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1. Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-links-akamas-wildfires-to-acts-of-revenge

The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....

2. Second Home Program gives appliances a new purpose, giving families a new start

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/second-home-program-gives-appliances-a-new-purpose-giving-families-a-new-start

The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....

3. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sentence-looms-for-sergeant-in-commando-s-tragic-death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

4. Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-opens-electricity-market-to-competition-on-october-1st

Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....

5. Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-call-for-presidential-intervention-claiming-water-allocated-to-golf-courses-instead-of-farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

6. e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-goes-live-as-cyprus-new-price-checking-app-aims-to-ease-the-grocery-bill

A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....

7. EAC now requests 3% hike, sparing consumers steeper 7.5% increase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-now-requests-3-hike-sparing-consumers-steeper-7-5-increase

Consumers in Cyprus may soon see a 3% rise in their electricity bills, after the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) announced Tuesday it will request a modest rate increase from the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)....

8. Despite AHK chief’s assurances, technocrats push for higher power rate hike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-ahk-chief-s-assurances-technocrats-push-for-higher-power-rate-hike

Even though the chairman of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK), Giorgos Petrou, recently stated that the AHK would be requesting only a modest 3% electricity price hike, the utility’s technocrats are still pushing for an increase of up to 7.5% before VAT....

9. Will they at least stabilize?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/will-they-at-least-stabilize

In May 2025, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.26 points, reaching 117.57 compared to 117.31 in April. Inflation for the month fell by 0.2%, a rare event not seen in years, not since the Covid-19 crisis....

10. ''Not even a water pistol'': Minister sounds alarm as drought threatens Kataklysmos fun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/not-even-a-water-pistol-minister-sounds-alarm-as-drought-threatens-kataklysmos-fun

As Cyprus heads into the long Kataklysmos weekend, a time usually marked by beach outings, fairs, and plenty of playful splashing, Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou has a firm message: it’s time to put an end to water fights....

11. Thousands see cheaper monthly payments as BOC lowers loan rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thousands-see-cheaper-monthly-payments-as-boc-lowers-loan-rates

Cyprus homeowners and businesses, take note: your loan payments might be about to shrink....

12. Alpha Bank sets sights on Cyprus insurer Altius in expansion push

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-sets-sights-on-cyprus-insurer-altius-in-expansion-push

Alpha Bank is in talks to buy Altius Insurance, a Cyprus-based insurance company it already works with to sell insurance products through its branches. While nothing has been finalized yet, sources say discussions have progressed to a potential acquisition....

13. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/good-news-for-borrowers-as-ecb-to-cut-interest-rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

14. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-exits-eu-s-macroeconomic-imbalance-list-as-brussels-urges-reforms-in-innovation-energy-and-education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

15. Welfare Ministry denies child benefit cuts, calls report misleading

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welfare-ministry-denies-child-benefit-cuts-calls-report-misleading

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has refuted claims that the Child Benefit has been cut, instead announcing an increase in the allowance and an expansion in eligibility to include all middle-class families....

16. More struggling homeowners get relief under government’s OIKIA scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-struggling-homeowners-get-relief-under-government-s-oikia-scheme

The General Accounting Office has wrapped up the second phase of the government’s OIKIA Scheme, approving financial relief for dozens more struggling homeowners. ...

17. Cypriots ready to embrace home energy storage, but only with subsidies, survey finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-ready-to-embrace-home-energy-storage-but-only-with-subsidies-survey-finds

A recent survey reveals strong Cypriot consumer support for expanding household photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, but adoption hinges on government subsidies, according to research by Realpolls presented at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit....

18. Single-parent families get fairer deal under new benefit rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/single-parent-families-get-fairer-deal-under-new-benefit-rules

Cyprus is scrapping a controversial rule that cost many single-parent families their financial support....

19. EAC adjusts smart meter rollout after appliance damage reports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-adjusts-smart-meter-rollout-after-appliance-damage-reports

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....

20. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-lifeline-arrives-from-uae-as-island-braces-for-summer-drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

21. Meat and coffee prices climb as eggs and oil cool off

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meat-and-coffee-prices-climb-as-eggs-and-oil-cool-off

If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....

22. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2025-paving-the-way-for-a-greener-future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

23. Do smart meters cause problems with electrical appliances?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-smart-meters-cause-problems-with-electrical-appliances

Recent reports of household appliances catching fire following the installation of smart meters by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have raised concerns among the public....

24. Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ramez-naam-solar-power-is-getting-cheaper-and-cyprus-is-sitting-on-a-goldmine

If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....

25. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-neocleous-omiros-pissarides-eirini-hadjisavva-and-marios-tannousis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

26. Working hard or hardly working? Cyprus puts in more hours than most of Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/working-hard-or-hardly-working-cyprus-puts-in-more-hours-than-most-of-europe

If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....

27. EAC ramps up smart meter rollout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-ramps-up-smart-meter-rollout

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....

28. Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kato-pyrgos-goes-green-as-cyprus-first-eco-community-takes-root

Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....

29. Cyprus’ classrooms are changing, and so is the country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-classrooms-are-changing-and-so-is-the-country

If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....

30. Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surprise-surprise-cyprus-near-the-top-again-in-eu-electricity-costs

Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

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