The annual general meeting of shareholders of Piraeus Port Authority was held on Tuesday, in full compliance with all applicable procedures and with a quorum of 83.56%. According to a statement issued by OLP, all items on the agenda were approved by a broad majority, including the annual financial statements and the distribution of dividends […]
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]
Zela Aviation, the aviation company founded by Cypriot entrepreneur Andreas Christodoulides, has announced a strategic partnership with the municipality of Skyros. This new initiative is aimed at improving the island’s air connectivity and supporting its emergence as a tourism destination in international markets. This agreement represents Zela Aviation’s third collaboration in Greece in the areas of airport and tourism development, […]
Electric and hybrid vehicles continued their upward trajectory in Cyprus during the first half of 2025, even though the overall motor vehicle market experienced a slight decline. According to a report released on Tuesday by the statistical service, electric cars accounted for 4.8 per cent of all newly registered passenger saloon cars in the first half of the year, up […]
A pair of rebranded resorts are the perfect base to explore Cyprus by land and water bookmark_border They say travel broadens the mind – and nothing proves the point more joyously than watching the Eurovision Song Contest on a giant outdoor screen with a hundred or so strangers drawn from more than a dozen different […]
Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]
Property sales in Cyprus recorded an annual increase of 17 per cent in June, driven by a 44 per cent surge in Larnaca, while Nicosia posted the smallest gain at just 2 per cent, according to data released by the land registry. A total of 1,544 sales documents were filed with land registry offices in […]
Eleven major hotel groups in Cyprus – across Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos – have filed formal applications to install small private desalination units on their premises, with state subsidies. The move comes on the heels of an incentive scheme launched in March by the Ministry of Agriculture, offering 3 million euros in subsidies over two […]
Annabelle Stafford-Johnson spoke with PEOPLE about her unexpected life trajectory that went from cancer diagnosis in her teens to global ventures in her 20s In June 2021, then 19-year-old Annabelle Stafford-Johnson packed her bags for Greece with the intent of a one-month-long adventure of island hopping with her friend after completing chemotherapy for her lymphoma […]
Larnaca airport drives Cyprus June traffic to all-time high Passenger traffic at Cyprus’ two international airports reached a new peak in June 2025, according to figures released on Monday by Hermes Airports. Specifically, the company reported that a total of 1.4 million passengers travelled through Larnaca and Paphos airports during the month, compared with 1.3 million in June 2023. […]
Cyprus is significantly increasing state funding for NGOs, with the 2025 budget set to reach €25 million — a rise of about 60 per cent compared to three years ago. Deputy Welfare Minister Marilena Evangelou announced the boost on Friday, saying it reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening groups that work daily to support people […]
The Transport Ministry on Friday announced the signing of a contract for dredging works at Larnaca marina. “We are pleased to announce the signing of the contract for the dredging works at Larnaca marina on Thursday, July 3, 2025,” the ministry said. The contract was signed on behalf of the government by the Director of the Public Works […]
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week called for a revision of local bus timetables following the completion of its first free community excursion programme to the Akamas region, which aimed to highlight points of interest and encourage visits to lesser-known villages. In a statement issued after the final trip on Saturday, the board said that “the […]
Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment for investors. The Council of Ministers approved the draft legislation on July 2, the Finance Ministry said in a statement issued on Friday. The bill will now be submitted […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 30: Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment for investors. The Council of Ministers approved the draft legislation on July 2, the Finance Ministry said […]
The Public Works Department has launched a tender for a new central bus station in Larnaca after years of delays and repeated representations from Larnaca Municipality to solve serious traffic problems created in the city centre near Finikoudes. The project will be built using the Design and Build method and will cost €7 million (plus VAT). The […]