https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-cancels-plan-to-sell-jcc-payment-systems
The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems has been halted, bringing an end to the deal between JCC and Euronet that had been under consideration since the summer of 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-halts-sale-of-mortgaged-property
In a landmark ruling, the Nicosia District Court has suspended the sale of mortgaged properties, citing illegalities in mortgage agreements....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/large-plots-of-farmland-for-sale-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a large plots of farmland in various areas of Nicosia, Limassol Larnaca and Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modernist-landmark-in-nicosia-faces-demolition
The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-relief-in-sight-as-electricity-prices-to-remain-high-until-2027
Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act
The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/who-is-the-face-behind-the-new-superhome-center
The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-high-rise-towers-to-replace-historic-kean-factory-in-limassol
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexandroupolis-and-cyprus-in-ankara-s-crosshairs
From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weed-wipeout-as-authorities-seize-1-450-cannabis-products
More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-seeks-approval-for-$1-billion-arms-sale-to-israel
The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-introduces-direct-flights-to-venice
Cyprus Airways announces the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Larnaca to Venice, commencing May 30 and running through September 29, 2025, with enticing fares starting at just €86 one way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-hints-at-new-tariffs-on-eu-imports-as-trade-tensions-escalate
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the European Union (EU) could be the next target of US tariffs, following the imposition of 25% levies on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ramps-up-efforts-against-illegal-antiquities-trafficking
Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/superhome-center-sold-to-greek-company-for-€94-million
The sale of Superhome Center to Vasilitsi DIY for €94 million has been approved by the Board of Directors of Ermes Department Stores Plc....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-housing-is-in-crisis-as-foreign-buyers-take-over-the-market
As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investment-and-owner-occupancy-opportunities-by-astrobank
AstroBank has listed for sale a large commercial/residential property in Peyia, as well as other investment opportunities and properties for sale in Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mohamed-salem-case-acquitted-on-naturalisation-charges
The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-immigration-emergency-in-first-act
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump hit the ground running, signing a wave of executive actions aimed at undoing much of his predecessor’s legacy. The day was packed with bold decisions, controversial pardons, and a few unexpected twists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-palestinian-prisoners-freed-as-hamas-releases-israeli-hostages
In an emotional scene early this morning, a jubilant crowd gathered in the West Bank as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners passed through Beituniya on their way to Ramallah....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump
In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-condemns-u-s-military-support-for-cyprus
Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/f1-s-bernie-ecclestone-to-part-with-iconic-race-car-collection
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, 94, is selling a portion of his legendary private grand prix car collection, a move he says reflects his desire to plan for the future of his prized vehicles. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurobank-sells-€27m-stake-in-demetra-holdings
In a significant financial move, Eurobank announced the completion of the sale of its 8.58% stake in Demetra Holdings Plc to Logicom Services Limited. The deal, finalized on January 16, 2025, involved the sale of 17,152,353 shares at €1.55 per share, totaling approximately €27 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-national-guard-to-modernize-with-u-s-arms
The Republic of Cyprus’ formal accession to the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programs, Excess Defense Articles, and Title 10 security assistance programs marks a significant milestone in the strategic strengthening of relations between Nicosia and Washington. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-greenlights-defense-aid-to-cyprus-in-historic-move
The White House has announced a landmark decision that directly impacts Cyprus and its role in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/japan-unrolls-eco-friendly-toilet-paper-made-from-used-diapers
A team of local governments and private firms in Japan has developed the world's first toilet paper made from materials including used diapers, and has high hopes the initiative will help protect the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/orthodoxou-aviation-ltd-–-general-sales-representative-of-anima-wings-in-cyprus
We are pleased to announce that starting from May 2024, Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of Anima Wings in Cyprus, ...