Cyprus Business News

Cyprus’ parliament this week approved a new law extending the interval for general property valuations from three to five years. The change aims to optimise resources and streamline operations within ...

Cyprus was represented at the annual general assembly of the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) and the meeting of its board, held on December 10 in Brussels. Representatives of the Cypriot ...

The Cypriot government on Wednesday provided an update on its strategic campaign to improve the country’s reputation on the global stage. This effort is being spearheaded by Invest Cyprus ...

The Association of Cyprus Banks on Tuesday expressed its readiness to adjust interest rates tied to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate immediately after the ECB’s forthcoming ...

Short-termism has become a dominant feature of the investment landscape. Amid market volatility, geopolitical tensions and an overwhelming flow of news, staying focused on the bigger picture has become more ...

The Association of Cyprus Banks on Tuesday expressed its readiness to adjust interest rates tied to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate immediately after the ECB’s forthcoming ...

GDEV, a global gaming company based in Limassol, recently teamed up with InvestGame to examine the IPO landscape of 87 gaming firms with a combined valuation exceeding $350 billion. The gaming sector, ...

Cyprus saw its trade deficit shrink to €6.37 billion in January–October 2024, a significant reduction compared to €7.56 billion during the same period in 2023. The improvement reflects a 12.3 per cent drop in ...

The Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evep) hosted a meeting on Friday with Liu Kai, the Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus, to explore potential collaborations between ...

Cyprus contributed just €259 million to the European Union budget in 2023, receiving €393 million in return. This positions the island country as a net beneficiary, reflecting broader financial imbalances across member states, ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced that it has been awarded the title of Bank of the Year in Cyprus for 2024 by The Banker, a leading international banking and ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday announced key deadlines for the implementation of the EU Instant Payments Regulation. The EU’s Instant Payments Regulation is a new regulation ...

Founded by Kyrillos Akritidis and Murad Salikhov, Schwarzwald Capital is a Cyprus-based venture capital firm that has a distinct focus on fintech and the creator economy. Akritidis spoke to the ...

The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Cyprus achieved a consumer satisfaction rate of 94.44 per cent for its case-handling services in 2023, according to its annual report. The majority of complaints (54 per cent) ...

The Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) recently held a meeting with representatives of EasyJet Holidays, the holiday division of the low-cost airline, it was announced on Monday. The meeting, which ...

Smart investing comes down to a few key principles that when linked to an individual’s financial goals ensures preparedness and peace of mind. With the rise of digitalisation and ...

Motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus rose by 10.1 per cent from January to November 2024, with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles driving the market shift. According to the statistical ...

Limassol topped Cyprus’ property market from January to September 2024, leading in sales values for houses and apartments, according to a report from Nicosia-based firm Landbank Analytics.  The report, which reviewed ...

Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) director general Theodoros Loukaidis was recently presented with the Athenian Glaive award in Athens. According to an official announcement released on Monday, the RIF chief ...

The Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) recently held a meeting with representatives of EasyJet Holidays, the holiday division of the low-cost airline, it was announced on Monday. The meeting, which ...

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou is set to deliver a speech addressing key economic and business issues at the chamber’s annual general meeting on ...

The Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2024 brought together hundreds of industry leaders in Athens, celebrating the achievements of local and international shipping. Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended ...

Antony Barnett, Chief Executive Officer of Limassol-based Network Financial Services (NFS), is no stranger to the delicate balancing act of financial planning. With a career that spans years of experience, ...

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), taking effect on January 17, 2025, will impose tougher cybersecurity rules on financial entities, with the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) urging compliance ...