https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-tender-no-permits-no-problem
A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-official-threatens-arrests-in-property-row
A senior Turkish Cypriot official has threatened to issue arrest warrants, potentially even international ones through Turkey, against individuals using Turkish Cypriot properties in the Republic-controlled south, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modi-s-stop-in-cyprus-sends-subtle-shot-at-turkey
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Cyprus later this month in a stop that’s more than just diplomatic; it’s also a pointed message to Turkey, according to Indian media....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-cafe-to-open-inside-closed-famagusta-sparks-debate
The so-called ''mayor'' of the occupied area of Famagusta, Suleiman Ulucai, announced plans for a new beach restaurant to open this summer inside the closed-off city of Varosha, raising fresh tensions amid the ongoing division of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-sets-sights-on-cyprus-insurer-altius-in-expansion-push
Alpha Bank is in talks to buy Altius Insurance, a Cyprus-based insurance company it already works with to sell insurance products through its branches. While nothing has been finalized yet, sources say discussions have progressed to a potential acquisition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kremlin-s-security-shattered-as-ukraine-targets-russian-heartland
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory over the weekend has exposed vulnerabilities in Moscow’s military defenses and dealt a symbolic and strategic blow to the Kremlin’s confidence, just ahead of peace talks in Istanbul....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/despite-presidential-pleas-cyprus-electricity-bills-set-to-rise-again
Despite the president’s intervention, the Cyprus Electricity Authority (ΑΗΚ) has gotten its way once again, and consumers are set to face higher electricity bills....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tatar-talks-tough-on-property-but-is-anyone-buying-it
Ersin Tatar can rattle his sabre all he wants, threatening ''retaliation'' and arrests over Greek Cypriot property claims in the occupied north. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-destroys-40-russian-warplanes-in-deep-strike-ahead-of-peace-talks-video
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, marking one of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks since the war began....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-envoy-holguin-talks-progress-and-trust-building-in-cyprus
Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, expressed optimism following her latest round of meetings with Cypriot leaders, emphasizing that building genuine trust is key to achieving progress ahead of July’s informal expanded-format meeting....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-threatens-retaliation-over-property-arrests-snubs-trilateral-peace-talks
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar adopted a hardline stance following his meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín. Tatar focused heavily on the issue of property rights...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-to-eu-drop-your-tariffs-or-face-new-trade-war-financial-times-reports
In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/have-you-ever-been-to-ukraine-mep-fidias-panayiotou-under-fire-for-controversial-stance
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-talks-humanitarianism-but-ducks-eu-move-to-press-israel
Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-welcome-turkey-into-defense-programs-despite-greek-cypriot-opposition
Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-to-erdogan-it-s-up-to-us-now
In a rare and unexpected exchange, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday during the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit
Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-09-05-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/may-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-02-05-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-us-step-up-military-ties-in-high-level-visit
Cyprus is stepping up its military partnership with the United States following a high-level visit by National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. George Tsitsikostas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-tackles-energy-prices-demographic-crisis-and-declares-cyprus-set-to-join-schengen
President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-cyprus-metsola-pledges-eu-backing-on-schengen-peace-talks
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reaffirmed the EU body's firm support for Cyprus on Friday during a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-quietly-steps-back-from-great-sea-interconnector-project
Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-to-rebrand-the-persian-gulf-to-the-arabian-gulf
President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-script-different-day-as-tatar-says-no-no-no-to-familiar-roadblocks
The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....
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/april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-25-04-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-11-04-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
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/life/who-are-we-really-goethe-institut-launches-provocative-film-series
The Goethe-Institut Cyprus is kicking off a thought-provoking new film and discussion series titled “GoetheKino: Matters of Identity”, beginning Wednesday, April 30, 2025....