Our travel maven, Dr Iroshini Chua, takes us on another fabulous adventure. Setting the scene: A turquoise mirror flecked with emerald isles stretched before me as the speedboat sliced through the waves of the Gulf of Thailand toward Song Saa Private Island. 45 minutes from Sihanoukville’s port, this secluded haven in Cambodia’s Koh Rong Archipelago appeared from […]
By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]
Synopsis: Sora Bar in the country’s tallest hotel is ranked 65th in the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, marking a milestone in Cambodia’s rapidly developing bar scene. Cambodia’s bar scene is celebrating a historic milestone as Sora Bar at Rosewood Phnom Penh becomes the first bar in the Kingdom to be featured in […]
The Chief Scientist, Demetris Skourides, has concluded a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing Cyprus’ positioning as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth. The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster cross-border partnerships, attract international investment, and accelerate the global competitiveness […]
The board of directors of Mall of Cyprus approved an interim dividend of €13.5 million, following a review of the company’s financial position based on the provisional 2025 accounts. According to an announcement, the dividend will be distributed proportionally to shareholders registered with the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) as of July 23. Shareholders will receive […]
Cyprus recorded a trade deficit of €3.26 billion in the first five months of 2025, slightly up from €3.18 billion in the same period of 2024, according to figures released on Thursday by the statistical service. Specifically, total imports of goods from January to May 2025 amounted to €5.37 billion, rising by 13.7 per cent from €4.73 billion in […]
Financial literacy and AI focus of NBG innovation programme The National Bank of Greece on Thursday announced the launch of its 16th Innovation and Technology Competition as part of its NBG Business Seeds programme. “This initiative is the longest-running innovation support institution in Greece and Cyprus, promoting individuals with vision and offering them the tools and guidance needed […]
Invest Cyprus chairman Evgenios Evgeniou addressed foreign investors at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards in Nicosia on Wednesday, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to working with the international investment community to build a more diversified and innovative Cyprus. Speaking at the event, Evgeniou highlighted the growing confidence in Cyprus as an investment destination, pointing […]
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth”. “The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster […]
MUMBAI: In a landmark move that signals bold ambitions for international expansion and cross-border innovation, HT Labs, the innovation and product arm of HT Media, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Doers Company—organisers of Europe’s leading innovation events such as Reflect Festival and the upcoming Doers Summit. The MoU was formalised […]
An air-conditioned space was opened on Wednesday by Larnaca municipality to offer mostly the elderly a place to cool off in the face of extremely high temperatures. It said the safety and wellbeing of citizens was its priority. The space is located in Chrysostomio Melathro, Epidavrou 22-24 and is open daily from 8am to 5pm. Cool […]
Total motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus fell in the first half of 2025, according to data released by CySTAT. Specifically, registrations reached 25,954, marking a 1.1% decrease compared to 26,250 in the corresponding period of 2024. Despite the overall decline over the six-month period, June showed a positive trend, with a 13.1% increase in registrations, […]
Cyprus’ trade sector recorded positive growth in 2023, according to the state statistical service’s wholesale and retail trade survey, the results of which were released on Wednesday. Turnover and employment both increased during the reporting period, although value added at current prices fell slightly due to declining fuel prices. The report showed that total turnover in the broad trade sector rose by […]
Bash 2025 draws 185 participants in Cyprus’ key startup meetup Cyprus’ innovation ecosystem gathered momentum this week as ‘The Bash 2025’ brought together 185 participants for the country’s flagship startup and networking event. Now in its fifth year, the gathering has cemented its role as a key platform for idea exchange, partnerships and collaboration. The […]
Synopsis: The increase in electric vehicles usage aligns with a rapidly accelerating global trend, and Cambodia is witnessing a parallel development of its own EV sector. Cambodia Monday introduced an electricity pricing mechanism for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with rates potentially reaching KHR 1,050 per kwh ($0.26), as the country experiences a surge in […]
Cypriot citizens’ perception of the impact of EU regional policy remains largely positive, the latest Eurobarometer survey reveals. According to the survey, 88% of respondents in Cyprus believe EU-funded initiatives make a positive contribution on living conditions in their respective countries or regions, while 35% among them are aware of such initiatives altogether. The respective […]