Nicosia gains international recognition in fDi Intelligence’s “European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025” ranking, confirming its role as an emerging hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Cypriot capital is ranked among recognised European cities such as Oxford (UK), Leeds (Austria) and Geneva (Switzerland), strengthening its position on the international investment map.
2nd place in the Best Small European Cities of the Future 2025 in the Human Capital and Lifestyle category
10th place in the Best Small European Cities of the Future 2025 in the category FDI Strategy.
A city that is evolving and attracting investment.
This prestigious award highlights Nicosia as a city that never stops growing, creating a dynamic and welcoming environment for investment, innovation and skilled talent from around the world.
Through targeted strategic initiatives, the Nicosia Municipality promotes:
- Creating and strengthening the research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Actions to attract foreign capital and strategic investments
- Participation in European, national, competitive and other programmes
- The development of the smart city
- The regeneration of the historic centre
fDi Intelligence’s “European Cities and Regions of the Future” ranking evaluates cities and regions in Europe based on criteria such as economic dynamism, accessibility, human capital and strategies for attracting new businesses.
Source: Nicosia Municipality | Announcements | Announcements 2025 (https://tinyurl.com/42knubad)