Souzana Psara

 the Iranian side were under way, while the Greek coast guard said it could not immediately confirm the seizure when the first reports emerged.   The MSC Francesca was also seized, ...

Cyprus’ public finances remained healthy in 2025, with the state recording a budget surplus of €1.24 billion, according to preliminary fiscal results released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of the Flight Safety Foundation, underscoring Cyprus’ efforts to forge closer links between the maritime and aviation sectors. ...

Cyprus remains “a reliable and consistent partner” for Egypt, according to Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas, following a mutual review of the implementation of a 2024 labour mobility deal covering the employment ...

Invest Cyprus and Enterprise Greece have renewed their strategic memorandum of cooperation through a formal signing this week, deepening the investment ties between the two nations in order to attract ...

The average monthly number of individuals and companies registered for issuing bounced cheques fell sharply in 2025, when compared with 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The CBC reported ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector is expected to face a long and difficult effort to reverse the current negative trend, despite somewhat better signals beginning to emerge in recent weeks.  While the ...

WISTA Cyprus has launched the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion in Shipping Awards, with nominations now open for initiatives promoting equality and inclusion across the maritime sector. In a statement, the association ...

Columbia Group has appointed Andreas Hadjipetrou as chief executive officer, replacing Mark O’Neil, who is stepping down on what the company described as “extremely good terms” under its succession ...

Eurolife solidified its standing as a leader in digital transformation at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, proving that technological innovation can create an insurance experience that is faster, simpler, and ...

A Liberian-flagged container ship owned by Greek interests came under fire from a Revolutionary Guards gunboat near Oman on Tuesday, in the latest sign that tensions around the Strait of ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has backed international efforts to forge a common approach to shipping decarbonisation ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) MEPC 84 session, warning that a ...

Greek shipowners staged a strong return to the newbuilding market in the first quarter of 2026, with orders rising sharply and tankers accounting for the bulk of the activity, according to ...

The erosion of international rules now poses a bigger threat to shipping than decarbonisation itself, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary-general Thomas Kazakos said in Singapore, as industry leaders warned ...

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) recently met with India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus Shri Manish to discuss areas of mutual interest. According to an announcement from the ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has backed international efforts to forge a common approach to shipping decarbonisation ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) MEPC 84 session, warning that a ...

Cyprus tourism stakeholders struck a slightly more upbeat note this week after an expanded meeting at the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, saying recent weeks had brought more encouraging signals even ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) was named ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026’ in the Global Banking & Finance Awards, organised by Global Banking & Finance Review, in recognition of its standing ...

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the international outreach of its members, with its newly appointed board placing fresh emphasis on creating tangible ...

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary general Thomas Kazakos has said the shipping industry is committed to decarbonisation, as leading maritime bodies called on International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states ...

Greeek shipping magnate George Prokopiou’s Dynacom Tankers Management is continuing to trade through the Gulf, despite the security risks and disrupted shipping patterns in the Strait of Hormuz, with ...

Civil servants trade union Pasydy welcomed the submission to parliament of three bills aimed at overhauling recruitment in public service, saying the existing system was marked by serious weaknesses and ...

Five cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since the outbreak of the Iran conflict have now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway ...

Finding a home at a reasonable price in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult, with rents continuing to absorb a growing share of household income, especially for low-income earners. According to ...