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1. Keravnos: Big companies are not leaving Cyprus over 15% tax rule

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/keravnos-big-companies-are-not-leaving-cyprus-over-15-tax-rule

Big companies are not packing their bags and leaving Cyprus because of the new global minimum tax, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Thursday, dismissing reports of a corporate exodus as speculation driven by ''individual voices.''...

2. €174 million support package planned to shield vulnerable groups from energy costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€174-million-support-package-planned-to-shield-vulnerable-groups-from-energy-costs

Vulnerable households in Cyprus are set to receive €174 million in financial support between 2027 and 2032 as the government prepares for new European energy rules that are expected to increase fuel costs....

3. Long summers, short school days: Is Cyprus ready for an education shake-up?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/long-summers-short-school-days-is-cyprus-ready-for-an-education-shake-up

“We have an ambitious plan, but we are fully prepared to begin evaluating teachers as soon as schools reopen,” Education, Sports and Youth Minister Athina Michaelidou said in an interview with Kathimerini....

4. Forced to retire, then charged for it? Cyprus workers challenge 12% pension cut

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forced-to-retire-then-charged-for-it-cyprus-workers-challenge-12-pension-cut

Imagine being told by law that you must retire, and then having your pension reduced because you retired ''early.''...

5. The growing footprint of the Israeli presence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-growing-footprint-of-the-israeli-presence

In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....

6. That €5 Temu order could cost you twice as much in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/that-€5-temu-order-could-cost-you-twice-as-much-in-cyprus

The €3 charge on low-cost online orders was apparently only the beginning....

7. Still driving an old car? The EU is not forcing you to scrap it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/still-driving-an-old-car-the-eu-is-not-forcing-you-to-scrap-it

A new European Union regulation covering cars that reach the end of their useful life took effect Thursday, but Cypriot drivers can relax: nobody is coming to tow away the old car still faithfully, or perhaps noisily, getting them to work. ...

8. Cyprus-Greece ferry could disappear after 2027 without state lifeline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-ferry-could-disappear-after-2027-without-state-lifeline

For thousands of Cypriots, getting to Greece no longer automatically means squeezing everything into a suitcase and heading to Larnaca Airport....

9. Does the new French backing of the Greece–Cyprus cable finally mean cheaper electricity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/does-the-new-french-backing-of-the-greece–cyprus-cable-finally-mean-cheaper-electricity

The move, which appears to be a success for Athens and specifically for the Maximos Mansion and which surprised many in Nicosia, provides convincing answers to the questions and concerns that had been causing unease until this morning....

10. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-the-national-guard-protocols-behind-the-kalo-chorio-fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

11. Cyprus fights for vital air links as EU prepares to change state aid rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fights-for-vital-air-links-as-eu-prepares-to-change-state-aid-rules

The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....

12. Pegasus blames airport fees for high fares to occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pegasus-blames-airport-fees-for-high-fares-to-occupied-north

A representative of Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has attributed the high cost of flights to the occupied north to fees imposed at the illegal Tymbou Airport, rejecting suggestions that airlines are responsible for the expensive fares....

13. Court denies bail to father charged over death of two children in Xylofagou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-denies-bail-to-father-charged-over-death-of-two-children-in-xylofagou

A Dhekelia British Bases judge has ordered the detention of a father until July 16 after his two young children were found dead inside a parked car in Xylofagou....

14. Temu and Shein orders in Cyprus to cost more under new customs fees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temu-and-shein-orders-in-cyprus-to-cost-more-under-new-customs-fees

Online shopping from popular platforms like Temu and Shein is set to get a bit more expensive for Cyprus consumers after the Customs Department clarified new rules affecting parcels coming from outside the European Union....

15. Planning beach days and ferry trips with pets in Greece? Know the rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planning-beach-days-and-ferry-trips-with-pets-in-greece-know-the-rules

As thousands of residents and visitors head to Greece’s coastline each summer, questions often arise about where pets are permitted and what rules apply. Confusion is common, particularly when it comes to dogs on beaches and the requirements for traveling by ferry....

16. ECB warns Cyprus foreclosure changes could backfire on economy and borrowers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-warns-cyprus-foreclosure-changes-could-backfire-on-economy-and-borrowers

On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...

17. Left Cyprus for a better career? The government wants you back

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/left-cyprus-for-a-better-career-the-government-wants-you-back

The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...

18. Cyprus remains attractive to investors despite ''Mafia State'' report findings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-remains-attractive-to-investors-despite-mafia-state-report-findings

International investment into Cyprus shows no sign of slowing down, despite the conclusions of the investigative report into the so-called “State Mafia” case, which examined allegations involving 15 individuals and legal entities, including former President Nicos Anastasiades....

19. €3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€3-fee-per-item-on-online-orders-from-outside-the-eu

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

20. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

21. Zavrantonas retrial focuses on presidential pardon granted to protected witness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness

Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...

22. Flight delays, cancelled trips and refunds: EU rules that could change how Cypriots travel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flight-delays-cancelled-trips-and-refunds-eu-rules-that-could-change-how-cypriots-travel

There is growing optimism that a breakthrough may finally be within reach in long-running EU negotiations to revise passenger rights in air travel....

23. Livestock crisis deepens as farmers clash with government over culling policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-clash-with-government-over-culling-policy

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....

24. IMF warns Cyprus against costly energy measures and foreclosure delays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-warns-cyprus-against-costly-energy-measures-and-foreclosure-delays

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy following the conclusion of its mission to the country, which took place from the last 10 days of April through early May. ...

25. UEFA under fire: Could Israel be kicked out of European football?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uefa-under-fire-could-israel-be-kicked-out-of-european-football

UEFA is suddenly facing more than just match-day drama, it’s caught in a political storm. Swiss lawmakers are now questioning why Europe’s football boss hasn’t taken action against Israel,...

26. Facing the harsh reality of the foot-and-mouth crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/facing-the-harsh-reality-of-the-foot-and-mouth-crisis

The arrival of European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Oliver Várhelyi in Cyprus brought a decisive end to livestock farmers’ request that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease be spared on farms where cases have been detected....

27. Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-demand-end-to-mass-slaughter-of-healthy-animals-and-push-for-nationwide-vaccination

A nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying across Cyprus as agricultural organizations meet with President Nikos Christodoulides today to demand changes to the current strategy for tackling the outbreak....

28. Pets prohibited in Cyprus Civil Defence shelters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pets-prohibited-in-cyprus-civil-defence-shelters

Cyprus Civil Defence officials have confirmed that pets are not allowed inside public emergency shelters, a rule introduced because of safety and capacity concerns....

29. Foot-and-mouth outbreak grows as more farms hit and animal deaths pass 7,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-outbreak-grows-as-more-farms-hit-and-animal-deaths-pass-7-000

The foot-and-mouth outbreak in Cyprus continues to spread, with authorities confirming nine new infected livestock units and warning that more than 7,000 animals have now been culled in an effort to contain the highly contagious disease....

30. Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-accuses-hungary-of-detaining-bank-staff-carrying-$82-million-in-cash-and-gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

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