https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-expands-its-presence-with-new-store-in-mandria-paphos
Alphamega Hypermarkets has expanded its presence in the Paphos District, by opening a new store in Mandria. The new Alphamega Hypermarket, located in the premises of the former Papamichael hypermarket, opened its doors for the first time today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dimitra-shareholders-face-tough-decision-over-logicom-s-€1-55-offer
The decision facing thousands of shareholders of Dimitra Investment is not an easy one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies
Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-plans-could-hurt-cyprus-economy
The looming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern across the Eurozone, and Cyprus is no exception....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/important-changes-coming-to-ghs-medicine-prices
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/f1-s-bernie-ecclestone-to-part-with-iconic-race-car-collection
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, 94, is selling a portion of his legendary private grand prix car collection, a move he says reflects his desire to plan for the future of his prized vehicles. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heading-to-the-greek-islands-ferry-prices-are-going-up
If you’re dreaming of sailing to Greece’s picturesque islands, it’s time to budget a little extra. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-cracks-down-on-airbnb-rentals
In a bold step to address its worsening housing crisis, Greece has introduced sweeping legislation to clamp down on short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-house-prices-rise-for-11th-consecutive-quarter
House prices in Cyprus are on the rise again, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-for-cheaper-electricity-with-competitive-market-by-2025
The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-spending-in-cyprus-but-prices-are-rising
Cyprus is seeing more people shopping and spending money, but higher prices are still affecting the cost of living. New data shows that in November 2024, both the amount of goods sold and the money spent in retail stores went up compared to last year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homeownership-in-cyprus-drops-below-eu-average
In 2023, 68.8% of Cypriots owned their homes, slightly below the EU average of 69.2%, according to Eurostat. Conversely, 31.2% of the population lived in rented housing, just above the EU average of 30.8%....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-greece-market-overview-2023-2024-and-projections-for-2025-and-beyond
The market underwent significant changes from mid-2023 onwards due to several global and regional factors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/golden-cucumbers-prices-soar-by-201
Substantial price hikes are being observed for fresh meat, Christmas treats, and especially vegetables in the lead-up to the Christmas season, according to the Christmas 2024 Price Watch....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-service-price-reductions-in-39-product-categories
The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/concerns-from-the-eib-regarding-the-electric-cable-project
Critical questions surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity network through Greece have been raised in a letter from the Chamber of Engineers (ETEK) to the Ministry of Energy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-mp-s-take-a-break-from-banking-on-reform
Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-nick-hill-on-financial-risks-and-opportunities-for-2025
In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-launches-mortgage-subsidy-to-ease-inflation-s-grip
The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-alphamega-hypermarkets-store-opens-in-astromeritis
Another state-of-the-art store was added to the Alphamega Hypermarkets’ chain. The new Alphamega Hypermarkets’ store in Astromeritis has opened its doors to the public today. It is the 20th store of Alphamega Hypermarkets, Cyprus largest and fastest growing hypermarket chain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/temu-s-tempting-deals-are-a-double-edged-sword-for-cypriot-shoppers
Temu, an emerging e-commerce platform, offers an extensive range of products, from gadgets and household goods to clothing and toys, at remarkably low prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/potato-prices-skyrocket-sparking-long-lines-in-occupied-areas
Potatoes have become the talk of the town in Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationally-funded-research-project-dynamo-to-redefine-energy-sharing-within-communities
The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/affordability-urbanization-and-sustainability-how-real-estate-in-cyprus-greece-and-romania-will-evolve-by-2029
The next five years will redefine the real estate markets of Cyprus, Greece, and Romania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/housing-crisis-looms-as-limassol-property-prices-skyrocket
Limassol has seen a dramatic surge in property prices over the past five years, with rents and home prices doubling—and in some cases, tripling....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minimum-income-recipients-allegedly-renting-turkish-cypriot-properties-for-pennies
A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-buzz-as-shoppers-return-in-full-force
According to an article by Dorita Yiannakou, this past week, the retail scene came alive with the buzz of Black Friday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-eu-anniversary-coins-spark-collector-mania
The Central Bank of Cyprus’ commemorative coins celebrating 20 years since Cyprus joined the European Union have proven to be a hot commodity among collectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanksgiving-travel-in-the-us-hits-record-highs
Thanksgiving is here, and so is the great American tradition of traveling to be with loved ones. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-greece-forge-closer-ties-in-historic-meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....
