Cyprus is launching a new grant programme to spur business activity within the British Sovereign Base Areas, the government announced on Wednesday. The scheme, approved by the cabinet, aims to create a level playing field for Cypriot citizens and promote entrepreneurship, particularly among young people and women. It targets businesses in the manufacturing, services and […]
The volume and value of retail trade transactions in Cyprus saw a notable increase in April 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Specifically, the Retail Trade Turnover Value Index rose by 6.5 per cent in April 2024 compared to April 2023. […]
PwC Cyprus once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting Reflect Festival, one of the most prominent technology and startup conferences in the region, which took place on May 30-31 in Limassol. As a gold sponsor of this year’s festival, PwC Cyprus reinforced its role in what has become the premier technology and business festival in […]
The Cypriot economy grew by 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the construction sector showing the largest increase at 10.2 per cent, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Specifically, the growth rate of the economy for the first […]
Cyprus’ flagship tech & startup festival, Reflect Festival, returned to Limassol, welcoming 9,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts in an ambitious new venue. Reflect Festival successfully wrapped up another edition fueled by a passion for innovation and tech, bringing together 9,000 attendees to discuss technology, startups, and innovation. The 7th edition marks the biggest conference […]
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has successfully assisted Premier Energy PLC in relation to the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This transaction, valued at approximately €482 million, marks the largest IPO on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in the last five years. Our team, led […]
Cypriot firm Ask Wire, a real estate data analytics company, this week announced the successful completion of its equity extension round, securing funding to support its expansion into key European markets, particularly Greece and Romania. According to the announcement, the majority of the funding was provided by existing investors, with significant participation from Lars Rasmussen, […]
JetBrains reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to innovation and education in the software development field at the recently held TechIsland summit in Limassol. This commitment, which has been a cornerstone of the company since its founding in 2000, focuses on creating effective developer tools by automating routine tasks and developing intelligent solutions. This allows developers to […]
The Cyprus Mail’s SOUZANA PSARA recently attended Cyprus-based marketing agency CAPSBOLD’s presentation at Reflect Festival, where she chatted with PR Director Olga Loktionova about the future of marketing and the transformative power of AI. In today’s bustling digital landscape, capturing and retaining the audience’s attention has become an intricate art form. “Today we live in […]
Cypriots are planning their summer holidays in record numbers, booking airline tickets and hotel beds with a fervour that could set a new high for outbound travel. According to tour operators and leisure professionals, this trend of Cypriots travelling abroad continues unabated. Last year, nearly 1.7 million trips abroad were made by Cypriots, up from […]
Cyprus is set to make a significant showing at the international shipping conference Posidonia 2024 in Athens, with around seventy companies participating in what is considered the largest maritime exhibition in the world. Held biennially, Posidonia attracts exhibitors from all sectors related to shipping, with representatives from over eighty countries emphasising its global importance. Deputy […]
Cyprus’ real GDP grew by an annual 3.5% and by 3.4% in seasonally adjusted terms in the first quarter of 2024, with the Construction sector recording the highest annual and quarterly percentage gains, according to Cystat. In its quarterly national accounts for the first quarter of this year, Cystat said the growth rate in real […]
Turnover in retail trade recorded annual increases both in value and in volume in April, according Cystat. The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for April increased by 6.5% compared to the respective month of last year, whereas for the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade rose by an annual 5.3%. For […]
The Cyprus banking sector experienced a significant surge in profitability by the end of 2023, according to the key financial indicators published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The return on equity (RoE) ratio for Cyprus banks jumped to 24.6% in 2023, a stark increase from 4.8% in the previous year. This dramatic rise […]
Larnaca on Friday unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a pivotal moment for the city’s tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. He emphasised that the rebranding aims to encapsulate the authentic essence of Larnaca, showcasing its rich history, local gastronomy, and sustainable tourism practices. In his welcoming remarks at the event organised […]
The surplus in the government balance during the period of January-April 2024 was almost double compared to last year, attributed to the faster increase in revenues compared to expenditures, allowing the Government to be more flexible in its social policy. Preliminary fiscal results prepared by the Statistical Service for the period of January-April 2024 indicate […]