Souzana Psara

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping is advancing plans to construct new headquarters on the site of the former ‘Nemitsas’ factory in Limassol, following recently introduced public investment procedures. However, the ...

Cyprus’ GDP is expected to grow by 3.2 per cent in 2025, slightly lower than the figure of 3.4 per cent reported for 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This figure ...

The number of job vacancies in Cyprus rose by 8 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 12,997 positions, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). When ...

Cyprus aims to reduce conventional vehicle use from 97 per cent to 70 per cent by 2030, under its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), requiring the registration of 85,000 electric vehicles. However, with ...

The European Union (EU) is facing challenges that raise concerns about its competitiveness, according to Andreas Antoniades, Secretary-Director of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel). Antoniades points to ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 10: Out of 741 tourist units preparing to reopen in Cyprus, only 100 have secured a licence, accounting for just 13.5 ...

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) is set to host its mid-term meeting in India. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, in Mumbai, the meeting is part of the International ...

In the creatively charged atmosphere of Limassol-based Blackbook Agency’s headquarters, where each corner tells a story of innovation and bold vision, we caught up with founder and managing director ...

Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis this week announced a record-setting year for Cyprus’ tourism sector, with over 4 million visitors and revenues exceeding €3 billion. This growth has been fueled by a 6 ...

Global passenger demand experienced a robust increase in January, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 10 per cent compared ...

Alpha Bank’s senior leadership met with state officials and key business figures in Cyprus this week, in order to outline its growth strategy and expansion plans. According to an ...

The total amount of loans held by credit acquisition companies in Cyprus stood at €20.3 billion at the end of 2024, down from €21 billion at the end of the first half of ...

Cyprus’ real estate market continued its robust growth into February, with property sales increasing by 7 per cent year-on-year. Developments in Limassol and Larnaca were the primary driver behind this surge. ...

The number of building permits issued in Cyprus during October 2024 fell to 470, marking a 25.6 per cent decline compared to the 632 permits issued in October 2023, according to data released by the ...

Paphos and Famagusta have experienced the steepest increases in house prices in Cyprus, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus’ third-quarter report for 2024. In contrast, Limassol and Nicosia are experiencing ...

Cyprus has one of the lowest rates of online shopping complaints in the European Union, as only 14.7 per cent of its consumers reported issues, according to data released by Eurostat ...

Cyprus’ tourism ministry this week launched the application process for a grant scheme aiming to enhance the qualitative and aesthetic appeal of Cyprus’ beaches. This initiative, according to the ministry, ...

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a third-party ship manager headquartered in Limassol, has successfully completed the Diversity@Sea project after a 10-month project phase. This initiative, a global effort by the ‘...

Hong Kong investor Balram Chainrai has increased his stake in Agros Development Company ‘Proodos’ Public Ltd to 87.85 per cent, the owner of Rodon Hotel, following the successful completion of his ...

Cyprus’ government employment increased by 599 people in February 2025, a rise of 1.1 per cent, compared to February 2024, reaching a total of 55,296 employees. According to the state statistical service, this growth was ...

Greek retail chain Jumbo Group on Tuesday reported a significant increase in store sales across Cyprus and Greece for February 2025. Specifically, the company announced that it achieved a 27 per cent ...

The Association of Large Investment Projects on Tuesday released a statement commenting on the scarcity of affordable housing, delving into the ramifications this issue poses. The association explained that that ...

Nearly 60 per cent of homes in the mortgage-to-rent scheme lack the necessary certificate of final approval, prompting urgent discussions by the House finance committee. The committee discussed on Monday whether ...

The European Union has taken a significant step towards ensuring affordable, efficient, and clean energy for its citizens through its newly announced Action Plan for Affordable Energy. The plan, revealed ...