From discovery to delivery: why Skroutz is becoming Cyprus’ go-to shopping platform
There was a time when online shopping in Cyprus felt like a bit of a gamble. It was a mix of endless tabs, second thoughts, and “maybe I’ll just ...
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Data room pricing explained: What to expect and how to compare costs
The virtual data room software market continues to expand, driven by the growth of remote transactions, complex compliance rules, and the need for secure collaboration tools. For companies entering fundraising ...
International Family Law: a shield of protection for the modern family
By Anna Demetriou and Petros Papadopoulos
Those dealing with cross-border family law matters in Cyprus—whether they concern issues of jurisdiction, child abduction, or divorce, maintenance and parental responsibility applications ...
The financial cost of untested accounting software and how to avoid it
Accounting software is at the core of how businesses manage their finances, track transactions, and ensure compliance with regulations. From generating reports to processing payments, these systems handle critical operations ...
Water scarcity in Cyprus: how can we effectively manage the crisis?
By Maria Constantinou
Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus ...
Book Review: Pushing society to the limits
By Philippa Tracy
I didn’t really know that Western noir was a genre until I got tipped off about C William Langsfeld’s debut novel. Now, I feel foolish ...
TRC20 or ERC20: Which USDT version is better for you?
When comparing stablecoin options, many users eventually face the question of converting USDT TRC20 to ERC20 or vice versa, and which version better fits their needs. Tether (USDT), the most ...
The future of sportsbook platforms: Trends and innovations
The competition in online sports betting has never been tougher. As legal barriers fall in more markets, the wave of new operators has surged and driven the industry’s value ...
AI is already in your organisation, now define what it is allowed to do
By Petros Nearchou
In a previous article, I argued that the most overlooked AI risk for Cyprus firms is not that machines will “go rogue.”
The risk is simpler.
AI ...
Rethinking space junk in an age of satellite overload
From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space ...
Cash-out as a motivation tool in mature startups: an investor’s perspective
In the past few years, more and more high-growth companies have quietly shifted from selling in the public market to staying private for longer periods of growth. This shift is ...
Cyprus’ social media ban is really about digital identity
By Andreas Shialaros
On Thursday, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus will ban social media for children under 15, joining Greece, and potentially Turkey, in a wave of similar measures sweeping ...
Why the Cyprus property market is a matter of incentives
By Pavlos Loizou, CEO Ask Wire
Walk through the centre of Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca and the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. Vacant plots sitting idle for decades. Buildings — put ...
What the growing pushback against youth social media means for brands
By Dimitris Ioannides
Greece’s decision to ban social media access for children under 15 from January 1, 2027 should be seen as more than a domestic policy move. It points to a ...
SaintQuant launches open-source Crypto trading bot CLI and ships major platform redesign
Australia’s leading AI-powered crypto trading platform releases a free, open-source command-line tool for building automated bots locally, while rolling out a full UI/UX overhaul built on direct user ...
Square One Capital: developer-turned-fund manager targets Cyprus’ next residential wave
A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real-estate fund targeting 25 per cent net IRR. Here’s why the timing is right — and why this team is ...
Cyprus is still Europe’s best-kept secret for international capital — but not for long
By Yiannis Tsoutsoukis
Every year, I watch the same thing happen. An entrepreneur or investor spends months evaluating jurisdictions — Malta, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland — before finally landing on Cyprus. And ...
Tackling energy poverty requires structural reform
By Myrto Skouroupathi
Energy poverty is defined as the inability of a household to access essential energy services, such as heating, cooling and electricity, required for a decent standard of ...
What a truly restorative holiday actually requires
The problem with how most holidays are built
The standard holiday is structured around consumption. Places to visit, restaurants to try, things to see. It is an itinerary of inputs, ...
Why the Mediterranean continues to attract high-end travelers
From the French Riviera to the Greek islands, its coastline has long been associated with elegant resorts, historic towns, and warm summer climates. Yet despite the rise of new luxury ...
How interdisciplinary teams strengthen health outcomes
Human nature has been defined by mutually dependent reliance on others, or as the saying goes, no one man is an island. It is an important reminder that we all ...
The new standards of machine learning development
Machine learning has moved past its initial experimental phase. In earlier years, development often focused on creating the largest possible models to see what capabilities might appear. Today, the focus ...
The obstacle is no longer Turkey – it is Christodoulides
By Nikolas Xenofontos
Nikos Christodoulides recently stated that “the EU has the tools to demonstrate the benefits of a solution to Turkey, which holds the key to solving the Cyprus ...
Comfort food becomes a little more polished
Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...