https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/checkmate-in-cyprus-the-world-s-chess-elite-descend-on-paphos
In spring 2026, the world's chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men's and women's Candidates Tournaments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-soap-opera-ends-everyone-s-innocent-again
We’ve reached the finale of one of the longest-running soap operas on our little island. The much-ballyhooed, shocking, twist-filled telenovela titled Al Jazeera, or as it’s sometimes called, This is Cyprus,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-s-credit-rating-boosted-as-public-debt-drops-and-economy-strengthens
Cyprus’s long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Scope Ratings to A from A-, with a stable outlook, reflecting sharp falls in public debt, ongoing budget surpluses, and a stronger banking sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions
The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not
The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-a-year-of-silence-cyprus-returns-to-the-markets-for-€1bn
Cyprus wasted no time in making its way back to the financial markets this year, setting its sights on raising around €1 billion through a 10-year government bond. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-weathers-global-turbulence-as-economic-growth-and-reforms-hold-firm-in-2025
Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-cyprus-restaurant-will-take-the-crown-in-2025
Cyprus’ food lovers are already buzzing: the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants list is coming back early next year, and everyone wants to know who will steal the top spot for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fitch-lifts-bank-of-cyprus-rating-citing-stronger-economy-and-cleaner-balance-sheet
Bank of Cyprus got a financial thumbs-up from Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, with the agency upgrading the bank’s long-term rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ and giving its Viability Rating the same bump....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-scores-big-in-global-ratings
Cyprus is wrapping up the year with strong marks from the world’s big credit rating agencies, capping what officials say has been one of the economy’s best-performing years in recent memory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shifting-political-landscape-as-elections-inch-closer-poll-points-to-unpredictability
With eight months to go until parliamentary elections, a new poll suggests Cyprus is heading for one of its most unpredictable contests in years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-kimmel-returns-fires-back-at-trump-calls-silencing-comics-anti-american
Jimmy Kimmel came back on air Tuesday night swinging at the Trump administration, saying government threats to silence comedians are ''anti-American.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mediablog-when-journalism-gets-buried-by-the-algorithm
A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-to-plan-market-return-despite-global-uncertainty
Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strong-performance-at-fide-world-schools-team-chess-championship
From 2-7 August 2025, Cyprus’s school team, representing The Grammar School, Limassol, competed at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship, hosted at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only
Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prosecutors-arrogance-fuels-public-outrage-in-cyprus
Something deeper, and far more troubling, than whether Savvas Angelides would resign or not was revealed in the press conference he held last Tuesday as Deputy Attorney General....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-go-greener-as-hundreds-certified-in-nationwide-esg-initiative
Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/s-p-global-ratings-upgrades-freedom24-outlook-to-positive-citing-stronger-risk-management
S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., operating under the Freedom24 brand, from stable to positive, while affirming its 'B+/B' long- and short-term issuer credit ratings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-slips-in-blue-flag-rankings-but-holds-firm-on-coastal-quality
Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes
As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reaches-$10-billion-valuation-on-record-share-price
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-on-the-rise-as-credit-upgrades-could-mean-cheaper-loans-for-all
Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-upgrades-bank-of-cyprus-to-a3
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit rating to A3 from Baa1 and revised its outlook to stable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vishy-anand-meets-young-chess-talents-in-cyprus
Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....
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/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol
Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-reports-57-surge-in-q3-revenue-hits-$9-billion-market-cap-milestone
Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....
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/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
