Kyriacos Nicolaou

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published an analysis detailing the underlying drivers of investor behaviour within highly valued equity markets, particularly focusing on the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. ...

European households are displaying a persistent reluctance to invest in equities, a trend that continues despite the long-term wealth-building potential of financial markets, according to a working paper from the ...

Analysts from the European Central Bank (ECB) have detailed the drivers behind the dramatic surge in the market value of euro area banks seen throughout 2025. In their analysis, the ECB’...

Europe’s smartphone market recorded modest growth in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting resilient demand despite rising supply-side pressures, according to market research firm Omdia. The report showed that smartphone ...

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting higher revenue, a doubling of net profit and continued growth ...

Energy policy in Cyprus must move beyond pre-election slogans towards a coherent long-term national strategy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of ...

The European Union maintained a positive trade balance during the first quarter of 2026, as goods exported to non-EU nations outpaced inbound shipments by €12.7 billion, according to data released by Eurostat. ...

Private equity buyouts propagate deeply through corporate supply chains, creating sharp performance gains for suppliers in normal times but heavy financial distress during economic downturns, according to a working paper ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that Cyprus continues to face significant data reporting weaknesses, as it published its latest biennial statistical quality review assessing euro area member states. ...

Technology leaders and analysts at the IDC Directions 2026 conference in Beijing recently highlighted the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, signalling a decisive shift from infrastructure development to large-scale enterprise adoption. ...

A major economic summit focusing on the trajectory and contribution of the professional services sector will convene in Nicosia on June 4, 2026. The high-level gathering, officially titled the Fourth Professional Services ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union will sponsor a high-level industrial gathering in Larnaca on May 28, 2026, to address the strategic role of raw materials in securing ...