Beijing, China – China confirmed that top leaders from the European Union will visit on Thursday for a summit, as the two major trading partners seek to smooth over a series of trade disputes. “As agreed between China and the EU, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting July 14: The finance ministry has “absolutely refused” to pay any money to Greece’s independent transmission system operator (Admie) for the Great Sea Interconnector project, on account of the fact that the project is “frozen”, according to reports on Friday. News website Brief […]
By Michael Ierides, Secretary General of CYMEPA Shipping is undergoing a historic transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Decarbonization of the sector is now a global priority—and Cyprus is not a passive observer but an active participant in this change. The METAVASEA project, funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, aims to build a practical […]
Cyprus recorded 1.843 million tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2025, marking an 11.5% increase from 1.652 million in the corresponding period of 2024, according to data released by the Statistical Service. June arrivals reached 498,527, representing a 3.4% annual increase. The United Kingdom remained the top source market with 181,610 visitors accounting for 36.4% of […]
Me and My Travels: Living between Paris and Dublin, where the podcaster and entrepeneur built her career in the luxury beauty and fashion industries, she’s been to 60 countries and plans to see the whole world. Born in New York and raised in Galway, entrepreneur Ashley McDonnell’s passion in life is travel. Living between Paris […]
Thousands of people from all walks of life gathered on Friday afternoon at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh to officially celebrate the inscription of “Cambodian Memorial Sites: From Centres of Repression to Places of Peace and Reflection” on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The event was held under the presidency of Prime Minister […]
Wizz Air has announced the launch of direct flights from Paphos to Warsaw Modlin Airport, expanding its growing network in Cyprus. The new route will begin on 2 December 2025, timed for the festive season, allowing passengers to travel directly from Paphos to Poland’s capital region. Tickets are available for booking at wizzair.com and on the […]
A new beach is to be created in the heart of Limassol, the city’s mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Friday. Speaking to newspaper Phileleftheros, he confirmed that the area, which is located between the shipyard and the city’s marina, west of the city’s centre in an area that was previously off-limits to the public, has already been […]
SIEM REAP – Koh Ho is a small, crumbling temple nestled among lively villages, swaying palm trees, and lush farmland. Located about 12 kilometers northwest of Siem Reap city center, the temple sits beside the embankment of the vast, man-made Western Reservoir—one of the ancient Angkorian hydraulic wonders. Built in the 10th century, Koh Ho […]
Cambodia exported bicycles worth $311 million to foreign markets in the first half of 2025, representing a 51.7 per cent year-on-year increase from $205 million, according to a Ministry of Commerce report released on Saturday. Ministry of Commerce Secretary of State and spokesperson Penn Sovicheat said the made-in-Cambodia bicycles had been exported mainly to the […]
Cyprus’ working life expectancy has climbed to 39 years, placing the island well above the EU average of 37.2 years in 2024, according to Eurostat data released on Friday. The figure reflects the expected average duration of working life for people aged 15 and over. Eurostat reported that men in Cyprus are expected to spend 41.6 years in […]
Prince Bank is proud to officially launch the “718 Clever Merchant Village”, from today at Connexion Mall, Koh Pich — a vibrant two-day public celebration marking the bank’s 10th anniversary. The festivities include an exclusive internal launch and a special appreciation dinner with valued partners, sponsors and friends. Held under the theme “A Decade of […]
In a move aimed at significantly enhancing national connectivity and stimulating economic growth, Cambodia’s Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peng Ponea, announced plans on Wednesday to develop a new waterway transport system linking Kep province to Siem Reap. The initiative aims to facilitate the movement of both goods and tourists between the coastal region […]
Brussels, Belgium – The digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost 20 euros ($23), almost triple the original planned fee, under a proposal published Friday. The adjustment to the yet-to-be implemented ETIAS scheme for visa-exempt nationals comes as the European Commission seeks to boost its financial resources to fund an array of […]
Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a delegation from the Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA), led by its President, Dr. Dato’ Sri Ricky Yaw, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon. During the courtesy call, Dr. Dato’ Sri Ricky Yaw introduced the MCBA as a platform […]
The Larnaca tourism board (Etap), in collaboration with local authorities and with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, is pressing ahead with a series of targeted interventions to showcase the authentic character of Larnaca’s communities and enhance the region’s appeal. According to Etap, these initiatives form part of a wider action plan for the gradual aesthetic […]