Cyprus welcomes training ship

Cyprus welcomed the training vessel AIDA IV to Limassol port on Saturday, with Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis stressing its arrival reflects the strength of the partnership between Cyprus and Bahrain, Egypt and the wider Arab world....

Cyprus will not be blackmailed by anyone, says President

Cyprus will not being blackmailed by Admie, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday following reports the Greek company had objected to the government only agreeing to paying €25 million towards the cost of the Great Sea Interconnector,...

Cyprus shipping in 2025: progress, partnerships and prospects

How Cyprus is shaping global shipping through diplomacy, strategic ties and focusing on key issues Cyprus stands at an important moment in its maritime history. The shipping sector has always been a cornerstone of the island’s economy, but 2025...

The Enormous Responsibility of the UN for the Deviation from Genuine Cyprus Efforts

The Cyprus issue has shifted from bilateral to trilateral and five-party consultations, yet no substantial progress is observed toward the essential goal: the resumption of negotiations on the supposedly agreed solution within the framework of UN...

Marina Hadjimanolis Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus

Marina Hadjimanolis, Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister since 2023, has quickly emerged as a driving force for the island’s maritime sector She champions registry growth, green incentives and cruise tourism while raising Cyprus’ profile on the world...

Spiralling foreign purchases of Cyprus properties

Other countries are taking action so why aren’t we? Data for the years 2022 to 2024 and the first seven months of 2025 indicate that the purchases of Cyprus real estate by foreigners are rapidly increasing. This frenzy in buying Cyprus properties...

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 29 Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service....

The energy market has opened, but power prices haven’t budged

Early data from the newly liberalized energy market offer cautious optimism for a smooth transition. But energy officials warn it will take time before any firm conclusions can be drawn, according to the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC)....

‘Impact of climate change underlines importance of agriculture’

The strengthening of the primary sector is of great importance, not just for agriculture itself but also to deal with the consequences of climate change, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday night. He added that the EU’s Common...

Cyprus unveils Serbian Tamnava rocket launchers at Independence Day parade 2025

Cyprus unveiled Serbian-made Tamnava multiple rocket launchers during its Independence Day parade in Nicosia on October 1, 2025. The move highlights the deepening of defense ties with Serbia and marks a new regional step in military modernization....

Cyprus Business Now: property bills, holiday rentals, CBC, unemployment, SMEs

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council on Friday voiced strong opposition to key provisions of three draft bills currently being debated in parliament. In its statement, the council warned that the proposals “could create a...

Cyprus genetics institute hosts annual student welcome

Students from three continents join CING postgraduate courses The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) welcomed its new postgraduate students earlier this month, in what it described as an event “filled with excitement and...

Why is bringing minds back to Cyprus such a struggle?

The island might be ‘a unique place to live and work’ but why is getting in so difficult? By Philippa Tracy Back in May, President Nikos Christodoulides went to London, along with a number of senior executives from major companies operating in...

Cypress Creek Bridge could resume two-way traffic by month’s end, VDOT says

Cypress Creek Bridge could resume two-way traffic by month’s end, VDOT says Published 5:13 pm Friday, October 3, 2025 While there’s still no specific date for the reopening of the Cypress Creek Bridge to two-way traffic, the Virginia Department of...

Tzitzikostas in Cyprus for meetings and the shipping conference

European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will pay a visit to Cyprus from Sunday to Monday (October 5-6) to participate in the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, one of the leading international maritime...

Shireen Gaza flotilla boat to leave Cyprus on Saturday

The second Gaza Sumud flotilla boat which arrived in Cyprus in the space of 24 hours on Friday is to depart from Cyprus on Saturday, according to a representative of the ports authority. The boat, named the Shireen, docked at the Paphos harbour at...

Cyprus pushes for breastfeeding awareness

Cyprus is participating in World Breastfeeding Month 2025 under the theme “prioritise breastfeeding: building sustainable support systems,” the health ministry announced. In coordination with the national breastfeeding committee, the ministry...

Indian Envoy Stresses IMEC's Role In Global Connectivity At Cyprus Forum 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Nicosia, Oct 4 (IANS) At Cyprus Forum 2025 held in Nicosia, Indian High Commissioner to the Mediterranean nation, Manish, highlighted the profound implications of India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor on international...

Indian Warships Flex Muscles In Turkey’s Backyard; India’s Alliance With Greece-Cyprus-Armenia ‘Rattles’ Ankara?

Disgruntled by Turkey’s backing for Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ India is further strengthening its military ties with three of Ankara’s major rivals: Greece, Cyprus, and Armenia. When India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan in...

Cyprus industrial turnover rises in July

The industrial turnover index in Cyprus climbed to 159.9 units in July 2025, marking an increase of 3.5 per cent compared with July 2024, according to figures released on Friday by the state statistical service (Cystat). For the period from...