https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turmoil-at-vasilikos-as-chinese-consortium-pulls-out-terminal-project-in-limbo
The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-honored-with-three-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-cypriot-society
Petrolina has been distinguished with three prestigious awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023. The company received the Gold Award for the Petrolina Community and Petrolina Kids Community Volunteer Program,...
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......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/maronites-land-claims-challenged-in-occupied-territories
In a recent commentary published by Belgin Demirel in Avrupa, concerns have been raised regarding property rights of Maronites in Northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-matt-damon-caught-in-hoax-bomb-scare
Hollywood actor Matt Damon found himself amidst a hoax bomb scare on Saturday night while vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with his wife, Luciana Barroso....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advertising-company-offices-shot-at-in-limassol
The offices shot at shortly after midnight in Limassol belong to an advertising company, not a Forex firm as initially reported, according to TAE Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-exports-decline-sharply-while-imports-see-a-modest-rise
Cyprus saw its trade deficit grow in May 2024, largely due to a significant drop in exports and a slight increase in imports, according to recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The trade deficit for May 2024 was €693.4 million, up from €578.2 million in May 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ikea-to-open-store-on-new-york-s-chic-5th-ave
IKEA is set to open a new store in the heart of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district, serving as the prime anchor of a new office tower, the majority owner of IKEA stores announced Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-and-bean-bar-ranked-among-the-top-20-investors-in-people-employers-worldwide
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-building-a-home-is-rare-today
As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/varosha-resolution-pace-calls-for-return-to-legal-owners
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rentals-rise-as-home-ownership-trends-change
Around 20-25 years ago, Cyprus was renowned for having one of the highest rates of home ownership globally, with figures nearly reaching 78% - 80%, as per the data available then....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-a-long-way-to-go-when-it-comes-to-ev-s
Cyprus lags behind the rest of the European Union in the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to data from the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO). While growth is noted and targets seem achievable, the country's rate of electric car use remains among the lowest in the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kiosk-owner-faces-charges-for-selling-fireworks-to-minors
Criminal charges are pending against a kiosk owner in Cyprus following allegations that fireworks sold to minors ignited a fire in Trimiklini, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-shot-dead-in-larnaca-auto-shop
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head at a car repair shop outside the Ormideia community, authorities reported. His identity has not yet been determined....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/heatwave-halts-deliveries-stores-see-orders-plunge-by-up-to-80
A noticeable decrease in store order volume was caused by high temperatures and work stoppages following warnings from the Department of Labor Inspection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-kevin-the-world-s-tallest-dog
The Iowa great dane that was recently crowned the world’s tallest dog is the same height as the average three-year-old child – and is often mistaken for being a horse. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescuers-brave-flames-to-save-dog-in-paphos-wildfire
The dedication and bravery of firefighting teams and volunteer groups are crucial every summer as they battle the fires that plague the island of Cyprus. A recent rescue effort has captured the hearts of many, highlighted by a poignant photo of a rescuer cradling a dog in his arms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lifeguard-bans-blacks-from-occupied-area-s-beach
A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-$10-billion-plan-to-rebuild-cyprus-s-ghost-town
The Turkish newspaper Sözcü has drawn attention to Varosha, an abandoned area in Famagusta, calling it the "Las Vegas of the Mediterranean." The paper says it would take $10 billion to bring the ghost town back to life after being abandoned for 50 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agency-reports-strong-start-to-2024-continues-paying-off-state-debt
KEDIPES, Cyprus' state-owned asset management agency, announced a €144 million cash inflow for the first quarter of 2024. The agency also made a €140 million repayment to the state, bringing the total repayment to €1.3 billion since it started in September 2018....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-blu-marine-zeus-tower-construction-update
The Leptos Group is proud to announce the ongoing construction of the highly anticipated Zeus Tower - Signature Collection, the second tower of the renowned Limassol Blu Marine development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-s-in-a-name-the-romantic-tale-of-rosebank-whisky
Rosebank. What a romantic name, isn’t it? To me, it conjures up images of blooming roses and tranquil riverbanks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-global-report-launched-at-global-family-business-summit
The Global Family Business report from KPMG Private Enterprise and the STEP Project Global Consortium reveals how some successful business families adopt a future-centric view of legacy that binds generations together, creating dynamic legacies that adhere with tradition while simultaneously embracing innovation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-trade-deficit-shrinks-by-€708-million
The trade deficit in Cyprus decreased by €708 million in January-April 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a significant 18.4% drop in imports, according to the Statistical Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/keravnos-continues-to-call-on-banks-to-slash-interest-rates
Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, called on local banks to slash interest rates, emphasizing the urgency for change in the financial landscape. Keravnos's remarks come just before the European Central Bank's Governing Council convenes,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-inheriting-property-can-cause-headaches
Everything usually starts with pure intentions: ''We have two children, so we pass on half a share to each of them to avoid offending anyone, and then let them do what they want.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-embassy-denies-zelensky-casino-purchase
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has firmly denied allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has purchased a casino in Kyrenia. In a recent statement,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mario-nava-advocates-bicommunal-energy-project-in-cyprus
A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-tavern-explosion-linked-to-personal-feud
Police were put on high alert early Monday after an explosion shook a tavern in Zakaki, Limassol. The blast occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m., causing minor damage to the establishment....