Τhe Cyprus government will request from Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator to carry out a cost-benefit study as regards the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection (Great Sea Interconnector), Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said following a House Energy Committee meeting. Papanastasiou explained that the project, with a total value of €1.9 billion, was previously under a different implementation […]

The goal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment is to increase the share of the primary sector in the country’s GDP, expand and upgrade the sector in terms of sustainability to meet domestic needs and promote local Cypriot products to new markets. Minister Maria Panayiotou noted the above at a 2 April […]

Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Wednesday that the obstacles in the development plan for the Aphrodite gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus’ energy ambitions. Papanastasiou revealed that ENI’s CEO is scheduled to visit Cyprus by the end of April to discuss the Cronos I and Cronos II fields, with hopes […]

A multilayered matrix of goals and actions gives Hellenic Bank the lead in ESG strategy Committed as it is to promoting environmental sustainability and social resilience, Hellenic Bank has taken the lead in ESG strategies. By setting a high bar for its goals and implementing a series of best practices, Hellenic Bank leads the way […]

By Nicolas Christodoulides, Senior ESG Analyst BOC is focusing its efforts on fighting climate change, which is the biggest challenge that humanity faces Stainability is often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. One of the main threats to future generations is climate change, […]

Cablenet has broken the 10 per cent market share barrier in mobile contract subscriptions, climbing to third position, according to a report published by the Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR). The company noted that the report, which covers the period until the end of 2023, is “fully aligned with […]

The accommodation and food service sector was the second-largest contributor to both the economy and employment in Cyprus in 2021, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical service. Specifically, accommodation and food service activities had the largest contribution to the added value of the business economy in Greece, accounting for 6.5 per cent of the added value […]

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday released a report showing an increase in the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the fourth quarter of 2023, when compared to the same period in 2022. According to the report, the average gross monthly earnings were estimated to stand at €2,693 during the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a noteworthy rise from €2,535 in the fourth quarter of […]

Capital Intelligence Ratings has revised the outlook on the Republic of Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) to Positive from Stable. At the same time, it has affirmed the sovereign’s LT FCR and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) at ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, respectively. The revision of the outlook reflects the faster than projected decline in general government […]

There has been a significant increase in air traffic at Paphos Airport since mid-March, with officials from the managing company of Cypriot airports noting that this increase will be much larger from this month onwards, anticipating a summer with significant flight activity for Paphos. The rise in traffic follows the satisfactory winter activity of the […]

As we move through 2024, it’s clear that making conscious choices is more than a trend – it’s a crucial shift in how businesses operate. Companies are stepping up, driven by a collective call to action that respects our planet and treats people fairly. This movement goes beyond mere “green” or “ethical” gestures; it entails […]

Cyprus’ main exports for 2023 included minerals, oil, halloumi cheese, and pharmaceutical products, according to a report by the state’s statistical service (Cystat). The report revealed that Cyprus exported domestically produced products amounting to €508.39 million to EU countries during 2023, along with €1.84 billion worth of products to third countries. Moreover, the primary products exported by Cyprus to EU countries were […]

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Tourism has announced a scheme to sponsor experiential workshops in traditional crafts, agricultural and livestock product processing, and gastronomy, in order to boost rural tourism. As outlined in a statement by the Ministry, the initiative, known as the Experiential Workshops Grant Scheme for Traditional Crafts, Agricultural and Livestock Product Processing, and Gastronomy for 2024, aims […]

A multifunctional park, which will include spiral pedestrian walkways, a lake, a botanical garden, and panoramic sea views, is set to connect the west with the east of part of Ayia Napa, enriching its tourism offering. The Ayia Napa Municipality has launched a tender for the construction works, which will cost €3.625 million. Interested parties […]

A three-ship convoy departed Cyprus for Gaza early Saturday, with 400 tons of food and other supplies, the second delivery of the kind recently as concerns about widespread famine in the region grow. The aid deliveries are organized by World Central Kitchen (WCK). The boats are carrying ready-to-eat items like rice, pasta, flour, legumes, canned […]

The board of directors of state-owned asset management company Kedipes this week decided to make the largest quarterly cash payment to the state since its establishment in 2018, amounting to €140 million, for the first quarter of 2024. According to an announcement by the Kedipes, this decision falls within the framework of repaying the state aid received by […]