https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-for-75-of-businesses-to-use-ai-by-2030
The Cabinet has approved a national artificial intelligence strategy that sets goals for businesses, investment, skills, infrastructure and regulation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-fintech-bet
Cyprus has built a foothold in payments. Whether it can use that strength to establish itself as a European fintech hub will depend on how it tackles some of the barriers that still make it hard to do business across the EU, Lucia Pecchini, secretary-general of the European FinTech Association (EFA), told Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-flights-resume-after-nationwide-halt-but-cancellations-spill-into-saturday
Flights began taking off again across the United States late Friday after a communications failure brought most departures to a standstill. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/when-microsoft-went-down-businesses-turned-to-phones-and-faxes
A financial firm in Taiwan confirmed trades by fax. British insurer Aviva passed audio recordings over Bluetooth. And European stock exchange operator Euronext asked listed companies to pick up the phone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/stavros-timotheou-appointed-senior-leader-and-member-of-the-board-of-management
K. Treppides & Co Ltd is proud to announce the appointment of Stavros Timotheou as Senior Leader and Member of the Board of Management of the Group, effective 6 November 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-festivals-live-music-and-the-first-christmas-celebrations
From November 13 to 15, Cyprus has plenty on offer for those looking to spend their weekend exploring the island's cultural and entertainment scene. Art exhibitions, independent publishing, family concerts, motorsport displays and social gatherings feature in the programme, while the first Christmas celebrations of the season are also getting underway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eurozone-inflation-remains-stubbornly-high-as-ecb-prepares-another-rate-hike
The European Central Bank is expected to increase interest rates again in December, with inflation running at twice its target and uncertainty over energy costs keeping policymakers under pressure. While most economists believe the decision will mark the final increase in the current tightening cycle, more than a third anticipate another hike in early 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-soldier-charged-with-rape-of-female-servicewoman-in-cyprus
A British Army soldier has been charged with rape following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a female servicewoman stationed in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weather-forecast-mother-nature-serves-up-25°c-in-november-because-autumn-can-wait
Cyprus is enjoying an unusually warm November day, with temperatures reaching 25°C along parts of the coast under mostly clear skies. Patchy fog may develop overnight, while increased cloud cover and a chance of showers could interrupt the sunshine over the weekend and into Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/flamingos-are-back-and-a-rare-black-one-stands-out-at-akrotiri
The first flamingos of the season have arrived at Larnaca Salt Lake. But the bird turning heads this week was spotted across the island at Akrotiri, where a flamingo with black wings was photographed wading among its pink flockmates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-4-in-5-euros-in-foreign-investment-traced-to-investors-outside-the-eu
Follow the money past the company that sent it, and a clearer picture emerges of who invests in Cyprus. At the end of 2025, investors based outside the European Union ultimately accounted for 79.4% of the foreign direct investment held in the country,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-the-weather-heats-up-to-24°c-but-the-clouds-refuse-to-take-a-day-off
Temperatures are climbing to 24°C along the coast as Cyprus enjoys increasingly warm conditions, although isolated afternoon showers could still develop in the mountains and Karpasia. Patchy fog may appear overnight, while sunshine and increased cloud cover take turns through the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-bank-profits-bigger-plans-for-shareholder-payouts
Banks operating in Cyprus and Greece reported nine-month results that lay solid foundations for a strong 2027. Profits topped €1 billion in some cases, helped substantially by net interest income as interest rates moved in the banks’ favor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-every-worker-have-to-join-a-provident-fund
Provident funds, the second pillar of Cyprus’ pension system, have moved to the center of the pension reform debate. Employers and unions are digging in, while the government is still keeping its cards close to its chest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-can-claim-up-to-€5-000-toward-fertilizer-bills
If you farm for a living and paid for fertilizer this summer or fall, pull out those invoices. Applications opened Wednesday for emergency aid that could cover part of what you spent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/turkish-cypriot-peace-demonstrator-greets-president-with-flowers-and-a-call-for-solution-video
A moment captured on video shows a 75-year-old Turkish Cypriot peace activist approach President Christodoulides with a small bouquet and a village poem, turning a brief roadside stop into a warm, human plea for a federal solution and the chance to see a reunited Cyprus in his lifetime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-cyprus-warms-up-to-22°c-but-the-clouds-have-other-plans
Cyprus is warming up, with temperatures reaching 22°C inland and along the coast, although isolated showers could interrupt the sunshine in the west. More cloud cover is expected towards the weekend, but temperatures will remain slightly above seasonal averages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-gives-farms-green-light-to-start-restocking-after-foot-and-mouth-outbreak
Cyprus has begun clearing farms to restock after the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, starting with 28 lambs that arrived Tuesday at a farm in Pachna....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-weather-can-t-decide-between-sunshine-showers-and-a-slow-escape-from-the-cold
The cold spell is gradually retreating across Cyprus, bringing slightly warmer temperatures, but don't get too comfortable just yet. Partly cloudy skies and scattered showers will keep things interesting, particularly in the mountains, north and east, before temperatures return closer to seasonal averages by Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-problem-gathers-momentum-on-the-road-to-another-deadlock
A new round of diplomatic activity is giving the Cyprus negotiations fresh momentum, but meaningful progress remains elusive. As Turkey strengthens its strategic ties with Europe, Nicosia risks mistaking diplomatic movement for genuine progress as another deadlock looms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/depression-in-men-can-hide-behind-anger-and-irritability
Depression in men does not always look like sadness. From irritability and angry outbursts to excessive drinking and workaholism, discover the less obvious warning signs, why many men struggle to seek help and how to recognize when support is needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-prices-rose-in-cyprus-but-did-household-incomes-keep-up
If you spent last year saving for a flat, a steady housing index might sound at odds with what you saw in the listings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-weighs-higher-taxes-on-cigarettes-and-vapes
A €4.80 pack of cigarettes in Greece already includes about €3.83 in taxes. European Union finance ministers meet Monday in Brussels to try to agree on how much higher tobacco taxes should go and how quickly countries should have to raise them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-launches-international-christmas-campaign
At the heart of this year's Christmas campaign is Niko the Nutcracker. As the figurehead of the campaign, he breaks free from his traditional role and invites everyone to rediscover the magic of enjoyment. With high quality, a wide variety of products and affordable prices, Lidl makes these special moments of enjoyment accessible to everyone. The campaign is complemented by a vegetarian Christmas menu and national donation initiatives, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility campaign supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nvidia-looks-into-claims-its-ceo-was-targeted-by-spies
A group photo at a Taipei bar in 2024 and footage outside a restaurant a year later offer two rare public glimpses of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, an executive at one of the chipmaker’s customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-sunshine-clouds-and-a-gentle-reminder-that-winter-exists
Monday brings mostly clear skies across Cyprus, but temperatures are dipping below 20°C in some areas, reminding us that summer really has left the building. A few showers could turn up later in the week, while temperatures gradually climb towards seasonal averages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-falls-behind-in-the-race-to-become-a-regional-trade-hub
Cyprus’ ambition to become a regional trade hub is running up against reality. Its strategic location offers clear advantages, but turning those advantages into a competitive trading center remains a distant prospect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-democrats-won-ground-in-rural-america-and-took-congress
Kirsten is from Seattle, has lived in Cyprus for many years and goes back to the United States at least once a year to visit family. She voted from Cyprus in Tuesday’s midterms,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-condemns-fidan-s-visit-to-the-occupied-north-ahead-of-un-talks
Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry condemned Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to the occupied north on Friday, calling it a violation of the Republic’s sovereignty just days before the island’s two leaders are due to meet with a U.N. envoy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-zivania-in-pelendri-a-jungle-in-nicosia-and-a-swim-in-ayia-napa
There are two kinds of people in Cyprus this weekend. Those who think swimming 10 kilometers in the sea sounds like a good Sunday morning, and those who would rather stand on dry land and cheer....
