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Fugro Wins Multi‑Year German North Sea Geotechnical Survey Framework for Offshore Wind

Fugro Wins Multi‑Year German North Sea Geotechnical Survey Framework for Offshore Wind

Fugro secures a multi‑year framework with Germany’s BSH to conduct geotechnical investigations for future offshore wind sites in the North Sea.

06/11/2026
HEA Energy Acquires Subsea7’s Six‑Ship Heavy Transport Unit, Expanding Offshore Fleet

HEA Energy Acquires Subsea7’s Six‑Ship Heavy Transport Unit, Expanding Offshore Fleet

HEA Energy purchases Subsea7’s Seaway7 heavy‑transport fleet of six semi‑submersible vessels, boosting its offshore capabilities ahead of a 2027 completion.

06/11/2026
Cheese Makers Seek Halloumi Quota Change Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Cheese Makers Seek Halloumi Quota Change Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Cyprus’ Cheese Makers’ Association plans to file a request by year‑end to modify the 51‑49% Halloumi POP quota, citing recent regulatory changes.

06/11/2026
EU Mandates Product Identification Codes for E‑Commerce Imports Starting November 2026

EU Mandates Product Identification Codes for E‑Commerce Imports Starting November 2026

From 1 Nov 2026, EU customs will require unique product codes on all e‑commerce shipments to improve safety checks and level the playing field for compliant traders.

05/11/2026
POW! The Shop Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Two Collector Events in Cyprus

POW! The Shop Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Two Collector Events in Cyprus

POW! The Shop hosts dual Pokémon collector gatherings in Nicosia and Limassol, offering card swaps, TCG tutorials and exclusive promos.

05/11/2026
Ruck2 Launches Dsquared2 Boutique at My Mall Limassol – A New Premium Fashion Destination

Ruck2 Launches Dsquared2 Boutique at My Mall Limassol – A New Premium Fashion Destination

Ruck2 opens a dedicated Dsquared2 boutique in My Mall Limassol, bringing bold, contemporary fashion to Cyprus' premier shopping hub.

05/11/2026
Baltic Dry Index Drops to 2,590 Points, Down 58 – Market Trends Update

Baltic Dry Index Drops to 2,590 Points, Down 58 – Market Trends Update

The Baltic Dry Index fell 58 points on 3 Nov 2026, settling at 2,590, reflecting recent shifts in dry bulk freight rates.

04/11/2026
Halloumi Production Quota Remains Unchanged: Implications for Cyprus Export Logistics

Halloumi Production Quota Remains Unchanged: Implications for Cyprus Export Logistics

Cyprus confirms the 51% goat‑milk Halloumi quota stays until 2029, prompting livestock groups to challenge proposed changes and highlighting future export logistics.

04/11/2026
Mandatory Wine and Flour Stock Declaration Due by Dec 10, 2026 – Implications for Cyprus Exporters

Mandatory Wine and Flour Stock Declaration Due by Dec 10, 2026 – Implications for Cyprus Exporters

Cyprus producers, processors and traders must submit the Wine and Flour Stock Declaration via gov.cy by 10 December 2026, with penalties for non‑compliance.

04/11/2026
PepsiCo Appoints Vassos Eliades as Sole Snack Distributor in Cyprus from Feb 2027

PepsiCo Appoints Vassos Eliades as Sole Snack Distributor in Cyprus from Feb 2027

PepsiCo shifts its Cyprus snack distribution model, naming Vassos Eliades as exclusive distributor for brands like Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos from 1 Feb 2027.

03/11/2026
Frou‑Frou Appoints Andri Panteli as New Finance Director, Executive Advisor Resigns

Frou‑Frou Appoints Andri Panteli as New Finance Director, Executive Advisor Resigns

Frou‑Frou Biscuits announces Andri Panteli as Finance Director effective 1 Nov, while Executive Advisor Ariadne Samuel steps down on 31 Oct.

03/11/2026
Retail Trade Turnover Climbs 10.4% in Value, 7.7% in Volume in September 2026

Retail Trade Turnover Climbs 10.4% in Value, 7.7% in Volume in September 2026

Cyprus' retail sector recorded a 10.4% rise in value and 7.7% increase in volume in September, signalling robust consumer demand.

03/11/2026

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