Souzana Psara

Cyprus ranked 11th in the European Union in 2025 for GDP per capita in purchasing power parity, sharing the position with France at 98 per cent of the EU average, according to ...

Cyprus remained among the European Union countries with the highest number of first-time asylum applications relative to its population in 2025, even as the bloc recorded a sharp fall in overall ...

A bill submitted by the deputy ministry of tourism to parliament seeks to regulate recreational diving services in Cyprus, introducing a licensing framework for all providers and setting out safety, ...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, urging the global shipping industry to prepare ...

Immediate relief measures can still be taken to cushion the expected rise in energy costs, scientific and technical chamber (Etek) president Constantinos Constanti said in a written statement, while warning ...

Cyprus used the Women Who Built Europe Summit in Brussels to emphasise stronger female participation in research and innovation programmes and the example set by 35 Cypriot women across government, business ...

The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, brought global thought leader Amin Toufani to Cyprus for its 2026 keynote annual event, as more than 200 members and guests gathered ...

Cyprus’ Ideodromio programme has strengthened links between education and business, giving students from gymnasiums, lyceums and technical schools the chance to develop and present socially driven and innovative ideas, Pedagogical ...

Cyprus hoteliers in Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca are warning of a sharp slowdown in bookings ahead of the new tourism season, as the war in the Middle East continues ...

Cyprus’ construction sector needs closer coordination between contractors, engineers, architects and the state if it is to deal effectively with mounting pressures, including regional instability, labour shortages and delays in ...

Immediate relief measures can still be taken to cushion the expected rise in energy costs, scientific and technical chamber (Etek) president Constantinos Constanti said in a written statement, while warning ...

Credit rating agency Capital Intelligence Ratings on Monday affirmed Cyprus’ long-term foreign currency rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, while also confirming the short-term rating at A2. The agency ...

Global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday, with growth led by emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Africa ...

Columbia Group has warned that a growing gap between cyber regulation and operational readiness is holding back industry progress, after discussions at CRA Europe 2026 in Bucharest brought renewed focus to ...

MSC World Europa is producing beer on board using desalinated seawater, in what is being described as a world first for the cruise industry, according to newmoney. The cruise ship’...

The next generation of Cypriot family-business leaders is facing a uniquely volatile environment, requiring a shift toward tech-driven leadership and emotional intelligence. This was the key takeaway from a high-level ...

Larnaca is rolling out a broad 2026 tourism drive aimed at boosting the district’s appeal through targeted promotion, local upgrades and greener infrastructure, as Middle East tensions weigh on the ...

More than €230 million is expected to flow into Paphos in 2026 and 2027 for a total of 75 large and smaller development and infrastructure projects, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed during a meeting ...

Parliament is set to examine a bill that would give hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodation providers until December 31, 2028 to continue operating without a full licence, as the Deputy Ministry ...

Governments must act collectively, rather than through fragmented responses, to protect seafarers operating in one of the world’s most volatile maritime regions, according to Intertanko managing director Tim Wilkins. ...

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged de-escalation in the Gulf region and called for immediate action to protect seafarers, warning delegates at an extraordinary session of the IMO ...

Columbia Group is urging industry leaders to implement artificial intelligence in a way that ensures digital processes do not hinder progress in attracting more women to shipping, arguing that the ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 16: The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Monday expressed “deep disappointment and strong concern” over the ...

The new technical school in Polemidia, set to replace Limassol’s first technical school and nearly double its capacity to 700 students, is expected to be completed by December 2026, according to ...