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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Tourism Strategy was discussed, among other things, by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis and European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas, in a meeting in Nicosia, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry. Koumis had a meeting 6 October at the Deputy Ministry of Tourism with the European Commissioner in […]
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 […]
Cambodia has been recognised as the fifth friendliest country globally in the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With a score of 97.33, Cambodia placed ahead of Vietnam and Thailand, which ranked sixth and eighth with scores of 97.27 and 96.36, respectively. “As a predominantly Theravada Buddhist country, Cambodia is centred around the concept […]
Young innovators praised as Stelios Awards mark record participation Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou awarded a total of €200,000 to three young Cypriot businesses during the 2025 Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs, held at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation headquarters in Nicosia. The awards, now in their third consecutive year, aim to recognise innovation and support the growth of youth entrepreneurship in Cyprus. The first […]
Phnom Penh, October 7, 2025 (AKP) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), amounting to US $82.5 million. This funding comes with co-financing from the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom through the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility. According to ADB’s […]
Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis met with European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas this week, in order to discuss the European tourism strategy currently under development. According to a statement by the Deputy Ministry, the meeting took place as part of the commissioner’s visit to Cyprus and focused on the sector’s importance […]
Cyprus and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime affairs. The memorandum covers areas such as education, infrastructure, environmental protection, as well as the green transition of shipping. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis and Qatar’s Minister of Transport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, on […]
Cyprus continues to grow as a reliable international shipping centre Cyprus’ shipping sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, according to the president of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) Andreas Neophytou. Neophytou’s comments were delivered during a reception hosted by the chamber on Sunday, ahead of the Maritime Cyprus 2025 international conference. An announcement from the chamber […]
Cyprus is set to take centre stage in shaping Europe’s future transport, shipping and tourism policies during its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, according to European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas. Addressing the Maritime Cyprus 2025 conference in Limassol, he said the Cypriot Presidency “will be decisive for Europe and for transport policy,” noting that as […]
Cambodia is set to strengthen its position as an emerging and attractive tourist destination for travellers from the Middle East with the launch of the first direct flight between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Phnom Penh. An inauguration ceremony marked the milestone, presided over by Huot Hak, Minister of […]
Traditional Cyprus sheftalia, most commonly served in pitta with souvlakia to complete a mixed kebab has been named as the second best sausage dish in the world by Food Atlas. Putting English classics Toad in the Hole and Pigs in Blankets in the shade, the only dish judged more favourably by Food Atlas was the Greek dish Spetsofai. […]