https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-keep-travelling-despite-rising-airfares
Cypriots’ appetite for travel remains undiminished despite rising airfares. Ticket prices have already increased, but—for now, at least—people are not cutting back on trips abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kronos-the-offshore-underdog-that-became-the-front-runner
Fifteen years after the first discovery of substantial hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Republic of Cyprus and Italian energy company Eni have taken their most significant step toward bringing the island into the ranks of energy-producing countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proves-a-lucrative-market-for-banks
Cyprus remains a strong source of bank profits, with two of the three banks whose parent companies are based in Greece reporting impressive results. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wastewater-disposal-identified-as-key-factor-in-pissouri-landslides
The long-term disposal of domestic wastewater into soakaway pits was the main factor behind rising groundwater levels and the reactivation of landslides in Pissouri, according to scientific research published in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/g20-scraps-group-photo-after-europeans-refuse-to-pose-with-russia-s-lavrov
The United States cancelled a group photograph at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers after several European diplomats threatened to walk out rather than pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, U.S. officials told The Associated Press....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/erb-asfalistiki-27-years-together-with-cyprus-police-for-road-safety
Under the main message “Let’s not let our dreams fall apart!”, ERB ASFALISTIKI and the Cyprus Police Department of Traffic Police Headquarters are co-organizing, for the 27th consecutive year, the Road Safety Week taking place from October 16 to October 23, 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-things-to-do-that-are-less-frightening-than-your-electricity-bill
This weekend, Cyprus presents an important choice: head into a haunted maze and scream, or head into the mountains and eat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-prices-jump-21-in-september-putting-households-under-pressure
Energy prices in Cyprus rose 21% in September compared with a year earlier, putting pressure on household budgets as inflation on the island outpaced the euro-area average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-largest-caffe-nero-planned-for-old-gsp-square
A Caffe Nero, a wine bar, a perfume shop, and a full-service restaurant or cafe are planned for the revamped old GSP square, bringing new shopping and dining options to central Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-profits-climb-as-cyprus-delivers-nearly-a-third-of-earnings
Eurobank’s profits rose in the first nine months of 2026, with Cyprus providing nearly a third of the group’s adjusted earnings, even though profits from its operations on the island fell slightly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-china-trade-surges-26-to-$1-44-billion-in-2025
Cyprus-China bilateral trade reached $1.44 billion in 2025, rising by 26% as both countries seek to expand cooperation in investment, technology, tourism and renewable energy. The Cyprus-China Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Forum in Nicosia brought together business leaders and local officials to explore new commercial partnerships....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pentakomo-waste-facility-still-plagued-by-problems-despite-drop-in-foul-odours
Residents of Pentakomo have experienced a marked reduction in foul odours from the local waste management facility in recent months, following changes to how rubbish is handled. However, significant technical and operational problems remain, with a major upgrade expected to take several years to complete....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-bets-he-can-unite-disy-—-but-will-averof-back-him
Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-coffee-is-taking-a-bigger-bite-out-of-cyprus-budgets
A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lagarde-to-leave-ecb-early-opening-race-for-europe-s-top-banking-job
Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president on Feb. 7, 2027, leaving months before her term ends and setting off the search for a successor at the helm of the eurozone’s central bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/who-wants-to-run-a-business-in-cyprus-anymore
Between armed conflicts, geopolitical developments, a prolonged energy crisis and constant shifts in the global economy, running a business in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/is-limassol-becoming-too-expensive-for-business
Limassol’s cost-of-living pressures appear to be reaching a breaking point, extending beyond households and residents to the business community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-election-leaves-power-undecided-with-cyprus-watching-closely
Israel’s election has left neither main political bloc with enough seats to govern, setting up difficult coalition negotiations in a country whose security decisions carry consequences for nearby Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-asbestos-mine-among-sites-covered-by-€302-400-in-public-tenders
Two public infrastructure contracts with a combined estimated value of €302,400 excluding VAT are now under evaluation following the closure of bidding on Tuesday, with works planned at the former Amiantos Mine and long-term maintenance of wastewater facilities at Troodos Camp....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/gdp-growth-accelerates-in-q2-on-strong-consumption-and-investment
Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-spends-more-than-it-earns-as-deficit-grows
The Cypriot government spent nearly €143 million more than it brought in during the second quarter of 2026, as rising costs outpaced an increase in revenue, preliminary figures from the Statistical Service show....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/too-busy-to-shop-let-ai-find-the-deals-for-you
You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-among-eu-countries-targeted-by-russia-linked-cyberattacks
Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-suffocation-of-young-people-in-cyprus-and-europe
Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-domestic-violence-information-sharing-platform-by-year-end
Cyprus plans to introduce a new information-sharing platform between state services handling domestic violence cases by the end of 2026, in an effort to improve coordination and help authorities identify households at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signs-major-gas-deal-with-kronos-production-targeted-for-2028
Cyprus moved a step closer Monday to turning its offshore natural gas into an income source for the country, signing contracts worth up to $1.8 billion to develop the Kronos field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trouble-in-the-financial-shadows-is-cyprus-ready
When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidan-s-counterplay-over-the-cable
When Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a journalist from the Greek newspaper Ta Nea in Brussels last week that Turkey ''agrees'' to the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-turns-to-israeli-weapons-but-france-remains-its-top-arms-supplier
Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whistleblower-reports-more-than-triple-to-85-in-2025
Cyprus received 85 whistleblower reports in 2025, more than three times the number recorded a year earlier, according to figures released by the Justice Ministry....
