Souzana Psara

The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus recorded a significant increase of 4.3 per cent in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to the state statistical service. This increase pushed ...

Cyprus’ hourly labour costs saw a modest increase yet remain below the European average, according to the latest Eurostat data. The average hourly labour cost in Cyprus in 2024 rose to €21, ...

Pharmaceuticals, alongside halloumi cheese, remained key drivers of Cyprus’ exports in 2024, despite a slight downturn, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, pharmaceuticals accounted for 14.4 per cent of the ...

The Crystal Springs Beach Hotel in Protaras is set to undergo an expansion, with Derova Ltd announcing a €13.5 million development project to improve the facility and increase its capacity. This ...

Mike Vasiliev, CEO of AI-powered property startup Placy, is no stranger to the intersection of real estate and technology. With over two decades of experience in the field, he has ...

The New Helvetia Hotel in Platres, which was recently awarded the ‘Historic Hotel of Cyprus’ label by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, is preparing to reopen following its most extensive ...

The Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat) released a statement on Monday saying that despite recent interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB), many borrowers have not noticed a decrease ...

Limassol-based maritime analytics firm KeelX launched on Monday a generative AI chatbot designed to support faster decision-making and improve operational efficiency across the shipping industry. According to the statement, KX-AI, ...

Hellenic Bank has completed its latest voluntary exit scheme, with 154 employees departing the bank between February 17 and March 11. The initiative, which cost the group approximately €24.2 million, is expected to yield ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 17: The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) has sent a letter to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, raising a ...

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended the European Shipping Summit (ESS) this week, where she underlined the need to enhance competitiveness and inclusivity within European shipping. The event, held ...

Hermes Airports on Friday announced that it has successfully concluded the financing arrangements for the Phase 2 development projects at both Larnaca and Paphos airports. All necessary agreements with the financing ...

Concerns were escalated in Parliament regarding the accessibility of ATMs for elderly residents in mountainous and other remote areas, who are forced to travel between villages to withdraw cash. This ...

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can lead to major investment opportunities and change the development landscape to the benefit of both the government and private organisations, according to Invest Cyprus CEO Marios ...

The Cypriot government on Thursday announced new measures aimed at increasing housing availability and stabilising property prices. Specifically, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou outlined a series of policy changes during this ...

The Cypriot government on Thursday announced new measures aimed at increasing housing availability and stabilising property prices. Specifically, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou outlined a series of policy changes during this ...

Local government reform and its impact on land development took centre stage at the19th property development, construction conference and exhibition, presented by Exness on Wednesday. A roundtable discussion, moderated ...

Hydrocarbon exploration and production company Energean announced on Thursday its audited full-year results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Mathios Rigas, Chief Executive Officer of Energean, stated, “During 2024, we have continued ...

Credit rating agency Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded the baseline credit assessment (BCA) and adjusted BCA of Hellenic Bank, shifting its outlook from stable to positive. Specifically, the agency raised ...

Salamis Tours, originally founded by Vasos Hadjitheodosiou, remains under the firm control of his family. Recently, E.V.H. Investments Limited, a subsidiary within the family’s business structure, increased ...

Cyprus is seeing a surge in tourists from Romania, with arrivals rising 120 per cent over two years, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said, welcoming the decision of airline Animawings ...

Cyprus is poised to reap significant benefits as an investment destination following last week’s approval by the Councils of a new plan to provide urban incentives for developments in ...

Players from Israel, Cyprus, and Jordan topped the list of nationalities spending the most on cash wagers at casinos in 2024, according to data submitted to House institutions committee. They were ...

A Cyprus-Greece business forum, which took place in Nicosia this week, focused on the importance of enhancing trade and investment relations between the two countries. According to a statement by ...