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The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has set the reference interest rate at 11.5 per cent, following the authority granted under Article 314A of the Criminal Code, Cap. 154. This new rate ...

There was a 5.4 per cent increase in average gross monthly earnings for Cyprus employees in the third quarter of 2024, reaching €2,351, compared to €2,230 in the same period of 2023, according to the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday published a consultation paper setting out plans for financial entities regulated under DORA to pay an annual ICT oversight fee and ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced that it has responded to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate reduction decisions, lowering its reference rate for loans linked to ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday expressed satisfaction with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to further reduce key interest rates by 0.25 per cent. In a written statement, Keravnos ...

Cyprus’ Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday announced that the country’s startup ecosystem has been acknowledged for its progress in recent years. Specifically, Cyprus received the “Best Worldwide ...

Hellenic Bank senior general manager Stephanos Kassianides has highlighted the crucial role of a robust banking system in fostering business initiatives and economic growth. Speaking during a business event in ...

“Cyprus is not just an economic miracle; it’s a resilient, flexible, and forward-looking economy,” according to Stavros Ioannou, Deputy CEO of Eurobank. Speaking at a recent conference in Athens, ...

Cyprus’ industrial production index dropped by 4.9 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. Specifically, the index stood at 102.7 points, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 points, ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced a reduction in its three key interest rates by 0.25 per cent. This brings the deposit facility rate to 2.75 per cent, the main ...

The payments industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with technological innovations like tap-to-pay, blockchain integration, and generative AI shaping its future, according to payments giant Mastercard. The company on Thursday ...

Cyprus saw a substantial increase in loans in December 2024, with a rise of €503.2 million following a decrease the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). At the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The commission explained that the aim is ...

As the founder of Panis Media, a growth marketing agency dedicated to propelling startups and tech-enabled organisations to new heights, Panis blends over two decades of experience in digital marketing, ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The commission explained that the aim is ...

Tourism revenue in Cyprus increased by 7.1 per cent in the first eleven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the traveller survey results published on Wednesday by ...

Hellenic Bank is preparing to launch a new voluntary early retirement scheme aimed at reducing its workforce by a substantial number of employees, with completion targeted by the end of 2025, ...

The year 2025 will be shaped by new geopolitical, economic, and demographic developments, according to the EY-Parthenon report 2025 Geostrategic Outlook. The report examined the ten most important geostrategic developments likely to ...

The Contractors Council is preparing to revise its member fees in a bid to address a budget deficit that has plagued its finances, according to its president Thekla Kadi. Speaking ...

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI), compiled by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC), recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.3 per cent in December 2024. This marks ...

Cypriot natural gas will be extracted from under the sea for the first time in 2027, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. Speaking to Politis radio, he said he expects ...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are important factors when shaping a company’s strategy and brand image, according to the results of survey by Action Global Communications. The study, ...