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 […]

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. […]

The Cypriot state budget for 2026 is a growth budget and continues to maintain the resilience of the economy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday as he presented the budget to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou. The House speaker noted the importance of the budget having surplus and growth, and […]

The Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) and the Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at promoting transparency, ethics and integrity in the Cyprus market, through the exchange of views, joint initiatives and educational activities. The Memorandum was signed by Andrea Moundi Savvides, Chairperson of CCA, and Elena Tanou, Vice President of CIF. With […]

The energy market in Cyprus entered a new era on 1 October, with the start of the commercial operation of the Competitive Electricity Market (CEM), in which, at the initial stage, 17 participants have joined. This is essentially the first step towards healthy competition in the energy market, since through the operation of the CEM, it is […]

Tourism revenues recorded an annual increase of 17.4% in the period January-July 2025, according to CySTAT, estimated at €1,891.1 million compared to €1,610.4 million in the corresponding period in 2024. Based on the results of the Traveler Survey, tourism revenues in July 2025 alone amounted to €513 million, representing an increase of 8.2% compared to the […]