https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/european-hoteliers-take-on-booking-com-over-high-commissions
Hoteliers across Europe are once again taking aim at Booking.com, accusing the popular online platform of exploiting its dominant position in the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn
The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-development-finance-the-key-to-fixing-london-s-housing-crisis
London’s housing crisis is certainly nothing new, but its consequences are becoming increasingly harder to ignore....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-second-highest-budget-surplus-in-the-eu-for-2024
Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-in-belgrade-for-key-talks-with-serbian-counterpart
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is currently in Belgrade, where he’s meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss several important issues. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-hourly-workers-say-they-re-fed-up-and-they-want-a-raise
It’s official: Cyprus’ hourly government employees are tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own departments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-pork-prices-haven-t-gone-up-because-of-e-kalathi-retail-chief-says
If you’ve noticed pork prices creeping up lately, you’re not imagining things. But according to the head of Cyprus’ Retail Trade Association, Marios Antoniou, it has nothing to do with the upcoming launch of e-Kalathi, the state’s digital price comparison tool....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-resurgence-in-deadly-diseases
Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-foreign-companies-pledge-30-local-workforce-by-2027
Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-people-can-now-apply-for-affordable-housing-help
Good news if you’ve been struggling to qualify for affordable housing: the government just made it easier to apply....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deloitte-announces-technology-fast-50-middle-east-and-cyprus-fourth-edition-rankings
Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/shell-cyprus-takes-you-to-monza-to-feel-the-pulse-of-formula-1-in-person
oral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is giving three lucky winners the chance to win a unique trip to Monza, Italy, to experience the thrill of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and get up close and personal with the legendary Scuderia Ferrari team!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever
In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-suggests-nose-picking-may-be-linked-to-alzheimer-s-risk-mouse-model-shows
A 2022 study led by Griffith University scientists suggests a surprising potential link between nose-picking and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, at least in mice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-post-easter-recruitment-drive-for-700-national-guard-soldiers
The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-coffee-up-veggies-down-march-prices-shift-across-cyprus
Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-quiet-forecast-for-a-solemn-week
Good morning. As we move through Holy Week and approach Easter, the weather remains calm and steady, a fitting backdrop for reflection and quiet moments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-a-hit-with-polish-tourists-as-arrivals-reach-record-high
Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-halts-pentakomo-port-project-to-protect-endangered-monk-seals
In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal
The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-cyprus-public-sector-salaries-27-higher-than-private-sector
In a recent report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the gap between salaries in the public and private sectors in Cyprus has been laid bare; public sector wages are 27% higher, with the discrepancy reaching 32% among those with higher education qualifications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process
The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariffs-aren-t-the-real-threat-cyprus-needs-a-wake-up-call
The first reaction in Cyprus to Trump’s tariffs was the worry that halloumi, salt, and olive oil would become more expensive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rents-keep-climbing-but-house-prices-aren-t-going-anywhere
If you’re renting in Cyprus, you’re not imagining it; it really is getting more expensive year after year. New figures from Eurostat confirm that rents on the island jumped by 4.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, continuing a steady upward trend that’s been going on since 2017....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-winds-in-the-forecast-temperatures-at-19°c
A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-woos-wall-street-bankers-back-presidential-pitch-in-the-u-s
Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...
