Cyprus assesses clean energy costs in new EU-backed study

Cyprus assesses clean energy costs in new EU-backed study

The cost of transitioning to a net-zero emissions economy in Cyprus depends heavily on the chosen policy mix, particularly regarding how carbon tax revenues are used, according to research conducted by the Finance Ministry in collaboration with the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). The findings of this research were published in a European Commission study aimed […]

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Paphos tourism board sees change in leadership

Paphos tourism board sees change in leadership

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) on Thursday announced a change in leadership, with Michalis Mitas appointed as its new president. Mitas takes over following the conclusion of previous president Kyriakos Drousiotis’ two consecutive terms from 2021 to 2025. At a special session held on Wednesday, the outgoing president said that he was “handing over a financially healthy tourism […]

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LCCI Barometer: Limassol’s business community says economy now in better state than six months ago

LCCI Barometer: Limassol’s business community says economy now in better state than six months ago

The Spring edition of the Business Barometer by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) demonstrates a perception among Limassol’s business community that the economy is currently in a better state than it was six months ago. At the same time, the significantly increased demand for staff and the willingness of businesses to proceed […]

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Keve and CSEO sign deal to boost innovation in space sector

Keve and CSEO sign deal to boost innovation in space sector

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, to strengthen innovation and link the space technology with research. According to the announcement, the memorandum was signed by Keve president Stavros Stavrou and the CSEO president George Danos. The chamber explained that the agreement aims […]

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Cyprus backs Commission strategy for EU–US trade agreement

Cyprus backs Commission strategy for EU–US trade agreement

Cyprus supports the European Commission’s strategy toward a stable and mutually beneficial EU–US trade agreement, Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou told an EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), held in Brussels this week. Papanastasiou also emphasised the need to diversify European supply chains by expanding the EU’s network of trade agreements, highlighting the importance […]

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Nominations open for 2025 Cyprus research awards 

Nominations open for 2025 Cyprus research awards 

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has opened nominations for the 2025 Cyprus Research Awards, marking the 18th consecutive year of honouring young and distinguished scientists in Cyprus.   The awards aim to promote excellence and encourage the expansion of research and innovation across the country.  This year’s accolades will be presented in three categories are […]

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