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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has told vessels stranded in the Gulf region not to move until they are directly contacted, as it begins implementing an evacuation plan for more ...

The Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap Paphos) has reported strong uptake of its smart signage initiative aimed at upgrading visitor information across the district. The board expressed satisfaction with ...

Cyprus’ economic climate improved marginally in June 2026, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator rising by 0.2 points compared with May, according to the latest monthly business and consumer survey published by the ...

Relocation of Citizen Service Centre faces further delays Seven years after a preliminary decision was taken to relocate Limassol’s Citizen Service Centre (CSC) from the seafront to the city ...

Greek Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias emphasised the growing cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta in shipping, following a meeting with his Mediterranean counterparts on the ...

Political instability has remained the biggest risk for global shipping for the fourth year in a row, as maritime leaders warn that cyber threats, fragmented regulation, rising compliance costs and ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the central bank of Iceland, Sedlabanki Islands, signed an agreement on Wednesday for Iceland to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement system. ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a formal notice ordering unauthorised crypto-asset service providers to begin an orderly wind-down of their European Union operations following the conclusion ...

The National Bank of Greece announced this week that it has acquired a significant number of its own shares as part of a previously approved buyback programme. This initiative follows ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday introduced a new section on its website titled ‘Statistics Explained’, aimed at strengthening statistical literacy among the public. The initiative presents key ...

Cyprus’ economic climate improved marginally in June 2026, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator rising by 0.2 points compared with May, according to the latest monthly business and consumer survey published by the ...

Nearly 100 experts from across Europe gathered in Limassol between June 22-24, 2026 for the 2nd Technical Workshop on Digital Anti-Fraud Tools, where the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Cyprus’ Anti-Fraud Coordination ...

Cyprus’ trade office in the Gulf has moved to place the island’s exporters within a wider European conversation on food security, resilient supply chains and predictable access to one ...

Cyprus-based technology firm NETinfo plc on announced Wednesday important dates regarding the final dividend payment for shareholders, following the company’s annual general meeting held on June 22, 2026. The Cyprus Stock ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has informed businesses about a new survey launched by the Digital Security Authority (DSA) to identify the needs of startups operating in ...

Scope Ratings has reaffirmed Alpha Bank’s BBB issuer rating with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s strong market position, improving profitability and robust capital buffers. In its latest ...

Cypriot investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc acquired 1,546 of its own shares at a price of €1.66 each during a session held on June 23, 2026. According to an announcement on Wednesday, the transaction ...

Cyprus-based maritime services firm Tototheo Global, The Heritage Private School and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a new educational pilot programme ...

Shipping leaders used the International Chamber of Shipping’s  (ICS) Rome summit this week to call for stronger cooperation across the maritime sector, with WISTA International president Elpi Petraki saying ...

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and Oman have opened temporary sea lanes through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a controlled plan to move stranded commercial ships and more ...

Robotex Cyprus 2026 returns this weekend with its largest turnout since the Covid period, as more than 700 registrations emphasise the rapid growth of educational and sports robotics across the island.  The 9...

Europe’s property markets are entering the second half of 2026 with a clearer message for investors, the easy “cheap versus expensive” comparison is no longer enough.  The newest figures already ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Tuesday that it had suspended the licence of Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Mind Money Limited over suspected breaches of regulatory requirements ...

The digital euro will offer offline transactions, physical cards for people who do not use smart devices and a full rollout by 2030, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) payments ...