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A long journey begins with small steps

The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division. Next year will mark 50 years that

25th July 2023

Comment/Cyprus

Green Line trade, crossings spike 140%

Trade and crossings across the Green Line dividing the island increased last year compared to 2021, according to an annual report published by the EU Commission. According to the Green Line Regulation

30th June 2023

Cyprus

Trade groups back more crossing points

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) strongly encourage trade opportunities through new or more efficient crossing points. This was the outcome of a

25th May 2023

Cyprus

Cyprus has EU’s highest rise in retail trade

In February, the monthly seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 1.6% in Cyprus and 8.3% annually, the highest increase among EU states, according to Eurostat. During the same month, the

11th April 2023

Economy/Europe

Trade minister, business leaders seek to reduce energy costs

Trade and Energy Minister George Papanastasiou and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) agreed to intensify efforts to reduce electricity prices to enhance Cypriot businesses’ competitiveness. “We have reached an

11th April 2023

Business/Cyprus

December retail trade volume decreased

The volume of retail trade in Cyprus decreased by 0.2% over Christmas compared to November, which increased slightly by 0.1% during Black Friday sales. Compared to December 2021, trade volume increased by

8th February 2023

Business

International trade in the post-pandemic era

As a result of the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, international trade declined significantly during 2020, with some sectors, such as energy, oil, and gas, more severely affected than others. Although

21st October 2022

Business/Comment

Green Line trade at a high but restricted

Trade through the Green Line could hit an all-time high this year, breaking 2008’s record when close to €8 mln worth of products crossed the divide, but it’s way below potential. The

16th October 2022

Business

Blame it on Brexit

UK imports to the island halved within the first year of Brexit, as Cypriot importers turned to EU markets as British products are wrapped in tariffs and red tape. Stakeholders argue that,

23rd January 2022

Business/Europe

Turkish Cypriots in the dark over Halloumi

Turkish Cypriot cheesemakers say they are in the dark over a historic move for Cyprus’ iconic cheese halloumi to be legally shielded under the European Union’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product.

2nd April 2021

Cyprus/Europe

trade

A long journey begins with small steps

Green Line trade, crossings spike 140%

Trade groups back more crossing points

Cyprus has EU’s highest rise in retail trade

Trade minister, business leaders seek to reduce energy costs

December retail trade volume decreased

International trade in the post-pandemic era

Green Line trade at a high but restricted

Blame it on Brexit

Turkish Cypriots in the dark over Halloumi

Tales from New York

Game over for Armenia?

Protaras, Ayia Napa tourist venues still struggling

Central Bank lowers GDP growth forecasts

Government spokesperson resigns amid expenses scandal

Cyprus among most expensive countries in EU