Merger activity accelerates among Cyprus’s largest banks Merger initiatives have accelerated in Cyprus, according to Aristidis Vourakis, president of the Association of Cyprus Banks and CEO of AstroBank, who also revealed that Deutsche Bank is considering a return to the island. Speaking during his address at the annual general assembly of the Association of Cyprus Banks, Vourakis stated […]

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday praised Cyprus’ maritime sector during his address at the general assembly of the International Chamber of Shipping, which took place in Athens. “We are proud of the remarkable growth and ongoing success of our shipping sector, and we are working to expand it towards new horizons,” Christodoulides said. He added that shipping is “one of […]

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. From a new sister city pact between Larnaka and Phnom Penh to business matchmaking and student exchanges, Salah Essa shares how Cyprus […]

The Association of Large Investment Projects recently held a meeting with the Honorary Consul of Cambodia in Cyprus Salah Essa. According to an announcement released on Thursday, the meeting formed part of the association’s strategy to strengthen international cooperation and attract foreign investment. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), which the association operates […]

The Secretary General of the CCCI, Philokypros Roussounides, and Labour Relations Officer Andreas Alexi, are currently representing the Chamber at the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILO), taking place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The Chamber posted on its social media: “Through their interventions, they are presenting the positions of the […]

Young visitors provide welcome boost Visitor numbers at restaurants, bars and coffeeshops across Cyprus ranged from 80 per cent to 90 per cent during the Kataklysmos long weekend, according to Neophytos Thrasivoulou, president of the hospitality owners association (Osika). “This year’s Kataklysmos weekend was one of the best in recent years in terms of footfall at leisure centres,” […]

From humble Cypriot tavernas to Michelin-starred marvels, here’s where to eat on this eclectic Mediterranean island Cyprus is often referred to as being at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – and as such their time-served influences can be seen on the menus of countless tavernas across the island. But, don’t go thinking Cyprus is set in its […]

Larnaca recorded the largest property price increases across Cyprus in the first quarter of 2025, whilst commercial properties declined, according to the latest RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus. The coastal city dominated quarterly gains across all major property categories, with apartments showing the most significant increases compared to the previous quarter, the index revealed. Apartments […]

Cyprus is rapidly integrating with the European Union‘s cross-border electronic healthcare system, enabling citizens to access medical services across 16 member states through shared digital health records. The electronic connection of medical data between Cyprus and Luxembourg has been completed, with Greece scheduled to join the network in July. Estonia will follow, then all remaining participating countries. The “MyHealth@EU” network […]

A guide by Century Travel Cyprus gets very hot in summer. If you’re thinking about a cooler escape or want to try something different, there are many great places to visit — and cruising is one of the best ways to do it. Cruises are comfortable, stress-free and let you explore several destinations without constant […]