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Cypriot startup Kyprium is aiming to transform the island’s recruitment sector through artificial intelligence, with founder Michalis Senekkis arguing that Cyprus must move away from informal hiring practices and ...

The Middle East crisis is increasingly spilling into labour markets worldwide, threatening jobs, incomes and working conditions as higher energy costs, disrupted transport routes, weaker tourism and tighter migration flows ...

Greek banks remain in a strong position despite recent weakness in their share prices, according to fresh assessments by Jefferies and UBS, with both investment houses maintaining positive recommendations for ...

Cyprus has an opportunity to turn land development and construction from a traditional economic sector into a driver of sustainable, technologically advanced growth, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Speaking ...

Wall Street is abuzz with next month’s expected blockbuster debut of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX, but few of the biggest IPOs in ​recent years have ...

US consumer confidence eased in May as worries about ​inflation linked to the war with ‌Iran intensified, offsetting an improvement in households’ perceptions of the labor market, a ​survey showed ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) published its May 2026 financial stability review on Wednesday, revealing that financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated as a significant geoeconomic shock unfolds. According to the ECB, ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation process regarding updated guidelines on standardised procedures and messaging protocols. This initiative is a critical component of the regulator’...

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus fell by 5 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, as the island continued to feel the effects of rising fuel prices and broader energy market volatility ...

The rhythm of the working week in Cyprus remains more demanding than the European Union average, with new Eurostat data highlighting a clear divergence between the island’s labour market ...

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Cyprus faced a minor contraction in 2025, with the share of specialists in total employment falling to 4.9 per cent from 5 per cent in ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced proposed amendments to the fees payable by entities operating in the collective investment management sector, launching a public consultation on the ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has strengthened its institutional links with the real estate sector, following the integration of the Cyprus association of scientific appraisers and real ...

Minerva Insurance will host its annual general meeting at its offices in Nicosia on June 17, with the gathering set to focus on a series of critical agenda items concerning the ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday announced the listing of new Treasury Bills of the Republic of Cyprus, with a total value of €50 million, following an auction held earlier ...

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted the first global code for autonomous ships, in a move aimed at helping AI-enabled and remotely operated vessels enter commercial shipping without weakening ...

Safe Bulkers has moved a step closer to becoming the first shipping company to pursue a dual listing on Euronext Athens, after the market operator confirmed that the Cyprus-linked shipowner ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is among tourism and cultural stakeholders from across Europe taking part in the i-DEMO – ‘Improving destination management offer through game-based strategies’ programme in Selinunte, ...

Cyprus has an opportunity to turn land development and construction from a traditional economic sector into a driver of sustainable, technologically advanced growth, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Speaking ...

Iran’s tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh legal, political and energy security concerns, with Invezz reporting that a full reopening of the key waterway in 2026 ...

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the ​conflict has been far longer than projected and high energy ...

Cypriots have strong entrepreneurial perceptions and intentions but have to contend with structural challenges which ultimately limit the creation of new businesses, according to the 9th national entrepreneurship report for ...

The National Bank of Greece announced this week that the lender successfully acquired 465,000 of its own shares during the period between May 14, 2026, and May 22, 2026. The weighted average price for these ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the integration of the Association of Professional Opap Cyprus Agents into its ranks, marking a strategic move to reinforce the ...