Кипр Бизнес Сейчас: туризм, ночёвки, министр финансов, CBC, возобновляемые источники энергии
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**Кипр стал свидетелем значительного роста туристической активности**
Согласно отчёту Евростата, опубликованному в пятницу, туристический сектор острова продемонстрировал существенный рост, превзойдя средние показатели по региону. Общее количество ночей, проведённых в туристических объектах на Кипре, увеличилось с 15 636 125 в 2023 году до 17 909 478 в 2024 году, что составляет впечатляющий рост на 14,54% за два года.
**Министр финансов Макис Керавнос отправится в Брюссель**
Министр финансов Макис Керавнос отправится в Брюссель 18 января для участия в заседании Еврогруппы и проведения заседаний Совета ECOFIN, где будут рассмотрены экономические приоритеты еврозоны и планы восстановления государств-членов. Согласно официальному заявлению Министерства финансов, Керавнос начнёт свою работу в понедельник, 19 января, с участия во встрече Еврогруппы, посвящённой вопросу принятия евро Болгарией.
**Кипрская торгово-промышленная палата (Keve) объявила о запуске проекта PLANBEE**
Этот амбициозный проект, направленный на продвижение местных пчеловодческих сетей и развитие пчеловодческого предпринимательства, призван способствовать инновациям, бережному отношению к окружающей среде и устойчивому туризму в шести странах-партнёрах. Проект финансируется Европейским союзом в рамках программы Interreg NEXT MED. Общий бюджет проекта составляет €2 807 656, из которых €2 498 813,84 — вклад ЕС.
**Возобновляемые источники энергии обеспечили 47,5% валового потребления электроэнергии в Европейском союзе в 2024 году**
По данным Евростата, доля возобновляемых источников энергии в общем потреблении электроэнергии в ЕС составила 47,5%, что на 2,1 процентных пункта больше, чем в 2023 году. При этом Кипр демонстрирует одну из самых низких долей в блоке — 24,1% потребления электроэнергии за счёт возобновляемых источников в 2024 году.
**Перспективы туризма на 2026 год в Ларнаке и Пафосе выглядят позитивно**
Местные власти указывают на преемственность, целенаправленные обновления и уделение большего внимания качеству и устойчивости, даже несмотря на сохраняющееся геополитическое и экономическое давление.
**Губернатор Центрального банка Кипра (CBC) Христодулос Пацалидес изложил дорожную карту для экономики Кипра**
В статье, впервые опубликованной в кипрской ежедневной газете Phileleftheros, губернатор предположил, что, хотя страна начинает год с позиции силы, глобальная ситуация остаётся сложной. Он пояснил, что экономика Кипра имеет устойчивые перспективы с ожидаемым темпом роста около 3% в предстоящий период, что значительно выше среднего показателя по еврозоне.
**Официально началось внедрение финансируемой ЕС программы ReTour**
Проект «Создание жизнеспособных малых и средних предприятий в туристическом секторе (ReTour)» направлен на поддержку адаптации туристических МСП к всё более нестабильным условиям операционной среды. Проект финансируется в рамках программы Interreg NEXT MED, общий бюджет составляет €1,83 млн, из которых €1,63 млн (89%) вносит Европейский союз.
**Кипр стал одним из ведущих промышленных исполнителей в Европейском союзе в ноябре 2025 года**
Согласно предварительным оценкам Евростата, остров продемонстрировал второй по величине годовой темп роста во всём блоке, уступив только Ирландии.
**Показатели заполняемости отелей на Кипре в 2025 году в целом соответствовали показателям годичной давности**
По данным Ассоциации отельеров Кипра (Pasyxe), показатели заполняемости указывают на успешный год, однако прибыльность остаётся наиболее важным фактором для долгосрочной устойчивости гостиничных объектов.
**Kinisis Ventures завершила последний квартал 2025 года**
Портфели фондов I и II демонстрируют значительную операционную зрелость и дисциплинированное исполнение по всему спектру технологий, от искусственного интеллекта до биоматериалов.
**Генеральный директор Департамента морского министерства Теодулос Месимерис ожидает, что новая комплексная стратегия по предотвращению, мониторингу и реагированию на загрязнение морской среды будет готова до начала летнего сезона**
Целью является создание чёткого механизма координации с чётко определёнными обязанностями и сроками, чтобы каждый вовлечённый орган власти точно знал, какие действия предпринимать как в профилактических целях, так и в случае кризиса.
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**Кипр стал свидетелем значительного роста туристической активности**
Согласно отчёту Евростата, опубликованному в пятницу, туристический сектор острова продемонстрировал существенный рост, превзойдя средние показатели по региону. Общее количество ночей, проведённых в туристических объектах на Кипре, увеличилось с 15 636 125 в 2023 году до 17 909 478 в 2024 году, что составляет впечатляющий рост на 14,54% за два года.
**Министр финансов Макис Керавнос отправится в Брюссель**
Министр финансов Макис Керавнос отправится в Брюссель 18 января для участия в заседании Еврогруппы и проведения заседаний Совета ECOFIN, где будут рассмотрены экономические приоритеты еврозоны и планы восстановления государств-членов. Согласно официальному заявлению Министерства финансов, Керавнос начнёт свою работу в понедельник, 19 января, с участия во встрече Еврогруппы, посвящённой вопросу принятия евро Болгарией.
**Кипрская торгово-промышленная палата (Keve) объявила о запуске проекта PLANBEE**
Этот амбициозный проект, направленный на продвижение местных пчеловодческих сетей и развитие пчеловодческого предпринимательства, призван способствовать инновациям, бережному отношению к окружающей среде и устойчивому туризму в шести странах-партнёрах. Проект финансируется Европейским союзом в рамках программы Interreg NEXT MED. Общий бюджет проекта составляет €2 807 656, из которых €2 498 813,84 — вклад ЕС.
**Возобновляемые источники энергии обеспечили 47,5% валового потребления электроэнергии в Европейском союзе в 2024 году**
По данным Евростата, доля возобновляемых источников энергии в общем потреблении электроэнергии в ЕС составила 47,5%, что на 2,1 процентных пункта больше, чем в 2023 году. При этом Кипр демонстрирует одну из самых низких долей в блоке — 24,1% потребления электроэнергии за счёт возобновляемых источников в 2024 году.
**Перспективы туризма на 2026 год в Ларнаке и Пафосе выглядят позитивно**
Местные власти указывают на преемственность, целенаправленные обновления и уделение большего внимания качеству и устойчивости, даже несмотря на сохраняющееся геополитическое и экономическое давление.
**Губернатор Центрального банка Кипра (CBC) Христодулос Пацалидес изложил дорожную карту для экономики Кипра**
В статье, впервые опубликованной в кипрской ежедневной газете Phileleftheros, губернатор предположил, что, хотя страна начинает год с позиции силы, глобальная ситуация остаётся сложной. Он пояснил, что экономика Кипра имеет устойчивые перспективы с ожидаемым темпом роста около 3% в предстоящий период, что значительно выше среднего показателя по еврозоне.
**Официально началось внедрение финансируемой ЕС программы ReTour**
Проект «Создание жизнеспособных малых и средних предприятий в туристическом секторе (ReTour)» направлен на поддержку адаптации туристических МСП к всё более нестабильным условиям операционной среды. Проект финансируется в рамках программы Interreg NEXT MED, общий бюджет составляет €1,83 млн, из которых €1,63 млн (89%) вносит Европейский союз.
**Кипр стал одним из ведущих промышленных исполнителей в Европейском союзе в ноябре 2025 года**
Согласно предварительным оценкам Евростата, остров продемонстрировал второй по величине годовой темп роста во всём блоке, уступив только Ирландии.
**Показатели заполняемости отелей на Кипре в 2025 году в целом соответствовали показателям годичной давности**
По данным Ассоциации отельеров Кипра (Pasyxe), показатели заполняемости указывают на успешный год, однако прибыльность остаётся наиболее важным фактором для долгосрочной устойчивости гостиничных объектов.
**Kinisis Ventures завершила последний квартал 2025 года**
Портфели фондов I и II демонстрируют значительную операционную зрелость и дисциплинированное исполнение по всему спектру технологий, от искусственного интеллекта до биоматериалов.
**Генеральный директор Департамента морского министерства Теодулос Месимерис ожидает, что новая комплексная стратегия по предотвращению, мониторингу и реагированию на загрязнение морской среды будет готова до начала летнего сезона**
Целью является создание чёткого механизма координации с чётко определёнными обязанностями и сроками, чтобы каждый вовлечённый орган власти точно знал, какие действия предпринимать как в профилактических целях, так и в случае кризиса.
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[Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/august-emerges-as-peak-tourism-month-for-cyprus-with-record-stays)
According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages.
In a comparison of annual data, the total nights spent at tourist accommodation in Cyprus rose from 15,636,125 in 2023 to 17,909,478 in 2024, representing a remarkable 14.54 per cent increase between those two years.
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[Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on January 18 to participate in the Eurogroup session and chair the ECOFIN Council meetings, where eurozone economic priorities and member state recovery plans will be addressed.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/finance-minister-keravnos-travels-to-brussels-for-eurogroup-and-ecofin-talks)
According to an official announcement from the Finance Ministry, Keravnos will begin his schedule on Monday, January 19, by attending a Eurogroup meeting that focuses on the adoption of the Euro by Bulgaria.
Following this update, the gathered ministers will exchange views on the economic policy priorities for the Eurozone for 2026, utilising recommendations issued by the European Commission in November as a primary basis.
The session will also include a briefing on the results of recent G7 finance meetings, while France, holding the body’s presidency for 2026, will present its specific objectives.
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[The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced the launch of the PLANBEE project, marking the start of a major Mediterranean-wide initiative to transform the bee economy into a pillar of rural development.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-chamber-of-commerce-to-coordinate-e2-8-million-apiary-network)
This ambitious project, titled Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence, seeks to foster innovation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable tourism across six partner nations.
Co-funded at 89 per cent by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the initiative operates with a total budget of €2,807,656, of which the EU contribution amounts to €2,498,813.84.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with A.M. Filagrotiki Symvouleftiki Ltd, are among the co-coordinators of the project.
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[Renewable energy sources supplied 47.5 per cent of gross electricity consumption in the European Union in 2024, with Cyprus recording one of the lowest shares in the bloc, according to Eurostat.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-among-lowest-performers-in-eu-for-renewable-electricity-use)
The EU-wide figure marked a 2.1 percentage point increase from 2023 and represents an increase of almost 30 percentage points since 2004, when renewables accounted for just 15.9 per cent of electricity consumption.
The share rose to 28.6 per cent in 2014 before climbing sharply to 47.5 per cent in 2024, underscoring the bloc’s accelerating transition towards cleaner energy.
Despite the overall upward trend, Cyprus remained among the EU’s weakest performers, with renewable sources accounting for 24.1 per cent of electricity consumption in 2024.
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[Tourism prospects for 2026 are shaping up positively in both Larnaca and Paphos, with local authorities pointing to continuity, targeted upgrades and a stronger emphasis on quality and sustainability, even as geopolitical and economic pressures persist.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/paphos-seeks-year-round-air-connectivity-with-major-carriers)
In Larnaca, expectations remain upbeat following what officials describe as a strong year.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Larnaca Regional Board of Tourism (Etap) president Dinos Lefkaritis said that, after “a successful programme of actions in 2025”, work is under way to roll out a new action plan alongside ongoing initiatives.
The objective, he added, is to “upgrade the touristic Larnaca, promote it, enrich the tourist product and maintain and enhance our authenticity, which is an element that characterises the board”.
Beyond promotion, the focus will shift to practical improvements on the ground.
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[Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides has outlined a roadmap for the Cypriot economy, balancing optimism with a stern warning that current successes must not lead to a lack of vigilance.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cbc-governor-warns-against-complacency-despite-positive-outlook)
In an article first shared in Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, the governor suggested that while the country is starting the year from a position of strength, the global landscape remains treacherous.
He explained that the Cypriot economy maintains solid prospects with a growth rate expected to hover around 3 per cent in the coming period, a figure significantly higher than the euro area average.
Patsalides stated that public debt is on a steady downward path, with the debt to GDP ratio falling below 60 per cent for the first time in several years, finally meeting the Maastricht Treaty threshold.
Inflation is projected to remain stable at 2 per cent, while the labour market continues to demonstrate resilience under conditions of full employment.
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[The implementation of the EU-funded ReTour programme, designed to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector across the Mediterranean, has officially begun, including in Cyprus.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-joins-new-eu-funded-initiative-to-modernise-tourism-smes)
According to an announcement by the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), the project, titled ‘Creating Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Sector (ReTour)’, is led by the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens.
It is funded under the Interreg NEXT MED programme, with a total budget of €1.83 million, of which €1.63 million, 89 per cent, is contributed by the European Union.
The initiative aims to support tourism SMEs in adapting to an increasingly volatile operating environment, marked by recurring crises, seasonal pressures, climate change and wider geopolitical developments.
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[Cyprus emerged as one of the leading industrial performers in the European Union in November 2025, recording a substantial 10.5 per cent increase in output compared to the same month the previous year.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-posts-second-highest-annual-industrial-growth-across-europe)
According to initial estimates from Eurostat, the island secured the second-highest annual growth rate across the entire bloc, trailing only Ireland.
This surge comes as seasonally adjusted industrial production across the broader euro area and the EU showed more modest monthly improvements of 0.7 per cent and 0.2 per cent respectively.
During the previous month of October 2025, industrial production had grown by 0.7 per cent in the euro area and 0.2 per cent in the EU.
When comparing the broader annual figures for November 2025 against November 2024, the euro area witnessed an overall increase of 2.5 per cent, while the EU saw a rise of 2.2 per cent.
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[Occupancy levels across Cyprus’ hotel sector in 2025 broadly matched those recorded a year earlier and, in some cases, edged slightly higher, reinforcing a second consecutive year of stable performance, according to the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe).](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/hotel-sector-sees-environment-of-stability-after-solid-2025-season)
Its president, Thanos Michaelides said that maintaining similar results over two successive seasons has helped create a more predictable operating environment for the industry, noting that “two consecutive years with similar results create an environment of stability”.
While occupancy indicators point to a successful year, Michaelides stressed that profitability remains the most critical factor for the long-term sustainability of hotel units.
He told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that “the occupancy rates confirm the success of 2025”, adding, however, that profitability has not followed the same upward path.
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[Kinisis Ventures closed the final quarter of 2025 with its Fund I and Fund II portfolios demonstrating significant operational maturity and disciplined execution across the technology spectrum, ranging from artificial intelligence to biomaterials.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/kinisis-ventures-portfolios-show-strong-operational-maturity)
According to the venture capital firm’s year-end review, the period was defined by a transition toward sustainable revenue generation and clearer paths to international scale for its diverse group of investee companies.
At Threedium, the year represented a “defining inflection point” as the company transitioned into a scaled, intelligent 3D GenAI infrastructure platform.
Led by chief executive Mike Charalambous Angelides, the firm delivered 42 per cent year-on-year growth in monthly recurring revenue while maintaining a 97 per cent retention rate among enterprise clients.
The company, which serves global blue-chip brands such as LVMH, L’Oréal, and Diageo, also made the strategic decision to sunset its Studio operations to focus on a high-margin licensing model.
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[Deputy Ministry of Shipping director general Theodoulos Mesimeris expects that the new comprehensive strategy to prevent, monitor, and respond to marine pollution will be ready before the summer season begins.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-shipping-ministry-expects-marine-pollution-plan-to-be-ready-by-summer)
Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Mesimeris clarified that the objective is to finally establish a clear coordination mechanism, with well-defined responsibilities and timelines, so that every involved authority knows exactly what actions to take, both preventively and in the event of a crisis.
This effort, however, did not emerge in a vacuum. The starting point dates back to January 2024, when the Council of Ministers decided to coordinate, at a central level, the issue of preventing and responding to incidents of marine pollution.
At the time, Mesimeris explained that “there was intense deliberation over who should assume the role of coordinator, as well as which services and institutional stakeholders could provide meaningful support for this critical objective.”
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[Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/august-emerges-as-peak-tourism-month-for-cyprus-with-record-stays)
According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages.
In a comparison of annual data, the total nights spent at tourist accommodation in Cyprus rose from 15,636,125 in 2023 to 17,909,478 in 2024, representing a remarkable 14.54 per cent increase between those two years.
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[Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on January 18 to participate in the Eurogroup session and chair the ECOFIN Council meetings, where eurozone economic priorities and member state recovery plans will be addressed.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/finance-minister-keravnos-travels-to-brussels-for-eurogroup-and-ecofin-talks)
According to an official announcement from the Finance Ministry, Keravnos will begin his schedule on Monday, January 19, by attending a Eurogroup meeting that focuses on the adoption of the Euro by Bulgaria.
Following this update, the gathered ministers will exchange views on the economic policy priorities for the Eurozone for 2026, utilising recommendations issued by the European Commission in November as a primary basis.
The session will also include a briefing on the results of recent G7 finance meetings, while France, holding the body’s presidency for 2026, will present its specific objectives.
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[The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced the launch of the PLANBEE project, marking the start of a major Mediterranean-wide initiative to transform the bee economy into a pillar of rural development.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-chamber-of-commerce-to-coordinate-e2-8-million-apiary-network)
This ambitious project, titled Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence, seeks to foster innovation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable tourism across six partner nations.
Co-funded at 89 per cent by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the initiative operates with a total budget of €2,807,656, of which the EU contribution amounts to €2,498,813.84.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with A.M. Filagrotiki Symvouleftiki Ltd, are among the co-coordinators of the project.
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[Renewable energy sources supplied 47.5 per cent of gross electricity consumption in the European Union in 2024, with Cyprus recording one of the lowest shares in the bloc, according to Eurostat.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-among-lowest-performers-in-eu-for-renewable-electricity-use)
The EU-wide figure marked a 2.1 percentage point increase from 2023 and represents an increase of almost 30 percentage points since 2004, when renewables accounted for just 15.9 per cent of electricity consumption.
The share rose to 28.6 per cent in 2014 before climbing sharply to 47.5 per cent in 2024, underscoring the bloc’s accelerating transition towards cleaner energy.
Despite the overall upward trend, Cyprus remained among the EU’s weakest performers, with renewable sources accounting for 24.1 per cent of electricity consumption in 2024.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Tourism prospects for 2026 are shaping up positively in both Larnaca and Paphos, with local authorities pointing to continuity, targeted upgrades and a stronger emphasis on quality and sustainability, even as geopolitical and economic pressures persist.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/paphos-seeks-year-round-air-connectivity-with-major-carriers)
In Larnaca, expectations remain upbeat following what officials describe as a strong year.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Larnaca Regional Board of Tourism (Etap) president Dinos Lefkaritis said that, after “a successful programme of actions in 2025”, work is under way to roll out a new action plan alongside ongoing initiatives.
The objective, he added, is to “upgrade the touristic Larnaca, promote it, enrich the tourist product and maintain and enhance our authenticity, which is an element that characterises the board”.
Beyond promotion, the focus will shift to practical improvements on the ground.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides has outlined a roadmap for the Cypriot economy, balancing optimism with a stern warning that current successes must not lead to a lack of vigilance.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cbc-governor-warns-against-complacency-despite-positive-outlook)
In an article first shared in Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, the governor suggested that while the country is starting the year from a position of strength, the global landscape remains treacherous.
He explained that the Cypriot economy maintains solid prospects with a growth rate expected to hover around 3 per cent in the coming period, a figure significantly higher than the euro area average.
Patsalides stated that public debt is on a steady downward path, with the debt to GDP ratio falling below 60 per cent for the first time in several years, finally meeting the Maastricht Treaty threshold.
Inflation is projected to remain stable at 2 per cent, while the labour market continues to demonstrate resilience under conditions of full employment.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[The implementation of the EU-funded ReTour programme, designed to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector across the Mediterranean, has officially begun, including in Cyprus.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-joins-new-eu-funded-initiative-to-modernise-tourism-smes)
According to an announcement by the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), the project, titled ‘Creating Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Sector (ReTour)’, is led by the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens.
It is funded under the Interreg NEXT MED programme, with a total budget of €1.83 million, of which €1.63 million, 89 per cent, is contributed by the European Union.
The initiative aims to support tourism SMEs in adapting to an increasingly volatile operating environment, marked by recurring crises, seasonal pressures, climate change and wider geopolitical developments.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Cyprus emerged as one of the leading industrial performers in the European Union in November 2025, recording a substantial 10.5 per cent increase in output compared to the same month the previous year.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-posts-second-highest-annual-industrial-growth-across-europe)
According to initial estimates from Eurostat, the island secured the second-highest annual growth rate across the entire bloc, trailing only Ireland.
This surge comes as seasonally adjusted industrial production across the broader euro area and the EU showed more modest monthly improvements of 0.7 per cent and 0.2 per cent respectively.
During the previous month of October 2025, industrial production had grown by 0.7 per cent in the euro area and 0.2 per cent in the EU.
When comparing the broader annual figures for November 2025 against November 2024, the euro area witnessed an overall increase of 2.5 per cent, while the EU saw a rise of 2.2 per cent.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Occupancy levels across Cyprus’ hotel sector in 2025 broadly matched those recorded a year earlier and, in some cases, edged slightly higher, reinforcing a second consecutive year of stable performance, according to the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe).](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/hotel-sector-sees-environment-of-stability-after-solid-2025-season)
Its president, Thanos Michaelides said that maintaining similar results over two successive seasons has helped create a more predictable operating environment for the industry, noting that “two consecutive years with similar results create an environment of stability”.
While occupancy indicators point to a successful year, Michaelides stressed that profitability remains the most critical factor for the long-term sustainability of hotel units.
He told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that “the occupancy rates confirm the success of 2025”, adding, however, that profitability has not followed the same upward path.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Kinisis Ventures closed the final quarter of 2025 with its Fund I and Fund II portfolios demonstrating significant operational maturity and disciplined execution across the technology spectrum, ranging from artificial intelligence to biomaterials.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/kinisis-ventures-portfolios-show-strong-operational-maturity)
According to the venture capital firm’s year-end review, the period was defined by a transition toward sustainable revenue generation and clearer paths to international scale for its diverse group of investee companies.
At Threedium, the year represented a “defining inflection point” as the company transitioned into a scaled, intelligent 3D GenAI infrastructure platform.
Led by chief executive Mike Charalambous Angelides, the firm delivered 42 per cent year-on-year growth in monthly recurring revenue while maintaining a 97 per cent retention rate among enterprise clients.
The company, which serves global blue-chip brands such as LVMH, L’Oréal, and Diageo, also made the strategic decision to sunset its Studio operations to focus on a high-margin licensing model.
---------------------------------------------------------------
[Deputy Ministry of Shipping director general Theodoulos Mesimeris expects that the new comprehensive strategy to prevent, monitor, and respond to marine pollution will be ready before the summer season begins.](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/01/16/cyprus-shipping-ministry-expects-marine-pollution-plan-to-be-ready-by-summer)
Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Mesimeris clarified that the objective is to finally establish a clear coordination mechanism, with well-defined responsibilities and timelines, so that every involved authority knows exactly what actions to take, both preventively and in the event of a crisis.
This effort, however, did not emerge in a vacuum. The starting point dates back to January 2024, when the Council of Ministers decided to coordinate, at a central level, the issue of preventing and responding to incidents of marine pollution.
At the time, Mesimeris explained that “there was intense deliberation over who should assume the role of coordinator, as well as which services and institutional stakeholders could provide meaningful support for this critical objective.”
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