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Trade disruptions, inflation and geopolitical tensions are restricting global business prospects, according to a new survey of local chambers of commerce in more than 100 countries conducted by the International Chamber ...

Use of internet-connected devices has become widespread across the European Union, according to a report by Eurostat. Specifically, 70.9 per cent of people in the European Union used internet-connected devices in 2024, ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), as coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, announced that the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is offering significant funding opportunities for ...

Inflation in Cyprus is estimated to have fallen slightly in August 2025, with the annual rate expected at -0.1 per cent, Eurostat reported on Tuesday. At the same time, the monthly ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) have found common ground with Tax Commissioner Soteris Markides on aspects of the proposed tax ...

The Bank of Cyprus Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors. The announcement was published on September 1, 2025, through the Cyprus Stock Exchange. ...

Demetra Holdings Plc has initiated and executed share buybacks following shareholder approval at its annual general meeting in June, with transactions carried out through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation (...

Cyprus’ economy recorded solid growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report released this week by the state statistical service. In real terms and adjusted for seasonality, Cyprus’ ...

Retail trade in Cyprus recorded solid growth in July 2025, with the Retail Trade Turnover Value Index rising by 5.2 per cent compared with July 2024. The Retail Trade Turnover Volume Index showed ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday announced that the 5th Cyprus Networking Forum, CNF2025, is set to take place in Nicosia on September 4, 2025. The event is ...

BlackRock has become the second-largest shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp. after boosting its stake in the company to 0.85 per cent, with an investment valued at about $89 million. Freedom Holding Corp., ...

The merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus began today, September 1, 2025, with the transfer of all assets and liabilities of Eurobank Cyprus to Hellenic Bank. At the same time, the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday launched a new quiz designed to help investors assess their ability to recognise investment fraud. According to an official announcement, the ...

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently carried out an introductory visit to the SOZO Brain Center in Cyprus, according to an announcement released on Monday. The visit allowed Skourides to review ...

The Middle East smartphone market recorded remarkable growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to new research from industry analysts Canalys. Excluding Turkey, shipments in the region rose by 15 per ...

Public cloud services spending in Europe is set to total $229 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $452 billion by 2029, according to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide ...

The resilience of Cyprus’ electricity system is emerging as a critical priority, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas.  Speaking on the evolving ...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new report on the use of technology tools in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision, also known ...

Industrial production in the euro area decreased by 1.3 per cent in June 2025 compared with May 2025, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the EU, ...

The euro area recorded a surplus of €7.0 billion in trade in goods with the rest of the world in June 2025, compared with a surplus of €20.7 billion in June 2024, according to ...

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has launched a tender for hotel rooms in Nicosia to accommodate thousands of delegates expected during Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of Europe from January ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced the continuation of the suspension of trading of shares of ZREES Fraction Plc on the Emerging Companies Market for an additional two ...

ASBISc Enterprises Plc has announced estimated consolidated revenues for July 2025, reporting a significant year-on-year increase. According to the company, which is more commonly referred to as ASBIS, estimated consolidated revenues ...

Production in the construction sector recorded a monthly decline across the euro area and the European Union in June, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of ...