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IT companies are relocating to the island. But is the country prepared for this influx of new businesses and people? And what does the government have to do in order not to miss this big chance to become a New Tech Industry hot destination? These were the main questions asked during the second session of the Best Invest Congress held in Limassol in October. The session, entitled «Cyprus: a Fast Growing Global Tech Hub», brought together expat business leaders already…
Prospects of investments in traditional and renewable sources of energy were discussed during the first session of the Best Invest Congress that was held in Limassol on October 17. The discussion on energy issues was moderated by Iacovos Ghalanos, Cyprus’ KPMG COO. Other experts participating included: former Cyprus’ Minister of Energy Yiorgos Lakkotripis, Imperio Group co-founder Yiannis Misirlis, former DEFA and ETYFA Chairman Symeon Kassianides, Cyprus Hydrocarbon Company (CHC) Board member and Natural Gas Engineering Programme Director Panos Papanastasiou and…
The future of the global and Cyprus’ economy was the first topic at the opening session of the Best Invest Congress at Limassol’s Four Seasons Hotel. The keynote address opening the Congress dealt with recent developments in the Cyprus’ and global economy and was delivered by Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus. Highlighting the current difficulties of the global economy, Evgeniou declared that Cyprus «is again proving to be resilient». Despite the impact of the pandemic and the war in…
Reflect Festival, the largest tech gathering in Cyprus is coming back to Limassol to bring forward innovation, technology, and good ideas. The festival's fifth edition will unite around 5000 people to strengthen the local startup ecosystem and help the country become an actual “tech island”. Throughout October 19- 20-21, the city will buzz with engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and diverse networking activities. And for the first time ever, the attendees will also enjoy a large-scale expo full of startups and activities prepared by the festival's…
The BEST INVEST Congress will be held in Limassol on the 17-18th of October 2022. The event is organised since 2015 as a platform for communication and exchange of information for investment professionals from various sectors. This year the main subjects to discuss are Energy, IT-Fintech-NewTech, Innovations-MiCA-Blockchain, Investments Funds and Venture Investments. The event program is prepared in cooperation with Invest Cyprus, Association of innovation companies TechIsland, Cyprus International Funds Association, other professional associations and experts to create valuable content.…
Opening BEST LEGAL Conference in Limassol, Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris gave a brief overview on topics that fall under the competencies of the Ministry of Interior and have to do with laws and regulations on facilitating the employment of foreign nationals as well as incentives offered for foreign companies operating in Cyprus. Below you may read the full version of his speech. Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to welcome you all at the VIII Conference in…
After a long and troublesome history full of setbacks and redrafts the House of Representatives has in July 2022 finally passed the amendments to the Laws of Cyprus that would bring about the long awaited reform of the judicial system. It has been hailed as a revolution in judicial administration for the Cyprus Courts that would go a long way towards solving the backlog of cases accumulating in the Courts that have resulted in Cyprus being placed at the bottom…