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Today more than ever, businesses are called upon to strengthen their role in green transition, while remaining competitive adopting responsible and sustainable practices that contribute to addressing the multi-level challenges, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, at an event organised by Photos Photiadis Group to present its green programme ‘Choice’.

President Christodoulides said that Photiadis Group continues to be a pioneer with the green programme ‘Choice’, which comes to address a major challenge, namely the need to protect the environment in a structured, practical and specific manner.

He said that industry, which is a key pillar of our economic development, is a sector with significant energy consumption. But he went on to note that through the implementation of energy efficiency improvement technologies, the use of energy management systems, as well as the utilization of green forms of energy in industrial facilities, not only do we achieve a substantial reduction in our consumption and environmental footprint, which is our minimum obligation to future generations, but in the long term, we also practically strengthen the competitiveness of our industry.

The President in his address also said that the Government, among other things, promotes investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, as well as in smart systems and innovative technologies, aiming to increase competitiveness and reduce energy costs.

He said that the National Energy and Climate Plan that was submitted to the EU last December, provides for the adoption of specific measures by 2030, to reduce final energy consumption in industry by 15%.

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (C)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1800 07/10/2025 UNTIL 1800 08/10/2025

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1010hPa (hectopascal)

Weak low pressure is affecting the area. In the evening, the weather will be partly cloudy and at times mainly cloudy with risk of isolated showers. Tonight and tomorrow, the weather will be mainly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Visibility: Good, but moderate to poor in showers

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

Pafos FC achieved a very important away victory yesterday, defeating AEK 4-2 in Larnaca for Matchday 6 of the Cyprus League By Stoiximan. With this win, Pafos climbed to the top of the standings, joining APOEL in first place with 15 points.

In another highly anticipated match of the day, Omonia and Aris played to a goalless draw, with both teams dropping points and falling two behind the leaders.

Ethnikos also secured a significant win in the third match of the day, defeating Ypsonas 1-0 and moving up to 5th place in the standings.

On Saturday, AEL and Apollon claimed victories over Anorthosis and Akritas respectively, improving their positions on the table. Meanwhile, Olympiakos and Paralimni drew 1-1-a result that left both sides disappointed, especially Olympiakos.

Finally, on Friday, APOEL defeated Omonia Aradippou 4-0, earning their fifth win in six matches.

Matchday 6 Results: Omonia Aradippou – APOEL 0-4, Olympiakos – ENP 1-1, Akritas Chlorakas – Apollon 0-2, AEL – Anorthosis 4-1, Ethnikos – Ypsonas 1-0, AEK – Paphos: 2-4, Omonia – Aris 0-0.

Standings: Paphos 15, APOEL 15, Omonia 13, Aris 13, Ethnikos 11, AEK 10, Apollon 9, Akritas 7, Ypsonas 7, AEL 7, Olympiakos 5, Omonia Aradippou 4, Anorthosis 2, ENP 1.

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (C)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1800 06/10/2025 UNTIL 1800 07/10/2025

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1012hPa (hectopascal)

Weak low pressure is affecting the area. The weather will be mainly fine with locally increased cloud coverage at times. Tomorrow the weather will be partly cloudy and at times mainly cloudy with risk of light isolated showers, mainly over the western and northern coastal areas.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today`s stock exchange meeting as follows:

MEETING DATE: 06/10/2025

INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTHERS = 1000

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (B)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1200 06/10/2025 UNTIL 1200 07/10/2025

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1014hPa (hectopascal)

Weak low pressure is affecting the area. The weather will be mainly fine with locally increased cloud coverage at times. Tomorrow the weather will be partly cloudy and at times mainly cloudy with risk of light isolated showers, mainly over the western and northern coastal areas.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 06/10/2025 UNTIL 0600 07/10/2025

Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.

Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.

Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1013hPa (hectopascal)

Weak low pressure is affecting the area. The weather will be mainly fine with locally increased cloud coverage at times.

Visibility: Good

Sea surface temperature: 26°C

Warnings: NIL

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna will travel to Strasbourg Tuesday for a two-day working visit in preparation for the assumption of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the first half of 2026.

The visit, which takes place on the occasion of the plenary session of the European Parliament between 6-9 October, is part of the Deputy Minister’s series of contacts with representatives of the EP.

The aim is to strengthen relations and cooperation with the European Parliament, which as a co-legislator plays a decisive role in a successful Presidency of the Council of the EU, a statement issued by the Cyprus EU Secretariat.

Raouna will have meetings with Committee Chairs, focusing on providing information on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency and exchanging views on important legislative files and initiatives that will concern the Union in the near future. This is taking place in view of the representation of the Council by the Deputy Minister at the Plenary Sessions of the European Parliament, as well as her presence before the Conference of Committee Chairs, during the Cyprus Presidency, the announcement by the Secretariat reads.

In addition, during the six-month period, both the Deputy Minister for European Affairs and the other competent Ministers will appear before the EP Committees, within the framework of the institutional role of the Presidency.

During her stay in Strasbourg, the Deputy Minister will also meet with Cypriot MEPs.

Shipping, and safeguarding the EU’s maritime transport competitiveness in the global market will be amongst the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU that will begin in January, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said Monday, in his opening address at the ‘Maritime Cyprus 2025’ Conference that began in Limassol.

“Shipping, and safeguarding the EU’s maritime transport competitiveness in the global market is an indispensable component of our efforts to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness and will be amongst the priorities of our Presidency” the President stressed.

He noted that this year’s theme of Maritime Cyprus 2025 is ‘Unlocking the Future of Shipping’, and “captures the moment we are in – one of complex challenges. And yet, it also aptly captures this resilient industry’s constant, timeless drive to transform the moment into opportunity. You have all proven, time and again, that no matter how daunting the task, you can rise to the task – you adapt, you create, you thrive”.

Referring to Cyprus, he said that it has one of the largest fleets in the world and a dynamic maritime cluster, hosting hundreds of companies, engaging in the full range of maritime and maritime-related activities.

Over the last two years, he noted, the exposure of Cyprus shipping, has grown impressively, the Cyprus Ship Registry, has increased by 20% in terms of gross tonnage, reaching the highest point of the last 20 years, the number of companies registered in the Cyprus Tonnage Tax System has increased by 15%, and the ship management sector’s contribution to the GDP of Cyprus, increased by 27% from 2023 to 2024.

He noted that it is a priority for the Government to further enhance the competitiveness of Cyprus shipping.

“We are fully committed to continue upgrading and strengthening the framework that governs the services provided by the Shipping Ministry. In this context and within the framework of our commitment to digital transition, the digitalization of the services of the Shipping Deputy Ministry is constantly progressing” the President said.

He announced that “we are ready to launch the first services next week”.

Additionally, he said that the Government, recognizing the great potential and promising future of the cruise sector, has taken decisive measures by approving the National Strategy for Cruise Tourism last October. The first stage of the implementation of the strategy, he continued, has been completed and soon a targeted Action Plan will be developed. Our goal is to boost Cyprus’s footprint as an attractive and competitive cruise destination.

The number of unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of September 2025, reached 7,624, down by 6.4% compared to September 2024, the Statistical Service said in a statement today.

Based on the seasonally adjusted data which reflect the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for September 2025 decreased to 9,711 persons, in comparison to 10,053 in the previous month.

It is added that in comparison with September 2024, a decrease of 518 persons or 6.4% was recorded, a decrease mainly attributed to the sectors of trade, construction, financial and insurance activities, manufacturing, as well as to the decrease recorded for newcomers in the labour market.