Souzana Psara

The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced that it has been awarded the title of Bank of the Year in Cyprus for 2024 by The Banker, a leading international banking and ...

Limassol topped Cyprus’ property market from January to September 2024, leading in sales values for houses and apartments, according to a report from Nicosia-based firm Landbank Analytics.  The report, which reviewed ...

Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) director general Theodoros Loukaidis was recently presented with the Athenian Glaive award in Athens. According to an official announcement released on Monday, the RIF chief ...

The Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2024 brought together hundreds of industry leaders in Athens, celebrating the achievements of local and international shipping. Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended ...

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), taking effect on January 17, 2025, will impose tougher cybersecurity rules on financial entities, with the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) urging compliance ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 2: Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has urged Cypriot businesses to adopt a more international, export-oriented approach, saying that ...

Employment in Cyprus experienced a 2.2 per cent increase in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2023. According to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on ...

Cyprus has intensified its efforts to expand its Research and Development (R&D) landscape through a recent visit to Indonesia. Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides and Ambassador Nikos Panagiotou held ...

The Energy Ministry is offering a second chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit organisations to secure funding through the ‘Save – Upgrade’ scheme. This initiative, backed by the ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday announced the launch of ‘Boost,’ a new blended finance scheme. The new scheme is designed to support certified innovative companies in Cyprus ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) on Thursday announced that it will host its first-ever ‘Love Shuttle’ on Sunday, December 8, at the Limassol pier. The event celebrates the chamber’s 35th ...

Cyprus has revamped its planning and building permit system, cutting approval times to just 40 working days for small-scale developments, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou announced this week. The initiative is part ...

Cyprus is stepping up as a leading destination for international investment, president Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking at the ‘EY Cyprus Attractiveness Forum 2024,’ the president outlined the government’s ...

Administrative, support, and real estate services in Cyprus performed well during the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest services turnover value index report.  Specifically, according to the Cyprus Statistical ...

The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus dropped by 12.4 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Data ...

Cyprus on Wednesday showcased its advantages as a tax destination during a gathering in London, highlighting benefits for high-net-worth individuals amid UK tax reforms. The event, titled ‘Non-Doms: The Cyprus ...

Cyprus achieved record-breaking tourism results in 2024, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis. Speaking at the annual general assembly of the Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTA), ...

Cypriot businesses have accelerated their digital transformation efforts in 2024, according a study on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and e-commerce. Conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), ...

GDEV Inc., a global gaming company based in Limassol, reported a 5 per cent quarter-on-quarter revenue increase for Q3 2024, reaching $111 million. However, revenue was down 9 per cent compared to the same ...

The European Commission is considering extending state-owned Cyprus asset management company Kedipes’ business plan until 2030, as outlined in the EU’s 17th Post-Programme Surveillance Report. The extension reflects recent performance ...

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a third-party ship manager headquartered in Limassol, is gearing up for the FuelEU Maritime regulation, which comes into effect in 2025. The company has a fleet of ...

Limassol led Cyprus’ high-value real estate market in October, driving €34.6 million in top property sales, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The district recorded four of the ten ...

Cyprus Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides, joined by High Commissioner Nikos Panayiotou, concluded a week of strategic meetings in Singapore, strengthening partnerships and exploring AI policy frameworks to position Cyprus as ...

Black Friday delivered a small lift to retail sales in Cyprus, as a drop in temperatures and end-of-month deals encouraged shoppers to buy winter clothing, according to industry stakeholders. However, ...