Souzana Psara

The Japanese shipping market is seeing a shift, with more owners recognising the role of technology in driving efficiency and sustainability, according to Limassol-based shipping company Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM). Meanwhile, ...

Cyprus and India have vowed to deepen economic ties, with president Nikos Christodoulides describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island as “historic,” marking a turning point ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has launched a new €10 million funding scheme to help Cypriot companies turn innovative ideas into high-value products and services. Known as STEP (setting up ...

Cyprus and India have vowed to deepen economic ties, with president Nikos Christodoulides describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island as “historic,” marking a turning point ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 9: The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, ...

Over 350 senior delegates from more than 30 countries gathered in Athens this week for the high-level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit’. The event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of ...

Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €129.4 million in March 2025, marking a 14.5 per cent increase compared with the same month last year (€113.0 million), according to a report released by the statistical service ...

The value of wholesale trade and motor vehicle-related activities in Cyprus continued to rise in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released on Friday by the state statistical service. ...

Cyprus needs a fresh economic model to address today’s challenges and improve social well-being, according to a new policy paper by Andreas Theophanous and Mary Vardas. The paper, published ...

Thomas Kazakos has officially taken over as secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), following a handover ceremony during the organisation’s general assembly in Athens, marking the ...

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars ...

Copper Island, the international film company with roots in the US, UK, Europe and Australia, has officially launched its new post-production facility in Limassol’s old town, marking a strategic ...

The latest ICS Maritime Barometer highlights continued pressure on the global shipping industry, as maritime leaders face a combination of geopolitical instability, rising regulatory demands and growing cyber-security risks. Based ...

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director ...

Cyprus faces annual losses of €8 million and more than 16 jobs due to illicit trade in food and beverages, part of a wider threat affecting the entire European Union. The European ...

Tourism officials from Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon gathered in Limassol this week to discuss the future of the sector amid geopolitical uncertainty, climate risks and the growing influence of artificial ...

Larnaca continues to strengthen its position in the real estate market, registering the highest increases in property values during the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest RICS Cyprus Property ...

Cyprus took the spotlight at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol this week, with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou reaffirming the country’s commitment to building closer ties with the ...

Cyprus posted a trade deficit of €2.61 billion for the period between January and April 2025, up from €2.46 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, despite a notable surge in exports, according ...

Columbia Group is anchoring new maritime ventures in Cyprus, leveraging its collaboration with the Emirates Shipping Association to drive digital transformation across the wider region. Speaking at the Investopia Global ...

I’d been to Kolla before, so I knew what to expect. Or at least I thought I did. This time, it was Sunday evening at the start of summer ...

Cyprus took the spotlight at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol this week, with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou reaffirming the country’s commitment to building closer ties with the ...

The United Arab Emirates sees Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean as strategic partners in building a resilient and innovation-driven regional economy, UAE minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri ...

Most businesses are still failing to align AI investments with workforce readiness, according to Kyndryl’s People Readiness 2025 report, with 71 per cent of leaders admitting their workforces are not yet ...