Beauty Det Sreynad has been crowned Miss Planet Cambodia 2024. She will now compete in the Miss Planet International competition, in a yet to be disclosed location.

Cyprus industrial workers’ federation (Oviek-Sek) secretary-general George Kasiouris on Thursday called for a “balanced approach” regarding the employment of third-country nationals on the island. “The strategy of granting work permits to third-country nationals must be based on a balanced approach, which combines the meeting of the needs of the domestic labour market with the safeguarding of […]

Bird Aviation announced the construction of a new hangar at the old Larnaca Airport, expanding its operations with the addition of a new narrow-body aircraft bay. The project, which recently commenced adjacent to the existing hangar on Bird Aviation’s premises, is on track for completion within the next few months. The new facility is a response […]

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, led the Cypriot delegation at the IFTM 2024 tourism exhibition in Paris. During his visit, he met with key industry executives and promoted Cyprus as a sustainable tourism destination. Koumis expressed optimism about surpassing last year’s record of 80,000 French visitors to Cyprus. He highlighted the growing French […]

Thai Airways and AirAsia will connect regular flight service to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in October, said Dy Rado, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province. Thai Airways will start the daily Bangkok-Siem Reap route starting October 27 while AirAsia will start its air service between Phuket and Siem Reap on October 29, Rado […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet, received a delegation from the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) at the Peace Palace yesterday, according to a press release issued by the Spokesperson for the Prime Minister. At the outset, Ambassador of the European Union to Cambodia Igor Driesmans, who led the EuroCham delegation, praised the cooperation […]

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Thursday said that Cyprus is likely to set a new record for tourist arrivals from France. Speaking during a series of meetings in Paris, where he led the Cypriot delegation at the IFTM 2024 tourism exhibition, Koumis said that Cyprus is poised to surpass last year’s figure of 80,000 French visitors. According […]

The Nicosia property market is experiencing strong demand for second-floor apartments, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The company also reported notable differences in asking prices, with amounts ranging from €2,133 to €7,075 per square metre across different floors. Dozens of under-constructions and newly completed projects are currently being monitored by the firm […]

National investment promotion agency, known as Invest Cyprus, on Thursday announced that it recently participated in the India Mediterranean Business Conclave 2024. The event, held on September 6 in New Delhi, was part of the agency’s “ongoing efforts to position Cyprus as a premier destination for investment and business activities”, according to the announcement. The […]

Financial literacy and robust regulation are essential to strengthening household financial behaviour, according to a number of experts at a conference organised by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). Opening the conference, CBC governor Christodoulos Patsalides outlined Cyprus’s national strategy for promoting financial literacy. He stressed […]

Eurobank Cyprus on Thursday announced the appointment of Andreas Petsas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a decision by the bank’s board of directors. According to the announcement, the appointment was finalised during a meeting held on September 17, 2024, in Nicosia. Petsas, who has been with Eurobank Cyprus since 2007, most recently […]

The Limassol Marina on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating its tenth anniversary through a number of special events. Since its launch, Limassol Marina has established itself as an award-winning, world-class destination, blending luxurious seaside living with vibrant commercial and cultural life.  As part of its anniversary celebrations, six well-chosen events are scheduled to reflect […]

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached an all-time high for August this year, with 554,923 visitors, surpassing the previous record set in August 2019 by 0.20%, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Tuesday. Compared to August last year, there was an 8.5% increase. From January to August 2024, a total of […]

Eurobank and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Indian Embassy in Athens. The agreement, signed on September 16, aims to establish the India-Greece-Cyprus Business Council (IGC), marking a significant step towards strengthening trilateral business ties. The MoU was signed in the presence of the ambassador […]

The Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat) and Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Tuesday discussed the need for sustainable loan restructurings, as well as the issue of lending rates. In a statement to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Syprodat president Costas Melas described the meeting as constructive. He said that both sides agreed […]

United Kingdom remains key source of tourism, followed by Israel, Poland Tourist arrivals to Cyprus reached 554,923 people in August 2024, an 8.5 per cent increase compared to 511,387 in August 2023, according to a report released on Tuesday from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). From January to August 2024, a total of 2,758,627 tourists […]