CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
01 July, 2025
 

Search

Displaying results 1-30 of 4515 matches for query island.

1. Eurobank eyes dual listing on Cyprus and Athens stock exchanges after Hellenic Bank exit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-eyes-dual-listing-on-cyprus-and-athens-stock-exchanges-after-hellenic-bank-exit

Greece’s Eurobank is considering listing its shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), just as Hellenic Bank prepares to officially delist on June 30, 2025, sealing a €1.3 billion investment deal that signals strong faith in the Cypriot economy....

2. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

3. Protect Cypriot businesses before they’re bought out, Chamber chief warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/protect-cypriot-businesses-before-they-re-bought-out-chamber-chief-warns

The head of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is urging action to protect local businesses from being swallowed up by foreign interests, calling for targeted tax reforms and incentives to encourage homegrown mergers....

4. Tourism holds steady in Cyprus despite Middle East tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-holds-steady-in-cyprus-despite-middle-east-tensions

Despite the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Cyprus’ tourism sector is proving both vulnerable and resilient, as a surge in advance bookings acts as a safety net for hoteliers and travel operators....

5. Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-southern-eu-nations-in-opposing-proposed-france-uk-migration-pact

Cyprus and four other southern European Union countries have voiced opposition to a proposed migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom, cautioning it could shift the burden of asylum claims onto them....

6. 53 Cypriots return home from Iran and Israel, says Foreign Ministry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/53-cypriots-return-home-from-iran-and-israel-says-foreign-ministry

A total of 53 Cypriot citizens who were in Israel and Iran have returned to Cyprus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on the evacuation of foreign nationals under the national “ESTIA” plan....

7. Tatar pitches two-state solution on British TV

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-pitches-two-state-solution-on-british-tv

Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar got a warmer welcome than expected during an appearance on TalkTV in the UK this week, where he pitched his two-state vision for Cyprus to a British audience. ...

8. Cyprus ready to send aid to Gaza, just waiting for the green light

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-to-send-aid-to-gaza-just-waiting-for-the-green-light

Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos said on Friday that Cyprus remains committed to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, expressing hope that concrete announcements will be made in the coming days through the island's Amalthea initiative....

9. Bean Bar takes summer to the next level with four 100% fresh fruit juices

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bean-bar-takes-summer-to-the-next-level-with-four-100-fresh-fruit-juices

The temperature is rising and so is the positive mood. And since summer means joy, beautiful moments and relaxation, Bean Bar is a staple of the sunny season yet again this year, bringing coolness, freshness and positive vibes....

10. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

11. Cyprus returns to three systemic banks after Alpha Bank Cyprus-AstroBank deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-returns-to-three-systemic-banks-after-alpha-bank-cyprus-astrobank-deal

Cyprus is set to have three systemic banks again after Alpha Bank Cyprus signed a final agreement to acquire most of AstroBank’s assets and liabilities. The deal was officially signed Tuesday, June 24, 2025....

12. Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ambassador-calls-on-public-figures-to-clearly-condemn-hate-speech-in-cyprus

Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....

13. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-found-with-hands-and-feet-bound-in-mediterranean-sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

14. BrainRocket becomes a Donor of TechIsland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/brainrocket-becomes-a-donor-of-techisland

TechIsland is proud to announce that BrainRocket, a global company creating innovative end-to-end tech products, has joined as one of the association’s esteemed Donors....

15. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

16. 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-cyprus

A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....

17. Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scorching-heat-hits-36°c-as-temperatures-climb

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....

18. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watching-closely-as-u-s-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

19. Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-of-azerbaijani-descent-detained-in-cyprus-on-suspicion-of-terror-and-espionage-police-say

A suspect of Azeri descent has been taken into custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related activity and espionage, police said Saturday....

20. Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/around-5-tons-of-smuggled-meat-seized-in-police-operation

Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....

21. Larnaca on the rise as new homes fuel real estate boom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-on-the-rise-as-new-homes-fuel-real-estate-boom

Larnaca is quickly becoming one of Cyprus’ hottest property markets, with demand and prices for newly built homes climbing sharply in early 2025....

22. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-patrol-cars-the-helicopters-annita-and-tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

23. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-s-drone-power-lands-in-cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

24. Smart meters continue to roll out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meters-continue-to-roll-out-across-cyprus

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) is picking up the pace with its smart meter rollout, announcing that from Tuesday, installations will expand to more neighborhoods in all districts of the island....

25. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

26. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bunkers-where-the-real-danger-might-be-the-flying-office-chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

27. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-raises-national-guard-readiness-to-level-tharros-2-amid-tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

28. Bollywood, bots, and big bucks as Cyprus becomes India’s new business and movie hub

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bollywood-bots-and-big-bucks-as-cyprus-becomes-india-s-new-business-and-movie-hub

In a major boost to Cyprus’s economy and international standing, two Indian companies have officially announced their expansion into the country, with more than 20 others reportedly exploring similar moves....

29. Prostate cancer on the rise among men in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prostate-cancer-on-the-rise-among-men-in-cyprus

Prostate cancer is on the rise in Cyprus, with nearly 10,000 men diagnosed over the past two decades, according to figures released by the Cyprus Cancer Archive....

30. Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-denies-sending-message-to-israel-via-cyprus-amid-rising-tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

X