Souzana Psara

The government has renewed appointments at two of the island’s main financial regulators and named an academic to the casino watchdog, following decisions taken by the cabinet on Wednesday. ...

Around 6,000 seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz, as attacks on commercial vessels intensify and concerns grow over the safety of crews caught in the continuing conflict between the ...

Eurobank is considering establishing a representative office in Tel Aviv to strengthen its support for Israeli businesses and investors, as Cyprus seeks to build on closer economic ties with Israel ...

Cyprus’ technology sector is seeking closer cooperation with the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, following discussions on joint initiatives, specialised training and stronger ...

Capital Maritime Finance raised €300 million through its stock market debut in Athens this week, marking Greece’s largest maritime equity offering and the first primary listing of a shipping company ...

Cyprus’ licensed betting market saw wagers fall by €30.3 million to €329.8m in the second quarter of 2026, but bookmakers retained more after paying out winnings, according to figures from the National ...

Artificial intelligence can produce convincing messages and imitate empathy, but it cannot replace the trust and personal relationships that underpin the shipping industry, according to WISTA Cyprus vice-president Maria Theodosiou, ...

The European Union and China have called for greater stability in international shipping, with greener maritime transport, container markets and supply chain resilience dominating discussions in Shanghai, as Cyprus steps ...

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract Chinese shipping business, with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis holding talks with major maritime companies in Shanghai while calling for international environmental rules ...

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract Israeli businesses and investors looking to expand into Europe, with investment officials, leading banks and financial regulators setting out new opportunities for cooperation ...

Advance bookings from Britain’s three largest tour operators for 2027 are running between 20 and 30 per cent below last year’s levels, raising fresh concerns for Cyprus’ tourism industry despite signs ...

Cyprus’ licensed betting market saw wagers fall by €30.3 million to €329.8m in the second quarter of 2026, but bookmakers retained more after paying out winnings, according to figures from the National ...

Cypriot women pursuing postgraduate studies in shipping, innovation and technology can apply for six state scholarships worth €5,000 each, following an announcement on Monday by the Gender Equality Commissioner’s Office ...

Cyprus recorded its strongest September for tourist arrivals on record, with visitor numbers rising by 1.8 per cent year-on-year as increased arrivals from Israel, Britain and Greece helped offset steep declines ...

The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of ...

Construction material prices in Cyprus increased for another month in September, with electrical fixtures, plastics and aluminium products recording some of the largest annual rises, according to figures released on ...

Cyprus recorded its strongest September for tourist arrivals on record, with visitor numbers rising by 1.8 per cent year-on-year as increased arrivals from Israel, Britain and Greece helped offset steep declines ...

Commercial ships have been sunk and sailors killed or left missing as attacks intensify across the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, raising concerns for Cyprus’ shipping industry over crew ...

Property transfers in Cyprus reached €3.72 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while deposited sales contracts rose 14 per cent year-on-year to 14,969, according to figures released by the Real Estate Agents ...

Cyprus-based shipping executive Capt. Eberhard Koch has called for a rethink of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) proposed Net-Zero Framework, warning that carbon-based charges could place additional financial pressure ...

Cyprus is pursuing fresh shipping business in China after a series of meetings with Japanese shipowners, shipyards and government officials, as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis promotes a national ship ...

Greek shipowner Giorgos Vardinogiannis, a member of the family whose shipping and energy interests extended into Cyprus and president of Panathinaikos for almost 21 years, died on Friday aged 90. Known as ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for stronger integration of people, technology and global standards to improve aviation safety, as its director of safety, Mark Searle, outlined priorities ...

Greek Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias called for closer cooperation with Japan on shipping and shipbuilding following talks in Tokyo, as Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis pursues similar efforts to ...