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1. Europe’s economy takes a breather, but Cyprus isn’t immune to the cough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-economy-takes-a-breather-but-cyprus-isn-t-immune-to-the-cough

Europe’s economy is trying to catch its breath. Exports are slumping, inflation is lingering, and policymakers are now counting on people’s paychecks and steady jobs to keep things from stalling completely....

2. EAC continues mass installation of smart meters across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-continues-mass-installation-of-smart-meters-across-cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is continuing its nationwide rollout of smart meters, with installations taking place in all provinces throughout November....

3. Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-wins-22-awards-at-the-cyprus-responsible-business-awards-cyprus-customer-excellence-awards-2024

Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....

4. Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-shake-up-coming-for-cyprus-taxi-industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

5. Pollution costs push power prices over €200 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pollution-costs-push-power-prices-over-€200-million

The cost of carbon emissions tied to electricity generation has already surpassed €200 million this year, a figure that continues to climb as carbon prices remain higher than in 2024....

6. €50 million could flow to consumers as Cyprus moves to tax renewable energy giants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€50-million-could-flow-to-consumers-as-cyprus-moves-to-tax-renewable-energy-giants

Cyprus is considering a controversial move to tax unexpected profits from private renewable energy companies, a measure aimed at funneling millions into programs that could ease the burden on consumers....

7. Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charalambides-christis-fixes-milk-shelf-life-glitch

Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....

8. Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-scoops-11-awards-in-global-finance-s-2025-digital-bank-rankings

Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards ...

9. Complaints pour in over spoiled milk from Charalambides-Christis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/complaints-pour-in-over-spoiled-milk-from-charalambides-christis

Dozens of consumers across Cyprus have filed complaints after discovering that fresh milk from Charalambides-Christis was turning sour several days before the stated expiration date, sparking concern among households and prompting an investigation....

10. When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-‘fresh-milk-isn-t-so-fresh

A growing number of Cypriot consumers are reporting that cartons of fresh milk are turning sour days before the expiration date, prompting an uproar and raising questions about quality control in one of the island’s most trusted dairy brands....

11. EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tax-hike-could-make-smoking-a-luxury-greece-pushes-back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

12. Cyprus’ trade deficit widens by €1 billion as imports surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-trade-deficit-widens-by-€1-billion-as-imports-surge

Cyprus’ trade deficit has ballooned by nearly €1 billion this year, reaching €5.15 billion between January and August 2025, as imports outpaced exports by a wide margin....

13. The risk is not only geopolitical

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-risk-is-not-only-geopolitical

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection cable is full of thorny issues that, until resolved, would be better off out of the headlines. The project is making news for all the wrong reasons....

14. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-join-eurozone-s-instant-transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

15. The energy market has opened, but power prices haven’t budged

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-energy-market-has-opened-but-power-prices-haven-t-budged

A study by The Cyprus Institute, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, suggests that electricity bills could be up to 20% lower if natural gas were used today for power generation....

16. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 26/09/2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/september-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-26-09-2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

17. Cyprus records zero inflation as Eurozone prices continue rising

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-zero-inflation-as-eurozone-prices-continue-rising

Cyprus recorded no inflation in September, standing out from the rest of the eurozone where consumer prices continued to rise, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the European Union’s statistics agency....

18. Inside Cyprus’ new power market: Who’s in and how prices will be set

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/inside-cyprus-new-power-market-who-s-in-and-how-prices-will-be-set

Cyprus formally opened its competitive electricity market Wednesday, a milestone in the country’s effort to liberalize the energy sector and give consumers more freedom to choose how they buy power....

19. No cashiers, no lines: Greece’s first staff-free supermarket opens in Athens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-cashiers-no-lines-greece-s-first-staff-free-supermarket-opens-in-athens

Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....

20. Advertising in 2025: AI Won’t Buy Your Product. People Will.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/advertising-in-2025-ai-won-t-buy-your-product-people-will

''Agents can do great research, but they don’t shop,'' says Arriana Yiallourides, Business Development Director at VML North America. ...

21. Power shift: 17 companies enter Cyprus’ new electricity market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/power-shift-17-companies-enter-cyprus-new-electricity-market

For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....

22. Cyprus betting hits €320M in Q1

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-betting-hits-€320m-in-q1

Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....

23. Supermarkets and electricity bills top Cypriot concerns despite signs of consumer confidence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/supermarkets-and-electricity-bills-top-cypriot-concerns-despite-signs-of-consumer-confidence

Cypriot households are showing cautious optimism about the economy, though rising supermarket prices and electricity bills remain their biggest worries, according to a new Ktrends survey by Kathimerini and PwC....

24. Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-fined-hundreds-of-thousands-for-unfair-loan-terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

25. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-central-bank-projects-3-3-economic-growth-in-2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

26. Fresh vegetable prices surge in August while seafood prices fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fresh-vegetable-prices-surge-in-august-while-seafood-prices-fall

Prices for fresh vegetables and greens skyrocketed in August, rising nearly 50% from the previous month, according to the Consumer Goods Price Observatory....

27. New online stock monitoring function from Lidl Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-online-stock-monitoring-function-from-lidl-cyprus

The company introduces a new way to monitor non-food product stocks for its customers, with a simple online search, in real time, easily and quickly....

28. Cypriots fill supermarket carts as dining out declines

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....

29. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-schools-and-educators-among-winners-of-european-teaching-innovation-awards

Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....

30. Cyprus sees 4.1% rise in hourly labor costs in second quarter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sees-4-1-rise-in-hourly-labor-costs-in-second-quarter

The cost of employing workers in Cyprus rose 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year....

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