https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/imf-warns-cyprus-against-costly-energy-measures-and-foreclosure-delays
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy following the conclusion of its mission to the country, which took place from the last 10 days of April through early May.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pulls-ahead-as-regional-leader-in-renewable-energy-race
Turkey is rapidly positioning itself as one of the region’s biggest renewable energy players, with experts saying the country is now outpacing parts of Europe in battery storage development and clean energy growth....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-workers-consider-striking-within-2-days
Employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike action as tensions rise over electricity prices, energy security, and long-term planning for the island’s power system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kathimerini-exclusive-ursula-von-der-leyen-on-europe-s-challenges-energy-strategy-and-the-cyprus-issue
Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-get-down-to-business-on-day-two
After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-rules-no-more-wasted-solar-power
In a move that will come as a relief to thousands of households across Cyprus, Parliament has stepped in to stop extra solar energy from simply disappearing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-unions-signal-strike-after-disappointing-talks-with-energy-minister
Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-progress-hinges-on-peace-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-says-jeffrey-sachs
Professor Jeffrey Sachs emphasized that meaningful climate action in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East depends heavily on achieving political stability and cooperation across the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/europe-s-energy-shock-is-cyprus-opportunity
The crisis triggered in Europe by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands as the most severe since the 1970s. It was driven largely by Europe’s heavy dependence on Russian natural gas, which disrupted about 45% of demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-the-new-race-to-the-moon-with-role-in-nasa-s-artemis-program
George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....
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-executes-most-of-2025-budget-as-revenues-trail-borrowing-drop
Cyprus carried out most of its 2025 state budget as planned, according to a Treasury report released Tuesday. The government collected about 87% of the revenue it had budgeted and spent roughly 92% of what it had planned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unions-warn-cyprus-faces-power-and-water-shortfalls-without-urgent-action
Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyta-eyes-entry-into-cyprus-electricity-market-with-renewable-power-strategy
CYTA is preparing an ambitious move into Cyprus’s electricity market, aiming first to serve consumers who cannot install their own photovoltaic systems. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030
Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-running-without-full-permits-get-lifeline-but-the-clock-is-ticking
Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-greece-and-israel-strengthen-strategic-axis-at-jerusalem-trilateral-summit
Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-electricity-market-is-open-so-why-are-cypriots-still-paying-so-much
Cyprus has officially opened its electricity market to competition. On paper, that should mean more choice, more transparency, and, eventually, lower prices. In reality? Consumers are still waiting to feel any real relief in their bills, and the system itself is under growing strain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/a-new-player-in-cyprus-electricity-market
The Association of Electricity Supplier Representatives (SEPIE) officially launched today, stepping onto Cyprus’ energy stage at a pivotal moment as the island moves toward a modern, competitive electricity market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/first-visit-and-a-fresh-start-for-cyprus–uae-ties
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-cyprus-over-gaps-in-energy-and-water-rules
Cyprus has been officially called out by the European Commission for failing to meet key environmental obligations, with infringement procedures now underway over gaps in both energy and water legislation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parties-put-politics-on-hold-to-tackle-climate-crisis
Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byd-grabs-one-third-of-cyprus-ev-market-in-just-five-months
Cyprus’ shift to electric cars is picking up speed, with new data showing more drivers making the switch. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€700-million-boosts-cyprus-s-green-transition-under-thalea-2021-2027
The multiannual Cohesion Policy Program THALEA 2021-2027 serves as the backbone of Cyprus’s development strategy for the current programming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revenue-slumps-budget-spending-trails-in-cyprus
By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-for-electricity-links-to-strengthen-regional-influence
Cyprus is taking bold steps to establish itself as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean energy scene, President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday at the 13th Energy Symposium. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-connectivity-and-the-future-of-european-aviation-a-conversation-with-olivier-jankovec
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-significance-of-the-p-tec-summit
The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is a U.S. initiative coordinated by the Department of Energy. Its goal is to foster collaboration between Eastern European countries and the United States, focusing on energy security and the sustainability of infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/low-demand-and-lack-of-storage-forcing-cyprus-to-cut-solar-power-output
As Cyprus heads into winter, some households have already begun experiencing cuts to their photovoltaic (PV) system output....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-water-on-the-rise-cyprus-faces-shortages-after-years-of-overuse-minister-warns
Cyprus is grappling with a severe and prolonged water shortage, a problem Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou described as decades in the making. ...
