https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-extend-protection-for-stranded-property-buyers-until-july-2025
Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise
Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-dead-in-24-hours-as-cyprus-roads-turn-deadly
It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-one-of-the-world-s-lowest-u-s-visa-rejection-rates-—-and-that-s-a-big-deal
Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-unveils-brain-gain-campaign-and-silicon-valley-ties-at-economic-conference
Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/putting-cyprus-on-the-map-bbf-at-mipim-2025
bbf: participated in MIPIM 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious real estate exhibitions, held in Cannes from March 11–14, 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip
In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cautious-optimism-for-easter-bookings-in-cyprus
Tourism officials are expressing cautious optimism about Cyprus’ 2025 Easter holiday season, with early bookings and rising airport traffic pointing to another strong year for the island’s travel sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-woos-wall-street-bankers-back-presidential-pitch-in-the-u-s
Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-best-private-bank-2025-–-succeeds-in-two-more-important-awards-from-euromoney
The Bank of Cyprus has received two important awards in 2025 that rank it as the best private bank in Cyprus at the Excellence Awards by the prestigious international magazine Euromoney. Both awards highlight the bank’s exceptional Private and Affluent banking services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-solar-park-in-sotira-with-6-534-kw-capacity
The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-violence-and-fear-as-cyprus-schools-face-growing-crisis
Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-eu-wants-in-but-can-it-make-a-difference
The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economic-growth-faces-challenges-lenders-highlight-key-concerns
The Cypriot economy is showing strong signs of growth, with GDP expected to rise by over 3% and unemployment dropping below 5% in 2024. Private consumption continues to play a key role in driving this growth. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-over-new-headscarf-policy-in-turkish-cypriot-schools
Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-by-avoiding-setbacks-as-geneva-talks-keep-cyprus-dialogue-alive
The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-‘social-gathering…-with-real-substance
The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-upgraded-to-investment-grade-by-fitch
The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-porsche-macan-with-five-stars-in-euro-ncap
The new Porsche Macan has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP test. The four-door sports car impressed with top scores in all test disciplines. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deloitte-cyprus-is-honoured-to-continue-contributing-to-the-future-of-the-cyprus-business-landscape
Deloitte Cyprus is honoured that its Partner, George Pantelides, Consultative Businesses Leader and Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking office as the Chairman of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) for the next term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/brain-gain-as-cypriots-return-to-growing-opportunities
The door has opened. There’s a flow of talent heading to Cyprus, driven by the country’s growing need for skilled workers, especially in technology and ICT. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liopetri-river-restoration-moves-forward-supporting-fishermen-and-local-economy
The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus-amid-ongoing-sanctions
In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-awaits-moscow-s-response-to-us-ukraine-ceasefire-deal
After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-in-between-cyprus-talks-in-geneva
Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-tourist-surge-in-occupied-north
A significant rise in German tourists visiting the occupied territories of Cyprus is expected in the coming months, according to statements by the so-called "minister of tourism" Fikri Ataoglu....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passenger-numbers-at-airports-exceed-500-000-for-the-first-time-in-february
For the first time, passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year....