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Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 21: Workplace equality, support for vulnerable groups, and social enterprises are becoming key priorities under ESG’s social ...

As global aviation sails past its pre-pandemic levels, with over 5.2 billion passengers expected to fly by the end of 2025, the industry’s climate pledges are fast being grounded by reality. ...

A global greenhouse gas pricing mechanism, approved at MEPC 83 this week, marks a turning point for international shipping. For the first time, emissions will come at a cost, starting at $100 ...

Larnaca has been ranked the number one European destination for baby boomers, according to a new survey released this week by global travel operator TUI. In addition, two Greek islands ...

Girls aged 16 to 19 in the EU showed stronger digital content creation skills than the general population in 2023, a trend also seen in Cyprus, according to Eurostat. However, the percentage of ...

The future of maritime transport depends on suppliers and service firms, especially amid the shift to green and digital solutions, according to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Speaking at the ...

The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc this week reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, with net profit after tax reaching €10.46 million, up from €9.67 million in 2023. The ...

The world’s leading startup pitch competition, Startup World Cup, is returning to Cyprus for the second year in a row, organisers confirmed in an announcement issued on Thursday. Presented ...

Maritime firm Safe Bulkers, led by Cypriot shipowner Polys Hajioannou, recently took delivery of the 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax-class bulk carrier ‘EFROSSINI’, built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel, which flies ...

Cyprus’ Construction Materials Price Index rose by 1.09 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index reached 118.81 ...

The Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI), part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), held its annual general meeting earlier this month in Nicosia. ...

Limassol hosts 57 active agrotourism businesses offering quality stays in traditional and character-filled properties, according to Annita Dimitriadou, president of the Cyprus Agrotourism Company (Kea). Speaking to the Limassol Chamber of ...

Cyprus recorded a positive economic growth rate of 3.4 per cent in real terms for 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching €33.57 billion at current prices. In addition, according a report ...

Greek shipping executives continue to set the global benchmark for maritime expertise, a reputation that sees international organisations consistently turning to them for leadership. One of the latest examples is ...

As Cypriots gear up for a record-breaking year of travel, the 26th Travel Expo Cyprus kicks off in Nicosia on Friday, April 25, bringing together airlines, tour operators and tourism bodies ...

Alter Ego Media, through its venture capital arm Alter Ego Ventures, has acquired a 1 per cent stake in CH Game Development Software Limited, investing €110,000 in the Cyprus-based eGaming company. The ...

Limassol is entering the most demanding phase of its European Capital of Culture 2030 campaign, with a clear focus on delivering an ambitious yet realistic programme, according to Andreas Pittas, chairman ...

Cyprus is seeing a strong flow of tourist arrivals this spring, with Paphos enjoying robust bookings from key foreign markets and a noticeable uptick in domestic travel over Holy Week. ...

Workplace equality, support for vulnerable groups, and social enterprises are becoming key priorities under ESG’s social pillar, according to Andreas Alexi of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (...

The federation of employers and industrialists (Oev), marking 65 years of activity in Cyprus, has long prioritised internationalisation as a strategic pillar for strengthening the competitiveness of local businesses. Specifically, Oev ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 14: Despite facing persistent structural challenges, the Cypriot manufacturing industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face ...

Cyprus’ planned accession to the Schengen zone is expected to ease red tape for shipping companies and offer a welcome boost to the sector, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (...

Limassol municipality and Frederick University’s Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce will host the fifth Blue Limassol Forum on Thursday, May 15 at the Cruise Terminal (POD 5 – Departures) of the ...

The outlook for Cyprus’ tourism sector appears slightly brighter this year, with early bookings for the first half of 2025 showing a better trend than the same period in 2024, according to ...