LOT airline resumes flights to Cyprus after 2-year break
The Polish airline LOT has announced the resumption of its flights to Larnaca Airport, with four per week during the winter season. According to a press release from the deputy ...
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Cyprus inflation holds steady at 3% in June
In June, Cyprus’ annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained steady at 3 per cent, mirroring the previous month’s figure. Notable price increases were observed ...
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Solutions must be in place to help ship owners with navigating the complex challenges of complying with the new FuelEU Maritime regulations, said Columbia Group.
With the introduction of FuelEU ...
Arrivals surpass previous year’s says minister
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis is satisfied that the latest figures on tourist arrives indicate they would be at the same levels as 2023, a good year for the industry.
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UK leads as top source of tourists to Cyprus
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus displayed a slight yet steady increase in June 2024, recording a 5.5 per cent rise to 482,261 compared to 456,985 in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (...
Financial analysts’ society elects new board
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Cyprus elected a new board of directors at this week’s AGM.
Nikos Potamaris is the new board chiarman, succeeding Andreas Kleanthous, while Konstantinos ...
Complying with FuelEU regulations, says Columbia Group
Solutions must be in place to help ship owners navigating the complex challenges of complying with the new FuelEU Maritime regulations, said Columbia Group.
With the introduction of FuelEU Maritime ...
Cyprus Business Now
Representatives of Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Foundation (RFI) and the Japan Science and Technology Organisation (JST) recently met in Nicosia to establish collaborations in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, ...
Cyprus real estate market faces a slowdown
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a deceleration in the House Price Index (HPI) for houses and apartments in the first quarter of the year 2024. This trend is ...
Polis to be transformed by €141m projects
Projects worth €141 million are set to transform the Polis Chrysochous area in the coming years, said the mayor Yiotis Papachristofis. Among these developments is the €60m expansion of the harbour ...
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Transport sector experiences reduced turnover
The transport sector has witnessed a decline in turnover, according to the latest data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
The turnover index for transport and storage in the ...
Cyprus and Japan explore hi tech cooperation
Representatives of Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Foundation (RFI) and of the Japan Science and Technology Organisation (JST) recently met in Nicosia, to establish collaborations in cutting-edge fields such as artificial ...
Island Oil Holdings issues inaugural ESG report
Island Oil Holdings, a diverse conglomerate specialising in the supply and trading of marine fuels, has released its inaugural environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, encompassing the fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
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Cyprus innovation ecosystem gathers at RIF event
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou used his participation at a recently held event by the Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) to praise Cyprus’ performance in ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting July 8:
Cypriot tech-driven analytics firm Ask Wire released a comprehensive assessment on Monday of fire risk in the ...
Aegean Airlines carries 4.4 million passengers in second quarter
Greek airline Aegean on Friday announced that it carried 4.4 million passengers during the second quarter of 2024, recording an 8 per cent increase in passenger traffic.
Furthermore, it reached a total of 7.3 ...
AstroBank opens new branch in Dali
Cypriot lender AstroBank announced on Thursday the opening of its new branch in Dali, Nicosia, marking the 15th location in its expanding network.
In its announcement, the bank noted that ...
Cyprus hotels say season entails €25 million hit
The tourism sector in Cyprus faces a significant downturn this year, with an estimated 30,000 fewer visitors and a loss of approximately €25 million, according to the president of the hotelier’s ...
Cyprus’ innovation ranking ‘a significant success’
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) this week commented on the latest results from the European Innovation Scoreboard 2024, which once again reaffirms Cyprus’ progress in the field of innovation, classifying ...
Damianou praises Cyprus’ digital transformation progress
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy on Thursday said that Cyprus has made robust strides in the digital sector, something which is backed by the European Commission’...
Commissioner says Cyprus’ maritime sector can support EU development strategy
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen discussed the philosophy underpinning the European Union’s strategy for international development, known as the Global Gateway, during an interview with the Cyprus ...
Limassol Greens residential development given the go-ahead
The environmental authority has recently approved the construction and operation of a substantial residential development within plot B of the Limassol Greens golf resort.
This project, part of a larger €500 ...
Panayides re-elected as Etyk secretary general
Christos Panayides has been re-elected as secretary general of the bank employees’ union Etyk, following the formation of a new board of directors.
According to an announcement released this week, ...