Finance Minister hails IMF forecasts as confirmation of Cyprus’ resilience

Finance Minister hails IMF forecasts as confirmation of Cyprus’ resilience

Cyprus economy set for 2.9 per cent growth in 2025, IMF reports Finance Minister Makis Keravnos welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest forecasts on Wednesday, saying they confirm both government projections and the continued strong performance and resilience of the Cypriot economy. Speaking after a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace, Keravnos said he was pleased with the IMF’s October […]

Read More
Cyprus and UK reaffirm deep ties at London independence event

Cyprus and UK reaffirm deep ties at London independence event

Hadjimanolis highlights Cyprus unity, stability and maritime strength Cyprus marked the 65th anniversary of its independence with a celebratory event in London earlier this week, where Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis spoke on a number of key issues, including the island’s maritime sector. Specifically, Hadjimanolis highlighted the island’s continued efforts toward reunification, its role as a pillar of stability […]

Read More
Electricity Authority of Cambodia issues charging prices for electric vehicle charging stations in Cambodia

Electricity Authority of Cambodia issues charging prices for electric vehicle charging stations in Cambodia

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia has issued a new decision amending Article 1 of the Electricity Authority of Cambodia’s decision No. 120.Sr.25.Aok dated July 7, 2025, on determining the list of charging fees for electric vehicle charging stations in Cambodia. The document lists three different charging rates: AC charging: 1,050 Riel/kWh DC Fast Charge (up […]

Read More
Christos Ellinides: on why the EU must constantly renew its AI preparedness

Christos Ellinides: on why the EU must constantly renew its AI preparedness

The EU’s readiness for issues related to artificial intelligence must be constantly renewed with new information, new skills and continuous improvement of models, Christos Ellinides, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) suggests. The Cypriot official was in Nicosia recently for a conference entitled ‘Empowering Europe with AI: The European Commission AI-based Multilingual […]

Read More
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting October 6: One of the government’s main goals, the qualitative and further strengthening of the Cypriot ship registry, has been achieved, president Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday evening. Speaking at a dinner at the presidential palace marking the start of the Maritime Cyprus 2025 […]

Read More
EU is ready to support shipping transformation, Commissioner Kadis says

EU is ready to support shipping transformation, Commissioner Kadis says

The European Union stands ready to support the transformation of shipping into an industry with cleaner fuels, energy efficiency and innovation, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, has said. He was speaking at the Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference in Limassol on 8 October.  This year’s theme, ‘Unlocking the future of shipping’, he said, aligns well with the […]

Read More
BoC CEO Panicos Nicolaou takes helm at Cyprus banks association

BoC CEO Panicos Nicolaou takes helm at Cyprus banks association

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) on Thursday announced that Panicos Nicolaou, chief executive officer at the Bank of Cyprus, has been appointed as its new president following the most recent meeting of board of directors. Demetris Shacallis, chief financial officer at Eurobank, has been appointed vice-president. According to the association’s statutes, both the president and vice-president will serve […]

Read More
Eurobank champions Cyprus’ next generation of innovators

Eurobank champions Cyprus’ next generation of innovators

Eurobank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Cyprus’ new generation of entrepreneurs, standing once again beside the country’s emerging business leaders at the eighth annual “Ge’ neo Epicheirein” Young Entrepreneurship Awards 2025, held on October 8, 2025, at the Presidential Palace. The awards, organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and Greek magazine Thessalonikis Dromena, were held under the auspices […]

Read More
Green moves make Cyprus more competitive

Green moves make Cyprus more competitive

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides told businesses this week that their green transition is the route to improved competitiveness, and stressed that Nicosia supports investments that promote energy efficiency. Today, more than ever, Cypriot businesses are called upon to strengthen their role in the green transition, while remaining competitive, adopting responsible and sustainable practices that contribute […]

Read More
Cyprus Enterprise Development Organisation in the works

Cyprus Enterprise Development Organisation in the works

The Government is promoting the establishment and operation of a semi-governmental organisation, the Cyprus Enterprise Development Organisation, with the Ministry of Finance putting the relevant bill forward for pubic consultation until 19 October.  According to what is stated, in Greek, on the e-consultation platform, the Organisation’s mission is to strengthen state initiatives to improve access to financing […]

Read More
Cyprus plays key role in shaping global shipping, says commissioner

Cyprus plays key role in shaping global shipping, says commissioner

EU backs cleaner fuels and shipping innovation at Maritime Cyprus 2025 The European Union is ready to support the transformation of shipping into an industry focused on cleaner fuels, energy efficiency and innovation, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis, said on Wednesday. Kadis, who addressed the Maritime Cyprus 2025 conference in Limassol, highlighted Cyprus’ important […]

Read More