https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poland-economy-now-larger-than-belgium-sweden-ireland-and-austria
Poland has quietly joined the European Union’s economic heavyweights, overtaking several of the bloc’s wealthiest and most established members....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/internationally-recognised-wines-with-the-best-price-quality-ratio-from-lidl-cyprus
Behind every good wine are moments worth remembering—moments that require nothing more than our loved ones, the right setting, and the right wine. Lidl Cyprus showcases its rich wine selection, offering wines designed to complement every authentic moment of everyday life. From a relaxed dinner with friends and a spontaneous get-together in the garden, to a brunch that lasts a little longer, a dinner by the sea, or a brief, precious break, Lidl’s carefully curated wine selection becomes a natural part of the moment and enhances the experience....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blessing-ceremony-marks-the-official-launch-of-hadassah-medical-center-limassol
A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-republic-of-cyprus-is-being-held-hostage-by-its-own-energy-crisis
Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-constantinou-wins-double-gold-at-greek-waterski-championships-video
Seventeen-year-old Cypriot waterski athlete Andreas Constantinou claimed two gold medals at the Greek Waterski Championships after winning the slalom title in both the U17 and Open men's categories.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-hamas-network-member-arrested-in-indonesia-on-cyprus-warrant
A 41-year-old Palestinian man described by authorities as a senior member of a Hamas-linked network has been arrested in Indonesia following an international arrest warrant issued by Cypriot authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-workers-from-other-member-states
Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-executives-recognized-among-emea-s-top-performers
The Bank of Cyprus has received several distinctions in Extel’s annual survey of management teams of listed companies in the EMEA region, with the group's executive director of financial management, Eliza Livadiotou, securing first place in the Best CFO category based on votes from sell-side analysts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-appoints-top-official-raffaele-fitto-as-cyprus-envoy-in-push-to-restart-talks
The European Union is stepping up its involvement in the Cyprus problem, with Brussels appointing one of its most senior officials, Raffaele Fitto, as its new Special Representative for the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/extel-strong-vote-of-confidence-for-bank-of-cyprus-from-the-international-investment-community
Bank of Cyprus has received a prestigious and highly significant distinction, being named a “Most Honored Company” in Extel’s internationally renowned annual survey....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-climbs-the-global-competitiveness-rankings
Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cap-st-georges-hotel-resort-is-proud-to-announce-that-it-has-been-recognized-as-the-click-emea-2026-partner-spotlight
Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight Property among 1,000 hotels and resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Booking.com, one of the world's leading travel platforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-the-world-in-voluntary-blood-donations
Cyprus has been named the world leader in voluntary unpaid blood donation when measured against population size, according to the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-rate-hike-to-add-€147m-to-greek-banks-as-profits-rise-from-widening-loan-deposit-gap
The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate increase, its first since 2023, is expected to boost bank profitability across the eurozone, including Cyprus, by widening the gap between what banks earn from loans and what they pay out to savers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shell-cyprus-corporate-futsal-tournament-2026
With strong competition, high-level participation and a touch of world-class football, the Shell Cyprus Corporate Futsal Tournament 2026 is getting ready to kick off, attracting the interest of athletes and football fans across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-launched-the-5th-edition-of-the-middle-east-cyprus-technology-fast-50-celebrating-a-new-generation-of-regional-tech-champions-across-the-region
Deloitte Middle East has announced the results of the 5th edition of its Technology Fast 50 programme, celebrating the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East, and spotlighting the founders shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-man-of-the-year-by-president-christodoulides
An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-olga-mikhailina-‘this-is-the-greatest-victory-of-my-life
The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from 28 March to 16 April, sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the tournament’s fan zone, dozens of children and teenagers chatted with the stars, attended lectures and took part in masterclasses. World chess legend Boris Gelfand gave a simultaneous exhibition on 20 boards. Only 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina managed to beat a participant in the 2012 World Championship match. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-brands-expand-globally-redefining-made-in-china
For decades, the label ''Made in China'' was linked to inexpensive copies. That perception is changing quickly. Chinese companies are no longer just manufacturing for others; they are building their own brands and competing directly in international markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-simple-fix-for-a-dangerous-housing-reality
On Holy Saturday, an aging apartment building collapsed, costing two people their lives. Tragic. The Minister of the Interior met with the President and a delegation from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber to discuss dangerous buildings and possible steps to manage these risks more effectively. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-cyprus-ranks-last-in-eu-for-women-in-management
Cyprus has recorded the lowest share of women in managerial roles across the European Union, according to new 2024 figures from Eurostat, pointing to a continuing gender imbalance in leadership positions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-go-to-retirement-spot-for-brits-and-americans
Cyprus is emerging as one of the world’s most attractive places to retire, as rising living costs in major economies push more people to look abroad for a more affordable life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-single-use-plastic-bottles-per-person
Cyprus records one of the highest per-person levels of single-use plastic beverage bottles in the European Union, according to the European Commission’s first assessment of the Single-Use Plastics Directive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-claims-silver-and-strong-finishes-at-european-judo-hopes-in-bosnia
Cyprus celebrated an impressive showing at the European Judo Hopes tournament held in Bosnia, where the national delegation delivered strong performances and earned multiple top placements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-taekwondo-team-wins-eight-medals-at-skopje-open-ramus-2026
The Cyprus taekwondo delegation achieved notable success at the Skopje Open Ramus Taekwondo 2026, a ranking tournament held in Skopje, returning with a total of eight medals across multiple age categories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-over-3-1-million-short-term-rental-nights-in-peak-summer-2025
Data released by Eurostat shows that Cyprus saw just over 3.1 million overnight stays in short-term rental properties during the third quarter of 2025, covering the peak summer months from July through September. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-unusually-high-thyroid-cancer-rates
A senior endocrinologist has said that thyroid cancer rates in Cyprus are significantly elevated compared with the rest of Europe, while stressing that current evidence does not connect this trend to regional conflicts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/meat-prices-surge-up-to-28-in-cyprus
Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/return-to-single-buyer-electricity-market-proposed-for-cyprus
A debate has emerged over the structure of Cyprus’s electricity market after Odysseas Michaelides suggested that electricity prices could fall if the country returned to a centralized purchasing system dominated by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ranks-last-in-eu-for-women-in-management
New figures from Eurostat indicate that Cyprus has the lowest proportion of women in management roles among European Union countries. In 2024, women occupied 25.3% of managerial positions in Cyprus, placing the country at the bottom of the EU ranking....
