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1. Limnes migrant centre in Larnaca to be completed by year-end (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limnes-migrant-centre-in-larnaca-to-be-completed-by-year-end-photos

The new Limnes Accommodation Centre, designed to house applicants for international protection and those awaiting repatriation, is set to be completed by the end of 2023. ...

2. Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-wants-us-to-‘take-over-and-‘own-gaza-in-shocking-proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

3. Priced out: Londoners live in empty schools and offices as rents soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/priced-out-londoners-live-in-empty-schools-and-offices-as-rents-soar

According to CNN, as London’s rental crisis deepens, a growing number of residents are opting to live in disused schools, office buildings, and even an old cathedral to escape skyrocketing housing costs....

4. Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

5. 100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....

6. It was a low bar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

7. Construction permits surge in 2024 but stumble in August due to system hiccups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/construction-permits-surge-in-2024-but-stumble-in-august-due-to-system-hiccups

Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....

8. New lending boosted by interest rates and government plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans

A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....

9. The International Ombudsman Institute: Advocating for fairness and justice across Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-international-ombudsman-institute-advocating-for-fairness-and-justice-across-europe

The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...

10. Works announced to improve the Agios Dometios crossing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/works-announced-to-improve-the-agios-dometios-crossing

Improvement works on the Agios Dometios crossing are set to commence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and are expected to continue until May 21, 2025....

11. President's banking measures spark surge in first-home loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-s-banking-measures-spark-surge-in-first-home-loans

President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....

12. Greece cracks down on Airbnb rentals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-cracks-down-on-airbnb-rentals

In a bold step to address its worsening housing crisis, Greece has introduced sweeping legislation to clamp down on short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. ...

13. Cyprus house prices rise for 11th consecutive quarter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-house-prices-rise-for-11th-consecutive-quarter

House prices in Cyprus are on the rise again, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. ...

14. Trudeau poised to resign as Liberal leader, sources say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trudeau-poised-to-resign-as-liberal-leader-sources-say

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be preparing to resign as leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade in power, according to a source familiar with his plans....

15. 2025: A new chapter for Cyprus’s property market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-new-chapter-for-cyprus-s-property-market

2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....

16. Transformative projects to redefine the capital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transformative-projects-to-redefine-the-capital

The heart of Cyprus is beating stronger as Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, unveiled a series of exciting projects that promise to transform the city....

17. Homeownership in Cyprus drops below EU average

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeownership-in-cyprus-drops-below-eu-average

In 2023, 68.8% of Cypriots owned their homes, slightly below the EU average of 69.2%, according to Eurostat. Conversely, 31.2% of the population lived in rented housing, just above the EU average of 30.8%....

18. Cyprus & Greece Market Overview: 2023-2024 and Projections for 2025 and Beyond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-greece-market-overview-2023-2024-and-projections-for-2025-and-beyond

The market underwent significant changes from mid-2023 onwards due to several global and regional factors....

19. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

20. EIB invests €200 million to modernize Cyprus’ roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eib-invests-€200-million-to-modernize-cyprus-roads

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing Cyprus with a major boost for road infrastructure. Vice President of the EIB, Kyriakos Kakouris, is in Cyprus to sign the first part of a €200 million loan agreement....

21. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

22. Hungarian women held over €58.5M property case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case

Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...

23. Cyprus sees slow Syrian asylum withdrawals amid ongoing instability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-slow-syrian-asylum-withdrawals-amid-ongoing-instability

The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...

24. A helping hand or a family plan?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-helping-hand-or-a-family-plan

The government unveiled a plan a month ago aimed at boosting the purchasing power of young people to meet their housing needs. ...

25. Business loans on the rise in Cyprus, but consumer borrowing takes a hit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-loans-on-the-rise-in-cyprus-but-consumer-borrowing-takes-a-hit

Cyprus experienced a rise in net new loans in October, driven primarily by businesses borrowing more, especially for amounts exceeding €1 million. ...

26. Affordability, Urbanization, and Sustainability: How Real Estate in Cyprus, Greece, and Romania Will Evolve by 2029

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/affordability-urbanization-and-sustainability-how-real-estate-in-cyprus-greece-and-romania-will-evolve-by-2029

The next five years will redefine the real estate markets of Cyprus, Greece, and Romania....

27. Housing crisis looms as Limassol property prices skyrocket (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/housing-crisis-looms-as-limassol-property-prices-skyrocket

Limassol has seen a dramatic surge in property prices over the past five years, with rents and home prices doubling—and in some cases, tripling....

28. Mr. George’s story: A struggle for respect and equality in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus

A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....

29. Opening doors to the American dream: U.S. hosts NCAA event for Cypriot families

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/opening-doors-to-the-american-dream-u-s-hosts-ncaa-event-for-cypriot-families

When people talk about the growing U.S. presence in Cyprus, the conversation often turns to big-picture topics—defense programs like Cyclops, humanitarian aid for Gaza, or strategic partnerships....

30. EIB President Nadia Calviño to visit Cyprus for talks and office opening

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eib-president-nadia-calvino-to-visit-cyprus-for-talks-and-office-opening

Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to make her first official visit to Cyprus on Friday, November 22, where she will open the new EIB Group office and hold talks with Cypriot leaders....

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