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1. Aegean Airlines launches direct Santorini-Istanbul flights

Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....

2. India turns its gaze to Cyprus as gateway to Europe and the Middle East

Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....

3. Global VC investment rises in Q1’25 on back of record-setting $40 billion Open AI deal, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse

Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....

4. India’s business titans set up shop in Cyprus, opening door to EU expansion

Cyprus is emerging as a key gateway for Indian companies seeking access to European and Middle Eastern markets, with the arrival of two major conglomerates, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, signaling a new phase of economic cooperation....

5. Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus to merge under one name: Eurobank

The new bank that will emerge from the much-anticipated merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus will operate under a single name: Eurobank....

6. America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

A quiet tug-of-war is playing out in Greece, one that could reshape global trade routes and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean....

7. New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, a bill designed to elevate the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy and strengthen partnerships with countries in the region, including Cyprus....

8. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

9. Indian giants Thomas Cook and LTIMindtree launch operations in Cyprus

Two major Indian companies, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, are officially setting up operations in Nicosia, marking a significant step in strengthening business ties between Cyprus and India....

10. Israel quietly steps back from Great Sea Interconnector project

Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....

11. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

12. Cyprus and Israel reach agreement on IMEC electrical interconnection and natural gas development

A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....

13. Delivery driver brutally beaten by fellow countrymen

A 23-year-old food delivery man from India is being treated in hospital after a violent assault on Tuesday night in the Germasogeia area of Limassol....

14. Apple ditches China for India to dodge Trump’s tariffs

Apple is planning a major shakeup in how, and where, it makes iPhones for the U.S. market. Starting as early as next year, the tech giant wants all iPhones sold in America to be assembled in India, instead of China. The reason? Tariffs. ...

15. From Silicon Valley to Cyprus, tech titans eye the island for their next big move

Cyprus is making bold moves on the global investment stage, with recent diplomatic and business outreach campaigns targeting major players in the U.S. and India. ...

16. Cyprus’ economy set to slow down, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its expectations for how much Cyprus's economy will grow over the next two years....

17. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....

18. Trump’s tariff blitz threatens Cyprus’ push for U.S. investments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....

19. Cyprus sees decline in asylum appeals but spike from high-risk nations

Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....

20. Cyprus faces uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs target global trade

In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...

21. Breaking news: Cyprus becomes America’s 51st state after Canada says ‘no’

In a stunning turn of events, Cyprus is officially set to become the 51st state of the United States of America....

22. FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Nicosia ended in victory for Anna Muzychuk

On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...

23. Vishy Anand meets young chess talents in Cyprus

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....

24. The best bank to ever come out of Cyprus?

The management of Hellenic Bank has set an ambitious goal for the new structure that will emerge in the coming months following its consolidation with Eurobank Cyprus....

25. Bollywood magic comes to Cyprus: A celebration of Indian cinema

Lights, camera, action—Indian cinema is making its mark in Cyprus! The High Commission of India in Nicosia is rolling out a special Indian Film Festival, bringing some of Bollywood’s most inspiring, heartwarming, and action-packed films to Limassol and Nicosia....

26. Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

27. Cyprus sees investment boom as foreign companies flock to the island

The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....

28. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

29. The Cypriot billionaires behind the island's rise as a global business hub

Cyprus has quietly become a magnet for some of the world's wealthiest individuals, transforming the island into a hub for global business and investment. ...

30. Indian Film Festival Week 2025 to take place in Nicosia

The Indian Film Festival Week 2025 is set to take place from March 5 to March 9 at ARTos House in Nicosia, offering a unique opportunity for Cypriot audiences to experience the depth and creativity of Indian cinema....