NEWS
Challenges and Barriers for Women in the Gaming Sector
Despite positive movement, women in gaming and iGaming continue to face significant challenges that limit both entry into the field and career advancement:
Workplace Culture and Harassment: A lingering issue is the prevalence of sexist behavior and hostile work environments.
Women in iGaming: Promoting Diversity at All Levels of the Industry
Women remain underrepresented across many roles in both the video gaming and iGaming (online gambling) sectors, especially in technical and leadership positions. Globally, women make up roughly 30% of the game industry workforce nugamers.eu, while in Europe the figure is closer to 24%.
Key Developments in Cyprus iGaming Sector (Late 2023 – Mid 2025)
The period from late 2023 through mid-2025 has seen significant activity in Cyprus’s iGaming and gambling industry. Major companies expanded operations and forged partnerships, new regulations were introduced (and even revised), and the market continued its robust growth.
Cyprus: Access the 2024 Labour Relations Officer’s Handbook
We are pleased to share that the 2024 Labour Relations Officer’s Handbook is now available in English: A guide to Cypriot labour law and industrial relations.
Cyprus: A Tech And Investment Hub
Cyprus is stepping onto the global tech and investment stage. Recent Cyprus government roadshows in the US and India have pitched the island to leading tech giants, sparking real interest from companies like Amazon, OpenAI, Google, Oracle, Plug and Play, and Tenstorrent knews.kathimerini.com.cy. Notably, Plug and Play is exploring a startup incubator here, and Amazon is considering R&D centers and data facilities aligned with Cyprus’s new “Cloud First” strategy.
Drowning in CVs? How Cyprus Recruiters Can Stay Afloat
If you’re a recruiter in Cyprus right now, you might feel like you’re drowning in CVs. After years of a candidate-driven boom, the hiring landscape has flipped to an employer-driven market, meaning companies now have the upper hand as job seekers scramble for opportunities. One ripple effect is a surge in job applications per opening.
