In the new issue of GOLD, coming out on Sunday, 19 April, we turn the spotlight on Larnaca’s growth and potential (click here).
Long perceived as quieter and more understated than its urban counterparts, Larnaca is now beginning to assert a more dynamic identity: one that balances authenticity with ambition. Growth is visible: infrastructure projects, urban redevelopment, faster processing of building applications, greater capital expenditure and increased investor interest are gradually reshaping the city’s landscape. The challenge for Larnaca is no longer whether it will grow but how.
Sustainable change must be at the heart of its evolution. Development that respects the environment, preserves cultural identity and enhances the quality of life rather than diminishing it. This requires vision but also responsibility. Urban planning must move beyond short-term gains and consider long-term resilience in the shape of green spaces, smart mobility, energy efficiency and inclusive design. A great city is one where progress is not imposed but carefully woven into the existing fabric. Equally important is the role of its people. The future of Larnaca will not be determined solely by policy or investment but by the expectations and actions of those who shape its next era. There is a growing generation of professionals, entrepreneurs and local residents who demand more from their city: more innovation, more opportunity, more transparency. And with that demand comes participation: the willingness to contribute, to build, and to collaborate.
In this cover story, we turn the spotlight on the city’s growth and potential and we speak with key figures from local government and the business community, as well as millennial entrepreneurs and international residents who have chosen to make Larnaca their home through their businesses. Through their varying perspectives, we seek to capture and understand the city’s evolving identity. Ultimately, what we all expect from Larnaca is not perfection but potential realised with care. Larnaca is not yet a finished story – and perhaps that is its greatest strength. It is a city becoming.
- Angelos Hadjicharalambous, President, District Local Government Organization of Larnaca
- Andreas Vyras, Mayor
- Nakis Antoniou, President, Larnaca Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Dinos Lefkaritis, President, Larnaka 2030
- Andreas Karapatakis, Chairman of AEK Larnaca FC and CEO of AJK Wealth Management Group
- Shaul Keinan Managing Director and Co-Partner, Premium Access Group
- Spyridon Georgakopoulos, General Manager, Palm Beach Resort
- Panos Kyprianou, Director of Business Development, Thanos Hospitality Services
- Eleni Kaloyirou, CEO, Hermes Airports
- Michael J. Halios, Board member and Partner in Charge of the Larnaca KPMG office
- Demetrios Constantinides, CEO of Bioland Energy Ltd
- George Petrou, CEO of Petrou Bros Dairy Products Ltd (ALAMBRA) and Vice President, Industry at the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Dimitri Thomas, International Operations Director at Acsion Ltd
- Dinos Efstathiades, Director of Operations and Partner of Lush Beach Bar Resto, Almar, Seafood Bar, Galu Seaside, Valtou Rigani Greek Restaurant and Mikes Kanarium City Hotel
- Marios Polyviou, President of the Larnaca Hotels Association and founder of Sunnyseeker Hotels
- George Iacovou, CEO, Iacovou Group
- Floros Voniatis, CEO and Chair of the Council of UCLan Cyprus and Vice-President of LCCI, Services Sector
- Demetris Kallenos, President, Larnaca Bar Association
- Sara Gunnervik, Managing Partner at KENDRIS Cyprus and Executive Director at KENDRIS Capital
- Christoph Pliessnig, Founder and CEO of Teroxx Global Group
- Elie Aoun, CEO of CFI Cyprus
Special Features:
- Business in Larnaca
- Accounting, Audit & Tax Advisory Firms in Cyprus
Exclusive interviews & features:
- CPM - 30 Years Perfecting the Art of Making Business integrated solutions for growth, expansion and long-term success
- All Systems GO! - Mandy Calleja, Head of Corporate Communications, GO plc
- Strengthening Deep Bonds - Emily Pugin, High Commissioner of Australia to Cyprus
- AI, Defence and… a Woman Ahead of Her Time - Dr. Marina Theodotou, Executive Director, Center for Frontier AI Security
- The Trust Factor - Nicolas Treppides and Marios Cosma, Co-Founders, Moneygate
My Way: Wassim El Hajj
Five Minutes With: Tobias Backer
Start Me Up: MyStudentFlat
In Good Company: XM
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All this and more in Issue 181 of GOLD magazine, out on Sunday, 19 April. Click here to read the digital edition.
