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By Petros Nearchou In a previous article, I argued that the most overlooked AI risk for Cyprus firms is not that machines will “go rogue.” The risk is simpler. AI ...

The Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap) has outlined its ongoing efforts to promote the district as a domestic holiday destination, following its participation in the “Taxidi” travel fair 2026 in ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) was named ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026’ in the Global Banking & Finance Awards, organised by Global Banking & Finance Review, in recognition of its standing ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced a two-day training programme for building managers, aimed at strengthening leadership and organisational skills. The programme, titled “Building Managers 360 degrees – ...

Investment broker Eurobank Equities has said that the Greek banking sector, which includes financial institutions also operating in Cyprus, continues to be undervalued by the market, maintaining a “buy” recommendation ...

British manufacturers give a patchy picture of their ability to ramp up output should the government need to ​mobilise key industries, a survey showed on Monday. Britain ‌is redoubling efforts ...

Global smartphone shipments declined by 4.1 per cent year-on-year to 289.7 million units in the first quarter of 2026, marking the end of a 10-quarter growth streak, according to a report from the ...

The National Bank of Greece recently announced the free distribution of 169,060 ordinary registered voting shares to eligible beneficiaries under the third cycle of its 2023 Stock Awards Programme. The bank said ...

Three listed Cypriot companies on Monday held their annual general meetings (AGMs) at their respective registered offices, confirming board compositions and auditor appointments alongside the presentation of their 2024 financial results ...

The Finance Ministry’s directorate general for development on Monday outlined the outcomes of recent European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) discussions held in Nicosia under the Cypriot Presidency of the ...

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced that it acquired 6,700 of its own shares on April 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy authorised by the company’s shareholders. The ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Monday the suspension of trading for the Republic of Cyprus’ 13-week Treasury Bills (Series 2026, First Issue) ahead of their delisting. The securities, which ...

Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry, the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (Paef) recently signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote joint actions in humanitarian aid and ...

The Treasury on Monday announced its strategic plan for the period 2027–2029, outlining its priorities and operational framework for the coming years. According to the announcement, the strategic planning framework defines ...

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the international outreach of its members, with its newly appointed board placing fresh emphasis on creating tangible ...

The Cyprus economy continued to grow robustly in 2025, with updated data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) confirming continued expansion both annually and in the final quarter of the year. ...

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary general Thomas Kazakos has said the shipping industry is committed to decarbonisation, as leading maritime bodies called on International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states ...

Construction material prices in Cyprus continued to rise, with the price index of construction materials showing both monthly and annual increases in March, according to a report from the state ...

Greeek shipping magnate George Prokopiou’s Dynacom Tankers Management is continuing to trade through the Gulf, despite the security risks and disrupted shipping patterns in the Strait of Hormuz, with ...

The property market in Cyprus continues to evolve in 2026, shaped by rising demand, steady foreign investment and limited housing supply in key urban areas. For both residents and newcomers, the ...

Civil servants trade union Pasydy welcomed the submission to parliament of three bills aimed at overhauling recruitment in public service, saying the existing system was marked by serious weaknesses and ...

Five cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since the outbreak of the Iran conflict have now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway ...

The cost of implementing the digital euro could reach €18 billion, according to a new study, far exceeding previous figures cited by the European Central Bank (ECB). The updated cost study ...

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it had repurchased more than one million shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. In a filing to both the Cyprus ...