Kyriacos Nicolaou

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is reshaping Europe’s crypto market, while exposing new regulatory challenges, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides. In an ...

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced a sweeping transformation of its retail banking operations, introducing a new organisational model aimed at placing the customer at the centre of banking services. ...

The University of Nicosia announced this week that it will host a student event titled “Become a Merchant Navy Officer for a Day” at the BSM Maritime Training Centre at ...

Index provider MSCI has confirmed that Greece will return to its developed markets index in May 2027, marking a key milestone in the country’s long recovery from its sovereign debt ...

Francois-Louis Michaud will take up his position as chair of the European Banking Authority on April 16, 2026, following his formal appointment by the Council of the European Union earlier this week. “...

Europe must dismantle structural barriers and leverage cutting-edge technology to fully realise the potential of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Vice ...

Budget airline Wizz Air on April 1 announced a 20 per cent discount on selected flights to mark Cyprus National Day, offering reduced fares for travellers departing from Cyprus. The airline stated ...

The European Supervisory Authorities—a collective body comprising the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)—have ...

Eurostat on Tuesday announced that annual inflation in Cyprus is estimated to have risen to 1.5 per cent in March 2026, reflecting an increase compared to previous months. Speaking to the broader ...

The House finance committee has examined significant legal and substantive changes to a proposed law concerning the financial commissioner and procedures for complaints and foreclosures, with the binding nature of ...

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on specific categories of meat and fish, following a decision by the Cabinet. The department stated that the ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) has announced that it is participating as a partner in the European Erasmus+ programme I-DEMO, aimed at strengthening the district’s position as a ...

The Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company on Tuesday announced that its total issued share capital stood at 435,772,799 ordinary shares. Each of these shares carries a nominal value of €0.10 ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Tuesday announced the listing of 62,794,749 additional ordinary shares of Globalwealth Group Plc on its Emerging Companies Market. The shares, each with a nominal value ...

Logicom Public Ltd on Tuesday announced that it expects a slight decrease in turnover during the first quarter of 2026, compared with the corresponding period of 2025. The company stated that this ...

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Andreas Papadatos as its new general manager. “His appointment, effective from May 1, 2026, marks the beginning ...

Skills shortages have overtaken cyber risks and economic volatility as the primary concern for business leaders in Cyprus, according to the 15th Annual PwC Cyprus CEO Survey. The survey gathered ...

Cyprus recorded average hourly labour costs of €21.7 during the 2025 financial year, according to a report released on Tuesday by Eurostat. The figure places Cyprus significantly below the European Union average ...

Eurostat on Tuesday announced that annual inflation in Cyprus is estimated to have risen to 1.5 per cent in March 2026, reflecting an increase compared to previous months. Speaking to the broader ...

Demetra Holdings Plc announced that it has successfully repurchased 7,500 of its own shares as part of a strategic share buyback programme. The transaction was carried out during the trading session ...

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Limited on Tuesday announced that it will convene its annual general meeting for shareholders on May 14, 2026, at its head offices in Nicosia. The meeting is scheduled ...

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday announced that the Index of Industrial Output Prices for February 2026 reached 122.9 units, recording both monthly and annual increases. The service reported that the ...

Cyprus is facing a challenging tourism season as the conflict with Iran has eroded the island’s safety image abroad, according to Charis Papacharalambous, president of the Association of Cyprus ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced that its board of directors has approved the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2025, including the audited consolidated financial statements ...