Experts gathered in Nicosia this week to discuss strategies for enhancing the economic and digital inclusion of women, in a significant event jointly organised by the Union for the Mediterranean and the Office of the Gender Equality Commissioner of Cyprus. This session, which took place on Thursday, served as a crucial forum for addressing the […]
CDB Bank this week announced the commencement of its partnership with the Bank of New York Mellon as its correspondent bank. According to an official announcement by the Cyprus Development Bank Public Company (cdbbank), the Bank of New York Mellon, headquartered in New York, “is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, […]
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the acceptance of the listing of 16,000 13-week Treasury Bills, 3rd issue, Series 2024 (31/05/2024 – 30/08/2024), with a nominal value of €1,000 each, amounting to a total value of €16,000,000. According to the announcement, these bills were issued following an auction held on May 27, 2024. The […]
Royal Jordanian Airlines this week announced that it will operate eight flights per week from Paphos airport to Jordan during the summer season. “From June 13 to September 13, Royal Jordanian will conduct eight weekly flights, providing easy access to Jordan’s rich heritage and stunning natural landscapes,” the airline said. Karim Makhlouf, Chief Commercial Officer […]
Cypriot real estate firm FOX Estate Agency this week announced its official partnership with IQI Global, a leading real estate network and member of the Juwai IQI group. According to the announcement, this strategic collaboration “marks a promising chapter for FOX as it teams up with a global leader in the real estate industry“. Moreover, the […]
Economic sentiment in Cyprus improved in May 2024, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator increasing by 1.6 points compared with April. According to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC), the increase was mainly driven by stronger business confidence in services. The increase in the Services Confidence Indicator was attributed to firms’ improved […]
The increased expectations of the Government and the great importance it attached to the visit of the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, were confirmed in the clearest way during his meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides. According to InBusinessNews sources, during both the private meeting and the extended talks […]
Industrial Production in Cyprus rose by an annual 3.4% in March, marking annual gains for the eleventh consecutive month. According to data published Cystat, the Industrial Production Index in March reached 107.8 units (base 2021=100). For the period January – March 2024, the index recorded an increase of 4.8% compared to the corresponding period of […]
Official data from Cypriot and Polish authorities confirms Paphos as the most popular Cypriot destination for Polish tourists. Polish tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged 45% in 2023 compared to 2022, exceeding 273,500 visitors. Notably, Paphos captured nearly half (49%) of all Polish tourists visiting Cyprus. Unprecedented air connectivity between Paphos and Poland bolsters this trend. […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved four new industrial investment projects worth USD $25 million which are expected to create over 1,200 jobs in the Kingdom’s Southwest. These new projects located in Kampong Speu province and the surrounding regions cover a diverse range of manufacturing activities, including medical equipment, light bulbs, […]
Invest Cyprus, the state agency dedicated to promoting Cyprus as an international investment destination, on Tuesday announced that it took part in the prestigious technology event Viva Technology held in Paris from May 22 to 25, allowing it to showcase the island’s credentials as a technology and business centre. Viva Technology is a leading event in […]
Tototheo Maritime, a group of companies offering a range of services in the field of maritime satellite communication technologies, on Wednesday announced its strategic rebranding to Tototheo Global. “This significant milestone marks Tototheo’s evolution to a global leader in technology solutions,” the announcement said, noting that “Tototheo Global is now set to deliver comprehensive, innovative […]
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) this week expressed its approval of the recent call by EU Member States for a comprehensive European Maritime Industrial Strategy aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of the maritime sector. It should be noted that this call was formally adopted through an EU Council Conclusion on Friday, May 24. In a […]
The Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Wednesday announced three new national funding programmes aimed at enhancing research excellence and increasing participation and success in the European Research Council (ERC), in the context of Horizon Europe. According to the announcement, the total budget allocated for these schemes amounts to €1.8 million. Vision ERC The foundation explained that the first […]
Increased interest income, driven by successive interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank (ECB), has significantly boosted Cypriot banks’ profits in the first quarter of 2024, which amounted to €226 million during this time. A detailed review of banks’ financial results for this quarter reveals that these interest rate hikes have led to a […]
The ten most expensive property sales in Cyprus amounted to an impressive €16.2 million in April of this year, with Limassol continuing to feature prominently at the higher end of the market, according to a report released on Wednesday by real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The highlight of these high-profile transactions was a house in Paphos’ Kouklia, which sold for a […]