London fund with ties to Cyprus invests in AI, green energy, health

London fund with ties to Cyprus invests in AI, green energy, health

Brookstreet Equity Partners, a Greek-founded fund management firm, whose investment footprint includes Cyprus, this week launched a new investment platform based in London. According to an official announcement, the new platform focuses on critical sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), green energy, as well as health and longevity. “We believe these sectors will drive the […]

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Partnership aims to advance agricultural research in Cyprus

Partnership aims to advance agricultural research in Cyprus

The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (Capo) this week announced that it has established a strategic partnership with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (ECoE), which operates within the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). According to the announcement, this key agreement was formally signed by Andreas Kyprianou, Capo Commissioner, and Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis, Managing Director of the ECoE. In their […]

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Alexis Vafeades: Contractors will be in place at Larnaca marina ‘in about a year’

Alexis Vafeades: Contractors will be in place at Larnaca marina ‘in about a year’

Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeades has said contractors will be in place to continue specefic works at Larnaca marina “in about a year.” These contractors, the Minister continued, will be responsible for implementing specific short-term reconstruction projects selected to continue. Speaking on Ant1’s midday news show on 27 August, Vafeades mentioned that […]

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Cyprus hoteliers satisfied with August occupancy rates

Cyprus hoteliers satisfied with August occupancy rates

August has seen high occupancy rates at Cypriot hotels, reaching or even exceeding 90 per cent in some cases, according to Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe) general director Philokypros Rousounides. Rousounides noted that despite various challenges, including regional conflicts, economic downturns in the UK, and major sporting events, the industry remains resilient. In statements to local outlet InBusiness, […]

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Cyprus real estate agent exams to be held in October

Cyprus real estate agent exams to be held in October

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council this week announced that it will conduct examinations for aspiring new real estate agents on Saturday, 26 October 2024. According to the announcement, these exams are essential for candidates seeking registration in the council’s official registry. Council president Marinos Kineyirou said that “the written examinations are conducted in accordance with Article 11(1)(a)(v) of the […]

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Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus Business Now

The University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC) is entering the second phase of its tax reform project, it emerged on Monday, after it had been tasked to come up with a series of proposals by the government. The proposed tax reform is set to focus on green taxation, reducing dependence on expensive electricity, and […]

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Cyprus sees strong demand for office space, pushing rents higher

Cyprus sees strong demand for office space, pushing rents higher

Demand for modern office spaces in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, remains strong in 2024, as companies pursue energy-efficient buildings, according to a report released on Monday from property consultants Danos. The company reported that office prices continue to rise, despite an increase in supply, following a significant low in early 2022 with rents now approximately 14 per cent […]

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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 August 19: A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus’ airports between January and July this year, according to airport operator Hermes Airports. Looking ahead, the company said that it expects the figures for August to exceed 1.5 million passengers, similar to […]

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Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus has seen its debt-to-GDP ratio drop to 72.3 per cent, marking a substantial decrease of nearly 10 percentage points over the past year. According to a report released on Friday from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the total general government debt was recorded at €22.81 billion at the end of June, a reduction from […]

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