https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-businesses-pay-more-to-keep-the-lights-on
Businesses in Cyprus paid about 28% more for electricity than the EU average in the first half of 2026, according to Eurostat figures released Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourists-kept-coming-to-cyprus-so-why-did-hotel-profits-fall
Tourism directly accounts for 13% to 15% of Cyprus’ GDP, and more than 25% once we count the economic activity it supports along the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-long-standing-sponsor-of-the-let-s-do-it-cyprus-campaign
Committed to protecting the natural environment and raising environmental awareness, Petrolina continues to support Cyprus’s largest environmental campaign, Let’s Do It! Cyprus, which it has sponsored since 2014. This year, the company is participating as a Silver Sponsor of Let’s Do It! Cyprus 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushback-does-little-to-slow-turkey-s-gas-pipeline-to-occupied-northern-cyprus
The European Union has responded weakly to plans for an undersea natural gas pipeline linking Turkey to occupied northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-must-hold-extra-capital-to-continue-lending-in-a-crisis
Markets are volatile, the war in the Middle East shows no sign of ending, and inflation continues to rise. The energy crisis is deepening concerns, while the prices of goods and fuel remain high. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-platinum-sponsor-of-the-radisson-hotels-larnaka-marathon
Petrolina, Platinum Sponsor since the very first year of the Radisson Hotels Larnaka Marathon, continues to energise one of Cyprus’s most significant sporting events, contributing to its continued success. This year’s Marathon will take place on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom24-plans-geneva-office-for-q1-2027-deepening-ties-with-swiss-finance-and-research
Geneva combines international finance, wealth management and institutional trust with access to world-class research and innovation. Freedom24 sees opportunities to connect its digital financial expertise and the group’s technological capabilities with Switzerland’s financial and scientific ecosystem.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-says-disy-risks-repeating-2023-with-neofytou
''Either we turn the page or we remain hostage to the past,'' George Pamborides tells Kathimerini, setting out what he believes is at stake in the race for the Democratic Rally (DISY) nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bean-bar-new-protein-shakes-made-your-way
Everyday life calls for energy, balance, and little moments of enjoyment. Staying true to its commitment to combining great taste with healthy food habits, Bean Bar is introducing a new beverage category to its menu that combines high-quality ingredients and nutritional value, while offering endless flavour combinations. The new ‘Make Your Own Protein Shakes’ bring a fresh flavour experience to our daily routine, inviting customers to create their very own protein shake, exactly the way they like it!
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/october-price-rises-hit-17-products-as-35-become-cheaper-consumers-group-reports
Seventeen products recorded increases of between 5% and 15.31% in their average retail prices during October, while 35 products became cheaper, with reductions ranging from 5% to 12.3%, according to the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-than-€1-billion-spent-on-measures-to-curb-rising-prices-since-2023
The Government has allocated more than €1 billion since 2023 to help households cope with rising living costs, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said, pointing to five support packages introduced in response to imported inflation and the energy crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/life-lessons-you-wish-you-d-known-at-20
These are the life lessons most people only learn the hard way by their forties. Knowing them earlier can change how you handle responsibility, relationships, self-worth, and the slow work of building a life that actually feels good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-developers-oversee-€8bn-portfolio-as-efforts-to-attract-us-investors-gather-pace
Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract American investment as developers oversee projects worth more than €8bn across the island. The Government's plans come alongside calls from the construction sector for faster approvals, regulatory improvements and more affordable housing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-offers-up-to-€150-000-for-voluntary-early-retirement
Nicosia Municipality has announced a voluntary early retirement scheme aimed at reducing its fixed costs. The scheme allows for the departure of up to 25 employees, covering both permanent staff and those on indefinite-term contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urges-eu-to-intervene-over-planned-turkey–occupied-areas-gas-pipeline
Nicosia is seeking help from Brussels as plans advance for a subsea, bidirectional natural gas pipeline between Turkey and the self-declared ''turkish republic of northern cyprus.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-keep-travelling-despite-rising-airfares
Cypriots’ appetite for travel remains undiminished despite rising airfares. Ticket prices have already increased, but—for now, at least—people are not cutting back on trips abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kronos-the-offshore-underdog-that-became-the-front-runner
Fifteen years after the first discovery of substantial hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Republic of Cyprus and Italian energy company Eni have taken their most significant step toward bringing the island into the ranks of energy-producing countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/g20-scraps-group-photo-after-europeans-refuse-to-pose-with-russia-s-lavrov
The United States cancelled a group photograph at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers after several European diplomats threatened to walk out rather than pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, U.S. officials told The Associated Press....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-campaign-nonsense-and-a-€10-000-charitable-excursion
Pamboridis held a press conference and had plenty of interesting things to say—apart from his declaration that, if he becomes DISY’s candidate, there is “no way” he will lose!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-prices-jump-21-in-september-putting-households-under-pressure
Energy prices in Cyprus rose 21% in September compared with a year earlier, putting pressure on household budgets as inflation on the island outpaced the euro-area average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-profits-climb-as-cyprus-delivers-nearly-a-third-of-earnings
Eurobank’s profits rose in the first nine months of 2026, with Cyprus providing nearly a third of the group’s adjusted earnings, even though profits from its operations on the island fell slightly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/want-to-lose-fat-7-healthy-carbs-to-add-to-your-diet
Who says you have to give up carbs to lose body fat? The truth is, you don't need to cut them out of your diet. By choosing the right foods, you can enjoy a steady source of energy, stay full longer, and support your fat-loss goals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-china-trade-surges-26-to-$1-44-billion-in-2025
Cyprus-China bilateral trade reached $1.44 billion in 2025, rising by 26% as both countries seek to expand cooperation in investment, technology, tourism and renewable energy. The Cyprus-China Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Forum in Nicosia brought together business leaders and local officials to explore new commercial partnerships....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-bets-he-can-unite-disy-—-but-will-averof-back-him
Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/even-coffee-is-taking-a-bigger-bite-out-of-cyprus-budgets
A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lagarde-to-leave-ecb-early-opening-race-for-europe-s-top-banking-job
Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president on Feb. 7, 2027, leaving months before her term ends and setting off the search for a successor at the helm of the eurozone’s central bank....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-wants-companies-that-bring-more-than-a-registered-address
Attracting companies to Cyprus is one thing. Making sure they actually do business here and contribute to the economy is another....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/who-wants-to-run-a-business-in-cyprus-anymore
Between armed conflicts, geopolitical developments, a prolonged energy crisis and constant shifts in the global economy, running a business in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-orders-second-patrol-ship-from-israel
The agreement to acquire a second offshore patrol vessel is simply the implementation of the original plan to strengthen the National Guard’s Naval Command with modern surface vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-election-leaves-power-undecided-with-cyprus-watching-closely
Israel’s election has left neither main political bloc with enough seats to govern, setting up difficult coalition negotiations in a country whose security decisions carry consequences for nearby Cyprus....
