https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-adoption-could-boost-global-gdp-by-an-additional-15-percentage-points-by-2035-as-global-economy-is-reshaped-pwc-research
New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdoğan-accuses-europe-of-sabotaging-migrant-boats-in-aegean-and-mediterranean
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-unions-to-hold-bi-communal-may-day-rally-in-nicosia-buffer-zone
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot unions will mark May Day with a joint rally Thursday in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, calling for peace, workers’ rights and renewed efforts toward reunification....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriots-eye-business-opportunities-but-fear-of-failure-still-looms
A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn
The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abbas-names-hussein-al-sheikh-as-deputy
On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-kadis-byron-ioannou-antonia-theodosiou-to-speak-at-the-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-development-finance-the-key-to-fixing-london-s-housing-crisis
London’s housing crisis is certainly nothing new, but its consequences are becoming increasingly harder to ignore....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libertex-and-apollon-wheelchair-basketball-team-teamwork-respect-and-resilience
As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and local sports, Libertex, part of the Libertex Group and one of the leading online brokers, visited the Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team during a special training session held in the team’s home court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-shifts-to-cypriot-hands-in-major-shake-up
Banking changes in Cyprus are rolling full steam ahead in 2025, with Ancoria Bank now seeing a major shift in its ownership. Entrepreneur and co-founder of XM, Kostas Kleanthous, has reached an agreement to buy more than 50% of Ancoria Bank, making him the new majority shareholder. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope-with-high-stakes-visit-to-israel
President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-alone-won-t-solve-the-problem-expert-warns
Cyprus is facing an escalating water crisis, and while desalination plants are often touted as the solution, an expert warns that this may not be enough to solve the island's long-term water problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-in-belgrade-for-key-talks-with-serbian-counterpart
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is currently in Belgrade, where he’s meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss several important issues. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-electric-vehicle-grants-are-being-put-on-hold
The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-brain-drain-to-brain-gain-cyprus-rolls-out-incentives-to-bring-talent-home
The Cypriot government has approved a plan to offer tax breaks to citizens working abroad in a bid to reverse the country’s “brain drain,” a government spokesperson said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-paphos-first-to-receive-uae-mobile-desalination-units
Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/giorgos-papanastasiou-fanos-karantonis-michalis-sophocleous-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
The 2025 Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will take place on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia, bringing together key leaders, policy makers, and industry experts in support of Cyprus' bold national vision for a greener future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-s-mother-vows-to-take-justice-into-her-own-hands
More than 18 years after the mysterious death of army conscript Thanasis Nikolaou, his family is refusing to let his story end in silence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-dancer-sets-new-world-record-for-glasses-balanced-on-head-video
Cypriot dancer Dinos Kkantis has once again etched his name in the Guinness World Records, this time by balancing an astonishing 468 glasses on his head during a performance organized by the Municipality of Aradippou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-to-visit-occupied-cyprus-amid-headscarf-backlash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-was-one-of-us-cyprus-mourns-pope-francis
From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vat-challenges-for-electronic-money-institutions
In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-win-housing-headache-as-airbnbs-boom-in-cyprus
With over 12,000 short-term rentals currently in operation (and counting), Cyprus has become a hotspot for travelers seeking more flexible and often cheaper accommodation than traditional hotels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-forward-with-ambitious-plan-to-revamp-waste-management
The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-cuts-loan-rates-again-giving-borrowers-a-breather
Good news is finally landing in the inboxes of thousands of borrowers across Cyprus, as the Bank of Cyprus announced another interest rate cut that should make monthly loan payments a little easier to swallow....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-introduces-inclusive-playground-equipment-for-children-with-disabilities
Children with disabilities in Larnaca now have new, accessible playground equipment to enjoy, following an uplifting community event last Saturday at Pavlou Melas Park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prince-luxury-events-hits-back-at-scandalous-rumors
In the midst of swirling rumors and growing public interest surrounding the Odysseus Michaelides–Nikos Christodoulides controversy, a local entertainment venue has spoken out, firmly distancing itself from the narrative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-makes-its-move-in-the-age-of-ai
Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....
