Souzana Psara

Cyprus hoteliers in Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca are warning of a sharp slowdown in bookings ahead of the new tourism season, as the war in the Middle East continues ...

Cyprus’ construction sector needs closer coordination between contractors, engineers, architects and the state if it is to deal effectively with mounting pressures, including regional instability, labour shortages and delays in ...

Immediate relief measures can still be taken to cushion the expected rise in energy costs, scientific and technical chamber (Etek) president Constantinos Constanti said in a written statement, while warning ...

Credit rating agency Capital Intelligence Ratings on Monday affirmed Cyprus’ long-term foreign currency rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, while also confirming the short-term rating at A2. The agency ...

Global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday, with growth led by emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Africa ...

Columbia Group has warned that a growing gap between cyber regulation and operational readiness is holding back industry progress, after discussions at CRA Europe 2026 in Bucharest brought renewed focus to ...

MSC World Europa is producing beer on board using desalinated seawater, in what is being described as a world first for the cruise industry, according to newmoney. The cruise ship’...

The next generation of Cypriot family-business leaders is facing a uniquely volatile environment, requiring a shift toward tech-driven leadership and emotional intelligence. This was the key takeaway from a high-level ...

Larnaca is rolling out a broad 2026 tourism drive aimed at boosting the district’s appeal through targeted promotion, local upgrades and greener infrastructure, as Middle East tensions weigh on the ...

More than €230 million is expected to flow into Paphos in 2026 and 2027 for a total of 75 large and smaller development and infrastructure projects, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed during a meeting ...

Parliament is set to examine a bill that would give hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodation providers until December 31, 2028 to continue operating without a full licence, as the Deputy Ministry ...

Governments must act collectively, rather than through fragmented responses, to protect seafarers operating in one of the world’s most volatile maritime regions, according to Intertanko managing director Tim Wilkins. ...

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged de-escalation in the Gulf region and called for immediate action to protect seafarers, warning delegates at an extraordinary session of the IMO ...

Columbia Group is urging industry leaders to implement artificial intelligence in a way that ensures digital processes do not hinder progress in attracting more women to shipping, arguing that the ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 16: The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Monday expressed “deep disappointment and strong concern” over the ...

The new technical school in Polemidia, set to replace Limassol’s first technical school and nearly double its capacity to 700 students, is expected to be completed by December 2026, according to ...

Paphos stepped up efforts to strengthen air connectivity and tap new tourism markets this week, hosting 40 tour agencies from Armenia to mark the launch of new flights to the district. ...

Larnaca’s countryside is set to gain a new digital attraction after the Larnaca and Famagusta chamber of commerce and industry (Evel) signed a contract with PwC Cyprus for the ...

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation hosted the experiential photography exhibition “Behind Her Smile – Two Portraits, One Truth” on Friday, March 13, as part of the EndoMarch Cyprus 2026 Endometriosis Awareness and Information Campaign. ...

Member states of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agreed this week to work towards establishing a safe maritime corridor to help merchant ships leave the Gulf region and ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Thursday that 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Gulf are safe, as the government monitors the regional crisis and its potential impact on shipping, trade, ...

The growing use of gamification apps is helping seafarers take greater autonomy over their health and wellness, according to WellAtSea, a leading wellbeing platform and member of OneCare Group, which ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Thursday that 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Gulf are safe, as the government monitors the regional crisis and its potential impact on shipping, trade, ...

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary-general Thomas Kazakos this week condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, warning that they threaten shipping, global ...