The 2nd Women in STEM Cyprus Summit, titled Voices of Change, was successfully held with the backing of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. With more than 300 participants, the event was co-organised by Women in Tech Cyprus and TechIsland. The statement said the summit brought together figures from academia, business and politics to address the challenges and […]
Cyprus and the United Kingdom have unveiled what they described as Europe’s first online platform to train tourism-sector staff in recognising and reporting potential terrorist threats, as well as managing crises, during an event in Limassol on Wednesday. The initiative, announced at the ‘Safeguarding Cyprus’s Tourism Industry’ conference jointly organised with the Deputy Ministry of […]
Cyprus reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the IMO’s mission as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis addressed the Plenary of the 34th General Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. In her remarks, she noted that Cyprus remains dedicated to actively contributing to the collective efforts that shape the future of international shipping. According […]
Livestreaming and short videos by Chinese influencers have helped renew attention to Cambodia, particularly Siem Reap province, resulting in a sharp rise in Chinese tourist arrivals this year. In the first ten months of the year, visitors from China surpassed the one million mark, up 44.6 percent compared to the same period last year, according […]
Hotels lead the push for year-round, eco-friendly tourism Hotels in Cyprus are increasingly adopting the Green Key certification, as the scheme gains traction as part of the island’s broader tourism reform. The certification signals compliance with environmental standards and is becoming a factor for both business competitiveness and regulatory expectations. “Since the global market for tourism […]
Tourism must deliver tangible benefits across local communities, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Friday. He added that the government is “continuing this year to support the promotion of Cypriot traditional products“. The minister’s comments were delivered during an address at the 3rd CyFood B2B Forum, held in Larnaca by the local chamber of commerce and […]
Cyprus is attracting a growing wave of fintech activity as firms take advantage of its EU-regulated framework and strategic location. Among them is ECOMMBX, a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), which has expanded its services across Europe. Cyprus is emerging as one of the most dynamic innovation hubs on […]
Cyprus has been recognised with the Best Global Climb Award Among EU Countries in the 3rd Edition of the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Awards, according to an announcement by StartupBlink, the global mapping and research platform for innovation leaders. The award, received by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) as the national body for promoting research, […]
Phnom Penh – On 21 November 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) held a one-stop meeting to review 10 investment projects deemed fully qualified for registration. The session was chaired by Mr. Chea Vutthy, Secretary-General of the CDC, and attended by representatives from relevant ministries, institutions, and provincial authorities. The 10 projects, […]
Contentment is not to be found in big moments. It is in the small things, that you can do every day By Christina Michailidis We often imagine happiness is tied to big milestones – a promotion, buying a home or travelling the world. However, research increasingly suggests that wellbeing is less about rare, large and […]
Tourism must deliver tangible benefits across local communities, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Friday. He added that the government is “continuing this year to support the promotion of Cypriot traditional products“. The minister’s comments were delivered during an address at the 3rd CyFood B2B Forum, held in Larnaca by the local chamber of commerce and […]
How the company is weaving long-term social investment into its identity through sport, youth support, workplace culture and community partnerships Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the broader framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) have evolved from optional corporate undertakings to essential markers of business maturity. For global companies operating across diverse markets and cultures, […]
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has been named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by Global Finance outlet, a move that further consolidates its lead in the local private banking market. The award, announced this week, comes as the bank continues to expand its Private and Affluent Banking operations and align them more closely with international standards. […]
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 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, […]
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 […]