Amid conflict and fragmentation, Cyprus takes the EU helm to steer crucial financial talks and prove that neutrality can be strength.

As Cyprus assumes its second Presidency of the European Union, it steps into a role defined by crisis and change. The contrast with its first Presidency (2012) could not be sharper. Then, multilateralism prevailed; collaboration was possible, and conflict manageable. Today, multilateralism is under siege, conflicts dominate, and Europe faces existential challenges: its Union and Security, its Internal and Capital Markets, its Competitiveness, its Freedom and Values…

Matters of Life and Debt: In your 20's, 30's, and 40's, planning for your pension is a compounding effort that yields the best results when started as early as possible. Clarity on pension systems is a part of financial literacy that is obscured by the need for short-term gains, compromising long-term vision.

In her 20’s Caroline dreamt of an international career. She loved traveling, exploring new cultures, learning something new, and pushing boundaries of potential. While Caroline is a real person, I’m using that name as an alias to respect her wish for anonymity.   

Determined to live the life of a global nomad, she got her breakthrough with a consulting job in London at the age of 30. The sky was the limit; she ran an international career alongside building a family life, moved across regions, building projects and business in Europe, Middle East and Africa…

From mobile banking to crypto, financial systems are evolving beyond traditional banks and cash. At Queens of Money, we emphasize the importance of understanding how money works -whether you're budgeting or exploring investments. One key topic gaining traction is crypto governance - how decisions are made in decentralized systems like DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations). Unlike traditional models where power lies with governments or CEOs, crypto governance aims to distribute decision-making among token holders using blockchain technology. While it promotes transparency and participation, challenges like technical barriers and unequal influence remain. Understanding who holds power, how decisions are made, and the risks involved is essential - even if you’re not investing - so you can confidently navigate today’s financial landscape.

On the occasion of WikiEXPO Cyprus, Cleopatra Kitti speaks about the evolving landscape of financial compliance and the role of platforms like WikiFX in strengthening transparency in the global forex industry.

Cleopatra Kitti in conversation with Director & Producer, Tim Slade, at the screening of ‘The Veto’, a film about the permanent member veto in the UN Security Council - a crucial issue facing global peace and security.

Η Κλεοπάτρα Κιττή, Διαπιστευμένη Ανεξάρτητη Διοικητική Σύμβουλος και πάροχος συμβουλευτικών υπηρεσιών στρατηγικής, ρίσκου, διακυβέρνησης σε διεθνείς εταιρείες, οργανισμούς και κυβερνήσεις στον τομέα της ενέργειας, των υποδομών και χρηματοοικονομικών υπηρεσιών, απαντά στις ερωτήσεις μας για όσα αλλάζουν σήμερα στην Κύπρο, την Ευρώπη, τον κόσμο.

Dr. Marios P. Efthymiopoulos welcomes Mrs Cleopatra Kitti, the Founder of the Mediterranean Growth Initiative.

The Mediterranean Forum | Cleopatra Kitti in conversation with George A. Papandreau, Former Prime Minister of Greece, President of Circle the Med.

Σύμφωνα με την Κλεοπάτρα Κιττή, το έργο «Great Sea Interconnector» είναι σημαντικό για την Κύπρο, γιατί θα μπορέσει να καταστεί ισότιμο κράτος μέλος της ΕΕ – είναι η μόνη ευρωπαϊκή χώρα που παραμένει απομονωμένη από την εσωτερική αγορά υποδομών και ηλεκτρισμού. Μιλώντας στον Πολίτη 107.6 & 97.6, η κα Κιττή -η οποία είναι σύμβουλος διεθνών επιχειρήσεων και κυβερνήσεων, και ιδρύτρια της Πρωτοβουλίας Ανάπτυξης της Μεσογείου- ανέφερε μεταξύ άλλων ότι η Ελλάδα είναι το πιο κοντινό μας κράτος μέλος, και σύμμαχος. «Η επιχειρηματική μας κουλτούρα και εμπιστοσύνη πρέπει να βελτιωθεί.

In recent years, there has been a significant uptick in the focus on Environmental protection, Social responsibility, and corporate Governance (ESG), both internationally and within the Cypriot context.

Cleopatra Kitti, Independent Director, Board member and Advisor, offers her insights on the current ESG landscape in Cyprus and the global arena.

…“Sustainability is absolutely critical in terms of advisory and board work. We’re at an important juncture in Europe and the US, where we really need businesses to rethink how they deliver shareholder value in the longer term. There is no shareholder value without stakeholder value.”…

How many of us Cypriots understand how European regulations - that impact our daily lives – are decided?

Who shapes them and influences them? And why are they initiated – what purpose and goal do these regulations aim to serve?

How much does Cyprus input into the process of EU regulation? We are takers of the regulation – but to what extent are we input givers?

Spain takes over the helm of the rotating European Union Council Presidency on June 1. As a member of the EU since 1986, this is Spain’s fifth EU Presidency.

Spain is a Mediterranean country with interests and values embedded in Europe. By joining the European family 37 years ago, it has been part of the European project’s evolution and understands that “if Europe does well, Spain does well,” as Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares commented in his recent remarks introducing the priorities of its upcoming European rotating presidency…

…Cleopatra Kitti, an INSEAD Alumni, board member Senior Advisor to international corporations and governments, and founder of the Mediterranean Growth Initiative, shares, “We are on the path to understanding how ESG will impact Cyprus. The island will follow EU regulation, however, as the timeline is approaching, Cypriot businesses and organizations must be prepared for the new regulatory obligations. Senior leaders and board members must understand the shift these obligations will require in forming strategy and mitigating risk.”…

…“The election results imply that hardliners on the Cyprus issue outweigh [pro-reunification] ones,” said Cleopatra Kitti, senior policy adviser of Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy, a think-tank. Reunification of Cyprus has been a top priority for every president since the 1974 invasion.