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1. Cyprus joins ECB digital euro pilot programme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-joins-ecb-digital-euro-pilot-programme

Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank's first pilot programme for the digital euro, with testing expected to begin in the second half of 2027....

2. Alphamega Hypermarkets invest in people and the future of the butchery profession

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alphamega-hypermarkets-invest-in-people-and-the-future-of-the-butchery-profession

Alphamega Hypermarkets recently held the graduation ceremony for the fourth graduating class of its Butchery Academy, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to investing in people, education and the development of professions that bring real value to the Cypriot market....

3. There are plenty of jobs, but the right workers are missing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/there-are-plenty-of-jobs-but-the-right-workers-are-missing

The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....

4. Cyprus records strongest retail sales growth in the EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-strongest-retail-sales-growth-in-the-eu

Cyprus recorded the strongest retail sales performance in the European Union in May, posting the fastest monthly and annual growth among member states, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat....

5. Evgenii Tiapkin: ‘There is no equivalent to the Freedom ecosystem in the EU’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/evgenii-tiapkin-‘there-is-no-equivalent-to-the-freedom-ecosystem-in-the-eu

Last Wednesday, 3 June, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of officials and representatives of the national business community. The heads of state held bilateral talks. The talks then continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from both countries, and a bilateral business forum was held on the same day. ...

6. CySEC fines Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD trading ads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-fines-limassol-forex-firms-over-missing-risk-warnings-in-cfd-trading-ads

Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....

7. More Cypriots are finding work, but young people are still struggling to get hired

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-cypriots-are-finding-work-but-young-people-are-still-struggling-to-get-hired

Finding a job in Cyprus may finally be getting a little easier, at least for many adults already in the workforce....

8. Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-inspections-uncover-undeclared-workers-in-schools-and-shops-across-cyprus

Labour inspectors uncovered 13 undeclared employees during targeted checks carried out in Cyprus’ education sector and retail trade, with authorities issuing administrative fines totaling €25,000....

9. Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-business-wave-in-cyprus-seeks-stronger-voice

Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....

10. Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-economy-still-growing-but-cracks-may-be-starting-to-show

Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....

11. Chinese brands expand globally, redefining ''Made in China''

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....

12. Announcement: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...

13. Cypriot lamb demand surpasses supermarket forecasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-lamb-demand-surpasses-supermarket-forecasts

Demand for locally produced meat in Cyprus is rising as Easter approaches, with officials reporting that supply levels remain stable and the market is functioning without shortages....

14. foodhaus goes nationwide with first Paralimni store

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/foodhaus-goes-nationwide-with-first-paralimni-store

The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....

15. Fuel and heating oil prices soar in Cyprus, petrol could top €2 per liter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-heating-oil-prices-soar-in-cyprus-petrol-could-top-€2-per-liter

Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....

16. Halloumi exports tested as foot-and-mouth disease spreads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/halloumi-exports-tested-as-foot-and-mouth-disease-spreads

The continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease has raised serious concern across Cyprus’s agri-food sector and business community, particularly regarding halloumi, the country’s most important agricultural export....

17. Return to single-buyer electricity market proposed for Cyprus

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)....

18. Cyprus moves to protect tourism as Government counters travel advisories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-protect-tourism-as-government-counters-travel-advisories

Tourism stakeholders in Cyprus will need to work hard in the coming months to prevent serious damage to the sector, which contributes more than 7 percent to the country’s GDP. ...

19. Cyprus retail market holds steady despite foot-and-mouth outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-retail-market-holds-steady-despite-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

Consumers are continuing to shop as usual, with no signs of hesitation or fear following the latest crisis triggered by the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in 11 livestock units affecting roughly 14,000 animals. ...

20. Supermarket sales surge as shoppers keep spending

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/supermarket-sales-surge-as-shoppers-keep-spending

Cyprus’ supermarket sector closed out 2025 on a strong note, underscoring its resilience even in a fiercely competitive market....

21. EU infringement package flags Cyprus for delays across food, finance and energy rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-infringement-package-flags-cyprus-for-delays-across-food-finance-and-energy-rules

The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....

22. After a brutal 2025, potato growers press government for compensation and water

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-a-brutal-2025-potato-growers-press-government-for-compensation-and-water

Potato growers are urging the government to provide financial support after severe weather conditions caused major losses during 2025....

23. Cyprus–India event highlights the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Driving Innovation and Growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–india-event-highlights-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-driving-innovation-and-growth

PwC Cyprus as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact Pre-Summit, hosted the event “Driving Innovation and Growth”, on Wednesday 14 January, at the PwC Experience Center....

24. Bank of Cyprus: ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' by Global Finance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-best-foreign-exchange-bank-in-cyprus-by-global-finance

The Bank of Cyprus has received another important international distinction, being named ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' at the annual Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards – World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks organized by the prestigious magazine Global Finance....

25. Lidl Cyprus stood out as HR Team of the Year at the Cyprus HR Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-stood-out-as-hr-team-of-the-year-at-the-cyprus-hr-awards

Lidl Cyprus stood out at the Cyprus HR Awards as HR Team of the Year, winning more awards than any other company: 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. ...

26. Black Friday hits Cyprus: Shoppers warned to watch for real deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/black-friday-hits-cyprus-shoppers-warned-to-watch-for-real-deals

Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....

27. Cyprus banks rake in over €750 million, even as rate cuts cool

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-rake-in-over-€750-million-even-as-rate-cuts-cool

Cyprus’ biggest banks are still posting hefty profits this year, even as the era of sky-high earnings seen in 2023 and 2024 begins to lose steam....

28. Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-loans-nearly-€2-million-to-cypriot-small-and-medium-enterprises

Wolt, the platform connecting consumers, local businesses, and delivery partners, has lent nearly €2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus. ...

29. ''Lidl UP: Learn & Work'': Launch of innovative programme with the first 10 participants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-up-learn-work-launch-of-innovative-programme-with-the-first-10-participants

Lidl Cyprus announces the official launch of the training programme ''Lidl UP: Learn & Work'', an innovative initiative in the field of Retail Management that combines theoretical training with practical experience in real working conditions. ...

30. Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-fined-hundreds-of-thousands-for-unfair-loan-terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

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