Cyprus economy can overcome crises through collective effort, says chamber head

Cyprus can navigate its current economic hardships through the same collective effort that has defined its past recoveries, the head of the country’s largest business group said in an Easter message aimed at bolstering national morale.

Stavros Stavrou, president of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), called for “unity and consistency” between the state, businesses, and society to ensure a prosperous future through responsible entrepreneurship.

Reflecting on Keve’s century-long history, Stavrou emphasised that the institution was “built on the visionary principle that entrepreneurship and social harmony must coexist“.

“Since its formal institutionalisation in 1968, the chamber has served as the primary voice for the Cypriot business community, navigating both periods of stability and significant hardship,” he xplained.

“Cyprus’ history shows that, even in difficult times, collective effort and the balanced functioning of the economy can lead to progress,” Stavrou said, concluding with a wish for “health, strength, and perspective” for the Cypriot public.