Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions on Wednesday during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and draw Cypriot professionals back home. One of the major announcements was the president’s upcoming trip to London in May, where he plans to meet with Cypriots […]
A significant increase in the activity of hotel accommodations, campsites, and short-term collective accommodations (rooms for rent) was recorded for December 2024, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Wednesday. December 2024 saw 940,660 arrivals at tourism accommodation facilities, with 2,213,065 overnight stays. This represents an increase of 3% in arrivals and 3.6% […]
Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, is set to visit Brussels to participate in the high-level roundtable, ‘Fisheries and Oceans Dialogues: Help Design the European Ocean Pact’. This follows an invitation from the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis. In preparation for Cyprus’ upcoming European Union Council presidency in early 2026, Hadjimanolis will […]
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced a substantial growth in the assets of investment institutions for the final quarter of 2024. The assets increased by €573.8 million, 8.4 per cent, reaching €7.36 billion in December compared to €6.79 billion in September. This significant rise was primarily fueled by an increase of approximately €497.7 million […]
Give us the SEEDLING and we will give you the TREE Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Since 1987 The International School of Paphos (ISOP), established in 1987, continues to shine as a beacon of educational excellence in Cyprus. Offering a top-tier education to nearly 1200 students, ranging from 2 ½ years old (Kindergarten) to 18 years old […]
The campus of The Heritage Private School and Institute, with mountain and sea views, is an impressive sight along the Limassol to Troodos road, with 1,600 culturally diverse students aged 2 to 19. This Cyprus Ministry of Education approved and academically selective school aims to provide the same high quality of education as a well-respected […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (CCCI) President Stavros Stavrou and Secretary General Philokypros Roussounides held a meeting with the non-resident Ambassador of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Mouayed Saleh. On its LinkedIn page, the Chamber said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations, while exploring opportunities for closer cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, […]
The new year for tourism in Cyprus started on a high note, with tourist arrivals recording an annual increase of 27.4% in January. According to data from CySTAT, tourist arrivals in January amounted to 112,100 compared to 87,961 in the corresponding month last year, marking an increase of 27.4%. From an analysis of the same […]
Deputy Minister for Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, announced this week that the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has integrated gender equality promotion activities into its operations. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The commitment is further exemplified by the adoption of campaigns designed to inform and encourage […]
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has warmly welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to ramp up its flights from Qatar to Larnaca Airport. According to a recent post, starting June 24, 2025, the airline will increase its weekly flights from seven to ten, continuing until October 25, 2025. The ministry also shared that Qatar Airways plans to […]
January 2025 marked a standout month for tourism in Cyprus, as the island welcomed 112,100 visitors, according to a report released on Monday by the state stastical service. According to the report, this represents a significant 27.4 per cent increase when compared to January 2024. This boost is largely due to a sharp rise in […]
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments is expected to green-light three investments with a total budget of 1 billion euros in the tourism sector on Monday, when it is scheduled to convene. They concern developments at Petalioi, Astakos and in the Peloponnese. Their approval by the Interministerial Committee will mark the start of the licensing […]
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has announced 30 new projects to boost the development of the free part of Famagusta district with a total budget of 122 million euros. They are aimed at improving infrastructure, local services, and the overall well-being of residents. The announcement came during a regional gathering held in Paralimni as part of […]
Cyprus’ GDP growth rate in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2024 is estimated at 2.6%, according to a provisional report published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Friday. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth in real terms is estimated at 2.9%. The positive GDP growth rate is mainly […]
Companies in Cyprus weathered the health, price and trade shocks of the past five years relatively well, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) Group survey. Cypriot businesses are also more integrated into global trade than their peers elsewhere in the European Union, new country results from the EIB Group Investment Survey (EIBIS) show. EIBIS […]
President Nikos Christodoulides has announced 30 projects with a total cost of over 122 million for the free areas of the Famagusta district. The President, who was speaking at a regional gathering held in Paralimni on the evening of 13 February, as part of his tour in Municipalities and Communities of Cyprus, presented the Government’s plan for […]