Cyprus Business News

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced an increase in the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) requirement for licenced credit institutions from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent. The change, aimed ...

State-owned asset management company Kedipes this week provided updates on the implementation of the mortgage-to-rent scheme, revealing that approximately 25 rental agreements have been signed. In addition, the company said that ...

The Construction Production Index in Cyprus reached 110.92 points in the third quarter of 2024, with 2021 acting as the base year set at 100 points. This marks a 6.5 per cent increase compared to ...

The total value of non-performing exposures (NPEs) in Cyprus dropped to €1.6 billion by the end of September 2024, down from €1.7 billion in June. This decrease brought the NPE ratio to 6.5 per ...

Andreas Demetriades, chairman of the Association of Large Investment Projects, emphasised the critical role of foreign investment in Cyprus’ development sector during the 2025 forecast presentation this week. He stated that ...

The total value of non-performing exposures (NPEs) in Cyprus dropped to €1.6 billion by the end of September 2024, down from €1.7 billion in June. This decrease brought the NPE ratio to 6.5 per ...

Global investment fund CarVal Investors has reduced its shareholding in the Bank of Cyprus to 5.9 per cent, according to an announcement made by the bank on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (...

The Cyprus Consumer Association this week urged individuals with consumer loans issued since July 1997 to take action against potential abusive terms in their agreements. It advised loan holders to file ...

The first official session of the advisory committee for strengthening the competitiveness and quality of the Cyprus flag was held in Athens this week, attended by Deputy Minister of Shipping ...

Invest Cyprus issued a statement on Monday underscoring the significance of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed on January 8 at the Egyptian presidential palace in Cairo. These agreements were ...

Invest Cyprus issued a statement on Monday underscoring the significance of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed on January 8 at the Egyptian presidential palace in Cairo. These agreements were ...

The number of government employees in Cyprus has experienced an increase over recent years, according to a report released on Monday by the state’s statistical service. Specifically, the total ...

The number of short-term rental properties has seen significant growth across Cyprus, according to data shared with the House of Representatives by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Deputy Tourism Minister ...

Hellenic Bank on Monday announced the launch of a new mortgage product offering fixed interest rates. This has been rolled out alongside a new rewards programme that the bank described ...

Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider and actively present in Cyprus, this week announced the launch of The Kyndryl Institute. According to the announcement, the institute aims ...

Vehicle registrations in Cyprus rose by 9.1 per cent in 2024, reaching 49,616 compared to 45,494 in 2023, according to the state’s statistical service. Electric vehicles accounted for 4.0 per cent of registrations, up from 2.7 ...

The need for enhanced collaboration between public authorities and private enterprises was emphasised during the recently held ‘Beyond Sea & Sun’ conference. The event, organised by Hermes Airports with the ...

Two leading airlines, Wizz Air and Emirates, are offering employment opportunities in Cyprus, with open recruitment events scheduled this January for cabin crew positions. Wizz Air announced its Cabin Crew ...

The Housing Price Index (HPI) in Cyprus rose by 2.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of annual growth. ...

There is a favourable investment landscape for 2025, with expectations of growth and stability, according to two local experts. Spyros Ierides, CFA and fund management director at CISCO, and George Charalambous, ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 7: The Cypriot property market demonstrated resilience in 2024, despite facing numerous challenges that are expected to persist into 2025. ...

Demetra Holdings shareholders have approved a resolution to sell the company’s shares in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank, according to an official statement released on Friday. The statement, which was ...

The value of bounced cheques in Cyprus saw a significant decline in 2024, dropping by €1.15 billion to €617,873. This compares to €1.77 million in 2023, according to figures released on Friday by the Central ...

Hermes Airports CEO Eleni Kaloyirou on Friday said that Cyprus needs to adapt to evolving travel trends and transportation demands, particularly as climate change and shifting traveller preferences reshape the ...