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61. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

62. George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....

63. Cyprus hits employers with massive €156,000 in fines over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus have fined 24 employers a total of €156,000 and filed charges after discovering 34 foreign nationals working illegally during a week-long immigration enforcement campaign....

64. Waitstaff say employers are pocketing their tips

Some restaurant and café workers in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a shady practice happening behind the scenes: tips meant for staff are being kept by employers or used to top up wages, according to complaints made to MPs....

65. 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, ...

66. Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

67. Deloitte Cyprus is honoured to continue contributing to the future of the Cyprus business landscape

Deloitte Cyprus is honoured that its Partner, George Pantelides, Consultative Businesses Leader and Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking office as the Chairman of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) for the next term....

68. Greek companies eye Cypriot market for new business opportunities

Greek businesses are continuing to make their mark on Cyprus, with a growing number of companies looking to expand and partner with Cypriot firms....

69. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

70. Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...

71. Unions push back on new foreign worker rules

Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...

72. Authorities warn of dangerous products in the European market (links included)

Dangerous products and items containing hazardous chemicals have been identified in the European market, according to an announcement by the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security....

73. IT jobs top demand in the EU: What this means for Cyprus

In today's digital world, IT specialists are in high demand across Europe, and it’s no surprise. According to recent data from Eurostat, IT professionals top the list of the most sought-after workers in the EU...

74. New labour decrees in Cyprus: A win for skilled workers and foreign students

Cyprus is making moves to boost its workforce and fill gaps in key sectors with new policies that give both skilled professionals and foreign students more opportunities. ...

75. Panagiotou: Best labor market performance in the last 15 years

The labor market in 2024 is achieving its strongest performance in the past 15 years, driven by increased job creation, employment growth, reduced unemployment, and rising wages....

76. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...

77. Cyprus in turmoil as labor disputes shake key sectors

According to a report by Dorita Yiannakou in today's 'Oikonomiki', labor disputes across several key sectors in Cyprus are causing widespread unrest, as workers and unions push for improved conditions and contract renewals....

78. Government faces labor strikes as key sectors demand action

Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...

79. Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....

80. 19 attacks on foreign delivery workers spark crackdown on racist violence

Attacks against foreign food delivery workers in Cyprus have surged recently, with eleven incidents reported in Limassol during October 2024 alone, according to Kathimerini's Christos Bouris....

81. David Rowan: Why Cyprus can become a hub for AI innovation

David Rowan, the founding editor of WIRED UK, captivated the audience at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 with his bold vision of how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), will reshape the future of business and society....

82. Tougher penalties for employers skirting social security

The government is poised to toughen penalties for undeclared work in an effort to address the widespread issue....

83. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

84. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

85. Kremlin pushes procreation amid declining birthrate, encourages 'sex at work'

Russia’s top health official has urged workers to consider procreation during breaks, as part of an effort to counter the country’s population decline, a move supported by President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing push for higher birth rates....

86. What Cyprus’ new EU minimum wage directive means for workers and employers

Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....

87. Australia gives workers the right to ignore after-hours work messages

Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...

88. Cyprus’ green energy struggles as market changes loom

Cyprus is gearing up for a major shake-up in its electricity market by 2025, but concerns are growing over how this will impact investments in renewable energy....

89. Alphamega and Bean Bar ranked among the top 20 Investors in People employers worldwide

90. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax