https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban
Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exness-founder-petr-valov-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Petr Valov founded Exness in 2008 with the goal of creating a company built on strong ethical values and an algorithmic, science-driven approach to products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-transformation-of-berengaria-hotel-in-prodromos-continues-an-overview-of-current-progress
The repair and renovation works at Cyprus’s most historic mountain resort, the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, are currently in full swing, led by the well-known residential and commercial developer BBF......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-fintech-hackathon-5-0-where-the-fintech-nation-begins
The Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 5th BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0, focused on innovative technologies in the financial sector (Fintech), on October 18-20, 2024. It will be held in person at the IDEA Innovation Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-china-set-to-hit-pwc-with-record-penalty-amid-evergrande-fallout
PwC China has informed its clients that it expects Chinese authorities to impose a six-month business ban starting as early as September, following its audit of the now-collapsed property developer Evergrande....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-offer-more-affordable-homes-with-cldc-s-three-part-plan
The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-building-a-home-is-rare-today
As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-polis-road-project-faces-uncertain-future
The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-giants-eye-battery-storage-project-in-cyprus
Major global companies like Tesla and Samsung have expressed interest in developing a battery-based electricity storage system in Cyprus, according to Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry George Papanastasiou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apple-introduces-ai-but-only-for-iphone-15-pro-users
After nearly two years of anticipation, Apple has finally entered the artificial intelligence (AI) race....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bbf-announces-the-full-sale-of-four-class-a-business-centers-in-cyprus-in-the-past-12-months
BBF, Limassol’s top luxury residential developer, successfully sold out four Class A office buildings within the last year. Spanning a total area of approximately 20,000 sq. m., the full sale of bbf: latitude, bbf: liberty, bbf: benchmark, and bbf: summit solidifies BBF’s position as a leading name in Cyprus's commercial real estate market as well....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/summer-concerts-at-larnaca-marina-moved-to-land-of-tomorrow
In light of the recent termination of the Larnaca Marina project contract, organizers of this summer’s biggest events in Cyprus have announced a change in venue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-introduces-ask-bbf-for-comprehensive-real-estate-services
BBF, a leading residential and commercial developer in Cyprus, constantly invests in innovative solutions that put customers at the center of all operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/remembering-michael-g-leptos-a-tribute-to-cyprus-land-development-pioneer
In an emotional ceremony, the contribution of the late Michael G. Leptos, founder of Leptos Estates, was recognised and honoured with a special award for his dedication and contribution to the Cyprus Land and Building Developers Association. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apple-fights-€1-8-billion-eu-fine
Apple is appealing a €1.8 billion fine from the European Union, which accused the tech giant of blocking information about cheaper music streaming services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-launches-eden-bay-in-kato-paphos
Marking BBF’s latest expansion to the charming city of Paphos, bbf: eden bay embodies a unique blend of rich cultural history, endless beaches, and high-end living....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-jurors-chosen-yet-in-senator-menendez-s-corruption-trial
Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on Monday, with a judge excusing dozens of prospective jurors in a case that could affect the Democrat's political future and the makeup of the U.S. Senate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/minthis-presents-origins-by-renowned-artists-stass-paraskos-margaret-paraskos-and-emilio-koutsoftides
With a grand opening scheduled for April 19 at 6 p.m., Minthis is pleased to present ''Origins,'' a three-generational exhibition highlighting the creations of Stass Paraskos, Margaret Paraskos, and Emilio Koutsoftides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-berengaria-€40m-revival-sparks-environmental-debate
Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-trademarks-empower-businesses-in-the-digital-era
In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imperio-leads-cyprus-real-estate-into-green-future-with-first-ever-esg-report
Imperio remains steadfast in its commitment to promote the green transition of Cyprus’ real estate sector – a development that will greatly benefit the sector’s businesses, society, economy, as well as the environment itself, in multiple ways....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-minister-s-planning-amnesty-paves-way-for-affordable-housing
In a recent development, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou directed the Director of Planning to formulate a comprehensive proposal for a planning amnesty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/department-faces-2-000-backlogged-refugee-applications-due-to-understaffing
In February 2024, the Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons (YMAPE) revealed a backlog of 2,000 pending applications, citing understaffing issues. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-berengaria-comes-the-development-of-the-highlands
In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-hosts-xrpl-hackathon-in-2024
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is excited to announce the Cyprus Tech Odyssey: XRPL Hackathon 2024, in collaboration with Ripple, scheduled to take place between January 18-20, 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-details-emerge-in-menendez-s-qatari-bribery-allegations
In a complex legal saga, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez finds himself ensnared in deeper troubles as fresh allegations unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-linked-to-magnitsky-case-through-luxury-hotel-investment
The international organization OCCRP, specializing in organized crime and corruption, has once again implicated Cyprus in investment cases related to the luxury hotel Cap St Georges in Peyia. The connection ties back to the infamous Magnitsky case, a high-profile tax fraud scandal in Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/developer-s-double-plea-amidst-partially-frozen-road-project-in-akamas
None of those who attended the meeting of the Environment Committee left any wiser about what is happening in the projects that have been carried out in recent months for the first phase of improvement of part of the road network of the Akamas National Forest Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swedish-media-exposes-sizopoulos-s-tie-to-golden-passports-scheme
In a joint investigation, Göteborgs-Posten and OCCRP shed light on EPP President Marinos Sizopoulos's connection to the 'golden passports' scandal....