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Millennial and Gen Z Project

Genie Fertility co-founder Andreas Hadjimitsis: "There’s now a new generation of women’s health companies emerging – science-first and focused on generating real data"

The London-based Cypriot scientist talks about the UK-headquartered biotech startup's work and the reveals the thinking behind its creation

07:00 - 22 March 2026

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People

Natassa Freiderickou: “It’s not enough to ‘inherit’ a role – you have to earn it”

The Chairwoman of the Frederick University Council is interviewed as part of IMH’s new initiative, the “Gen Z & Millennial Project”

07:00 - 11 November 2025

Real Estate

Ethan Volvovic on VOLCO’s five projects under development: ‘We’ve identified a growing demand in central Limassol for more affordable housing options’

The CEO & Founder also shares his view of the local real estate and investment scene and the thinking behind establishing a company in Cyprus

07:00 - 05 November 2025

Technology

Aristotelis Economides: "Whether AI is a threat or a benefit depends on how we choose to use it, like any other tool. The great thing is that we get to choose"

The Cypriot tech expert working on Gemini’s AI infrastructure at Google Deepmind shares his view about what people still misunderstand about AI

07:00 - 13 October 2025

Technology

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Cyprus leads in social network use among young people in the EU

Eurostat noted that social network use also remains high among older age groups in Cyprus, with 94.72% of people aged 35-44 using such platforms

08:14 - 14 April 2026

Is AI really built for everyone?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of modern life — but the systems driving this transformation were built without the input of millions of people they now affect

14:37 - 09 April 2026

Cyprus promotes science-led health policies, Ministry underlines

The Health Ministry supports efforts for scientific advancement and participates in joint European Union initiatives designed to strengthen population health

13:07 - 08 April 2026

Tototheo Global strengthens Cyprus’ connection to the global innovation ecosystem

Corporate anchor in the new initiative being established in Cyprus with Plug and Play Tech Center

10:41 - 08 April 2026

People

Andreas Alvanis: Shipping is undergoing a profound technological transformation

The Deputy CEO of Fameline Holding Group discusses the technological transformation of the shipping industry following his win at the CBN Young Dragon Awards

07:00 - 14 April 2026

Kyriaki Christodoulou: Healthy real estate markets depend on depth as well as quality

The Group Finance Director of Pafilia, discusses the bridge between profitability and responsibility on the occasion of winning a CBN Young Dragon Awards

07:00 - 13 April 2026

Boris Burangulov: Entering the Chinese market was like going into terra incognita. We had to operate in what was a completely new environment

The Executive Producer of MY.GAMES, discusses breaking into new markets, in Europe and beyond, and his win at the CBN Young Dragon Awards

07:00 - 12 April 2026

Panagiotis Charalambous: Environmental responsibility is increasingly viewed not only as a regulatory requirement but as a strategic investment in long-term sustainability

The Environmental Operations & Compliance Officer of Charalambides Christis Ltd discusses the adoption of green tech and lessons learnt along the way

07:00 - 11 April 2026

Economy

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Budget implementation at 31% in first seven months

Treasury says over the last decade up to the end of July, the average budget implementation rate stood at 27%

07:51 - 29 August 2025

Cyprus records current transactions deficit of €817 million in Q4 2025

At the same time, in the services sector, Cyprus recorded a surplus of €2.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025

08:21 - 14 April 2026

Cyprus among EU member states with the highest growth in labour productivity

Labour productivity in the EU increased by 0.8% y-o-y in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the highest increases recorded in Lithuania, Poland, Cyprus and Malta

08:04 - 14 April 2026

"Satisfactory" activity in the Easter market, Retail Trade Association says

The General Secretary of the Pancyprian Retail Trade Association (PASYLE), Marios Antoniou, also noted that there had not been disruptions to the supply chain

07:48 - 14 April 2026

Hotel occupancy rates at 25–45% over Easter, Hotel Association Director General says

"The campaign promoting Cyprus as a safe and welcoming destination, with all the advantages it has offered over the years, must continue," Christos Angelides said

07:38 - 14 April 2026

Annual increase of 7.8% in tourism revenues in January

Data gathered by the Cyprus Statistical Service records important annual increase

14:40 - 09 April 2026

Marios Antoniou: Easter food shopping is moving at a normal pace, footfall is peaking, and there is enough reasonably-priced lamb available

The General Secretary of the Pancyprian Retail Trade Association (PASYLE) noted that clothing and footwear sales were expected to increase when the weather changes

10:30 - 09 April 2026

CCCI: Tourism at a critical point - immediate state intervention needed before losses become irreversible

Failure to take immediate action may lead to knock-on effects with wider social and economic consequences, the Chamber's Tourism Committee warns

10:11 - 09 April 2026

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Parliament approves new framework for assessing consumer creditworthiness

A credit scoring system will be based on the overall picture of citizens' borrowing across all credit institutions and credit acquisition companies

08:24 - 03 April 2026

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Bank of Cyprus reports €481m profit for 2025 and record new lending of €3b

The payout ratio for 2025 was 70%, while the dividend amount was €305 million payable in cash

10:15 - 31 March 2026

The binding nature of decisions by the Financial Commissioner is a "thorn in their sides," banks and credit acquisition companies say

The Commissioner pointed out that the institution's main role is to mediate and find compromise solutions

08:47 - 31 March 2026

cdbbank reaches agreement over sale of €150m performing loan portfolio, €500m deposits to Bank of Cyprus

The agreement is aimed at the optimal utilisation of cdbbank’s assets and the transition of the related operations

15:13 - 23 March 2026

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Cabinet renews scheme providing urban planning incentives to strengthen the education sector

The decision to renew the Scheme was taken after an evaluation of the performance of its implementation so far, which has seen 10 out of 30 applications approved

12:46 - 09 April 2026

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Building permits in 2025 record annual increase of 19.5%

The number of building permits authorised during December 2025 stood at 819 with the total value of these permits reaching €415.4 million

13:01 - 08 April 2026

House prices in Cyprus rose by 6% in Q4 2025, according to Eurostat

Eurostat data show that Cyprus follows the broader upward trend observed in the European Union housing market

08:12 - 08 April 2026

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Ayia Napa to recieve new four-star hotel (pics)

The hotel will offer 60 rooms and boast an impressive facade

09:53 - 07 April 2026

Flight Mode

Wizz Air "opening" the door to the USA

The airline's move that may change the landscape of transatlantic tickets

10:26 - 14 April 2026

Jet2 – TUI Musement: Joining forces and promising a revolution in vacations

What the Jet2 – TUI Musement partnership means for the package holiday market

07:33 - 10 April 2026

New markets are changing European tourism

A look at the factors influencing American arrivals and the shift to Chinese and Indian travellers for 2026

10:37 - 08 April 2026

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Low-cost airlines warn: New rules may make travel more expensive

The companies have reacted to potential consequences that could even lead to ticket increases

11:46 - 06 April 2026

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19:12 - 31 July 2025

Accounting, Audit and Tax Advisory Firms in Cyprus

19:16 - 31 July 2025

The Trailblazers Podcast

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Cypriot tech founders Christis Plastiras and Argyris Argyrou on life after exiting their startup

The founders of Ergotodisi and Foody joined the Trailblazers Podcast series by payabl., part of INSPIRE 2025

07:00 - 09 December 2025

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Pavel Shynkarenko’s advice to young entrepreneurs: “Now is the perfect time to realise your idea”

In conversation with Yangos Hadjiyannis, the CEO & Founder of Mellow.io says there are a lot of excellent tools available

07:00 - 07 December 2025

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Michael Tyrimos: Cyprus’ market may be small, but it has very interesting dynamics

Capacitor Partners’ Founder and MD explained why this is on the Trailblazers Podcast series by payabl. at INSPIRE 2025

07:00 - 04 December 2025

Yangos Hadjiyannis: When crucial decisions need to be made, people want to see their leaders inspire and guide them

At INSPIRE 2025, the CEO of CIM – Cyprus Business School discussed his leadership style and how he guides his employees through positive and tough times

07:00 - 28 November 2025

Cyprus moves towards a new national digital strategy – The fourfold objective set by the Research Deputy Ministry

Shipping Deputy Ministry enters into strategic cooperation with the Royal Caribbean Group, with 'Navigator of the Seas' added to the Cyprus registry

Wizz Air "opening" the door to the USA

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Shipping Deputy Ministry enters into strategic cooperation with the Royal Caribbean Group, with 'Navigator of the Seas' added to the Cyprus registry

Global energy crisis set to deepen as April expected to be "worse than March", says International Energy Agency

Wizz Air "opening" the door to the USA

Cyprus Presidency and European Parliament reach provisional deal to protect EU steel market

What the growing pushback against youth social media means for brands

Cyprus moves towards a new national digital strategy – The fourfold objective set by the Research Deputy Ministry

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

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Cyprus Presidency and European Parliament reach provisional deal to protect EU steel market

The most innovative wellness club in Europe is arriving in Nicosia

Andreas Alvanis: Shipping is undergoing a profound technological transformation

Voting is underway for the 18th IN Business Awards, vote for your choice among the 45 candidates now!

Cyprus moves towards a new national digital strategy – The fourfold objective set by the Research Deputy Ministry

Global energy crisis set to deepen as April expected to be "worse than March", says International Energy Agency

Opinion

What the growing pushback against youth social media means for brands

Cyprus at a crossroads: Resilience amid regional turbulence

Student housing as an investment: Why it is gaining momentum in turbulent times

Smart money, sustainable future

Andrea Moundi Savvides: A statement that an organisation “commits to compliance” means little unless it is reflected in everyday decisions, behaviours and accountability

The most profitable second in business: The strategic pause

Millennial and Gen Z Project

Genie Fertility co-founder Andreas Hadjimitsis: "There’s now a new generation of women’s health companies emerging – science-first and focused on generating real data"

Natassa Freiderickou: “It’s not enough to ‘inherit’ a role – you have to earn it”

Ethan Volvovic on VOLCO’s five projects under development: ‘We’ve identified a growing demand in central Limassol for more affordable housing options’

Aristotelis Economides: "Whether AI is a threat or a benefit depends on how we choose to use it, like any other tool. The great thing is that we get to choose"

Companies

Shipping Deputy Ministry enters into strategic cooperation with the Royal Caribbean Group, with 'Navigator of the Seas' added to the Cyprus registry

Wizz Air "opening" the door to the USA

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

CIM–UWL mark 15 years of strategic partnership in higher education

Technology

Cyprus leads in social network use among young people in the EU

Is AI really built for everyone?

Cyprus promotes science-led health policies, Ministry underlines

Tototheo Global strengthens Cyprus’ connection to the global innovation ecosystem

People

Andreas Alvanis: Shipping is undergoing a profound technological transformation

Kyriaki Christodoulou: Healthy real estate markets depend on depth as well as quality

Boris Burangulov: Entering the Chinese market was like going into terra incognita. We had to operate in what was a completely new environment

Panagiotis Charalambous: Environmental responsibility is increasingly viewed not only as a regulatory requirement but as a strategic investment in long-term sustainability

Economy

Budget implementation at 31% in first seven months

Cyprus records current transactions deficit of €817 million in Q4 2025

Cyprus among EU member states with the highest growth in labour productivity

"Satisfactory" activity in the Easter market, Retail Trade Association says

Hotel occupancy rates at 25–45% over Easter, Hotel Association Director General says

Annual increase of 7.8% in tourism revenues in January

Marios Antoniou: Easter food shopping is moving at a normal pace, footfall is peaking, and there is enough reasonably-priced lamb available

CCCI: Tourism at a critical point - immediate state intervention needed before losses become irreversible

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Financial Services

Parliament approves new framework for assessing consumer creditworthiness

Bank of Cyprus reports €481m profit for 2025 and record new lending of €3b

The binding nature of decisions by the Financial Commissioner is a "thorn in their sides," banks and credit acquisition companies say

cdbbank reaches agreement over sale of €150m performing loan portfolio, €500m deposits to Bank of Cyprus

Real Estate

Cabinet renews scheme providing urban planning incentives to strengthen the education sector

Building permits in 2025 record annual increase of 19.5%

House prices in Cyprus rose by 6% in Q4 2025, according to Eurostat

Ayia Napa to recieve new four-star hotel (pics)

Flight Mode

Wizz Air "opening" the door to the USA

Jet2 – TUI Musement: Joining forces and promising a revolution in vacations

New markets are changing European tourism

Low-cost airlines warn: New rules may make travel more expensive

CBN Business Guide

Top Payroll Outsourcing Solutions and Software

Advertising & Communication Experts

Accounting, Audit and Tax Advisory Firms in Cyprus

The Trailblazers Podcast

Cypriot tech founders Christis Plastiras and Argyris Argyrou on life after exiting their startup

Pavel Shynkarenko’s advice to young entrepreneurs: “Now is the perfect time to realise your idea”

Michael Tyrimos: Cyprus’ market may be small, but it has very interesting dynamics

Yangos Hadjiyannis: When crucial decisions need to be made, people want to see their leaders inspire and guide them