https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-man-loses-€200-000-in-online-fraud-scheme
Police are investigating a new online fraud case involving a large sum of money after a 67-year-old man reported being swindled out of €200,000. The complaint was filed today at the Paphos Police Station, according to Cyprus Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-resident-loses-€30-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chevron-pushing-for-more-concesions-on-aphrodite-gas-field
In an article published in yesterday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that Cyprus is grappling with significant challenges over the development of its Aphrodite gas field, a situation that's becoming more complicated by the day. This issue is in the spotlight due to a series of events and the broader regional instability affecting energy projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-online-legal-system-still-facing-problems-after-fixes
The gradual relocation of state data center servers to fully compliant and secure facilities will begin before the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Innovation......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-green-energy-struggles-as-market-changes-loom
Cyprus is gearing up for a major shake-up in its electricity market by 2025, but concerns are growing over how this will impact investments in renewable energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/norway-powers-up-with-the-world-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs
Get ready to buckle up and plug into the future! Norway has just unveiled its latest electrifying innovation—a wireless charging road for electric vehicles (EVs) in the vibrant city of Trondheim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-man-duped-out-of-€30-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-airport-breaks-record-with-44-9m-passengers-in-2024
Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/epic-double-ookla-and-umlaut-rank-epic-once-again-at-the-top-of-telecommunications-in-cyprus-for-its-fixed-internet-and-mobile-networks-respectively
Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-completes-takeover-of-hellenic-bank
Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., has successfully completed its mandatory takeover bid for Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-r-d-funding-by-nearly-20-spending-€138m-in-2023
Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/central-bank-revises-gdp-growth-to-3
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) made a conservative upward revision to the GDP growth rate for 2024, by 0.2 percentage points, to 3%......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-reports-€105-7m-net-profit-for-h1-2024
Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-rakes-in-over-€424m-in-surpluses-this-year
Cyprus has reported a substantial budget surplus of €424.5 million for the first half of 2024, a huge increase from the €62 million surplus during the same period last year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olympic-men-s-triathlon-postponed-due-to-seine-water-contamination
The men's triathlon at the Olympic Games has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite significant investments in infrastructure. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/7-real-estate-investment-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank is selling an unfinished commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residnetal and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-to-revamp-hellenic-bank-s-leadership-in-september
Eurobank is now focusing on the next steps following the completion of its tender offer for a 100% acquisition of Hellenic Bank, finalized on Tuesday, June 30, 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-firms-fuel-business-expansion-across-cyprus
The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-celebrated-the-opening-of-its-3rd-store-in-paphos-and-21st-store-in-cyprus
In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/large-residential-fields-for-sale-by-astrobank
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-decide-on-great-sea-interconnector-this-august
Important decisions concerning the Great Sea Interconnector, an electric cable linking Cyprus and Greece, are anticipated in August. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-electricity-costs-in-cyprus-due-to-lack-of-renewables
As high temperatures drive increased energy demand in Cyprus, the island remains heavily reliant on mazut for electricity production....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-speaks-out-on-cyprus-solution-corruption-and-political-ties
In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-considers-naval-base-in-cyprus-erdogan-says
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's readiness to construct a naval base in Northern Cyprus, underscoring the persistent division of the island nearly 50 years after Turkey's invasion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apartment-prices-up-13-9-yearly-house-price-growth-slows
In the first quarter of 2024, house price growth showed a slight slowdown, while apartment prices continued to rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/financial-education-in-cyprus-schools-after-metamax-scandal
The ongoing investigation into the Metamax investment pyramid scheme is causing growing alarm across Cyprus. Complaints to police departments have surpassed 100, with over €220,000 allegedly defrauded. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-slaps-a-€200-000-fine-on-ic-markets-eu-ltd
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has imposed a €200,000 fine on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF), IC Markets (EU) Ltd, for violating leverage rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-solutions-for-property-buyers-in-limbo-after-court-ruling
The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-proud-sponsor-of-the-year-for-limassol-nautical-club-at-road-to-paris-2024-press-conference
BBF, the Official Sponsor Partner of the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) for the year 2023-24, proudly attended a Press Conference held at the LNC premises on Friday, 12 July 2024, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-tech-professionals-flock-to-cyprus-despite-sanctions
A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......