Evagoras Procopiou

Evagoras Procopiou began his career in journalism in 2009. Since 2019 he has been economics writer of the Insider financial website (philenews.com), as well as of the group's two financial publications, Insider magazine and the Cyprus edition of Forbes.
Economy

Buildings bill sets solar deadlines and fines up to €250,000

Owners of energy-hungry commercial buildings may have to upgrade them even without a planned renovation, under a Cabinet-approved bill...
Economy

Gambling content floods young Cypriots’ social media feeds

Young people in Cyprus are now almost universally exposed to gambling-related content, with social media serving as a key...
Economy

Cyprus, new markets and the future of European oversight

Verena Ross, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) President, and Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman George Theocharides on...
Economy

Beyond the boom: Cyprus property market hunts for quality and long-term resilience

Cyprus recorded around 18,114 property sales in 2025 — up approximately 15% on the previous year — but Pavlos...
Local

Cypriot passport offers visa-free travel to 174 countries as Cyprus ranks 14th globally

Cypriot passport holders can travel visa-free to 174 countries and destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026, which...
Economy

Cyprus employment rises to 506,318 in second quarter 2025

Total employment in Cyprus reached 506,318 people in the second quarter of 2025, showing an increase compared to the...
Local

Youth Tech Fest: A Cypriot vision reshaping global education

Inspired by an 8-year-old’s fascination with AI, the Youth Tech Fest has grown into a global benchmark for youth-driven...
Economy

Equality and labor rights at centre of ICPAC–MLWSI conference

A conference on workplace equality and new labor regulations was recently held in Nicosia and Limassol, co‑organized by the...
Economy

Landmark “Dracumel” Nicosia kiosk demolished after four decades (photos)

A Nicosia landmark has been demolished, marking the end of an era for a site that served residents for...
Economy

Five key takeovers that reshaped Cyprus business landscape in 2024

Cyprus's business landscape underwent significant transformation in 2024, marked by major acquisitions across banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, and energy...
Economy

Organised holiday prices to Cyprus increased by 16.7%

Holiday package prices in Cyprus increased by 16.7% in July, making it the third country with the highest price...
Economy

Passenger rights in the EU: What you need to know before your next flight

Flight disruptions can turn a dream holiday into a nightmare. A recent Phileleftheros report highlighted a rise in airline...
Economy

Wizz Air’s success story has a Cypriot flavour

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air is approaching its 20th anniversary next month, highlighting its longstanding commitment to Cyprus and...

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