Stay informed with the latest business and economy news from Cyprus and around the globe. This section covers key developments in finance, energy, tourism, technology, entrepreneurship and the corporate sector.
Boeing (BA.N) expects to reach a balance between supply and market demand for passenger jets by the end of the decade, an executive said this week.
“From my perspective ...
Tourist arrivals in 2024 surpassed 4 million for the first time, breaking the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis hailed the milestone as a historic achievement, accompanied by ...
Harmonised inflation in Cyprus increased by 2.3 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a report released this week from the state’s statistical service.
The category of restaurants and hotels ...
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism on Friday announced the second call for proposals under its €3 million grant scheme to boost tourism across Cyprus.
The scheme aims to support the modernisation ...
The environmental authority has approved the €60 million American Medical Centre Limassol / American Heart Institute project, according to an announcement released on Friday.
“The approval by the Environmental Authority lays the ...
Global diesel prices and refining margins spiked following the latest round of US sanctions on Russia’s oil trade on expectations the measures would tighten supplies, according to analysts and ...
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The 17th International Shipping Conference took place in Athens this week, with the central theme being the bridging of the shipping industry with capital markets.
Co-hosted by Maritime Economies and ...
Eurobank has finalised the sale of its 8.58 per cent stake in Demetra Holdings Plc, totalling 17,152,353 shares, to Logicom Services Limited for approximately €27 million (€1.55 per share).
In a statement issued on ...
Interest rates in Cyprus continued to decline in November 2024, with home loan rates averaging 4.50 per cent, down from 4.62 per cent in October, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
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Eurobank’s acquisition of Hellenic Bank is expected to conclude by the end of May, paving the way for the legal and operational merger with Eurobank Cyprus.
The latest update ...
The Cyprus Property Developers Association met with the Department for Town Planning and Housing this week to address concerns about the compensatory measures for granting planning permits, particularly regarding the ...
Limassol’s Ariel Cinema, a historic site long out of use, is set to be transformed into a 19-storey mixed-use tower following approval from the environment department.
Dating back to 1966, ...
The outlook for Cyprus tourism in 2025 is encouraging, with booking flows surpassing those of the previous year, according to president of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides.
Michaelides stated ...
Several European and North American car factories are at risk of being closed or sold this year as automobile brands struggle with overcapacity and price competition, research and advisory firm ...
The Bank of England will cut interest rates four times this year to support a flat-lining economy, economists polled by Reuters said, but they added that risks to inflation are ...
Top Republican officials at the US Securities and Exchange Commission are poised to begin overhauling the agency’s cryptocurrency policies potentially as early as next week when President-elect Donald Trump ...
Farmers wanting to install solar panels for their own consumption will be able to do so without needing a construction permit, under a law passed by the House of Representatives ...
Currently, PEPE is trading at $0.00002082, reflecting a 15.63% increase over the past week. Driven by whale purchases, exchange listings, and viral attention, Pepe Coin (PEPE) is gathering steam with a predicted 800% ...
Freedom Holding Corp. sponsored the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship, hosted at the iconic Cipriani Wall Street. This landmark event delivered electrifying matches and historic moments.
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi ...
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday launched its survey on household income and living conditions for 2025.
The survey, conducted annually since 2005, aligns with a relevant EU regulation, which requires ...
Rating agency DBRS this week released a report projecting robust GDP growth for Cyprus over the coming years.
The agency explained that its projections are based on a positive trend ...
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis highlighted the need to enhance the competitiveness of the Cyprus maritime flag during a two-day visit to Athens.
On the first day of her ...
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) aims to maintain stable prices and a sound financial system, according to governor Christodoulos Patsalides.
Speaking at the 12th Banking Forum and Fintech Expo ...