https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jumbo-eyes-larnaca-and-protaras-for-future-expansion-but-no-timeline-yet
Retail giant Jumbo has confirmed its interest in opening two new stores in Cyprus, one in Larnaca and another in Protaras, but clarified that there’s no set plan or timeframe at this stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-25-04-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raw-sewage-on-tourist-beach-blamed-on-criminal-mismanagement
A sewage leak at one of Paphos’ busiest coastal areas has sparked outrage, and the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organization (EOA) isn’t holding back....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-shifts-to-cypriot-hands-in-major-shake-up
Banking changes in Cyprus are rolling full steam ahead in 2025, with Ancoria Bank now seeing a major shift in its ownership. Entrepreneur and co-founder of XM, Kostas Kleanthous, has reached an agreement to buy more than 50% of Ancoria Bank, making him the new majority shareholder. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shark-attack-off-israel-s-mediterranean-coast
In a rare and chilling incident off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, authorities are searching for a swimmer believed to have been bitten by a shark near Olga Beach, just north of Hadera....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-summer-hotspot-to-all-year-hub
Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-developer-barred-from-entering-dubai-amid-property-dispute-allegations
A prominent Turkish Cypriot property developer was denied entry into Dubai over allegations tied to disputed real estate in Cyprus’ occupied north, according to local media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-buys-out-ethniki-insurance-in-€29-5m-deal
The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-or-mini-market
A prison cell in Nicosia turned into a makeshift shop, complete with croissants, cigarettes, coffee, and prepaid phone cards, has landed a chief warden, an inmate, and the inmate’s wife in serious legal trouble....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-slapped-with-record-fine-over-money-laundering-lapses
British fintech giant Revolut, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has been fined €3.5 million by Lithuania’s central bank for failing to properly monitor suspicious transactions and protect against money laundering....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/silicon-valley-backed-trump-but-gets-no-favor-in-return
Silicon Valley's top tech titans may have bet big on Donald Trump’s second term, but they’re finding little return on their investment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources
In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-pharma-challenges-eu-over-wastewater-treatment-costs
A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-s-€1-3b-move-creates-cyprus-largest-bank
Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-great-souvla-debate-and-other-political-absurdities
A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-health-minister-pamboridis-warns-of-efforts-to-weaken-gesy
Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-environmental-movement-sounds-alarm-over-deteriorating-condition-of-akrotiri-salt-lake
The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/grid-limitations-threaten-cyprus-green-energy-boom
Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...
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/business/aegean-reports-strong-2024-results-with-record-revenue-and-passenger-growth
AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course
When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-stronger-in-2024-with-a-net-profit-of-€214mn
Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mps-mull-casino-cash-exemption-despite-laundering-fears
A proposal to exempt casinos from Cyprus' €10,000 cash transaction limit has sparked a heated debate in parliament, with regulators warning that such a move could open the door to money laundering and create unequal rules for businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-hit-record-high-profits-despite-ecb-rate-cuts
Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-vendors-dodge-60-cent-water-price-cap
Travelers passing through Larnaca Airport might be surprised to find that while a government-mandated price cap sets the cost of a 500ml bottled water at just 60 cents, actually finding one at that price is a different story....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/barbershop-battle-brews-in-nicosia-s-old-town-as-cypriot-barbers-face-extinction
In Nicosia’s Old Town, a quiet battle is playing out—one haircut at a time. On one side are the last five Cypriot barbers still operating in the walled city, clinging to tradition and fearing extinction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-banks-continue-to-invest-in-cyprus-with-new-acquisitions
Greek banks are showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to investing in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greeks-calling-for-accountability-2-years-after-tempe-train-tragedy
Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/discover-the-timeless-charm-of-paphos-with-leptos-estates
Paphos, the enchanting town on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, is more than just a destination – it's a way of life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-action-against-energy-poverty-amid-tragic-deaths
Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....
