50 h. ago Cyprus deputy shipping minister visits UK to boost IMO council bid

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis,paid a working visit to London this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Kingdom. The trip also sought to promote Cyprus’ bid for re-election to the council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 2026-2027 in November. According to the announcement, the visit was marked by a bilateral […]

Politics

4 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

Politics

4 d. ago The Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus had a meeting with the President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, in Cyprus

The Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus had a meeting with the President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, in Cyprus  Gov.cy

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1 week ago Maritime Cyprus 2025 to explore the future of global shipping

The global maritime community will once again converge in Limassol this October for the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, a flagship event for the international shipping industry, held under the theme ‘Unlocking the Future of Shipping’. Organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, in collaboration with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and the Cyprus Shipowners’ Association, […]

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1 week ago Cyprus flag proves its value in global crises, says minister

Cyprus recorded an 18 per cent rise in ship registrations in 2023, the highest annual increase since the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s creation in 2018, driven by expanded global services and efforts to build closer ties with shipowners. In a televised interview aired on the Greek Parliament channel as part of the programme Ellines Ainaftes, Deputy […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus honours global maritime workforce on Day of the Seafarer

Cyprus marked the Day of the Seafarer on June 25 with a message of gratitude and solidarity to maritime workers around the world, underlining their critical role in global trade and economic stability. In a video message, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis extended greetings from Cyprus to seafarers across the globe, noting that the […]

Economics

2 w. ago Cyprus warns of ‘global implications’ of Strait of Hormuz closure

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday warned of “global implications” if Iran blockades the Strait of Hormuz. “The developments are rapid and without a doubt very worrying, with global implications. A possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important strategic routes for international energy trade, will undoubtedly have ripple and […]

Events

3 w. ago International Sea Tourism Festival to make Cyprus debut in October

For the first time in its history, the International Sea Tourism Festival one of the most important events of its kind, traditionally held in Greece is coming to Cyprus. Over October 25-28, 2025, Ayia Napa Marina, in cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Shipping of Cyprus and BoatsAdvisor Hub & Events, and under the auspices […]

Society

4 w. ago Cyprus backs international coordination at Athens shipping summit

Over 350 senior delegates from more than 30 countries gathered in Athens this week for the high-level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit’. The event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS). The summit brought […]

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4 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

Economics