Keve To Host Lithuanian Women Business Delegation In Nicosia

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 11, 2025

Event Overview And Strategic Importance

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), acting as coordinator for the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, is set to host a high-profile women’s business delegation from Lithuania on September 24, 2025. This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Klaipeda Chamber of Commerce and Industry, underscores a commitment to strengthening cross-border cooperation and advancing women’s entrepreneurship within the European economic landscape.

Opportunities For Meaningful Networking And Expansion

Held on the first floor of the Keve building in Nicosia, the event will convene a diverse group of entrepreneurs, senior executives, and representatives from professional associations. Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to engage with Lithuanian business leaders, explore potential collaborative ventures, and tap into new market insights pertinent to the Baltic region. The forum is designed to foster robust international partnerships backed by strategic dialogue and market intelligence.

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Enabling Global Business Connectivity

In line with the objectives of the Enterprise Europe Network, the event advocates internationalization, innovation, and networking, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises and women entrepreneurs. The session, conducted in English and scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m., will offer a detailed agenda to registered participants by early September. In addition, key Lithuanian companies have been listed in the official circular, serving as a testament to the event’s depth and regional relevance.

Call To Action For Interested Parties

Participation is offered free of charge, and those interested are encouraged to register by September 22, 2025. Organizations that champion entrepreneurship and international relations are also invited to join this initiative, which promises to be a catalyst for strategic European collaboration. For further details, interested parties may contact the organizers directly via phone or email.

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Evel Elects New President As Maria Theocharous Takes Over For 2026–2029 Term

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 12, 2026

Maria Theocharous has been elected president of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), taking over from Yiannis Tsouloftas for a three-year term covering 2026–2029. Theocharous previously served as the chamber’s vice-president for tourism.

The leadership transition marks a new chapter for one of Cyprus’ main regional business organisations, with the new board set to represent the district’s key economic sectors.

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New Leadership Emphasises Cooperation

The chamber’s annual meeting brought together government, business and local authority representatives, including Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michael Damianos, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou, Limassol district local government organisation president Yiannis Tsouloftas and Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis.

Speakers highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between public authorities and businesses in supporting Limassol’s economic development.

Representatives of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) also congratulated Theocharous on her election and thanked the outgoing president for his cooperation. The CSC described Evel as a longstanding partner, noting the chamber’s contribution to Limassol’s business development over more than six decades.

Tsouloftas Reviews Six Years As President

In his final address, Tsouloftas reviewed the chamber’s work between 2020 and 2026, highlighting its advocacy for major infrastructure projects and efforts to address development challenges across the district.

He also outlined initiatives to remove obstacles facing local businesses, accelerate development plans and improve the conditions for economic activity.

Tsouloftas will remain involved as immediate past president, providing continuity during the transition.

New Board Covers Key Business Sectors

The new board includes representatives responsible for the chamber’s main portfolios:

Ilikos Charalambous, vice-president for commerce
Vasos Demetriades, vice-president for industry
Christos Nicolaou, vice-president for services
Nicolas Agiomamitis, vice-president for tourism
Ilias Theodorou, vice-president for finance
Demosthenes Mavrellis, vice-president for innovation and technology
Ilias Neocleous, honorary secretary

Other board members are Minos Agathocleous, Marios Antoniou, George Demetriou, Anastasios Kounoudis, Marios Constantinou, Xanthos Nemptsas, Antonis Pappas, Charalambos Pattichis, Chrysis Petousis, Farah Shammas, Andreas Tsouloftas and Kyriacos Hadjiathanasiou.

Costas Ioannides, Agathi Katsi, Anna Petraki, Filippos Filis and Tonis Hadjiloucas have been appointed members by distinction. The chamber also highlighted the growing participation of women in business leadership and decision-making.

Chamber Recognises Longstanding Contributions

The annual meeting also recognised businesses and individuals for their contributions, including members who have maintained continuous membership for 50 years.

Tributes were paid to three former contributors to the chamber, Tonis Antoniou, Dimi Mavropoulos and Andreas Laou, in recognition of their service.

Under Theocharous’ leadership, Evel begins its 2026–2029 term with a board covering commerce, industry, services, tourism, finance and innovation. Its priorities include continuing to represent Limassol businesses and advocating for the investment and cooperation needed to support the district’s economic growth.