Anthi Theocharous elected as first female president of Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Anthi Theocharous has been elected as the new president of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EVEL) for the 2026–2029 term. The announcement was made during the 64th Annual General Assembly, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the St. Raphael Resort & Marina. Theocharous, who previously served as the Vice President of Tourism, succeeds Andreas Tsouloftas, whose six-year tenure concluded at the event. She was elected without an opposing candidate, marking a significant milestone as the first woman to lead the organization.

The assembly featured addresses from various officials, including Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michalis Damianos. During his speech, the Minister emphasized the government's commitment to industrial infrastructure and mentioned that over 151 million euros in grants have been disbursed for nearly 5,500 applications between early 2021 and September 2026, out of a 352-million-euro budget for the 2021–2027 period. The meeting also included speeches from the President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Stavros Stavrou, the President of the Limassol Provincial Self-Government Organization, Giannis Tsouloftas, and Limassol Mayor Giannis Armeftis, all highlighting the importance of cooperation between the state and the business sector.