Is there really a better alternative than Cyprus?
By Eleni Sofocleous Cyprus finds itself in the enviable position of offering world-class services and shipping expertise, a position that makes it an ideal solution...
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Long wait to see removal of sector’s biggest hurdle
By George Christou The adverse consequences of the Cyprus problem on shipping is rarely discussed, even though it is the main obstacle to the growth...
From sea to sky
Shipping, yes, but Cyprus also has the potential to become a preferred jurisdiction for aircraft registrations within the EU By Andreas Christofides Cyprus is widely...
Cyprus’ contribution to the changing ship finance landscape
By Markus Wenker The ship finance landscape has changed fundamentally over the past decade since the turmoil in the global financial markets and the beginning...
Brexit deal hysteria sparks dramatic gains for UK stocks
London-listed companies with exposure to the domestic economy soared on Friday for their best day in nearly a decade as hopes that Britain can seal...
Cyprus, Malta lead EU ranking of $1.6 trillion assets held offshore
European Union taxpayers held assets worth at least $1.6 trillion offshore in 2016, equal to nearly 10 per cent of the bloc’s output, the European...
The invisible work force
By John Ioannou Seafarers are often referred to as the world’s invisible workforce. And as representatives from seafaring organisations are again noticeably absent among the...
Hellenic Bank urges union to enter negotiations as some employees strike
A 24-hour strike over a pay dispute was damaging for the staff itself, Hellenic Bank said on Friday, as their union expressed satisfaction over the...
Producing the personnel needed for shipping to grow
With the shipping industry continuing to contribute massively to the Cypriot economy local education institutions have cottoned on to the need to train those who...
Cypriot, Jordanian firms to explore investment opportunities
Cypriot and Jordanian firms are gathering in Nicosia for a two-day business forum to explore investment opportunities in Jordan and Cyprus and to promote collaboration....
Finance minister hands over another balanced budget
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades on Friday submitted the 2020 budget to parliament, the last one drafted under his term at the ministry, which he will...
Cyprus shipping industry ready for blockchain
By Jonathan Shkurko Blockchain technology has made strong inroads into the shipping industry all over the world, and Cyprus is following suit. A draft bill...
Paperless paradise
By reducing the amount of paperwork involved in shipping, the adoption of blockchain technology is gaining momentum finds Kyriacos Iacovides Blockchain technology will spark the...
Not just for men
Melissa Hekkers reports on shifting gender culture within the maritime industry World Maritime Day’s theme for 2019 will be ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’....
Bank union insists on strike despite Hellenic granting pay rise (Updated)
Bank workers union Etyk on Thursday accused the Hellenic Bank management of violating the industrial relations code and of refusing to comply with the labour...
Greening a blue industry
New directives to decrease the environmental impact of ships are coming into force and mean increased costs for shipping companies and inevitably the consumer reports...
Focus on promoting Cyprus in Russia and Asia
President Nicos Anastasiades and business groups discussed on Wednesday the prospects of investment promotion in Cyprus in Asia and Russia. After the meeting with the...
JCC strike called off but Hellenic bank’s one will go ahead
Workers at card processing company JCC called off a strike on Wednesday after the management granted them the annual raise and cost of living allowance...
Enormous prospects for blue growth
, and World Martime Day, marked each year on September 26, is an opportunity to remember it, Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides said in a...
From seafarer to ‘e-farer’, shipping looks for the crews of tomorrow
Technological advancements and the need for the shipping world to change teaching methods were the main themes at the final day of Maritime Cyprus in...
