Souzana Psara

The digital euro will have the same level of privacy as cash notes, according to Stella Ioannidou, a financial market infrastructures and payments expert at the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 16: Following the recent announcement of a €30 million investment in premium AA games by Mad Crusader, a Cyprus-based ...

The profitability of the Cypriot banking sector surged in the first half of 2024, with after-tax profits rising to €602.92 million, compared to €345.64 million at the end of March 2024. According to the ...

PwC Cyprus this week honoured the academic achievements of five trainees who distinguished themselves in the associate chartered accountant (ICAEW ACA) examinations. Prominent figures attended the award ceremony at the ...

Cypriot businesses are making real progress in innovation, with new products entering international markets, according to Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) director general Theodoros Loukaidis. However, he explained that while ...

The Nicosia property market is experiencing strong demand for second-floor apartments, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The company also reported notable differences in asking prices, with amounts ...

Financial literacy and robust regulation are essential to strengthening household financial behaviour, according to a number of experts at a conference organised by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and ...

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides took part in the Learning Innovation Summit 2024 at the University of Nicosia, where he underlined the crucial role of the EU AI Act. Commenting on this ...

Cyprus’ construction materials price index for August 2024 recorded a slight decrease of 0.08 per cent when compared to the same month in 2023. According to a report released by the Cyprus Statistical ...

The Limassol Marina on Wednesday announced that it is celebrating its tenth anniversary through a number of special events. Since its launch, Limassol Marina has established itself as an award-winning, ...

Eurobank and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Indian Embassy in Athens. The agreement, signed on September 16, aims to establish ...

A delegation from the Association of Cyprus Banks is currently in the United States, visiting Washington DC and New York, to highlight the progress of the Cypriot banking sector in ...

Foreign investors in Cyprus are increasingly shifting their focus from luxury properties to more affordable housing, driven by a desire for residency permits rather than citizenship. This shift, according to ...

Business accelerator Kinisis Ventures on Monday announced the launch of Kinisis Venture Fund II (KVF II), a new investment fund under the KV Kinisis Ventures Fund in Cyprus. According to ...

The number of job vacancies rose by 5.8 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, with an increase of 4.1 per cent compared to the first quarter of the year. According ...

Employment in the public sector in Cyprus saw a 3.3 per cent increase in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 9: Influencers in Cyprus are currently facing increased scrutiny as authorities ramp up checks on tax compliance and ...

Gross betting revenue in Cyprus reached €287.8 million during the second quarter of 2024, according to the National Betting Authority. The authority clarified that this figure refers to both in-shop betting (Class ...

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis recently highlighted the importance of maritime education while speaking at the ceremony of the Merchant Marine Academy of Chios. During her speech, which took ...

Larnaca Marina’s berthing fees are “considered very competitive” compared to other commercial marinas on the island, according to the transport ministry. The ministry made the statement as part of ...

Chief scientist Demetris Skourides recently made an appearance at the Chief Science Advisors Roundtable (CSAR 2024), marking the first time Cyprus was represented at the event. Organised by UNESCO and the ...

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis announced this week the results of the recent elections for two key advisory committees, which aim to enhance the competitiveness and quality of Cyprus’ ...

High Commissioner of India to Cyprus Shri Manish visited the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) headquarters in Nicosia this week. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, sought to explore investment ...

Government employment in Cyprus recorded a 3.9 per cent increase in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released this week ...