https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shoppers-beware-e-kalathi-may-be-making-supermarkets-look-cheaper-than-they-are
A tool meant to help Cypriot shoppers save money may be leading them astray, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association warned Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-customs-crack-down-on-fake-condoms-24-000-confiscated
Customs officers have pulled the plug on thousands of counterfeit condoms in Famagusta, seizing more than 24,000 knockoffs from a warehouse and a local store....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-meps-cashing-in-on-side-jobs-but-few-report-it
Several members of the European Parliament have come under scrutiny for failing to fully disclose income from outside jobs, raising questions about transparency and accountability in Brussels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-employee-says-political-views-cost-him-his-job-post
A seconded (temporarily transferred) employee of Cyprus’ Audit Service says he was pressured, sidelined, and abruptly transferred after expressing support for a new political movement, allegations that are raising broader concerns about political neutrality and constitutional protections inside one of the state’s most sensitive watchdog institutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-infringement-package-flags-cyprus-for-delays-across-food-finance-and-energy-rules
The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/catherine-o-hara-acclaimed-comic-actor-dies-at-71
Catherine O'Hara, the Canadian-born performer celebrated for her work in film and television comedies including Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brad-pitt-heads-to-hydra-for-mystery-thriller
Hollywood star Brad Pitt is expected to arrive on the Greek island of Hydra in late February, turning the picturesque island into a film set for his upcoming movie, The Riders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smuggled-tobacco-from-occupied-north-seized-on-limassol–larnaca-highway
What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-cement-to-furniture-cyprus-industry-had-a-strong-end-of-year
Cyprus factories were busier than usual in November, and the numbers show it....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-trikala-factory-explosion-traced-to-long-term-propane-leak
Greek fire authorities have concluded that a prolonged propane gas leak was the primary cause of the fatal explosion at the “Violanta” food production facility in the Trikala regional unit, an incident that claimed the lives of five female workers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2026-will-define-the-eurozone-s-future
The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-becomes-india-s-gateway-to-europe-as-landmark-trade-deal-takes-effect
A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-bets-big-on-india-after-signing-the-mother-of-all-deals
In a clear signal that Europe is reshaping its global alliances, the European Union and India have finalized a free-trade agreement after nearly 20 years of talks, aiming to reduce EU dependence on the U.S. and China and strengthen ties with Asia’s fastest-growing economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-among-the-top-universities-worldwide-in-six-subject-areas-in-2026
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-von-der-leyen-can-save-europe
The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-limited-capacity-kato-pyrgos-dam-finally-overflows-again
The dam at Kato Pyrgos in the Tillyria region has overflowed, marking a significant milestone after years of deterioration and limited capacity. The development was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture through a social media post, highlighting the impact of recent restoration work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-a-brutal-2025-potato-growers-press-government-for-compensation-and-water
Potato growers are urging the government to provide financial support after severe weather conditions caused major losses during 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/real-madrid-tops-deloitte-football-money-league-as-clubs-achieve-record-€12-4bn-revenue
The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-new-socioeconomic-impact-assessment-for-2024
Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-sets-new-standards-in-mobile-connectivity-with-the-launch-of-5g-unlimited-plans
Cablenet recently unveiled its new 5G Unlimited Plans, marking the first major launch in a series of new-generation products designed to transform the way customers experience mobile connectivity in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-says-turkish-cypriot-approval-not-needed-for-christodoulides-unilateral-measures
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Wednesday that he is not required to approve unilateral measures planned by President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, including in the health and economic sectors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/israel-and-cyprus-hold-talks-to-finalize-agreement-on-joint-offshore-natural-gas-field
An Israeli government delegation is expected in Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to finalize a bilateral agreement governing a shared offshore natural gas reservoir that spans the maritime zones of Israel and Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-orders-recall-of-multiple-vehicle-models-over-safety-concerns
The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-upgrades-its-app
Wolt is kicking off the new year with a major upgrade, continuing its fast-paced growth with the launch of a revamped app that quite literally puts a shopping mall in users’ pockets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ceo-confidence-in-revenue-outlook-hits-five-year-low-–-as-ai-becomes-a-defining-divide-between-leaders-and-laggards-pwc-2026-global-ceo-survey
CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-its-long-standing-social-contribution-a-new-film-highlights-its-support-initiatives-in-health-children-and-vulnerable-groups
Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-shoppers-zero-vat-stays-on-basic-goods-in-2026
Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–india-event-highlights-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-driving-innovation-and-growth
PwC Cyprus as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact Pre-Summit, hosted the event “Driving Innovation and Growth”, on Wednesday 14 January, at the PwC Experience Center....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-push-back-against-eu–south-america-trade-deal
Cyprus’ farmers are not mincing words over the EU’s new trade deal with South America, warning it could land a heavy blow on local agriculture, from higher costs and tougher competition to big questions about what ends up on our plates....
