Souzana Psara

Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is in Egypt to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries. Invited by Egypt’s Minister of Transport, the Cypriot minister will engage in ...

With the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation set to take effect in January 2025, Cyprus and Europe’s shipping sector face stringent emissions oversight, aiming to push the industry toward net ...

Financial support and advisory services are essential for Cyprus’ small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance resource efficiency, according to a Eurobarometer survey. The survey, published by the European Commission, ...

Cyprus recorded a 9.83 per cent enterprise birth rate and a 5.8 per cent business closure rate, positioning it moderately among EU countries for business growth and stability, according to a Eurostat ...

Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has issued a stark warning that Europe’s competitiveness is slipping amid intensifying economic challenges. In a recent report, Draghi called for urgent ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting October 21: A significant share of Cypriot wealth continues to languish in low-interest bank deposits, despite alternative investment options, ...

The Cyprus Consumer Protection Service on Friday reported that inflation in September rose by 0.7 per cent year-on-year. Agricultural products saw a month-on-month increase of 3.1 per cent, while a 4.78 per cent ...

Greece’s BBB- economy is set on a positive path, with public debt reduction, banking resilience, and structural reforms driving a forecasted debt-to-GDP decline, according to German-based Scope Ratings. In ...

Cyprus introduced its first zero-emission vessel, Evploia Aphrodite, at Larnaca Marina this week, with the support of Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Evploia Aphrodite, developed by the Cyprus Marine and ...

Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou on Thursday said that strengthening relations with Polish tourism stakeholders has become a key focus for the Famagusta Regional Tourism Board (Etap). Zannettou’s remarks ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its latest financial stability report this week, highlighting how banks and insurance companies are shaping their investment strategies in different ways. The report, ...

Invest Cyprus recently hosted a roundtable discussion with Indian business leaders to promote bilateral relations and provide aftercare services to support post-investment activities. The event was held in collaboration with ...

TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, on Wednesday announced PwC Cyprus as the latest addition to its esteemed group of donors. “This partnership underscores a shared vision of fostering ...

The Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Wednesday announced that up to €25,000 in funding is available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The funding is being made available in the ...

Cyprus needs bold solutions to address its housing crisis, according to Yiannis Misirlis, president of the Cyprus Land and Building Developers Association (LBDA). Speaking at a conference titled “Housing Policy: ...

Energy regulators in the EU have raised concerns that the slow rollout of smart meters is hindering the electricity system’s flexibility, according to Andreas Poullikas, chairman of the Cyprus ...

Have the Houthi attacks significantly affected the Cyprus shipping industry? What are the measures that have been taken in order to preserve freedom of navigation? In the Red Sea, freedom ...

Illicit cigarette consumption in Cyprus remains a pressing issue, accounting for 11 per cent of the total market, according to KPMG’s 2023 independent report for Philip Morris International. While this marks ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting October 14: Rising interest rates, which have resulted in increased borrowing costs, have weighed heavily on mortgage demand in ...

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism on Friday outlined the need to address long-standing challenges in the tourism sector, in order to maximise its performance and boost the Cypriot economy. Initiatives ...

Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis on Friday raised concerns over the growing trend in consumer loans, which, according to him, are being granted easily by some banks without collateral. He ...

Cyprus advanced its space ambitions as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) recently showcased key developments in its space programme. The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) described C-SpaRC ...

The Cyprus Mail’s Souzana Psara caught up with Cyprus-based marketing agency CAPSBOLD’s PR Director Olga Loktionova at the Elevate Summit 2024 in Limassol, where they discussed how branding, influencer ...

The vast majority of global executives (90 per cent) believe their IT infrastructure is best-in-class, while only 39 per cent feel it’s ready to handle future risks, according to a report ...