Cyprus Business News

The IDEA Innovation Centre, an initiative by the Bank of Cyprus, this week announced that it is now accepting applications for the tenth cycle of its startup programme. Aspiring entrepreneurs ...

The 12th Energy Symposium, held at the Royal Hall in Nicosia, highlighted the urgent need for swift decisions and actions in Cyprus’ energy sector. The event, organised by FMW Financial ...

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.73 million visitors in the first ten months of 2024, reflecting a 4.6 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This also represents a modest 0.81 per ...

Hellenic Bank on Monday announced a reduction of its key interest rate by 21 basis points, effective from November 14, 2024. This move is expected to positively impact more than 90,000 borrowers across the ...

Cruise ship arrivals at Limassol port have dropped sharply, with 2024 bookings falling from 200 to just 90 due to the conflict in Israel and instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. To address the ...

Cyprus property investors are enjoying better returns from rental income than bank deposits, with yields of up to 6 per cent far outpacing the modest 1.98 per cent average return on household ...

Inflation in Cyprus has slowed for a third consecutive month, according to the Consumer Protection Service. The service on Monday reported a decrease from 1.5 per cent in August to 0.7 per ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday announced that the Cyprus-Austria Business Forum is set to take place on November 21, 2024. Kicking off at at 9:30am, the event ...

The Cyprus accountants’ association (Selk) and the University of Cyprus’ Department of Accounting and Finance (AFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The move aims to forge closer ties ...

The UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council (UKCEC), a non-profit organisation founded by members of the Cypriot diaspora, has launched its updated website. The council aims to strengthen business ties between the United ...

The total weight of goods transported by road within Cyprus increased by 9.1 per cent during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report from ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday announced the release of a silver collector’s coin with a nominal value of €5, minted in proof condition for 2024. According to the ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting November 11: Two in three Cypriots place a high priority on adapting to climate change, according to the European ...

Property prices in Limassol surged in 2024, with apartment prices up by over 20 per cent and house prices rising by 30 per cent, according to a report from Nicosia-based firm Landbank Analytics. ...

The 12th Energy Symposium tackled the energy crisis, regional turbulence, and the urgent global shift to renewables. Titled “The Big Decisions on Energy”, the event was held with the support ...

Fintech and trading platform Capital.com on Friday announced that it has introduced a regional leadership model to bolster growth and innovation in its regulated markets. According to the announcement, ...

Cyprus recorded a record-breaking €3.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) for 2023, according to Invest Cyprus, the agency tasked with driving investments to the island. This figure was reported during the ...

The Bank of Cyprus Holdings (BOCH) this week announced the repurchase of 65,000 ordinary shares of €0.10 each. These purchases, effective as of November 14, took place on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) ...

AstroBank has appointed Natasa Pilides, former Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, as an independent member of its board of directors. According to an announcement released on Friday, the appointment ...

EMBIO Diagnostics, a Cypriot startup based in Nicosia and specialising in rapid diagnostic technologies for food safety and air quality, has secured €2.5 million in funding to drive international growth and ...

ARIS, a Cyprus-based accelerator founded in partnership with Deloitte Cyprus, has announced a strategic shift to focus on promoting and empowering start-up and scale-up success stories. Established in 2018 in Limassol, ...

Property prices in Limassol surged in 2024, with apartment prices up by over 20 per cent and house prices rising by 30 per cent, according to a report from Nicosia-based firm Landbank Analytics. ...

The director general of the Finance Ministry and the Interior Minister reassured the House internal affairs committee about recent concerns regarding the regulations for facilitating strategic development projects. During a ...

Hellenic Bank has underscored the importance of long-term investment strategies in navigating a highly volatile market environment. Speaking at the first Where to Invest Forum 2024, organised by the bank as ...