https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-law-allows-unlicensed-leisure-venues-to-become-legal
Parliament has approved a new legal framework that regulates how leisure venues are licensed and operated, replacing older legislation and expanding oversight....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-legal-service-exposed-over-€26-million-in-uncollected-court-debts
A newly released audit of Cyprus’s Legal Service for 2023–2024 describes serious inefficiencies in how court-awarded fines and costs are handled, with tens of millions of euros remaining unpaid and systemic weaknesses affecting oversight and enforcement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remains-a-key-gateway-as-europe-s-‘golden-visa-landscape-shifts
As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/excellence-in-tourism-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-honored-with-the-british-airways-holidays-customer-excellence-award-2025
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2025, recognizing its outstanding service quality, facilities, and overall guest experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/addressing-gender-inequalities-in-stem-and-entrepreneurship
As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/six-month-freeze-on-primary-home-foreclosures-proposed-over-middle-east-uncertainty
A proposal has been put forward to temporarily halt foreclosures on primary residences valued at up to €400,000 for a period of at least six months, as uncertainty grows over the potential economic impact of developments in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-fined-€160-000-over-unfair-mortgage-loan-clauses
Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has imposed a €160,000 administrative fine on Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd after determining that certain clauses in its mortgage loan agreements with consumers were unfair and insufficiently transparent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-eyes-strategic-acquisitions-in-insurance-asset-management-and-fintech
Bank of Cyprus says it is keeping a close watch for potential acquisitions that could add value to the group, focusing on three main areas: insurance, asset management and fintech....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-bans-age-discrimination-in-vehicle-insurance
Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-police-probe-alleged-mass-euthanasia-of-dogs-at-private-shelter
Police in Paphos are looking into serious allegations that a private animal shelter unlawfully euthanised large numbers of dogs, following a formal complaint made public by a local municipal councillor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-the-world-s-chess-elite-descend-on-paphos
In spring 2026, the world's chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men's and women's Candidates Tournaments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-years-for-one-case-audit-exposes-shocking-delays-in-land-department
Serious systemic problems are undermining how state land is managed and how property rights are protected, according to a new special report by the Audit Office of Cyprus examining the Department of Lands and Surveys....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-€4-4m-yearly-interest-from-eu-loan-to-ukraine
Cyprus is expected to contribute roughly €4.4 million annually toward servicing the €90 billion loan the EU plans to raise on the markets to support Ukraine in the coming years, according to sources from Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayors-of-paphos-and-lefkoniko-placed-on-suspension
The Mayor of Paphos has been placed on suspension following official notification from the Ministry of Interior, while the same measure also applies to the Mayor of Lefkoniko, in relation to separate complaints that are under criminal investigation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-eu-tightens-visa-rules-steps-up-deportations-in-new-migration-strategy
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a tougher migration strategy for the next five years, centered on overhauling the EU’s visa system and stepping up deportations, moves that effectively seal the bloc’s harder line on irregular migration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avlona-leader-accuses-un-of-inaction-over-new-buffer-zone-violations
The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-record-breaking-tourism-year
Cyprus recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who described the year as a landmark moment for the country’s visitor economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/when-rent-costs-as-much-as-a-mortgage-cypriots-turn-to-buying
Rents in Cyprus have risen to levels comparable with monthly mortgage payments, prompting more people to buy homes rather than rent, even when rent subsidies are available, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-politics-stall-the-cable-that-could-end-its-energy-isolation
The government and newly appointed Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will face a series of critical energy decisions in 2026 that will largely determine Cyprus’ energy future. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marriage-isn-t-a-passport-top-court-shuts-down-automatic-citizenship-claim
A landmark ruling by Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has sent a clear message: marrying a Cypriot does not guarantee Cypriot citizenship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-best-foreign-exchange-bank-in-cyprus-by-global-finance
The Bank of Cyprus has received another important international distinction, being named ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' at the annual Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards – World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks organized by the prestigious magazine Global Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mogherini-sannino-arrested-as-eu-fraud-investigation-continues
A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-establishes-its-first-scholarship-at-the-university-of-cyprus-and-supports-an-mba-student
The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-cyprus-restaurant-will-take-the-crown-in-2025
Cyprus’ food lovers are already buzzing: the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants list is coming back early next year, and everyone wants to know who will steal the top spot for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-property-contracts-issued-to-deceased-owners
Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-last-in-eu-for-learning-while-unions-fight-evaluation-overhaul
Cyprus has landed in last place in the EU for student learning outcomes, a ranking the education minister says should shock the country into action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-named-‘best-private-bank-in-cyprus-2026-by-global-finance
Bank of Cyprus has just been named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by the prestigious Global Finance magazine, reconfirming its status as the leader in the Cypriot market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-to-begin-trading-on-cyprus-stock-exchange-in-december-2025
In December 2025, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) in a “dual listing,” meaning they will continue trading simultaneously on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)....
