Sir Stelios awards €200,000 to young entrepreneurs in Cyprus
Young innovators praised as Stelios Awards mark record participation Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou awarded a total of €200,000 to three young Cypriot businesses during the 2025 Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs, held at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation headquarters in Nicosia. The awards, now in their third consecutive year, aim to recognise innovation and support the growth of youth entrepreneurship in Cyprus. The first […]
ADB Approves US$82.5 Million Budget for Cambodia’s Energy Transition and Reform Program
Phnom Penh, October 7, 2025 (AKP) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), amounting to US $82.5 million. This funding comes with co-financing from the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom through the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility. According to ADB’s […]
Koumis discusses EU tourism agenda ahead of presidency
Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis met with European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas this week, in order to discuss the European tourism strategy currently under development. According to a statement by the Deputy Ministry, the meeting took place as part of the commissioner’s visit to Cyprus and focused on the sector’s importance […]
Cyprus and Qatar sign MoU to boost maritime cooperation and green shipping
Cyprus and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime affairs. The memorandum covers areas such as education, infrastructure, environmental protection, as well as the green transition of shipping. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis and Qatar’s Minister of Transport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, on […]
Cyprus shipping remains cornerstone of national economy, says chamber leader
Cyprus continues to grow as a reliable international shipping centre Cyprus’ shipping sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, according to the president of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) Andreas Neophytou. Neophytou’s comments were delivered during a reception hosted by the chamber on Sunday, ahead of the Maritime Cyprus 2025 international conference. An announcement from the chamber […]
Cyprus to help shape Europe’s maritime and tourism future, says EU commissioner
Cyprus is set to take centre stage in shaping Europe’s future transport, shipping and tourism policies during its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, according to European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas. Addressing the Maritime Cyprus 2025 conference in Limassol, he said the Cypriot Presidency “will be decisive for Europe and for transport policy,” noting that as […]
Cambodia to emerge as a popular tourist destination for Middle Eastern travellers with a new direct flight from Abu Dhabi
Cambodia is set to strengthen its position as an emerging and attractive tourist destination for travellers from the Middle East with the launch of the first direct flight between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Phnom Penh. An inauguration ceremony marked the milestone, presided over by Huot Hak, Minister of […]
Cyprus Sheftalia named world’s second best sausage dish
Traditional Cyprus sheftalia, most commonly served in pitta with souvlakia to complete a mixed kebab has been named as the second best sausage dish in the world by Food Atlas. Putting English classics Toad in the Hole and Pigs in Blankets in the shade, the only dish judged more favourably by Food Atlas was the Greek dish Spetsofai. […]
Cyprus’ 2026 budget shows resilience
The Cypriot state budget for 2026 is a growth budget and continues to maintain the resilience of the economy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday as he presented the budget to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou. The House speaker noted the importance of the budget having surplus and growth, and […]
First direct flight of Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, successfully lands at Techo International Airport
At approximately 7 am on October 4, 2025, the first direct flight of Etihad Airways (EY), carrying passengers from Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates, successfully landed at Techo International Airport, marking the start of flight operations connecting Cambodia to the world. The welcoming ceremony for the arrival of Etihad Airways passengers and flights was […]
