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Cyprus urged to bring financial literacy into classrooms early As financial literacy climbs the policy agenda in Cyprus, questions remain over whether children are being equipped with the practical skills ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) continued to improve the sustainability profile of its non-monetary policy portfolios throughout 2025, according to its latest annual climate-related financial disclosures released this week. The ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that disruptions to trade through the Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, with supply shortages extending well beyond ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector is receiving growing attention in the Israeli media, with a number of leading news outlets reporting a partial recovery in visitor numbers following disruption caused by the ...

Serious weaknesses in Cyprus’ system for licensing and supervising tourist accommodation are undermining efforts to upgrade the country’s tourism product, according to a new special report by the Audit ...

Wizz Air on Thursday announced the launch of a new package holiday booking platform named Wizz Holidays, aimed at simplifying vacation planning for travellers across Europe and beyond. The platform ...

Greek banks, some of which are also operational in Cyprus, are moving closer in line with European peers after restoring capital adequacy, ranking among the most profitable in Europe and ...

The National Bank of Greece acquired 675,000 of its own shares between June 22, 2026, and June 29, 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme. The transactions were executed at a weighted average ...

The Financial Wellbeing Index for Cyprus rose in 2025, but household financial pressure remains widespread, according to findings published by the Financial Wellbeing Institute and commented on by the Finance Ministry ...

Rental costs in Cyprus continued to increase in the opening months of 2026, while house prices also maintained their upward trajectory, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday. The latest ...

Cyprus recorded 1,711,525 guest nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday, as demand for platform-based accommodation ...

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.1 per cent in May 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Thursday, marking a further improvement from the previous month and a sharp ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced that it received two major honours at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2025 for its €300 million Tier 2 bond issuance, further strengthening its standing in ...

Retail proprietary trading is no longer among the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) immediate regulatory priorities, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides, despite ...

Paphos is evolving into one of Cyprus’ most dynamic business and investment centres, with tourism now complemented by real estate, education, technology and professional services, according to an analysis published ...

The European Union published the 2026 edition of key figures on European business this week, offering a comprehensive analysis of industry activities, investment, productivity, globalisation, technology, and tourism across member states. ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Wednesday that it has granted an exemption to Logicom Services Limited regarding the mandatory requirement to launch a public takeover bid ...

Cyprus recorded an estimated annual inflation rate of 4 per cent in June 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in May, according to flash figures released on Tuesday by Eurostat, while inflation across ...

Cyprus’ turnover value index of retail trade saw an year-on-year increase of 9.8 per cent in May, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). For the same month, ...

A total of 800 homes out of 1,200 approved properties have been incorporated into the mortgage to rent scheme, state-owned asset management company Kedipes said on Wednesday, as it continues processing applications. ...

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises Plc has announced the appointment of Jaan Kristian Teär as a non-executive director, with the decision taking effect from July 1, 2026. This leadership ...

Demetra Holdings Plc held its twenty-sixth annual general meeting in Nicosia on June 30, where the company announced a significant return of capital to shareholders alongside a cautionary outlook for the ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced that it recently presented its annual academic excellence award to the top-performing economics student at the University of Cyprus, continuing a long-standing ...

Eurobank says 96 per cent of transactions are now digital Eurobank this week presented its new Banking Forward strategy in Athens, outlining a €1 billion technology investment programme alongside a broad digital ...