Deputy finance minister calls for increased investments following reforms

Deputy finance minister calls for increased investments following reforms

Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis emphasized at the EU General Affairs Council of cohesion policy ministers that reforms must accompany investments to improve regional competitiveness. The meeting was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg. The session focused on linking the cohesion policy with the EU’s ongoing Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029 and addressing […]

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Cyprus lauds S&P ratings upgrade

Cyprus lauds S&P ratings upgrade

Cyprus on Saturday welcomed an upgrade to the economy by ratings agency Standard & Poor’s, who updated long-term ratings to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’. The agency also assigned a positive outlook and affirmed the short-term rating at ‘A-2’. Following the upgrade, President Nikos Christodoulides said: “It is the 5th in a row since taking over the governance […]

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Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus Business Now

The occupancy rate of the aircraft arriving in Cyprus last month reached around 85 per cent and is on the rise as peak season approaches, Hermes Airports said on Friday. Director of Aviation Development and Communication Maria Kouroupi told CNA that currently, around 41,000 passengers arrive or depart from Larnaca and Paphos airports. “The summer […]

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 10: President of the Famagusta Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe), Panayiotis Constantinou, remains cautiously optimistic about the future of tourist bookings in the Famagusta district, despite the challenging circumstances currently plaguing the tourism industry. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Constantinou explained that […]

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Anad invests €102.3 million in training 275,000 people

Anad invests €102.3 million in training 275,000 people

Over the past five years, 275,000 individuals participated in 30,500 training programmes by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (Anad), with a total expenditure of €102.3 million, according to chairman Demetris Kittenis. Speaking during a press conference marking the authority’s 45th anniversary, Kittenis highlighted Anad’s dedication to enhancing Cyprus’ economy by upgrading workforce skills […]

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EMGF announces recruitment for two key positions

EMGF announces recruitment for two key positions

The East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), based in Cairo, has announced a recruitment process for two vacant positions, according to an announcement by Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry. The ministry noted that the available roles are for International Affairs Head and Strategy & Policy Development Head. Moreover, the EMGF will select the most […]

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Strong demand for air travel to Cyprus

Strong demand for air travel to Cyprus

Airplanes arriving in Cyprus were about 85% full in May, with numbers continuing to climb, according to Maria Kouroupi, director of aviation development and communication at Hermes Airports. Kouroupi told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday that about 41,000 passengers are passing through Larnaca and Paphos airports daily. She highlighted that the summer season is […]

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Eurobank acquires majority stake in Hellenic Bank

Eurobank acquires majority stake in Hellenic Bank

Eurobank announced on June 3 the completion of a €275.7 million acquisition of a 26.1% stake (107,694,301 shares) in Hellenic Bank, following regulatory approval. The purchase price was €2.56 per share. With this acquisition, Eurobank now holds a controlling 55.3% stake (228,253,661 shares) in Hellenic Bank. As a result, Eurobank has launched a mandatory public […]

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Revolutionising scientific inquiry: The meteoric rise of Efevre Tech

Revolutionising scientific inquiry: The meteoric rise of Efevre Tech

In the exacting field of life sciences, where precision is paramount, Efevre Tech emerges as a leader in innovation. The brainchild of Dimitris Kyriakou, a seasoned molecular biologist with a PhD from the University of Cyprus, Efevre has evolved from a personal mission into a global inspiration for laboratory automation. Indeed, Kyriakou’s academic frustrations with experimental errors […]

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Oev discusses energy standards with Cenelec president

Oev discusses energy standards with Cenelec president

Professional associations, who are members of the Cyprus Federation of Employers and Industrialists (Oev), this week met with the newly elected president of the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC), Riccardo Lama. According to an announcement by the federation, the purpose of the meeting, which took place on Wednesday, was to introduce the relevant stakeholders […]

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