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Panis Pieri

Limassol

Startup and Innovation Editor at Cyprus Mail

Articles

  • 1 week ago | cyprus-mail.com | Theo Panayides |Alix Norman |Tom Cleaver |Panis Pieri

    The middle class in Cyprus faces seven deep pressures. Each limits your earnings, security or mobility. Technology can ease each burden. Yet no tool can replace strong political will. Without reform, gains will stall. Income gaps remain wide in Cyprus. In December 2024, the Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income stood at 30.10 per cent. That level ranks among the highest in the euro area. When your peer group earns more, you fall behind. You struggle to build a buffer.

  • Oct 28, 2024 | cyprus-mail.com | Theo Panayides |Alix Norman |George Kassianos |Panis Pieri

    Cyprus has made significant progress in attracting established tech companies to relocate their headquarters to the island, but there’s a critical aspect that needs improvement – the nurturing of early-stage startups. Without building a strong foundation for these startups, the growth we’re seeing in the tech sector could become unsustainable. Here’s why it’s important for the Cypriot government and other stakeholders to help early-stage startups thrive and survive in Cyprus.

  • Jun 7, 2023 | cyprus-mail.com | Panis Pieri

    Investing in digital skills is a must“A training market has been created and is rapidly developing in the field of educational robotics, employing more than 250 people in Cyprus, according to estimates.” Albert Einstein once said, “Education is that which remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.” According to general secretary of Cyprus Computer Society, Panicos Masouras, the education system in Cyprus and worldwide is going through a crisis.

  • Jun 7, 2023 | cyprus-mail.com | Panis Pieri

    Philipp Shayzhanov is responsible for his organisation’s strategy, operational management, and public relations efforts, all the while immersing himself in the technical minutiae of the Yoloco development process “We are also confident that our innovative approach in influencer marketing, combined with the power of technology, can help customers reach their full potential and achieve their marketing goals.” According to Shayzhanov, Yoloco is a complete ecosystem that consists of three major...

  • Jun 6, 2023 | cyprus-mail.com | Panis Pieri

    Valentinos Polykarpou was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of TechIsland in March 2023, a position that involves giving strategic direction, overseeing initiatives, and fostering collaboration within the organisation and with external stakeholders “Through our network and partnerships, we connect companies with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, service providers, and potential collaborators.” “TechIsland is the largest tech association in Cyprus with over 260...