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1. Cyprus moves to ease car recall chaos with rental cars and free bus passes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-ease-car-recall-chaos-with-rental-cars-and-free-bus-passes

The government is stepping in to help drivers impacted by the Takata airbag recall by arranging discounted rental cars and free public transport passes for those whose vehicles have been immobilized....

2. Rate hikes got you down? Bank of Cyprus has €2 Million (with strings attached)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/rate-hikes-got-you-down-bank-of-cyprus-has-€2-million-with-strings-attached

Bank of Cyprus, perhaps feeling a twinge of sympathy for mortgage holders grappling with those pesky European Central Bank interest rate hikes, has unveiled a €2 million rewards program....

3. Cyprus recognized as a global leader in childhood cancer care

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-childhood-cancer-care

Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....

4. Priced out: Londoners live in empty schools and offices as rents soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/priced-out-londoners-live-in-empty-schools-and-offices-as-rents-soar

According to CNN, as London’s rental crisis deepens, a growing number of residents are opting to live in disused schools, office buildings, and even an old cathedral to escape skyrocketing housing costs....

5. Cyprus Central Bank sets interest rate limits to protect consumers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-central-bank-sets-interest-rate-limits-to-protect-consumers

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that the official reference interest rate will be set at 11.50%. This means that banks and other lenders in Cyprus must not charge higher rates than this when offering loans, extending payment terms, or renewing loans. ...

6. 100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-tax-on-foreign-buyers-in-spain

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....

7. New lending boosted by interest rates and government plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans

A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....

8. Trump’s tariff plans could hurt Cyprus’ economy

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....

9. President's banking measures spark surge in first-home loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/president-s-banking-measures-spark-surge-in-first-home-loans

President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....

10. Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/antidepressants-exposed-myths-controversies-and-the-truth-behind-the-pills

Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....

11. 2025: A new chapter for Cyprus’s property market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/2025-a-new-chapter-for-cyprus-s-property-market

2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....

12. Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgium-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

13. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

14. Cyprus increases interest rates on arrears and court cases for 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-increases-interest-rates-on-arrears-and-court-cases-for-2025

Starting January 1, 2025, Cyprus is increasing interest rates related to arrears and court cases, which could affect anyone with overdue debts to the state or those involved in legal disputes....

15. Europe’s salary showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/europe-s-salary-showdown

Curious about which European countries are paying the best?...

16. Homeownership in Cyprus drops below EU average

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%....

17. Eurozone growth hopes dim as 2025 looms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-growth-hopes-dim-as-2025-looms

Just days before the start of 2025, analysts have trimmed expectations for the Eurozone's economic growth. ...

18. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

19. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

20. Banks announce 1% interest rate reduction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-announce-1-interest-rate-reduction

Following the parliamentary approval of the state budget and Tuesday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace with the CEOs of Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos appeared on RIK’s program Challenges on Wednesday evening....

21. Tariffs, reforms, and rate cuts: 2025’s economic balancing act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act

As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....

22. Pope Francis urges families to ''make children'' during first visit to Corsica

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-urges-families-to-make-children-during-first-visit-to-corsica

In his first-ever visit to Corsica, Pope Francis delivered a clear message about the need for more children, urging families to embrace parenthood amid declining global birth rates. ...

23. Trump pushes to end daylight saving time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-end-daylight-saving-time

In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time....

24. ECB announces final rate cut for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ecb-announces-final-rate-cut-for-2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point reduction in interest rates, marking the fourth consecutive cut for 2024....

25. MPs set to vote on over 100 bills today, including 5% tax on banks and car recalls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-set-to-vote-on-over-100-bills-today-including-5-tax-on-banks-and-car-recalls

In today's last plenary session before the Christmas holidays, Cypriot MPs will vote on over 100 bills and legislative proposals, with attention focusing on several high-profile issues....

26. Moody’s Nick Hill on financial risks and opportunities for 2025

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....

27. Government launches mortgage subsidy to ease inflation’s grip

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....

28. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-michaelidou-aids-ngo-president-arrested-in-alleged-€122k-fraud-case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

29. Geopolitical turbulence presents a looming threat to 2025 economic growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/geopolitical-pressures-threaten-2025-recovery

Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....

30. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-reveals-high-dose-iv-vitamin-c-combined-with-chemotherapy-improves-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer
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