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Cyprus’ gross government debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 70.5 per cent at the end of the second quarter, reflecting a drop both on an annual and quarterly basis. In contrast, the eurozone’...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday released a statement requiring Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to adopt the European Banking Authority (EBA) guidelines on the application of the ...

The Republic of Cyprus is expected to secure a new loan in 2025 to repay the first instalment of a €6.3 billion loan received from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). This projection ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a significant increase in global passenger demand, with its chief, Willie Walsh, cautioning that this surge could soon lead to an infrastructure ...

Registration for the 2024-2025 European Statistics Competition will take place from October 21 to November 19, according to an announcement from the Press and Information Office (PIO). The office explained that the ...

Significant external and internal risks to the economy were highlighted by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday during the presentation of the 2025 state budget at the House finance committee. Despite ...

A significant share of Cypriot wealth continues to languish in low-interest bank deposits, despite alternative investment options, according to senior investment specialist at Athlos Capital Phanos Vladimirou. He also attributed ...

New home sales in Cyprus reached €1.9 billion during the first nine months of 2024, according to a report from Nicosia-based firm Landbank Analytics. According to the report, this figure represents a 25 ...

The Construction Materials Price Index recorded a slight decrease on an annual basis for September 2024, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The index reached 117.27 points during this time, ...

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism on Friday outlined the need to address long-standing challenges in the tourism sector, in order to maximise its performance and boost the Cypriot economy. Initiatives ...

Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) in nominal terms (current prices) reached €31.34 billion in 2023. This marks a growth rate of 6.5 per cent, according to the major revision of national accounts for 1995–2022 ...

Businesses in Cyprus are strengthening their cybersecurity measures in anticipation of the European Union’s network and information security directive (NIS 2). The new directive comes into effect across all 27 EU ...

The number of tourists arriving in Cyprus reached 509,463 in September 2024, up from 487,350 in September 2023. This marks an increase of 4.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). For ...

The number of tourists arriving in Cyprus reached 509,463 in September 2024, up from 487,350 in September 2023. This marks an increase of 4.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). For ...

Cyprus’ harmonised inflation rate decelerated to 1.6 per cent in September 2024, matching the rate recorded in March of this year, which was the lowest recorded during the past 33 months. This figure ...

Aegean Airlines this week announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Cyprus to Rome, effective from April 2025. According to the announcement, the new service will operate from Larnaca ...

The CFA Society Cyprus this week reaffirmed its commitment to promoting professional networking and excellence within the island’s financial community during its first post-summer member event. In an official ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday announced that it will no longer accept new applications for registration of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). This decision is in line ...

There is a global gap in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, coupled with declining public trust in governments and corporate behaviour, according to SEC Newgate’s fourth annual ESG ...

The Pancyprian Cooperative Promotion Company is seeking a contractor to prepare a prospectus and issue shares as part of its roadmap to establish a “new small cooperative bank”, it emerged ...

The Pancyprian Cooperative Promotion Company is seeking a contractor to prepare a prospectus and issue shares as part of its roadmap to establish a “new small cooperative bank”, it emerged ...

The Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat) has criticised the government for what it describes as a series of contradictory actions that are negatively affecting citizens. In a strongly worded statement released ...

Hong Kong investor and entrepreneur Balram Chainrai has submitted a proposal to acquire up to 100 per cent, with a minimum of 76 per cent, of the issued share capital of the ...

In an ever-changing geopolitical and geoeconomic environment, the challenges are enormous and the ability to adapt and respond immediately is imperative, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday. Addressing the ...