Cyprus Hosts Maritime Stakeholders Dinner During EU Presidency Conference

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 28, 2026

Event Overview

Cyprus’s Deputy Ministry of Shipping hosted a dinner in Limassol on April 28 alongside a High-Level Ministerial Stakeholders Conference on Seafarers during the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. The event brought together government officials and industry representatives to discuss issues affecting the maritime workforce.

Industry Leaders In Attendance

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis welcomed conference speakers and representatives from the shipping sector. Participants included executives from Tsakos Shipping and Trading S.A., officials from Cyprus maritime offices in Athens and the United Kingdom, and members of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. Eliza Vozemberg also attended the event.

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Addressing Maritime Industry Challenges

Discussions focused on current challenges affecting the shipping sector, including geopolitical developments, labor shortages, and regulatory changes. Participants examined measures related to crew welfare and operational continuity across the industry.

Strategic Implications

The event forms part of ongoing engagement by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping with international stakeholders. The conference and related meetings focus on coordination between policymakers and industry representatives. Discussions are expected to inform future initiatives related to workforce conditions and sector stability.

Conclusion

The Limassol dinner not only celebrated the contributions of maritime professionals but also served as a clarion call for sustained international engagement and strategic support. As global dynamics continue to evolve, such initiatives will be essential in steering the maritime industry toward a resilient and prosperous future.

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Clive Owen Films Scorpion In Cyprus In One Of The Island’s Biggest Productions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 13, 2026

Cyprus Secures Another High-Profile Production

Oscar-nominated British actor Clive Owen is filming Scorpion in Cyprus, a new action thriller from Copper Island that is understood to have one of the highest daily production budgets ever recorded for a film shoot on the island.

Filming began in Cyprus on July 6 and is scheduled to conclude later this month in Bulgaria. The production marks another high-profile international project to choose Cyprus as a filming location.

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A Cast Built For International Sales

Alongside Owen, the film stars Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, The Butler, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) and Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, The Family Plan). The cast also includes Ronan Summers, Jake Ryan, Mark Rhino Smith, Joey Ansah, Alex Cooke and Luke Bouchier.

The screenplay is by Richard Hughes and Bennett Fisher. Copper Island’s Matt Murphy, David Mansfield and Luke Bouchier are producing, while WestEnd Films is handling international sales. The company is expected to present the first footage at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

A Survival Thriller

Scorpion follows Jason, a rookie police officer assigned to an elite special operations unit made up of Afghanistan war veterans. After arriving at an isolated farmhouse, the team is cut off from the outside world and given an ultimatum: every 30 minutes one member will die unless someone reveals the truth about a covert military operation carried out years earlier.

Cyprus’ Role In The Production

The production credited the Cyprus Film Commission for its support, with Copper Island founder Matt Murphy thanking both the commission and the local crew.

Owen also praised the experience of filming in Cyprus, describing the local crew as highly professional and highlighting the island’s diverse filming locations.

Copper Island Expands Its International Portfolio

Limassol-based Copper Island has worked on several international productions, including The Leader, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire and Ron Howard’s Eden.

The company is also supporting Cypriot productions, including Apart by Stelana Kliridou and The Well by Marios Piperides, which is completing post-production in Limassol.

Matt Murphy is also serving as executive producer of the upcoming Anxious People, starring Angelina Jolie.

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