https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-tax-cut-of-8-33-cents-per-litre-extended-until-sept-17
Drivers in Cyprus will continue paying less for petrol and diesel after the government extended a fuel tax cut until Sept. 17, keeping a discount of 8.33 cents per liter, including VAT, at filling stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-installs-first-big-battery-systems-to-cut-solar-power-cuts
The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finally-finds-a-way-to-stop-wasting-its-solar-energy
Cyprus is set to take a major step toward solving one of its most frustrating energy problems, the fact that a large share of solar power produced on sunny days simply goes to waste because the grid cannot absorb it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/food-prices-continue-to-rise-despite-lower-costs-for-fresh-produce
Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/salt-fire-summer-nights-by-the-pool
If you're looking to escape the city heat without compromising on great food, Salt & Fire in Agios Ioannis has exactly what you need. Since the beginning of June, the iconic steakhouse owned by the Heimonides family has been opening its garden by the pool for dinner service, offering evenings under the stars with the open Nicosia sky as the perfect backdrop....
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/israel-cuts-ties-with-eu-foreign-policy-chief
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced he is cutting off all contact with the European Union’s top foreign policy official, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over reported remarks linking Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-reality-check-for-us-cypriots
Yesterday's report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption on the book *Mafia State* is a significant institutional intervention with real substance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-safety-rules-slow-down-home-solar-battery-storage-rollout
The high expectations created by Cyprus’ household solar panel programme for cheap and affordable electricity are, in practice, proving largely unrealistic....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line
For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cing-develops-breakthrough-ivf-genetic-test-for-inherited-diseases
Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback
After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-cyprus-earnings-take-a-hit-despite-€103-million-quarterly-profit
Eurobank reported a profit of €103 million in Cyprus during the first three months of 2026, even as earnings on the island fell compared to last year amid lower European interest rates and growing international uncertainty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-new-wave-of-european-instability
Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/airlines-slash-millions-of-seats-as-fuel-fears-shake-global-travel
Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-warns-cyprus-against-costly-energy-measures-and-foreclosure-delays
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy following the conclusion of its mission to the country, which took place from the last 10 days of April through early May.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-debates-energy-aid-as-families-fear-new-spike-in-bills
As tensions linked to the conflict in Iran continue to shake global energy markets, European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Monday facing a question many Cypriots already know too well: how do you help people cope with rising costs without blowing a hole in state finances?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two
After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airfares-set-to-surge-this-summer-as-united-hikes-prices-and-lufthansa-slashes-flights
If you’re planning a summer getaway, brace yourself; flying is about to get more expensive and a lot less predictable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-acquires-chessbase-a-market-leader-in-chess-software-data-and-content
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-toolbox-to-curb-energy-prices-support-for-all-27-member-states
Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tourism-slump-hits-famagusta-as-april-hotel-occupancy-drops-by-40
Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-faces-€459-billion-budget-gap-while-member-states-clash-over-spending-priorities
The European Commission has placed the 27 member states before what it calls a “fiscal trilemma,” centered on the new European budget under discussion for the seven-year period 2028–2034, which is dividing partners during the energy crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fuel-subsidy-falls-short-at-the-pump-consumer-group-says
A fuel subsidy introduced by the government to ease the burden of rising prices was not fully reflected in what consumers ultimately paid at the pump, according to findings from the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-drop-saturday-after-last-minute-delay
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
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/a-brand-new-meeting-point-just-arrived-in-the-heart-of-nicosia
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is proud to be furtherly unfolding the fascinating array of culinary venues, coming to find their place in the heart of Nicosia’s eclectic crowd and global visitors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€200m-support-package-launched-to-help-cypriots-weather-crisis
The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/several-major-airlines-have-cut-flights-as-fuel-costs-soar
Major airlines around the world are canceling flights as the ongoing conflict in Iran drives oil prices to historic highs, forcing carriers to rethink operations and route schedules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meat-prices-surge-up-to-28-in-cyprus
Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...
