Souzana Psara

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to position itself as a gateway for Indian businesses expanding into Europe, a vision that is starting to take shape both strategically and on the ...

Hellenic Bank on Wednesday announced a reduction in its base interest rate by 0.33 percentage points, from 1.75 per cent to 1.42 per cent, effective from May 16, 2025. “This move will benefit the majority ...

Cyprus’ online betting sector has come together to create Cyprus Online Gaming Association (COGA), according to an announcement released on Wednesday. The announcement said that the new association marks an ...

Cyta marked World Telecommunications Day with a dedicated conference on women in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), aligning this year’s global theme — Gender Equality in Digital Transformation — ...

Plans are under consultation to rebuild a restaurant at Lady’s Mile beach, demolished in 2012, as part of broader updates to the planning framework for the British Bases. The proposal, ...

Cyprus’ environment department has rejected plans for a 33-turbine wind farm near two protected Natura 2000 zones, citing irreversible damage to wildlife habitats and increased threats to vulnerable species. The proposed 49.5...

Hellenic Bank has received dual environmental certifications this year, according to an official announcemnet released this week. The announcement noted that this “affirms its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and ...

Achieving gender equality in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) is essential for the resilience and progress of society, Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said during Cyta’s ‘Women ...

Cocoa prices, which soared to historic highs last year due to crop failures in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, are now expected to fall sharply by the end of 2025, offering ...

A private education project worth over €50 million is advancing in Polemidia, Limassol, with construction preparations under way for a new school funded by the Yael Foundation. Work is expected to ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Monday posted a profit after tax of €117 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking an increase of 9 per cent compared to the previous quarter. In ...

The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical Studies (TEENS) academy will roll out a new certified Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs) training programme this September, aiming to address the growing need for specialised officers ...

The value of bounced cheques in Cyprus dropped sharply in April 2025, with only €22,860 recorded from 23 dishonoured cheques, according to data released on Monday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

Cyprus is stepping up scrutiny of influencers, YouTubers and other public figures, as tax and consumer protection authorities intensify efforts to tackle undeclared income and misleading advertising. Using advanced digital ...

Larnaca has begun work on what is expected to become one of Cyprus’ most important cultural landmarks, a €30 million Art and Design Centre set to be completed by 2030. Designed by ...

Cyprus continues to lag behind most EU countries in gender equality, according to findings presented at a recent event co-organised by the Labour Ministry and the Cyprus Institute of Chartered ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday travelled to Szczecin, Poland, for a working visit. While there, she will attend the informal council of ministers responsible for shipping, held under ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 5: Limassol businesses are still grappling with staffing shortages, rising costs and red tape, according to the latest ...

Cyprus is expecting a record number of arrivals from Romania this year, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said during a visit to Bucharest. Koumis travelled to the Romanian capital ...

The Cyprus Forum will return to London on May 22, according to an announcement released on Friday. The event will bring together diplomats, academics, journalists and civil society leaders for a ...

A majority of Cypriots are concerned that artificial intelligence could threaten the cultural sector and the livelihoods of artists, echoing widespread concerns across the EU, according to a new Eurobarometer ...

A new residential landmark is taking shape in Limassol. Sunrock Residences, developed by Blue Reef Developments, brings together architectural elegance, wellness-focused design, and panoramic views across the sea, city and ...

Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a profit of €45 million for the first quarter of 2025, with the bank saying that this underscores the strength of its business model. Moreover, the bank ...

Inflation in Cyprus rose by just 0.2 per cent in April, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat), mainly due to falling prices in petroleum products and ...