The official government website has announced the launch of the EU Blue Card programme in Cyprus—a residence permit designed for highly skilled professionals from non-EU countries. Modelled after the U.S. Green Card, the initiative aims to attract talented individuals to the European Union. Applications for the Blue Card are now being accepted, with detailed guidance available from lawyer Alexey Rudenko. Cyprus is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for qualified professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card grants legal…
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis is a Partner at TKI and Managing Director of TKI EMEA where she brings intellect, warmth and resilience into every venture she undertakes. As a mentor, investor and founder, she has long championed the growth of others – from young women in business to international partnerships that shift entire markets. In this interview, she speaks candidly about the choices behind her success, the quiet power of empathy, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind – one…
Dr Symeon Kassianides, Chairman and CEO of Hyperion Systems Engineering, has spent over three decades at the forefront of global energy and systems innovation. Known for his strategic vision and thoughtful leadership, he has helped shape both policy and industry across borders. In this conversation, he reflects on Cyprus’s energy future, the value of character, and why curiosity and creativity still drive him today. You’ve dedicated decades to studying and shaping the energy landscape. What first sparked your interest in…
Anastasia Mina is an entrepreneur for whom business is a natural extension of personal values. Starting her career in accounting and corporate services, she later had the courage to change direction and build a business rooted in care, honesty, and human connection. Today, as the founder and owner of NaTrue Beauty & Spa in Limassol, she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood and speaks openly about what it truly means to be a female leader in a world that often demands the…
Andria Andreou, Managing Director of Bolder Group Cyprus; board member of the Cyprus-India Business Association; member of STEP Disciplinary Committee; member of Trusts Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association and President of the Cyprus Cannabis Association, has spent over three decades forging a leadership style rooted in integrity, resilience and purpose. A dual qualified lawyer (Cyprus and UK), she has held leadership roles most of her life and has advised as well as acted on complex international corporate and trust…
On the 31st of October at Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Elizabeth Friedrich will present the Red Diamond International Business Women Awards 2025. A night of global recognition, a stage for bold, visionary, and exceptional women in business. The Red Diamond International Business Women Awards is a prestigious international event honoring women who lead, innovate, and shape the future of business across sectors and continents. This exclusive gathering brings together powerful voices…
With over 16 years at the helm of Nobel Trust, Nayia Morphi stands out not only for her technical mastery in tax, strategy and corporate advisory, but for her ability to lead with energy, empathy and a bold vision. In this conversation, she reflects on the defining choices, values, and challenges that shaped her path as one of Cyprus’s most respected professionals in international advisory services. What first drew you to the field of tax and corporate advisory – and…

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