Kyriacos Nicolaou

Cyprus’ trade deficit reached €3.11 billion during the period of January to April 2023, according to the latest report released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the available data, this ...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Cyprus Institute successfully organised its first networking seminar, titled “Innovation Workshop and Speed Networking Event,” aimed at bridging the gap between research and industry in ...

President of the Cyprus-Greece Business Association Iosif Iosif recently highlighted the importance of robust business cooperation between the two countries, according to an announcement released on Tuesday. Speaking at an ...

The issuance of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital bonds has generated significant interest, following the exchange of the previous, more expensive AT1 bonds worth €220 million, with an interest rate of 12.50 per ...

Cyprus and Greece have taken different paths toward resolving the previously sizable number of non-performing loans (NPLs) in each country, according to a recent piece of analysis by rating agency ...

The Cyprus Development Bank (CDB Bank) on Monday launched a new depository product with flexible terms and an interest rate of up to 2.05 per cent. According to the announcement, the ‘...

The number of registered vehicles in Cyprus witnessed a significant surge this year, soaring by 24.9 per cent between January and May 2023, according to the latest data released by the state’...

Cyprus-based investor Alexey Gubarev has recently become the owner of the land where Sodap’s wine factory was for over €32 million, according to an announcement released this week. The 38,827 square ...

Cypriot lender AstroBank on Monday announced that it has raised its deposit rates, describing the move as a response to the needs of its clientele and the Cypriot economy in ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 5: Cypriot firm Ask Wire on Thursday released a report examining the Paphos property market for 2022, including an ...

Construction costs and demand keep property prices high Housing prices in Cyprus continued their upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by both increased construction costs and rising demand, ...

The total solvency ratio of the Cypriot banking sector remained stable at 21.2 per cent at the end of December 2022, the same level as in September 2022, which was the highest point ...

The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus decreased to 10,357 at the end of May 2023, compared to both the previous month, as well as May of the previous year, according ...

Luxury properties valued above €400,000 were the driving force in Paphos’ housing market in 2022 Cypriot firm Ask Wire on Thursday released a report examining the Paphos property market for 2022, including an ...

The first time I visited Hofbrau Munchen in Limassol, the Cyprus franchise of the famous German chain of beer halls, I was left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. Not to belabour what ...

Ariana Resources, the AIM-listed mineral exploration and development company with mining interests in both Cyprus and elsewhere in Europe, this week released its financial results for 2022, posting a pre-tax profit ...

Non-profit organisation Junior Achievement Cyprus recently announced the successful completion of its StartUp Programme for 2023, which sought to support Cypriot startups and promote innovation on the island. “In the final ...

Cyprus’ unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent during the first quarter of 2023, despite the increase in the number of employed individuals, compared to 6.6 per cent in the same quarter of 2022, ...

Cypriot lender AstroBank on Wednesday announced that it is freezing the base interest rate for first-time homebuyers for all eligible borrowers. “AstroBank is moving forward with a programme to reward ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week called for the implementation of consumer protection regulations in order to address the shared responsibility among all stakeholders when passengers face disruptions. ...

Total new loans in Cyprus decreased to €473.9 million in April 2023, compared to €922.5 million in the previous month, according to a report released on Tuesday to the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

The economy of Cyprus is expected to experience a slowdown, with growth projected to reach approximately 2.5 per cent in 2023, according to a report released on Tuesday by the International Monetary ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 29: A new plan is expected in the coming days to protect the primary home of people belonging ...

‘We have the right to develop at the same pace as other districts’ By Kyriacos Nicolaou The state should provide the necessary incentives so that the Famagusta district is able ...