https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-prices-set-to-drop-saturday-after-last-minute-delay
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-remains-a-key-gateway-as-europe-s-‘golden-visa-landscape-shifts
As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€200m-support-package-launched-to-help-cypriots-weather-crisis
The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-secret-plan-to-push-back-on-u-s-pressure-next-time
Germany is quietly plotting a new playbook for dealing with the U.S., mapping out where Europe might push back if tensions flare again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-war-create-opportunities-for-the-economy
The ever-increasing duration of military operations in Iran shows no sign of ending anytime soon unless the United States and Israel choose to step back. While that option is at least being considered in Washington, along with the search for a pretext, it appears inconceivable in Israel to retreat from what it has framed as its own ''mother of all battles.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-prepares-energy-relief-measures-as-crisis-reaches-households
The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fuel-and-heating-oil-prices-soar-in-cyprus-petrol-could-top-€2-per-liter
Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oil-prices-bounce-back-in-asia-amid-middle-east-tensions
Oil prices rebounded in early Asian trading Tuesday, reversing some of yesterday’s losses as ongoing Middle East tensions and supply concerns outweighed the impact of strategic reserve releases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-state-of-the-republic
In the United States, they’re still trying to figure out what went wrong. Why did the system of checks and balances fail so badly that they ended up with this kind of president and their democracy in such a state? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-delivers-longest-state-of-the-union-in-us-history
President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-executes-most-of-2025-budget-as-revenues-trail-borrowing-drop
Cyprus carried out most of its 2025 state budget as planned, according to a Treasury report released Tuesday. The government collected about 87% of the revenue it had budgeted and spent roughly 92% of what it had planned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cigarette-prices-could-soar-to-€7-50-smuggling-set-to-spike
Cigarette smokers in Cyprus may soon feel a heavier pinch in their wallets if proposed European tax changes go ahead, industry officials warned this week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-generators-for-dhekelia-now-expected-in-2030
Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-posts-€85-million-profit-as-digital-infrastructure-investments-accelerate
Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-you-need-to-know-about-employer-tax-obligations-for-2024
The final date for submitting the annual employer withholding return for 2024 remains 31 March 2026, according to the Cyprus Tax Department....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-new-socioeconomic-impact-assessment-for-2024
Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-puts-more-money-back-in-families-pockets
Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform has officially taken effect, and families, workers, and businesses are already feeling the impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seeing-the-mona-lisa-just-got-pricier-for-non-europeans
If you’re traveling to Paris from outside Europe, seeing the Louvre’s masterpieces now costs €32 instead of €22, a jump the museum says is necessary to fund renovations, but one that has some visitors fuming....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uae-sugary-drinks-will-cost-you-and-not-just-in-calories
The United Arab Emirates is taking a stand against sugar, launching a new tiered tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, a move doctors and dentists say could be a game-changer for public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-tax-relief-for-families-tougher-rules-for-everyone-else
From January 1, 2026, Cyprus will officially turn the page on how it taxes income and businesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-overhauls-its-tax-system-what-it-means-for-your-family
Parliament on Monday approved Cyprus’ new tax framework, a long-awaited reform that the government says will ease the burden on households, support families with children and make the economy more competitive, without requiring citizens to suddenly become tax experts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trying-to-sneak-tobacco-into-cyprus-customs-just-sent-a-€2-000-message
Customs officers at Larnaca Airport stopped a 29-year-old passenger earlier this month after discovering large quantities of tobacco and electronic cigarettes hidden in his luggage, the latest in a string of cases highlighting how often undeclared smoking products try to slip through Cyprus’ entry points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-bank-tax-could-ease-the-pinch-on-families-but-who-s-behind-it
A year after narrowly losing a vote in parliament, AKEL is back with a new proposal to impose an emergency tax on banks for 2025 and 2026, calling it a “solidarity levy” aimed at helping everyday Cypriots cope with rising costs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revenue-slumps-budget-spending-trails-in-cyprus
By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/adobe-scoops-up-semrush-in-$1-9b-deal
Adobe, the U.S.-based software giant behind Photoshop and Premiere Pro, is set to acquire Semrush, the digital marketing and SEO platform with a major office in Limassol, for $1.9 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ryanair-loses-eindhoven-landing-slots-as-european-network-cuts-deepen
Ryanair has been stripped of two landing slots at Eindhoven Airport after Dutch regulators concluded the airline repeatedly operated certain flights behind schedule, according to a report from the Eindhovens Dagblad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-animal-police…-are-they-on-a-break
I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-through-pwc-foundation-empowers-students-through-business-mentorship-and-community-learning
PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Cyprus, have launched the latest cycle of the "Company Programme" and "Our Community."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-this-week-banks-mots-and-tax-talks-stir-debate
Cyprus’ headlines this week reflect a mix of economic, labor, and public safety issues, from banks rewarding employees handsomely to questions about who is really keeping the country’s roads safe. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-unveils-major-tax-overhaul-aimed-at-fairness-growth-and-green-transition
Cyprus is rolling out the biggest tax shake-up in more than two decades, promising a fairer system that supports families, strengthens local businesses, and keeps the economy competitive....
