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 […]
PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet has met French President Emmanuel Macron to take steps towards upgrading diplomatic relations to a strategic partnership, a goal for both countries by 2026. “France is a good friend to Cambodia,” Hun Manet said. “Both countries are working together to enhance diplomatic relations and establish a strategic partnership […]
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 […]
Synopsis: Trade pacts have positioned Cambodia as an attractive investment destination. From January to May, Cambodia approved investment projects worth over $4.2 billion, an increase of 52 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), issued yesterday. According to the CDC, there […]
In May 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) registered 59 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately $816 million. According to a press release from the CDC today, “In May 2025, the CDC registered a total of 59 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately $816 million and […]
Synopsis: EU seeks to deepen cooperation with Cambodia after high-level talks The European Union (EU) has expressed strong interest in expanding relations and cooperation with Cambodia following a high-level bilateral meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and European Council President António Costa on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 3rd […]
Synopsis: Government’s active diplomacy has paved the way for an unprecedented trade growth. Cambodia’s international trade volume reached more than $25 billion in the first five months of this year, said a report released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) yesterday. GDCE’s report showed that the country’s international trade volume rose by […]
Cyprus is more than a testbed—it is a scale-up platform for climate-smart infrastructure investment, said Petros Christodoulou, Chairman, Eurobank Ltd, in his address at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum taking place in Limassol Christodoulou said the topic in hand was of increasing global significance and tremendous potential: “The convergence of strategic investment, energy, trade facilitation, […]
Columbia Group is anchoring new maritime ventures in Cyprus, leveraging its collaboration with the Emirates Shipping Association to drive digital transformation across the wider region. Speaking at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol, Columbia’s chairperson and CEO Mark O’Neil said the group’s proprietary platform, SmartSea, is already reshaping how shipping operations are managed, and […]
Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has been selected for inclusion in the internationally recognised Russell 3000® Index as part of its 2025 annual reconstitution. The inclusion will become effective after the close of the US stock market on June 27, 2025. The Russell 3000® Index tracks the performance of the 3,019 largest […]
Cyprus posted a trade deficit of €2.61 billion for the period between January and April 2025, up from €2.46 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, despite a notable surge in exports, according to preliminary figures released on Tuesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Total imports of goods for the first four months […]
Cyprus took the spotlight at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol this week, with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou reaffirming the country’s commitment to building closer ties with the United Arab Emirates, particularly in areas such as energy, innovation, tourism and sustainable development. In a panel alongside UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al […]
This year’s June 8 World Oceans Day celebrations saw the launch of the “100,000 Mangroves” campaign, which will see mangrove trees planted in 13 fishing communities across Kep and Kampot provinces to support biodiversity and nature-based tourism. This year’s oceans day was themed “Catalysing Action for Our Ocean and Climate”. The June 8 campaign launch […]