There is so much going on this weekend – we always say it but this weekend is particularly busy wrapping up an eventful September. Limassol in particular is bursting with events and festivals, while Nicosia, Larnaca and even Paphos have a rather rich events agenda as well. Plenty to choose from this weekend! An array […]
The car market is continuing its upward momentum, with the first eight months of the year living up to the expectations of dealerships and others involved in the market. In the first eight months of 2024, passenger saloon car registrations rose by 13.1% to 26,902 compared to 23,777 in the same period last year. About […]
Cyprus will dispatch a business delegation to Slovakia and the Czech Republic to boost ties and foster collaborations across several sectors, according to an announcement released on Wednesday. These sectors include information, communication, and technology (ICT), financial services, and investment funds. The delegation will host business forums in Bratislava and Prague to facilitate this effort […]
The Cyprus Quality Association, a member of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev), on Tuesday announced the launch of the Cyprus Quality Leader 2025 competition, now in its twelfth consecutive year. According to a statement from the association, the competition has become “a well-established institution and serves as the premier event for promoting quality […]
The Mayor of Paphos and the Rector of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) sampled student life on Monday, spending the night in a newly built student dorm to evaluate its facilities before its official opening. Mayor Phedon Phedonos and Rector Panagiotis Zaphiris, along with other officials and student representatives, dined on a traditional Cypriot meal of […]
Invest Cyprus, in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) and CCI France Liban, organised an Investment Forum this week during the latter’s visit to Cyprus. According to Invest Cyprus, the keynote speaker, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou, delivered an insightful presentation on Cyprus as an emerging […]
The Turnover Value Index of Wholesale Trade during the second quarter of 2024 recorded an increase of 7.7% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to CySTAT, for the same quarter, the Turnover Value Index of Sales and Repair of Motor Vehicles recorded an increase of 11.8% compared to the corresponding quarter […]
Cyprus’ Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) experienced a mild acceleration in August, recording a year-on-year increase of 0.8 per cent. This follows year-on-year increases of 0.5 per cent and 0.4 per cent in July and June 2024, respectively. According to a statement from the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC), which compiles the index, […]
Cyprus’ shipping registry has seen a 12 per cent increase in sea-going vessels, according to Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis. Hadjimanolis’ update on the Cypriot shipping registry was delivered during a visit to Athens, from September 18 to 20, where she also met key maritime industry figures to discuss future collaborations. Moreover, the deputy […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and Invest Cyprus on Monday co-organised a forum that sought to promote the island as a place through which Lebanese businesses can gain access to the European Union. The organisers said that the event, titled ‘Discovering Cyprus: A Hub for Business Growth and Opportunities’, marked a “significant […]
The Bank of Cyprus on Monday officially resumed trading on the main market of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) after a seven-year absence. According to an announcement by the bank, “the milestone was marked by the traditional ringing of the bell, symbolising the start of the trading session”. In addition, the bank said that “this […]
The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is set to hold its 50th annual general meeting and Conference from October 9 to 11 at the Amathus Beach Hotel in Limassol. The event will bring together 300 global leaders to discuss innovation, diversity, and sustainability in the maritime and trade industries. This conference will […]
The Bank of Cyprus on Monday officially resumed trading on the main market of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) after a seven-year absence. According to an announcement by the bank, “the milestone was marked by the traditional ringing of the bell, symbolising the start of the trading session”. In addition, the bank said that “this […]
Cyprus’ wholesale trade and motor vehicle sectors grew during the second quarter of 2024, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the turnover value index for wholesale trade rose by 7.7 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the index for the sales and repair […]
Cyprus needs a long-term energy strategy with well-defined objectives, according to the chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (Cera) Andreas Poullikas. “The provision of affordable energy services is key to sustainable development,” Poullikas said in a recently published analysis piece. However, he also noted that the key challenge facing countries today is to develop […]
Aspiring entrepreneurs will gather in Nicosia on Tuesday for the Startup World Cup Nicosia Finals, an event offering Cypriot startups the chance to showcase their ideas on a global stage. Organised by The Future Leaders Club and presented by Asbis, the event will take place at the ‘CIM – Cyprus Business School’ from 17:00 to […]