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18 January, 2026
 

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1. Cyprus moves to break deep Russian ties

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-break-deep-russian-ties

Cyprus’ top diplomat has acknowledged that the island had long-standing ties with Russia but said the government has taken decisive action to dismantle those links following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...

2. 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....

3. Ancoria Bank Appoints Marios Hadjikyriacou as Chief Executive Officer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-appoints-marios-hadjikyriacou-as-chief-executive-officer

Ancoria Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Hadjikyriacou to the position of Chief Executive Officer....

4. Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/deloitte-expands-its-global-suite-of-genai-and-agentic-ai-capabilities-in-omnia

Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...

5. Amazon team in Cyprus exploring big tech and satellite internet projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amazon-team-in-cyprus-exploring-big-tech-and-satellite-internet-projects

A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....

6. Cyprus to build new Organized Crime Unit with Greek support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-build-new-organized-crime-unit-with-greek-support

Cyprus and Greece are tightening their security ties, with a clear focus on fighting organized crime, managing migration, and bringing policing into the modern age....

7. Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-protests-grip-iran-as-internet-blackout-enters-fourth-day

Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....

8. After 25 years, EU moves ahead with massive South America trade deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-25-years-eu-moves-ahead-with-massive-south-america-trade-deal

After 25 years of tough, stop-and-go negotiations, EU countries on Friday moved closer to sealing a massive trade deal with South America, an agreement that could reshape markets for Cypriot farmers, food producers, and exporters....

9. Turkey courts U.S. oil giant as it eyes disputed waters around Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/turkey-courts-u-s-oil-giant-as-it-eyes-disputed-waters-around-cyprus

Turkey has brought a major U.S. energy player into the Eastern Mediterranean energy race, and that’s setting off alarm bells in Cyprus....

10. Cyprus might be Amazon’s next tech playground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-might-be-amazon-s-next-tech-playground

An Amazon team is heading to Cyprus next week to explore a pilot program for satellite internet, part of a wave of interest from some of the world’s biggest tech companies....

11. Trump team considers $100,000 payout to every Greenlander

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-team-considers-$100-000-payout-to-every-greenlander

The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....

12. Cablenet Unveils a New Era of Connectivity and Entertainment in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cablenet-unveils-a-new-era-of-connectivity-and-entertainment-in-cyprus

Cablenet has announced the launch of a new-generation product portfolio, marking the beginning of a bold transformation in how connectivity and entertainment are experienced across Cyprus. From Mobile and home Internet, to TV and future digital services, the company is rolling out a fully refreshed ecosystem built around one clear promise: more freedom, more value and smarter experiences for every customer....

13. Cyprus tweaks gas deal to speed exports to Egypt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tweaks-gas-deal-to-speed-exports-to-egypt

Cyprus and Egypt are taking steps to streamline the export of Cypriot natural gas, officials said Friday, as the two countries look to deepen energy ties amid the island’s EU Council Presidency....

14. European banks poised for €30 billion boost in interest income

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-banks-poised-for-€30-billion-boost-in-interest-income

European banks are poised for a financial rebound, with net interest income expected to climb by roughly €30 billion over the next two years, analysts say, as loan growth and strategic hedging offset the drag from lower interest rates....

15. The diplomatic footprint of ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-diplomatic-footprint-of-ceremony

The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...

16. Wizz Air launches its biggest promotion of the year with a New Year's sale now live

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-launches-its-biggest-promotion-of-the-year-with-a-new-year-s-sale-now-live

Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and the leading ones in Central and Eastern Europe, has kicked off 2026 with a major splash – the airline’s New Year’s Sale, now officially launched and is finally live and offering passengers the chance to secure exceptional and highly discounted flight deals of up to 26% off on 5 million seats across the WIZZ network....

17. Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: What Changed and What Stayed the Same

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same

On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....

18. Zelensky in Nicosia: Cyprus suddenly a key player in Europe (video & images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelensky-in-nicosia-cyprus-suddenly-a-key-player-in-europe

Cyprus found itself at the center of European attention Wednesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on the island to attend the official inauguration of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

19. A moment of pride...and pressure...as Cyprus assumes EU presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-moment-of-pride-and-pressure-as-cyprus-assumes-eu-presidency

Cyprus officially takes the reins of the European Union presidency this month, and Wednesday’s opening ceremony in Nicosia marks the island’s formal entry into one of Brussels’ most demanding leadership roles, at a time when Europe is facing wars on its borders, political strain, and big questions about its future....

20. Museums come to the rescue of presidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/museums-come-to-the-rescue-of-presidents

Culture may get polite mentions and modest funding, but under President Nikos Christodoulides it lacks something far more important: a clear vision. Beyond vague promises and small-scale digital upgrades, no major cultural projects or long-term strategy are in sight....

21. US claims capture of Venezuela’s president after large-scale strikes on Caracas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-claims-capture-of-venezuela-s-president-after-large-scale-strikes-on-caracas

The United States has carried out what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, claiming that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country....

22. After years of stalemate, Cyprus forces the world to pay attention again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-years-of-stalemate-cyprus-forces-the-world-to-pay-attention-again

After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....

23. Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-the-forefront-of-expanding-defense-partnership-with-greece-and-israel

Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....

24. Cyprus weathers global turbulence as economic growth and reforms hold firm in 2025

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. ...

25. Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation

Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...

26. ''We have to have it,'' Trump says of Greenland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-have-to-have-it-trump-says-of-greenland

President Donald Trump has reignited global backlash by appointing a special U.S. envoy with an explicit mission to bring Greenland under American control, a move that prompted the Arctic island’s prime minister to issue a swift and public rejection....

27. V+O Group incorporates SEC Newgate into its identity

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/v-o-group-incorporates-sec-newgate-into-its-identity

V+O Group becomes V+O Group | SEC Newgate, reflecting in its name everything it represents today in terms of capabilities, talent, impact and reach at national, regional and international level. This evolution is a natural continuation of the path V+O has already charted in recent years: to grow, evolve and strengthen its capabilities, while remaining firmly committed to its values, its people and its clients....

28. GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

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 ....

29. New Bean Bar store opens at the Mall of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-store-opens-at-the-mall-of-cyprus

Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....

30. Cyprus politics stall the cable that could end its energy isolation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-politics-stall-the-cable-that-could-end-its-energy-isolation

The government and newly appointed Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will face a series of critical energy decisions in 2026 that will largely determine Cyprus’ energy future. ...

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