https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gdp-and-living-standards-improve-but-challenges-remain
Cyprus' living standards have continued to improve, with the country's GDP per capita reaching 95% of the EU average in 2023, according to recent data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rics-cyprus-property-price-index-with-kpmg-in-cyprus-announces-results-of-2024-q3
On behalf of KPMG in Cyprus, Christophoros Anayiotos, Board Member and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group, stated:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-community-in-queens-divided-as-us-election-stirs-deep-tensions
In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-63-year-old-suspect-in-massive-£300-000-cheddar-theft
Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-rents-in-cyprus-causing-a-burden-for-middle-class-families
In an interesting article written by Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, the Cypriot government has launched programs aimed at addressing the country’s severe housing crisis, but high rent prices across Cyprus continue to stretch the budgets of most households, especially for middle and lower-middle-income families....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-shareholders-moving-at-different-speeds
CarVal Investors recently sold 3% of its 9.09% stake in Bank of Cyprus, sparking speculation that other shareholders may follow suit and sell their shares....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-profits-in-crosshairs-as-tax-talks-heat-up
The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-marks-5th-anniversary-of-nasdaq-ipo-with-significant-growth-milestones
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-households-order-food-up-to-3-times-a-week
More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week. Rising demand has also led to an increase in recent years of food service enterprises being established with the exclusive purpose of distributing ready meals, without having a dining area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-cyprus-in-talks-for-natural-gas-supply
The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are currently engaged in discussions aimed at potential cooperation in the energy sector, according to a report by S&P Global. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tesla-unveils-robotaxi-and-optimus-robot-at-‘we-robot-event
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the company’s latest autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab Robotaxi, during the "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Studios on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-prices-in-cyprus-rise-2-5-year-on-year-in-q2-2024
Τhe House Price Index for the second quarter of 2024 amounts to 112.86 units, according to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service. Compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2023, the Index increased by 2.5%.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-credit-rating-upgrade-a-boon-for-investors-but-what-about-citizens
Cyprus has recently received good news from the credit rating agency Capital Intelligence (CI), which upgraded the country’s credit ratings, according to Kathimerinni's Dorita Yiannakou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boc-shares-open-at-4-78-on-athens-exchange-post-london-exit
The Bank of Cyprus made its debut on the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) today, following the delisting of its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cera-approves-€125m-for-cyprus-crete-power-link
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved an annual investment recovery of €25 million for the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, also known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), covering the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiny-house-big-rent-limassol-s-housing-crisis-hits-new-heights
It's no secret that rental prices in Cyprus, especially in Limassol, have skyrocketed to absurd levels. With people struggling to find affordable housing amidst a sea of luxury apartments and inflated costs, one local decided to poke fun at the situation—and it's hilarious!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-flock-to-the-coast-for-summer-holidays-despite-rising-prices
Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....
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/disy-president-urges-transparency-amid-vasilikos-scandal
DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-from-larnaca-to-cairo
Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-celebrates-its-successful-sponsorship-of-the-uefa-euro-2024
• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soaring-insurance-costs-push-global-shipping-rates-up-233
Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mykonos-tourism-decline-linked-to-high-costs
International air traffic to Mykonos is on a downward trajectory for another year, according to plans for available seats that airlines have for this summer so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukrainian-startups-build-low-cost-robot-army-to-combat-russia
Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissi-beach-in-ayia-napa-named-best-in-europe-for-2024
Ayia Napa's Nissi Beach has once again clinched a prestigious accolade, being crowned the top beach in Europe for this year by travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-to-keep-dividends-low-despite-bank-profits
The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-launches-direct-flights-to-barcelona
Cyprus Airways is excited to announce the launch of its new direct flights from Larnaca to Barcelona, commencing on the 3rd of July. This new route will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, providing passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to one of Europe's most vibrant cities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-russian-lng-still-powers-europe-despite-sanctions
The Yakov Gakkel LNG tanker plays a crucial role in maintaining Europe's gas supply, transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Siberia to European terminals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/windcraft-music-fest-reflects-on-10-years-of-music
Windcraft Music Fest celebrates its tenth anniversary and returns dynamically on July 13th and 14th in Katydata Solea, focusing on wind instruments. ...