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05 August, 2026
 

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1. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-hiring-but-hundreds-of-jobs-are-going-unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

2. Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/old-gsp-gets-ready-to-eat-drink-and-shop-as-phc-group-takes-over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

3. More than 4,200 apply for mortgage-to-rent scheme as deadline extended

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-4-200-apply-for-mortgage-to-rent-scheme-as-deadline-extended

For hundreds of households struggling with bad loans, the possibility of losing the family home has been hanging over them for years. Cyprus' mortgage-to-rent scheme is offering some of those borrowers a way to stay put, and thousands are trying to get in....

4. Ever wonder where your tax money goes?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ever-wonder-where-your-tax-money-goes

From hospitals and universities to buses, water, political parties, and even Facebook and Google, Cyprus spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer euros in 2025, and a newly released Treasury list reveals where some of the biggest payments went. ...

5. That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/that-€3-parcel-charge-brought-customs-nearly-€2-million-in-one-month

That small €3 charge on goods ordered from outside the European Union has quickly added up, bringing Cyprus Customs nearly €2 million in its first month....

6. Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-save-but-banks-pay-little-in-return

Cypriots who keep their savings in the bank are receiving very little in return, despite paying considerably higher interest when they need to borrow money....

7. Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-profits-climb-to-€252-million-as-loans-and-deposits-grow

Bank of Cyprus made €252 million in after-tax profit during the first six months of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year....

8. Monday commute gets more expensive in Nicosia and Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-commute-gets-more-expensive-in-nicosia-and-larnaca

The Monday morning commute comes with a higher price tag for bus passengers in Nicosia and Larnaca, as new fares take effect on Aug. 3....

9. Cypriots are choosing fixed-rate home loans, and it's saving them from interest rate shocks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-are-choosing-fixed-rate-home-loans-and-it-s-saving-them-from-interest-rate-shocks

If you're taking out a mortgage in Cyprus today, chances are you're choosing a fixed interest rate rather than gambling on where borrowing costs might go next....

10. University of Cyprus expands with four new English-language degrees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-cyprus-expands-with-four-new-english-language-degrees

The University of Cyprus is opening its doors to more international students, and giving local students more options to study in English, after receiving government approval for four new English-language undergraduate degree programmes....

11. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-–-ai-wars

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns in 2026 with one of the most timely and critical themes of our era: the global battle for power surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

12. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-projects-that-could-transform-cyprus-are-waiting-for-one-final-yes

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

13. Before you buy, you'll soon be able to check if it's been recalled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/before-you-buy-you-ll-soon-be-able-to-check-if-it-s-been-recalled

Ever bought something only to later discover it had been recalled? Soon, checking whether a product is safe could be as easy as checking the weather....

14. Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-may-be-busy-but-cyprus-is-earning-far-less-from-tourism

The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....

15. 'Our health comes first': Limassol port truck drivers walk off the job over X-ray scanner fears

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/our-health-comes-first-limassol-port-truck-drivers-walk-off-the-job-over-x-ray-scanner-fears

For the hundreds of truck drivers who pass through Limassol port every day, Thursday wasn't business as usual....

16. Cyprus' brightest young AI minds head to world Olympiad in Kazakhstan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-brightest-young-ai-minds-head-to-world-olympiad-in-kazakhstan

While much of the world's conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on whether AI will replace jobs, a group of Cypriot students is preparing to show how the technology can be used to solve some of tomorrow's biggest challenges....

17. The Christine Lagarde enigma

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-christine-lagarde-enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

18. US blocks new Chinese-made AI robots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/us-blocks-new-chinese-made-ai-robots

The United States has taken another major step in its technology showdown with China, blocking new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and certain power inverters, arguing the devices could pose cybersecurity and national security risks....

19. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-system-built-to-simplify-hiring-is-now-raising-fears-of-worker-exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

20. Another ECB rate hike is on the horizon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/another-ecb-rate-hike-is-on-the-horizon

Europe may be heading for another interest rate increase, and households could once again feel the impact....

21. Cyprus: Exporting potatoes, halloumi… and gas?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-exporting-potatoes-halloumi…-and-gas

On Tuesday the 28th of July, 2026, the energy company Eni reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

22. Cypriot & Greek stocks now available on the Wealthyhood x BoC app

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-greek-stocks-now-available-on-the-wealthyhood-x-boc-app

Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....

23. The housing crisis is not just about homes, it's about Cyprus’ future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-housing-crisis-is-not-just-about-homes-it-s-about-cyprus-future

The housing crisis is no longer a temporary economic difficulty. It is evolving into one of the European Union’s (EU) most significant public policy challenges, affecting social cohesion, demographic renewal, economic competitiveness, and the sustainable development of both cities and rural areas....

24. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-years-€1-billion-and-hundreds-of-projects-cyprus-closes-its-eu-recovery-chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

25. Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/where-is-cyprus-spending-your-money-€412-million-poured-into-projects-in-six-months

Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....

26. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-trucks-be-banned-from-highways-during-rush-hour-expert-says-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-rules

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

27. Dubai offers residents up to €700 for bringing foreign visitors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dubai-offers-residents-up-to-€700-for-bringing-foreign-visitors

Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....

28. Cyprus environmental tax revenue reaches €718.7 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-environmental-tax-revenue-reaches-€718-7-million

Environmental tax revenue in Cyprus reached €718.72 million in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat, as environmental tax receipts across the European Union increased to a record €371.9 billion....

29. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

30. Cyprus records EU's second-largest annual drop in public debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-eu-s-second-largest-annual-drop-in-public-debt

Cyprus recorded the second-largest annual reduction in government debt among European Union member states during the first quarter of 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

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