Cyprus has developed into a modern, effective and comprehensive shipping hub and is now the biggest shipping management centre in Europe and one of the three largest in the world, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli said on Saturday. She was speaking at the opening of the fourth Thalassa festival in Limassol inaugurated by her and […]
Cyprus has emerged as a standout performer in the European Union’s latest life satisfaction survey, showing a marked improvement over the past decade. According to recent Eurostat data, Cyprus saw the largest increase in life satisfaction among EU member states, with its score rising from 6.2 to 7.5 out of 10. This surge places Cyprus […]
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to build four new schools in the Larnaca district, including one that is currently under construction. The news was shared by the Education Minister during a meeting with Larnaca’s mayor and deputy mayors, who expressed satisfaction with the progress made on long-standing requests for the district. A new […]
Create a taste of the island in your kitchen with these recipes by Cypriot TV chef Keftedes (Cypriot meatballs) We all love meatballs! When we were living in Cyprus we were the only children in Avgorou village eating them with ketchup! Our father used to work for the English army in the Naafi store, so […]
The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Cyprus, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, and the Mayor of Nicosia, Mr. Charalambos Prountzos, officially launched the 51st international Cyprus Rally, which began on Friday, from the centre of Nicosia. The event will finish on Sunday with the crowning of the new Middle East Champion, as this event […]
A Cypriot bean, tomato and feta puff pastry tart and a Greek-style filo custard pie Yotam Ottolenghi Sat 19 Oct 2024 08.00 BSTShare26 Whenever a new development chef joins the Ottolenghi test kitchen team, they shine a fresh light on the places they’ve been, the people they’ve cooked with and the ingredients they’ve grown up […]
Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) in nominal terms (current prices) reached €31.34 billion in 2023. This marks a growth rate of 6.5 per cent, according to the major revision of national accounts for 1995–2022 and the updated 2023 estimate from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). In real terms (volume measurements), the GDP growth rate was […]
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism on Friday outlined the need to address long-standing challenges in the tourism sector, in order to maximise its performance and boost the Cypriot economy. Initiatives include enhancing the tourism product and extending the national tourism strategy to 2035 to meet international market trends. Tourism remains vital to the Cypriot economy, […]
Cyprus advanced its space ambitions as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) recently showcased key developments in its space programme. The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) described C-SpaRC as a multi-million-euro national initiative funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) and backed by NASA TRISH and NASA Marshall, calling it a transformative […]
The number of tourists arriving in Cyprus reached 509,463 in September 2024, up from 487,350 in September 2023. This marks an increase of 4.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). For the period from January to September 2024, total tourist arrivals amounted to 3,268,090, compared to 3,136,145 in the same period […]
The 51st Cyprus International Rally gets underway today with the official opening ceremony taking place at 5.30pm in Spyridaki square, on Makariou avenue in Nicosia. Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association, the rally serves as the final and decisive race of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), which will determine the 2024 champion. It […]
The Air & Tech Show 2024, the fourth of its kind, will be held from Dec. 13 to 15 at Pochentong Air Force Base in Phnom Penh, with free admission. The Air & Tech Show is a unique event in Cambodia that features the display of several models of aircraft and aeroplanes as well as […]
The Ministry of Transport will launch an informal public consultation process in November to gather opinions from potential investors on separate developments for Larnaca’s port and marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades told philenews on Thursday. These views, along with a study by experts expected to commence work by early 2025, will shape the future of […]
The 15th edition of the Limassol Economic Forum will take place on October 18, 2024, at the renowned Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol, Cyprus. As the island’s premier business event, it will feature a dynamic lineup of expert panels, engaging discussions, and keynote speeches aimed at redefining leadership and driving innovation. Gathering CEOs, business leaders, and […]
Cyprus has successfully passed 60% of the legislative milestones required under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, approving 23 out of the 38 necessary laws, according to Director of the Recovery and Resilience Directorate Anthoula Savvides. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Event on the Recovery and Resilience Plan in Nicosia, Savvides outlined the progress, stating that […]
Dr. Silvio Walser, Product Manager of Digital Product, Bank of Cyprus: “A guide for young people on their journey towards financial independence” Financial literacy skills, such as budgeting, saving, and managing money, are foundational for lifelong success, yet many young people grow up without access to the right tools or understanding to build these habits. […]