Genikes Insurance has revolutionized the customer experience with its new digital client portal, offering ondemand insurance services, easy policy management, and seamless premium payment options. This innovative platform reflects the company’s commitment to convenience and efficiency in a digital era, setting a new benchmark for the insurance industry.
Cyprus is advocating for tailored support measures from the EU to bolster island tourism, including a panEuropean electronic job recruitment platform and initiatives for sustainable tourism and digital transformation. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, emphasized the urgent need for these measures during an informal meeting of EU Tourism Ministers in La Hulpe, Belgium, to address the specific challenges faced by island destinations like Cyprus.
Cyprus is urged to accelerate its Recovery and Resilience Plan, part of the ‘Cyprus Tomorrow’ initiative, to boost economic growth postpandemic. With only 5% of goals achieved and EU funding on the line, the nation must expedite efforts to tackle climate objectives and digital transformation.
The Paphos Municipality has reported a fraudulent website offering unauthorized sports field reservations and has filed a complaint with the local police. They have urged the public to use official channels and announced the upcoming launch of the PafosNow app in January 2024 for secure municipal services.
Cyprus businesses are embracing digital transformation, with a majority incorporating social media (79.9%) and highspeed internet (96.4%) into their operations. This shift towards digitalization is also evident in the rise of ecommerce (23.5%) and mobile applications (8.5%), indicating a strong focus on staying competitive in the global digital economy.
Central Bank of Cyprus Governor Constantinos Herodotou discussed the digital transformation of finance, highlighting the challenges and opportunities it brings. He emphasized the need for trust and stability in the financial system, including the development of a digital euro by the European Central Bank. Cyprus is also advancing digitally with platforms for customerbank interactions and an Innovation Hub for fintech dialogue.
The Cyprus government has launched the ‘Diakivernisi’ portal, a digital space aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and civic participation. The portal will provide information on government actions and policies, and facilitate twoway communication between citizens and government bodies, setting a new standard for governmentpublic relationships.
Kostas Koumis, the Cypriot Deputy Minister of Tourism, has called for practical climate change strategies to be integrated into Mediterranean tourism during the recent ‘Mediterranean Tourism Forum Minister’s Summit’ in Valletta, Malta. Koumis emphasized the need for digital transformation, extending the tourist season, and fostering collaboration among Mediterranean countries to manage the challenges of climate change and sustainable tourism.
The comprehensive police reform in Cyprus aims to modernize and upgrade the police force, strengthen their independence, implement technological advancements, and establish a corruption prevention and integrity policy. The reforms are influenced by GRECO’s recommendations and seek to enhance effectiveness, independence, and transparency within the police force, addressing both the need for technological improvements and the importance of integrity measures.
