Paphos set to act as a startup hub

Paphos set to act as a startup hub

In a move set to bolster innovation and technological advancement, three dynamic startup ventures, handpicked by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park, are poised to make Paphos, in southwestern Cyprus, their new home. A delegation representing these firms, together with officials from the AUB, convened with Paphos Mayor Phaedon […]

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Q1 growth rate seen at 3.5%

Q1 growth rate seen at 3.5%

The Cyprus economy’s growth rate in real terms during the first quarter of 2024 is positive and gross domestic product is estimated at 3.5% year-on-year, according to the flash estimate by the Statistics Department Cystat. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3.3%. This is […]

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About Cyprus Business Now

About Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus’ tourism revenue surged by 15 per cent year-on-year in February 2024, marking a significant recovery following a slight 0.9 per cent dip in the first month of the year, according to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The report, which utilised data collected by the traveller survey, revealed that […]

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Cypriot-registered vessels increased by 5.5%, deputy minister says

Cypriot-registered vessels increased by 5.5%, deputy minister says

The Deputy Minister of Shipping underscored the commitment of the Cyprus Shipping Administration to intensify efforts in further supporting the shipping industry, while welcoming the International Investment Conference 2024 held in Limassol on Thursday and Friday. The conference is organized by the UK-Cyprus Business Association, aiming to promote business networking between the two countries. In […]

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Revenue from tourism up 15% in February

Revenue from tourism up 15% in February

Revenue from tourism returned to growth in February, following the annual reduction shown in the previous month. According to CyStat’s Passengers Survey, tourism revenue amounted to €65.1m in February 2024 compared to €56.6m in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording an increase of 15%. For the period of January – February 2024, revenue […]

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Timur Turlov discusses Cyprus operations: Freedom24’s key to European market

Timur Turlov discusses Cyprus operations: Freedom24’s key to European market

By Kyriacos Nicolaou The Cyprus Mail recently had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview with Timur Turlov, the 36-year-old CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., to discuss the company’s growth trajectory and strategic priorities, particularly in relation to Freedom24, the company’s European division, which is headquartered in Cyprus. The interview took place in April, in the context […]

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UAE tourist arrivals to Cyprus increase — ministry sees potential in Middle East and Asia

UAE tourist arrivals to Cyprus increase — ministry sees potential in Middle East and Asia

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) tourist market for Cyprus is steadily on the rise, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who stressed the need for increased attention to Middle Eastern and Asian countries. Speaking following the conclusion of meetings at both the Arabian Travel Market tourism exhibition and the AIM Congress, Koumis stated that discussions during […]

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About the Cyprus Business Now

About the Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to rise by 2.9 per cent in 2024, according to the latest estimates released on Thursday by the Finance Ministry, which are valid up to April of this year. Furthermore, for the years 2025 to 2027, GDP is expected to grow further, with rates of 3.1 per cent, 3.2 […]

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