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Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides this week participated in the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, an annual gathering focused on monetary ...

The Mall of Cyprus Plc on Friday announced that its board of directors has approved an interim dividend of €6,000,000 for the 2026 financial year. This payout will be distributed to shareholders ...

Cyprus recorded a wider current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, even as the European Union posted a stronger external balance, according to figures released by Eurostat on Friday. ...

Thousands of visitors attended Robotex Cyprus 2026, the country’s largest robotics festival, held at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre on June 27-28, 2026, bringing together hundreds of competitors and showcasing ...

Freedom24 has won two honours at the 2026 FinTech Awards, receiving recognition for its pan-European retail investment platform and its artificial intelligence-powered compliance technology, the company announced this week. The European ...

Cyprus and Sweden on Friday signed a protocol updating their bilateral double taxation agreement, bringing the treaty into line with OECD international tax standards and strengthening cooperation on tax transparency ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) Council on Friday released its official report detailing the market shares of its members for June 2026, as well as the cumulative figures for the first ...

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced the net asset value of its shares as of June 30, 2026, in a formal notification to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The company stated that ...

Cyprus urged to bring financial literacy into classrooms early As financial literacy climbs the policy agenda in Cyprus, questions remain over whether children are being equipped with the practical skills ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) continued to improve the sustainability profile of its non-monetary policy portfolios throughout 2025, according to its latest annual climate-related financial disclosures released this week. The ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that disruptions to trade through the Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, with supply shortages extending well beyond ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector is receiving growing attention in the Israeli media, with a number of leading news outlets reporting a partial recovery in visitor numbers following disruption caused by the ...

Serious weaknesses in Cyprus’ system for licensing and supervising tourist accommodation are undermining efforts to upgrade the country’s tourism product, according to a new special report by the Audit ...

Wizz Air on Thursday announced the launch of a new package holiday booking platform named Wizz Holidays, aimed at simplifying vacation planning for travellers across Europe and beyond. The platform ...

Greek banks, some of which are also operational in Cyprus, are moving closer in line with European peers after restoring capital adequacy, ranking among the most profitable in Europe and ...

The National Bank of Greece acquired 675,000 of its own shares between June 22, 2026, and June 29, 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme. The transactions were executed at a weighted average ...

The Financial Wellbeing Index for Cyprus rose in 2025, but household financial pressure remains widespread, according to findings published by the Financial Wellbeing Institute and commented on by the Finance Ministry ...

Rental costs in Cyprus continued to increase in the opening months of 2026, while house prices also maintained their upward trajectory, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday. The latest ...

Cyprus recorded 1,711,525 guest nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday, as demand for platform-based accommodation ...

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.1 per cent in May 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Thursday, marking a further improvement from the previous month and a sharp ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced that it received two major honours at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2025 for its €300 million Tier 2 bond issuance, further strengthening its standing in ...

Retail proprietary trading is no longer among the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) immediate regulatory priorities, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides, despite ...

Paphos is evolving into one of Cyprus’ most dynamic business and investment centres, with tourism now complemented by real estate, education, technology and professional services, according to an analysis published ...

The European Union published the 2026 edition of key figures on European business this week, offering a comprehensive analysis of industry activities, investment, productivity, globalisation, technology, and tourism across member states. ...