https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/leptos-group-launches-apollo-gardens-at-neapolis-a-new-legacy-takes-root-in-paphos
The Leptos Group is announcing the launch of Apollo Gardens at Neapolis project, a major new residential development in Paphos that brings together contemporary architecture, landscape-led design and a vision for Mediterranean living
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-cyprus-and-the-university-of-cyprus-strengthen-their-collaboration
PwC Cyprus and the University of Cyprus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening their collaboration and bringing academia and the business community closer together.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrol-gets-cheaper-but-diesel-barely-budges
Filling up in Cyprus is getting a little cheaper. How much you save depends on what you drive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-of-akamas-marinos-lambrou-meets-with-the-president-of-israel
The Mayor of Akamas, Marinos Lambrou, met with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, as part of the 35th International Mayors Conference, which brought together mayors and municipal leaders from around the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-puts-maritime-rights-on-the-agenda-at-dublin-summit
European leaders gathering in Dublin on Thursday will discuss how to defend their democracies against war, cyberattacks and disinformation. Cyprus has brought a specific request to the table: Put the international rules that govern rights at sea in writing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-cyprus-arrives-at-cop31-as-a-sovereign-equal-and-independent-state
President Nikos Christodoulides has called for stronger international cooperation to tackle climate change, warning that Cyprus is already experiencing its effects through water shortages, extreme temperatures, desertification and increasingly destructive wildfires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-bank-profits-bigger-plans-for-shareholder-payouts
Banks operating in Cyprus and Greece reported nine-month results that lay solid foundations for a strong 2027. Profits topped €1 billion in some cases, helped substantially by net interest income as interest rates moved in the banks’ favor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mayor-of-akamas-marinos-lambrou-attends-the-35th-international-mayors-conference-in-israel
Under the central theme “Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Empowering the Cities of Tomorrow”, this year’s conference focuses on the opportunities presented by emerging technologies to modernise cities, enhance the efficiency of municipal services and improve the daily lives of citizens.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olmert-and-moussa-to-trump-push-israel-to-talk-peace
The sharpest criticism of Israel at a Middle East peace panel in Nicosia came from a man who once led it. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel’s next government should put an end to what he called terrorism against Palestinians....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-sets-target-of-3-000-ai-professionals-by-2032
Cyprus aims to develop at least 3,000 artificial intelligence professionals by 2032, as the Government steps up efforts to prepare the workforce and education system for the growing role of the technology....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/sunday-lunch-at-nyx-hotel-limassol
Sunday Lunch returns to ONAR Mediterranean Bistro, bringing together a generous buffet, delicious flavours and live music every Sunday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-step-backward-two-steps-forward
Yesterday’s announcement by the two Cypriot leaders of two new crossings between Louroujina–Lympia and Kampos–Karavostasi is welcome news....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-92-drop-in-irregular-migration-since-2022
Cyprus has recorded a 92% reduction in irregular migration flows since 2022, with sea arrivals brought to a halt and crossings along the Green Line sharply reduced, Deputy Minister of Migration Nikolas Ioannides told MPs on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-problem-gathers-momentum-on-the-road-to-another-deadlock
A new round of diplomatic activity is giving the Cyprus negotiations fresh momentum, but meaningful progress remains elusive. As Turkey strengthens its strategic ties with Europe, Nicosia risks mistaking diplomatic movement for genuine progress as another deadlock looms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-agree-to-open-two-new-crossings
Cyprus’ two leaders spent more than three hours in talks Monday at the residence of Khassim Diagne, the U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Cyprus. The meeting was led by María Ángela Holguín, the secretary-general’s personal envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-contenders-for-lagarde-s-job-as-europe-weighs-who-will-steer-interest-rates
Eurozone finance ministers opened talks Monday on who should succeed Christine Lagarde at the European Central Bank, a choice that comes as higher energy prices complicate the bank’s decisions on interest rates. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-launches-international-christmas-campaign
At the heart of this year's Christmas campaign is Niko the Nutcracker. As the figurehead of the campaign, he breaks free from his traditional role and invites everyone to rediscover the magic of enjoyment. With high quality, a wide variety of products and affordable prices, Lidl makes these special moments of enjoyment accessible to everyone. The campaign is complemented by a vegetarian Christmas menu and national donation initiatives, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility campaign supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nvidia-looks-into-claims-its-ceo-was-targeted-by-spies
A group photo at a Taipei bar in 2024 and footage outside a restaurant a year later offer two rare public glimpses of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, an executive at one of the chipmaker’s customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-calls-for-end-to-colonial-legacy-of-british-bases
President Nikos Christodoulides has called for a reassessment of the British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, describing their continued presence as a colonial legacy that should come to an end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-upgrades-cyprus-to-‘a-on-strength-of-public-finances
Cyprus has received another credit rating upgrade, with Fitch Ratings raising the country’s long-term rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’, citing strong public finances, falling debt levels and continued economic growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-falls-behind-in-the-race-to-become-a-regional-trade-hub
Cyprus’ ambition to become a regional trade hub is running up against reality. Its strategic location offers clear advantages, but turning those advantages into a competitive trading center remains a distant prospect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-way-talks-yes-but-with-a-two-state-solution
An experienced observer of the Cyprus issue told Kathimerini on Friday afternoon that the previous 72 hours had produced more developments than the preceding six months of U.N. efforts to break the deadlock in the talks—with António Guterres’ term as secretary-general drawing to a close....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-sanctuary-and-settlement-uncovered-in-nicosia-district
Archaeological investigations in the Peristerona River valley have identified evidence of an Iron Age sanctuary and a settlement linked to copper production, offering new insight into the area's history during antiquity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-s-external-gap-widens-as-growth-holds-up
Cyprus’s economy continues to expand, but the widening imbalance in its external accounts deserves closer attention. The current account records earnings and payments between Cyprus and the rest of the world, covering trade, investment income and transfers (e.g., from the European Commission). The Central Bank of Cyprus’s revised figures put the 2025 deficit at 8.8% of GDP, compared with 6.4% previously reported (Figure 1). By contrast, the 2024 deficit was revised to 5.5% of GDP, down from 8.2% previously reported. These changes show that the gap widened in 2025, reversing the earlier picture of improvement. Figures for the first six months of 2026 show further pressure.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–greece-power-cable-survey-set-to-resume
The French survey vessel Abeille Marengo, currently anchored in the port of Heraklion, is expected to set sail in the coming days. According to Greek media reports, preparations for the survey are nearly complete, and a maritime notice known as a NAVTEX is expected to be issued over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-to-retire-from-protugal-s-national-team
Cristiano Ronaldo is getting ready to hand back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt. The 41-year-old forward announced Thursday that he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year run with the national team that took him to six World Cups and brought Portugal its first major trophy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drivers-could-keep-fuel-tax-break-until-march
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will ask Cabinet to extend the tax break on petrol and diesel, possibly until March 2027, giving drivers a chance to hold on to some relief at the pump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-presses-turkey-to-recommit-to-cyprus-settlement-talks
The European Commission on Wednesday called on Turkey to renew its support for United Nations-led talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute, while criticizing Ankara’s ongoing refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its push for a two-state arrangement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourists-kept-coming-to-cyprus-so-why-did-hotel-profits-fall
Tourism directly accounts for 13% to 15% of Cyprus’ GDP, and more than 25% once we count the economic activity it supports along the way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/some-social-welfare-officers-juggle-up-to-150-cases-each
A single social welfare officer in Cyprus can be responsible for as many as 150 open cases, far above the international benchmark of 20 to 40, lawmakers heard. In Nicosia, the average caseload is more than 100....
