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61. Countdown to Black Friday: Tips to avoid scams

As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....

62. FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...

63. Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....

64. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

65. CBC urges banks to show social responsibility despite sector’s strength

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...

66. Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a large commercial building in Nicosia as well as commercial, residential, and agricultural land in Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta....

67. Are the US elections turning into the 'battle of the billionaires'?

In what seems to be a tit-for-tat move—especially after Elon Musk announced he would donate $1 million a day to registered voters who sign his PAC petition—Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reportedly thrown his support behind Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024...

68. IMF raises Cyprus' growth forecast for 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Cyprus's economic growth in 2024 from 2.7% to 3.3%. This updated prediction comes from the IMF's October World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday....

69. Surgeon accused of negligence and fraud in Nicosia

A 34-year-old man has lodged a formal complaint against a Nicosia-based surgeon, accusing him of medical negligence and fraud following a scheduled inguinal hernia repair surgery. ...

70. Luxury real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a luxury villa in Nicosia as well as other residential real estate in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

71. Man arrested with guns before Trump rally in California

Authorities in California announced the arrest of a suspect before former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday....

72. University of Nicosia Achieves Top 501-600 Global Rank in THE WUR 2025 

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has held its rank among the top 501-600 universities globally for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR)....

73. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a cold shell commercial building in Strovolos as well as large residential fields and other attractive properties in Nicosia and Paphos....

74. Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......

75. Cyprus worried about inflation as tensions rise between Israel and Iran

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supply chains, with Cyprus likely to feel the effects....

76. Agros Rosewater gains EU protection for its distinctive aroma

Agros Rosewater is “an aromatic water produced from whole flowers of a species of aromatic rose that grows in the community of Agros, in southwest Cyprus, the rosa damascena. The product is characterised by a particularly intense aroma, which resembles the scent of fresh roses”, the Commission notes in its press release. ...

77. Cyprus Central Bank raises 2024 GDP growth forecast to 3.5%

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has revised GDP growth rate up by 0.5 percentage points for 2024, to 3.5%, compared to its forecasts last June, stressing that there does not seem to be any significant negative impact on investments from the conflict in the Middle East. ...

78. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large tourist plot of land and other residential, commercial and rural properties in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos....

79. Naomi Campbell banned from charity role for misusing funds

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a trustee for any charity for five years after an investigation revealed significant financial misconduct within her organization, Fashion For Relief....

80. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale two apartment blocks and other residential and agricultural properties in Nicosia Paphos, and Famagusta....

81. Cypriots discuss roadmap to constitutional unity for a federal state

A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is engaging Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots......

82. Reasons behind the Auditor General ruling deemed a mockery

Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....

83. Luxury properties, residential parcels, for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large houses, residential parcels of land in Nicosia and Paphos, as well as a commercial building in Nicosia with all the amenities....

84. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

85. U.S. and Cyprus strengthen defense ties with new deal

The United States and the Republic of Cyprus have cemented their defense relationship with a new strategic agreement, according to a report by Kathimerini's Yiannos Ioannou....

86. Residential plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large residential plots near the GSP stadium in Strovolos as well as other areas in Nicosia, Paphos, and Famagusta that are ideal for investment....

87. Cyprus trade deficit drops 17% in 2024

Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% in the first seven months of 2024, falling to €4.31 billion compared to €5.19 billion during the same period last year, ...

88. Real Estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta....

89. Cyprus sees higher borrowing costs, lower deposit rates in July

Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....

90. New test detects prostate cancer in 15 minutes

Researchers at Ashton University in Birmingham have developed a new diagnostic test that can detect prostate cancer in less than 15 minutes with up to 90% accuracy, offering a potentially faster and more reliable screening method....