

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/when-you-re-paying-three-times-more

Cyprus has a small, remote and open economy built around services. Those services rely on electricity every hour of every day to operate without interruption. It is no exaggeration to say that affordable power is the oxygen of a service economy....

14. Invest Cyprus honours international companies at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-honours-international-companies-at-the-14th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards

Invest Cyprus congratulates the companies recognised at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, acknowledging their contribution to the growth of the Cypriot economy....

15. There are plenty of jobs, but the right workers are missing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/there-are-plenty-of-jobs-but-the-right-workers-are-missing

The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....

16. Alpha Bank Cyprus is strengthening its customer-centric model through a new strategic investment in digital transformation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-is-strengthening-its-customer-centric-model-through-a-new-strategic-investment-in-digital-transformation

Alpha Bank Cyprus is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey, further strengthening its customer-centric operating model through a new strategic investment that upgrades the way it serves, communicates with, and responds to the needs of its Customers....

17. From chatbots to co-workers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-chatbots-to-co-workers

AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....

18. Cyprus climbs the global competitiveness rankings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-climbs-the-global-competitiveness-rankings

Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....

19. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group Launch a Landmark Partnership to Shape the Next Generation of Leaders in Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-national-and-kapodistrian-university-of-athens-and-k-treppides-co-group-launch-a-landmark-partnership-to-shape-the-next-generation-of-leaders-in-greece-and-cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and K Treppides & Co Group are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), executed on Monday, 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of a landmark strategic partnership aimed at bridging academic excellence with professional experience and creating new opportunities for the next generation of economists, business professionals, researchers and leaders in Cyprus and Greece....

20. Cyprus remains attractive to investors despite ''Mafia State'' report findings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-remains-attractive-to-investors-despite-mafia-state-report-findings

International investment into Cyprus shows no sign of slowing down, despite the conclusions of the investigative report into the so-called “State Mafia” case, which examined allegations involving 15 individuals and legal entities, including former President Nicos Anastasiades....

21. Cyprus delivers results-focused EU presidency, says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...

22. Critical raw materials moving to the centre of Europe’s strategic agenda

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/critical-raw-materials-moving-to-the-centre-of-europe-s-strategic-agenda

Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....

23. EU investment bank restarts funding to Turkey after 7-year freeze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze

The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....

24. From the Success of Limassol Del Mar to the Legendary Collaboration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-the-success-of-limassol-del-mar-to-the-legendary-collaboration

For over 6 decades, the Leptos Group has played a defining role in shaping the modern image and international positioning of Cyprus through pioneering developments, long-term investments, and a vision centered around extroversion, innovation, quality, and global standards across multiple sectors. Through Real estate development, Ηospitality, Εducation and Ηealthcare,the Leptos Group continues to strengthen Cyprus’ competitiveness and presence in international markets....

25. Cyprus signs tax deal with Kyrgyzstan to strengthen business ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-signs-tax-deal-with-kyrgyzstan-to-strengthen-business-ties

Cyprus and Kyrgyzstan have signed a new agreement designed to make doing business between the two countries easier, while helping prevent tax evasion and providing greater certainty for investors....

26. Good news for tourism: UK and US ease travel advisories for Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-tourism-uk-and-us-ease-travel-advisories-for-cyprus

The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....

27. OEB Endorses Green Agenda Summit 2026 as Institutional Supporter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oeb-endorses-green-agenda-summit-2026-as-institutional-supporter

Driven by its focus on sustainable development and the competitiveness of the economy, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) supports the Green Agenda Summit 2026 as an Institutional Supporter. The Summit organized by SPP Media, will take place on 4 June 2026 at the Hilton Nicosia....

28. Flight delays, cancelled trips and refunds: EU rules that could change how Cypriots travel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flight-delays-cancelled-trips-and-refunds-eu-rules-that-could-change-how-cypriots-travel

There is growing optimism that a breakthrough may finally be within reach in long-running EU negotiations to revise passenger rights in air travel....

29. Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-meloni-visits-cyprus-on-sunday-to-push-for-closer-strategic-ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

30. Cyprus patients waiting nearly two years for new medicines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-patients-waiting-nearly-two-years-for-new-medicines

Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....

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