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…