https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-factory-and-winery-tours-become-cyprus-next-tourism-trend
Industrial tourism, which allows visitors to explore working production facilities and learn how goods are made, is gaining attention as a way to expand tourism offerings beyond traditional attractions. Experiences can range from tours of wineries and food producers to visits to agricultural operations and manufacturing sites....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investment-bank-restarts-funding-to-turkey-after-7-year-freeze
The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/entrepreneurial-ambitions-rise-in-cyprus-but-barriers-to-growth-remain
Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/compliancesuite-ai-launches-new-website-showcasing-unified-compliance-operating-infrastructure-for-regulated-organisations
As regulatory obligations continue to expand across Europe and globally, organisations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen compliance operations while maintaining speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. From AML and KYC obligations to transaction monitoring, KYB verification, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, and third-party risk management, businesses are seeking more connected and intelligent ways to manage compliance within increasingly complex regulatory environments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/official-opening-of-the-eurobank-india-office-marks-a-new-milestone-in-europe–india-connectivity
An official inauguration ceremony for the Eurobank India Office was held on 21 May 2026 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-nicosia-cafe-creates-jobs-and-training-opportunities-for-young-people-on-the-autism-spectrum
Cyprus has launched its first registered social enterprise with the opening of True Heart Café in central Nicosia. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-and-cybersift-a-partnership-to-deliver-simple-intelligent-cybersecurity-for-businesses-in-cyprus-of-every-size
Cablenet, one of Cyprus's leading telecommunications providers, announces a strategic partnership with CyberSift, the Malta-based global cybersecurity specialist, through two exclusive events, for business clients, in Nicosia and Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/owe-social-insurance-new-repayment-plan-could-offer-thousands-a-financial-lifeline
Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-powers-up-giga-internet-5g-unlimited-and-hbo-signal-a-new-era-for-cyprus-connectivity
Cablenet Communication Systems PLC has recently announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting revenue of €69.7 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urged-to-prepare-for-economic-fallout-from-iran-tensions
Cyprus may soon start feeling the economic fallout from rising tensions involving Iran, with the country’s Fiscal Council warning that global developments could translate into higher prices and fresh pressure on households and businesses at home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreclosure-suspensions-keep-returning-in-cyprus
A new effort to suspend foreclosures is underway until the end of the year. Members of parliament are dissatisfied with the current foreclosure framework, and just days before Parliament dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections, numerous legislative proposals are on the table. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battlefield-redefined-2026
''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battlefield-redefined-2026-the-premier-defence-and-security-event-returns-to-nicosia
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/von-der-leyen-made-in-europe-is-necessary-but-not-a-blank-cheque
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project
Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-becomes-india-s-gateway-to-europe-as-landmark-trade-deal-takes-effect
A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-approves-minimum-wage-increase-of-8-8-effective-january-2026
The government has approved an increase to the national minimum wage, following a Cabinet decision taken after a review of economic and social conditions. The revised rates will take effect on 1 January 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-public-sector-employment-hits-74-400-in-third-quarter-2025
The total number of employees in Cyprus’s broader public sector reached 74,431 in the third quarter of 2025, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-businesses-embrace-ai-and-e-commerce-to-boost-growth
Businesses in Cyprus are increasingly embracing digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce emerging as major drivers of change. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-to-crack-down-on-thousands-of-unlicensed-businesses
The Municipality of Paphos is moving to enforce strict compliance with licensing regulations after a survey revealed widespread violations across the city. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-reclaim-its-glory-despite-makeover
No one doubts that Makarios Avenue in Nicosia is facing serious commercial challenges. This has been one of the city’s most discussed and critical issues for some time now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-rake-in-over-€750-million-even-as-rate-cuts-cool
Cyprus’ biggest banks are still posting hefty profits this year, even as the era of sky-high earnings seen in 2023 and 2024 begins to lose steam....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-loans-nearly-€2-million-to-cypriot-small-and-medium-enterprises
Wolt, the platform connecting consumers, local businesses, and delivery partners, has lent nearly €2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alpha-bank-completes-the-acquisition-of-astrobank-s-banking-operations-in-cyprus
Alpha Bank announces the successful completion of the acquisition of substantially all assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd (“AstroBank”), through its subsidiary Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd (“Alpha Bank Cyprus”) and other Group entities, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals (the “Transaction”)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prison-ceos-and-billion-euro-blunders
We’re the only country where prisoners run legitimate business ventures, and we even pay guards to watch over them and give extra ''security'' for their little enterprises. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eif-and-eurobank-join-forces-to-channel-€62-5-million-in-new-financing-to-cypriot-smes-and-start-ups
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-of-disabled-people-s-organization-disability-in-cyprus-means-destitution
People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-expands-day-and-24-hour-care-services-for-persons-with-disabilities
The government has launched a series of initiatives to bolster both day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare announced, following public concern over care facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-family-businesses-are-struggling-to-survive-experts-warn
Family-owned businesses, long considered the heart of the Cypriot economy, are facing a crisis of survival, with most unable to pass the baton to the next generation, according to business expert Evi Sereti of PwC Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-where-bridges-get-inaugurated-while-justice-gets-delayed
I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....
