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1. Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-kicks-off-eu-presidency-with-tough-talk-on-migration

Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....

2. A Mediterranean University for a shared future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-mediterranean-university-for-a-shared-future

In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and crisis, education remains by far the most powerful tool to connect people. ...

3. Bank of Cyprus sheds €2.5B in real estate, marks biggest property sale in island’s history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-sheds-€2-5b-in-real-estate-marks-biggest-property-sale-in-island-s-history

The Bank of Cyprus has officially sold off more than €2.5 billion worth of real estate, over 5,100 properties, through its Real Estate Management Unit (REMU), marking a major milestone in clearing long-standing burdens from its balance sheet, according to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas....

4. Celebrating Excellence: University of Limassol Hosts its 2025 Graduation Ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrating-excellence-university-of-limassol-hosts-its-2025-graduation-ceremony

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 26 June, marking a major milestone in its continuing journey as one of Cyprus’s most innovative and forward-thinking academic institutions....

5. Eurobank Group to Build Care Centre and Independent Living Residences for People with Disabilities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-group-to-build-care-centre-and-independent-living-residences-for-people-with-disabilities

In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....

6. Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-posts-€551m-budget-surplus-in-first-five-months-of-2025

Cyprus continues to keep its public finances in check, reporting a general government surplus of €551.2 million for the first five months of 2025, slightly higher than the €542.6 million recorded during the same period last year. ...

7. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

8. Protect Cypriot businesses before they’re bought out, Chamber chief warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/protect-cypriot-businesses-before-they-re-bought-out-chamber-chief-warns

The head of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is urging action to protect local businesses from being swallowed up by foreign interests, calling for targeted tax reforms and incentives to encourage homegrown mergers....

9. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-offers-$30b-to-iran-ditch-the-enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

10. MP's approve €100M fund to aid 2013 bank crisis victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-s-approve-€100m-fund-to-aid-2013-bank-crisis-victims

Twelve years after the 2013 banking crisis devastated thousands of depositors and investors, Cyprus’ Parliament has approved a long-awaited budget for the National Solidarity Fund, unlocking €100 million in compensation for those hardest hit....

11. Cyprus backs young entrepreneurs with €50M boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-backs-young-entrepreneurs-with-€50m-boost

Cyprus is betting on young entrepreneurs to drive the country’s economic growth, with over €10 million already distributed in grants under a national plan expected to create more than 2,000 jobs by 2027....

12. ''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/being-human-is-not-hard-because-you-re-doing-it-wrong-it-s-hard-because-you-re-doing-it-right-glennon-doyle

If we consider the 2008 financial crash as the starting point of a grim era, one where the term "crisis" became a permanent fixture in the daily news and has since never really left, not even for five years at a stretch....

13. As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/as-israel-bombards-iran-trump-weighs-strike-that-could-reshape-the-middle-east

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides locked in a dangerous strategic standoff while awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to launch a direct strike against Iran....

14. Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/swiss-central-bank-slashes-interest-rates-to-0-to-fight-soaring-franc-and-deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

15. Cyprus salaries rise by 13% over two years, Labour Minister says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-salaries-rise-by-13-over-two-years-labour-minister-says

Average salaries in Cyprus have risen by 13% over the past two years, reaching approximately €2,500, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou announced Wednesday, citing recent Eurostat data....

16. The Catalytic Role of Legal and Regulatory Functions in the Modern Era of Sustainable Development

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-catalytic-role-of-legal-and-regulatory-functions-in-the-modern-era-of-sustainable-development

In the traditional business environment, legal and compliance professionals were seen as “gatekeepers.” Today, they are evolving into custodians of alignment and harmonization with legal and regulatory frameworks. ...

17. Bollywood, bots, and big bucks as Cyprus becomes India’s new business and movie hub

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bollywood-bots-and-big-bucks-as-cyprus-becomes-india-s-new-business-and-movie-hub

In a major boost to Cyprus’s economy and international standing, two Indian companies have officially announced their expansion into the country, with more than 20 others reportedly exploring similar moves....

18. Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-fishing-boat-fined-and-escorted-out-of-cyprus-waters

A foreign fishing boat was caught operating illegally in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Sunday, triggering a coordinated response by the Port and Maritime Police and a police helicopter....

19. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modi-begins-two-day-visit-to-cyprus-set-to-sign-joint-declaration-on-strategic-cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

20. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-poised-for-fall-rate-decision-as-growth-tariffs-and-inflation-weigh-in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

21. Oil and gas prices surge after attack on Iran nuclear sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-and-gas-prices-surge-after-attack-on-iran-nuclear-sites

Global energy prices soared and markets plunged Thursday following an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, intensifying fears of a wider Middle East conflict and compounding global economic pressures....

22. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-set-to-jump-after-mideast-strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

23. June Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 06/06/2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/june-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-06-06-2025

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....

24. The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-cruise-industry-a-catalyst-for-economic-growth

The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies....

25. Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-landowners-denied-justice-for-29-years-in-property-rights-violation

Cyprus’ Ombudsman has called for immediate action to resolve a 29-year violation of private property rights in the village of Tris Elies, where a water reservoir has stood on private land without the owner’s consent, permits, or compensation since 1996....

26. Deutsche Bank eyes return to Cyprus after nearly a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deutsche-bank-eyes-return-to-cyprus-after-nearly-a-decade

Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s biggest financial institutions, is considering a return to Cyprus nearly a decade after pulling out during the island’s financial crisis....

27. What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-behind-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-cyprus

Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....

28. No tender, no permits, no problem

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-tender-no-permits-no-problem

A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....

29. BoC eyes bigger role in your financial future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/boc-eyes-bigger-role-in-your-financial-future

Beyond its moves into the insurance sector, Bank of Cyprus is actively exploring additional ways to increase the bank’s overall value. ...

30. Turkish Cypriot ''official'' threatens arrests in property row

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-official-threatens-arrests-in-property-row

A senior Turkish Cypriot official has threatened to issue arrest warrants, potentially even international ones through Turkey, against individuals using Turkish Cypriot properties in the Republic-controlled south, ...