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The Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has expressed unanimous support for the separation of the city’s port and marina, endorsing plans for the development of a modern, ...

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’...

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced that it had proceeded with a purchase of own shares during a session held on March 20, 2026, in line with its approved buyback programme. The ...

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it had repurchased 1,907,008 own shares between March 16 and March 20, 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The programme, which commenced following an ...

The Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced that Cyprus participated for the fifth consecutive year with a state pavilion at the international wine and spirits exhibition ProWein 2026, held in Dü...

The House Finance Committee on Monday examined a package of seven bills submitted by the Finance Ministry aimed at establishing a unified credit data exchange framework and introducing a credit ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced an agreement to acquire performing loans, deposits and selected assets and liabilities from the Cyprus Development Bank (CDB), marking a strategic move ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) concluded the Future Founders Academy programme with a Demo Day event in Nicosia, showcasing the creativity and potential of emerging entrepreneurial teams. The event, ...

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 ...

Approximately 167,000 people in Cyprus remained at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the statistical service on Monday ...

Trade union Isotita has submitted a memorandum to both the finance and labour minister, raising concerns over its exclusion from consultations on pension system reform. The union, which represents thousands ...

Opposition party Disy on Monday called for an emergency and holistic plan to address the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, warning that inaction is not an option amid ...

PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation supported Global Money Week 2026 by implementing an educational programme titled “Financial Literacy” for the fourth consecutive year across schools in Cyprus. According to an ...

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 ...

The euro area recorded a trade deficit of €1.9 billion in January 2026, according to Eurostat, while Cyprus posted a significantly improved trade balance over the same period. The euro area deficit ...

The global server market reached a record $125.3 billion in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by accelerating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to market analysts at the International ...

Economists from the European Central Bank (ECB) have warned that healthy oceans are vital for economic stability, highlighting growing risks from marine degradation. In a blog authored by Andrej Ceglar, ...

The global enterprise storage market recorded strong revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data published by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The external OEM enterprise storage systems ...