Eight ‘Christmas villages’ open across Cyprus tomorrow
Eight communities across Cyprus will transform into “Christmas villages” from tomorrow, 22 November 2025, remaining open until Epiphany on 6 January 2026. The initiative, run by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism for the fifth consecutive year, aims to establish the villages as attractions for both Cypriots and foreign visitors. This year’s Christmas villages are: According to the […]
Cambodia to launch tourism super app
Cambodia is set to launch a tourism super app aimed at boosting tourist arrivals and investors through enhanced digital services. The initiative is the result of cooperation between the Tourism Ministry, Samadhi Property and Hospitality Co Ltd, and Atmosphere Core Pte Ltd. This partnership is expected to contribute significantly to Cambodia’s digital transformation in tourism, […]
Fitch upgrades Cyprus economy prospect to positive, government says more to come
The US credit rating agency kept the rating at A-, but upgraded the economy prospects from stable to positive, which according to a Finance Ministry statement is a sign of a future rating rise, if predictions in the Fitch report materialise. ‘Public debt has dropped dramatically during 2022-2025’, Fitch noted in its reasoning, adding that […]
Prometheus vessel ready by December, but Cyprus may send €200m FSRU abroad for certification
Installation of the remaining equipment on the Prometheus is expected to be completed by late November or early December, after which the vessel will proceed to a terminal for certification as a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). This was stated to the Cyprus News Agency by the president of the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA), […]
Convergence of interest rates in Cyprus with the eurozone increases, CTB data show
There is an increased degree of convergence of the average interest rates of credit institutions in Cyprus in relation to the corresponding average of credit institutions in the eurozone, both in deposits and loans, the Central Bank of Cyprus has said. In a press release, it notes that with the aim of further enhancing transparency, it has been […]
Cyprus Business Now: president, Cyprus startups, travel stats, new ministry
Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of […]
On the right track: driving innovation in European rail travel
Researchers across Europe are deploying advanced automation in rail transport and making it smarter, cleaner and more reliable for passengers and freight. By Michaela Nesvarova Close to the beautiful coastline of Oslo, Norway, a bright blue tram rolls smoothly along the tracks of a local depot. At first glance, it looks like any other tram, […]
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting November 17: The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday released a statement summarising the recently-held annual general meeting of the Cyprus association of real estate agents, which forms part of its membership. The meeting, held on November 15 at the […]
BusinessEurope meeting in Nicosia brings the beating heart of European business to Cyprus
The heart of European business is beating in Cyprus today and tomorrow, as, in view of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) is hosting the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents (COPRES). The main proceedings of the Presidents’ Summit will be held at the Hilton Nicosia, while the Presidents of the 42 […]
Cyprus recipes: with Loulla Astin
Fide Soupa: Cypriot Vermicelli Soup A bowl of comfort, healing and home. This soup is a Cypriot classic, simple yet deeply nourishing. Traditionally made with just vermicelli in chicken stock, it was given to us as children from a young age and is still thought of as a cure for all ailments. Here, I’ve lifted […]
