https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coming-elections-put-banks-back-in-the-spotlight
Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-in-the-occupied-areas-combine-high-growth-with-serious-risks
Recent regulatory shifts and reduced state reliance have reshaped the banking system in the occupied areas, though inflation topping 30% continues to drive major financial pressures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-islamic-nato-pact-and-what-it-means-for-cyprus
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the so-called “Mecca pact” on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca, international media focused heavily on headlines about an “Islamic NATO” and a military axis in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikos-christodoulides-expectation-vs-result
If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-aims-for-schengen-entry-without-resolving-national-issue
The Christodoulides administration has charted a new course by pursuing full Schengen membership regardless of whether the Cyprus problem is resolved, marking a break from previous governments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/still-driving-an-old-car-the-eu-is-not-forcing-you-to-scrap-it
A new European Union regulation covering cars that reach the end of their useful life took effect Thursday, but Cypriot drivers can relax: nobody is coming to tow away the old car still faithfully, or perhaps noisily, getting them to work.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-israel-power-link-moves-into-the-money-stage
Plans to connect the electricity grids of Cyprus and Israel are moving forward, with the company behind the Great Sea Interconnector taking the next formal step needed to get the project off the drawing board....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-your-takeaway-box-now-illegal-new-eu-rules-begin-today
That souvlaki box holding back the grease, the paper wrapped around your burger, and the carton keeping your pizza from turning soggy may look harmless. But some food packaging gets those useful qualities from chemicals that can remain in the environment and the human body for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/keep-pushing-and-you-ll-turn-drousiotis-into-a-folk-hero
''Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-washington-to-back-power-cable-linking-island-to-europe
For households used to opening their electricity bills with one eye closed, an undersea cable promising to connect the island to Europe’s power grid sounds important, and a group of US lawmakers agrees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisoners-released-early-to-ease-overcrowding
A number of prisoners are walking free from Cyprus’ Central Prisons starting Wednesday, as authorities try to ease overcrowding inside the prison system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-midweek-heat-peaks-at-40°c-inland-ahead-of-weekend-thunderstorms
A brand-new day, but the familiar seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show, at least for the next 48 hours. The Met Office has issued Yellow Warning No. 51 today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ranks-among-eu-top-three-for-ukrainians-under-temporary-protection
Cyprus ranked among the top three European Union countries for the number of Ukrainians receiving temporary protection relative to its population in June 2026, according to Eurostat data published Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/therapists-demand-clarity-over-occupational-therapy-s-place-in-gesy
From helping stroke survivors regain independence to supporting children with disabilities and older people struggling with everyday tasks, occupational therapy can be an important part of recovery and long-term care. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-considers-nuclear-shield-for-trade-route-back-to-europe
Britain may have found its most dramatic route back towards Europe: use its nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-check-40°c-hits-inland-with-a-2-hour-yellow-warning-window
The seasonal low-pressure system isn't backing down. Just when we thought we had settled into a steady rhythm, inland temperatures climb right back up to the 40°C mark today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-court-orders-issued-inside-the-bases-be-enforced-elsewhere-in-cyprus
A legal question most people in Cyprus may never have considered, whether an order issued by a British Bases court can be enforced just a few kilometres away in the Republic, has moved to the center of the Xylofagou case involving the deaths of two young brothers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-ministry-internal-document-reveals-cyprus-is-tracking-key-eu-turkey-policy-shifts
An internal document from the Foreign Ministry has put the diplomatic service on high alert. The document, obtained by Kathimerini, stresses that these eight dossiers represent core strategic goals for Ankara....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-advances-101-km-gas-pipeline-to-occupied-cyprus
The planned subsea natural gas pipeline connecting Turkey with the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus is a project whose significance extends well beyond energy. It directly affects the Cyprus issue, the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey-EU relations and the competition over energy corridors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/financial-instability-in-the-occupied-area-threatens-future-reunification-plans
Up until now, all parties, including the Greek Cypriot side, have operated under the assumption that they don't need to tackle the fiscal viability of the successor state in the occupied area. That mindset is dangerous, especially when the necessary fixes aren't actually out of reach, so long as someone takes action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-put-at-top-of-new-transport-minister-s-to-do-list
New Transport, Communications and Works Minister Evanthia Tsolaki has put cutting congestion near the top of her agenda, saying the ministry is examining a range of measures that could make journeys less frustrating and reduce the amount of time people spend stuck on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-as-cyprus-temperatures-approach-40c
Clear skies are expected across most of the island, with isolated mountain showers possible and temperatures remaining above seasonal averages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-and-italy-impose-reciprocal-border-controls-in-schengen-dispute
Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU governments over Rome's decision to restrict the movement of some passengers arriving from Spain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thirteen-minutes-to-defend-30-months-in-office
Thirteen minutes is a long time in politics. For outgoing Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, it was enough time to give a fairly glowing account of her 30 months in office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-cyta-board-appointment-a-conflict-of-interest
For many Cypriots, the issue will sound painfully familiar: someone is appointed to an important public position, questions emerge about connections, and people are left wondering how those connections were not spotted earlier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-another-day-of-relentless-clarity
A seasonal low-pressure system is still settled over the region and shows little inclination to shift. Yellow heat alert valid from 13:00 to 15:00 today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/consumer-group-finds-mixed-supermarket-price-trend-in-late-july
The Cyprus Consumers Association says supermarket prices showed a mixed picture during the second half of July, with hundreds of products becoming more expensive while price reductions were recorded across an even larger number of items....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-presidency-falling-short-of-the-moment
So what’s the problem with the President? He does everything humanly possible to undermine exactly what he himself proclaims. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-could-change-for-your-pensions-with-the-new-reform
The finishing touches are being put on the pension reform bill today. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is presenting the proposed measures to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with the aim of securing final approval and assessing their impact on public finances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-investor-throws-its-weight-behind-cyprus-greece-power-cable
After months of uncertainty over whether the much-discussed electricity cable between Cyprus and Greece would actually move forward, a major French investor has entered the picture, and it is taking control....
