Kyriacos Nicolaou

The European Union achieved a €24.7 billion surplus in the trade of agricultural products during the year 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the bloc exported goods worth €238.2 billion while ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published the findings of its 2025 Common Supervisory Action review, revealing that while most fund managers are compliant, significant governance weaknesses remain across ...

European investment banking and asset management group Wood & Company this week published an analysis of Greek and Cypriot banks, focusing on valuation, profitability and shareholder distributions. The report, whose ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) held its annual general meeting on Friday, bringing together shareholders to review a year marked by strong financial performance, rising dividends, and continued strategic investment ...

The European Union recorded an increase in greenhouse gas emissions during the fourth quarter of 2025, with figures reaching 839 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents, according to Eurostat. Specifically, Eurostat reported a 0.9 ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced this week that it will host a specialised seminar in Nicosia to help local companies unlock business opportunities through the strategic use ...

The European Commission recently adopted three legislative proposals aimed at creating a seamless travel experience by simplifying the booking process for long-distance and cross-border rail journeys. These measures deliver on ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) held its annual general meeting on Friday, bringing together shareholders to review a year marked by strong financial performance, rising dividends, and continued strategic investment ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expanded its macroeconomic modelling toolkit to incorporate nature degradation and climate-related shocks into its regular forecasting. Indeed, ECB executive board member Philip Lane recently ...

The XM Group has established itself as a premier international provider of online trading services over a period exceeding 15 years, according to a statement by the company’s co-CEO Stavri ...

Road freight transport activity in Cyprus recorded significant increases in both domestic and international movements during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). ...

Cyprus has placed the strengthening of the Single Market at the centre of its EU Presidency agenda, Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianou said on Friday. The minister delivered ...

Government officials, industry leaders and international institutions on Friday assessed Europe’s economic trajectory at the “Shaping Europe’s Growth and Competitiveness” conference held in Nicosia. The event, organised by ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), aimed at strengthening the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced the publication of a new investor guide aimed at strengthening financial literacy and protecting investors in the digital age. The ...

Investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc executed the purchase of 7,000 own shares through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corp Ltd (CISCO) on May 14. According to an announcement on Friday, these buyback ...

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Friday announced that its shareholders approved a €1 million dividend payout during the company’s annual general meeting held in Nicosia. The company confirmed that ...

Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC on Friday disclosed that Eaton Vance Management had reduced its shareholding in the lender below the 3 per cent regulatory threshold, according to a formal notification ...

The European Commission this week launched a formal public consultation regarding a draft revision of the Guidelines on State aid to the air transport sector to reflect post-pandemic market realities. ...

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) branches in Cyprus, Greece, and the Czech Republic will host a significant research and innovation matchmaking gathering in Athens starting on June 8, 2026. The two-day international ...

Greek lender Alpha Bank this week announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 20, while also reporting major international distinctions for its economic research team. The ...

The European Commission recently proposed an update to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) benchmark values for the 2026–2030 period to determine future levels of free carbon allowances. This regulatory update ...

People in the European Union took 8.7 billion rail trips throughout the previous year, according to a report from Eurostat. This massive volume of travel amounted to a total of 444.5 billion ...

President challenges foreclosure amendment citing risks to financial stability — borrowers association rejects claims of unconstitutionality Serious constitutional and institutional concerns have been raised over a new foreclosure law, following a ...