Business & Finance

Sunday 14 December | 06:30

Millions exit and enter EU job market despite steady headline data

Eurostat reported this week that millions of people across the EU moved between employment, unemployment and inactivity between the second and third quarters of 2025, offering a clearer picture of the ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Sunday 14 December | 07:00

Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Sunday 14 December | 06:30

Millions exit and enter EU job market despite steady headline data

Eurostat reported this week that millions of people across the EU moved between employment, unemployment and inactivity between the second and third quarters of 2025, offering a clearer picture of the ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Sunday 14 December | 09:30

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 8: Cyprus advanced another action under its national strategy for gender equality this week, as the office of ...

By Souzana Psara

Sunday 14 December | 07:00

Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Sunday 14 December | 10:00

From mines to meadows: how science is reviving Europe’s forgotten landscapes

EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social benefits. By Kaja Šeruga – 868 words When Professor Alicja Krzemień set out to ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Saturday 13 December | 10:30

Times are a-changing: debt and investment returns

By Nektarios Michail The last decade has been extremely good for most investments, especially those with higher risk. As the table below shows, investments in any diversified high-risk investment product ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Saturday 13 December | 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Cyprus Business News

Sunday 14 December | 09:30

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 8: Cyprus advanced another action under its national strategy for gender equality this week, as the office of ...

By Souzana Psara

Saturday 13 December | 11:37

Women in Tech Cyprus to reflect on 2025 and set 2026 priorities

Women in Tech Cyprus will open the new year with a small community gathering in Limassol, aiming to carry forward the momentum built over the past year around women’s ...

By Souzana Psara

Saturday 13 December | 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 12 December | 18:30

PwC Cyprus elects Andreas Yiasemides as next CEO

PwC Cyprus announced on Friday that Andreas Yiasemides has been elected as the firm’s next chief executive, a decision made by the partnership that will see him formally assume ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 12 December | 15:48

Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 12 December | 15:15

Leadership meets sailing as Cyprus hosts inaugural Women at the Helm

Women and girls from across Cyprus stepped into leadership roles on land and at sea, as Winds of Change hosted its inaugural ‘Women at the Helm’ empowerment programme in Larnaca. ...

By Souzana Psara

Friday 12 December | 14:39

Fewest new buses in EU for Cyprus though renewal pace tops regional laggards

Cyprus’ bus fleet remained one of the smallest in the European Union in 2024, something which is commensurate with its size, according to a report released on Friday by Eurostat. Specifically, ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Banking and Finance

Saturday 13 December | 08:00

ECB expected to keep interest rates unchanged through 2026

The European Central Bank will leave interest rates unchanged on December 18 and keep them there through next year, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, as inflation is ...

By Reuters News Service

Friday 12 December | 12:40

Central Bank of Cyprus keeps countercyclical buffer rate at 1.5 per cent

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that it deemed it appropriate to maintain the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate at 1.5 per cent, effective as from January 14, 2026. The CBC’...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 12 December | 06:30

CBC reports €29.74bn in assets and liabilities

The Central Bank of Cyprus published its balance sheet this week, showing total assets and liabilities of €29.74 billion as of the end of November, 2025. Gold and gold receivables reached €1.45 bn, ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 11 December | 12:19

Alpha Bank receives certification for health and safety standards

Thursday 11 December | 10:59

Bank of Cyprus named best foreign exchange bank

Wednesday 10 December | 12:17

Eurobank takes principal employer role for major Cyprus fund

Shipping

Friday 12 December | 15:15

Leadership meets sailing as Cyprus hosts inaugural Women at the Helm

By Souzana Psara

Friday 12 December | 10:53

Island Oil strengthens fleet with bunkering vessel, expands commercial team

By Souzana Psara

Thursday 11 December | 14:04

Cyprus shipping leaders join panel on future of European shipping

By Souzana Psara

Thursday 11 December | 13:53

Cyprus ports can be key connection point, shipping agents say

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 09 December | 11:27

Ship manager commits to removing barriers for women at sea

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 09 December | 10:13

Piraeus holds position in Europe as Cyprus expands its shipping footprint

By Souzana Psara

Startups and Innovation

Friday 12 December | 07:50 AI

Cyprus firms slow to adopt AI despite steady improvement

Eurostat this week reported that the use of artificial intelligence among EU enterprises continued to rise sharply in 2025, with Cyprus trailing behind the European average despite steady improvement over the ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 11 December | 15:33 ICT

Young Cypriots live online — calls and chat are king

Internet usage is near-universal among Cyprus’ population but is highly dependent on age and educational background, according to the results of a survey released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 11 December | 11:26

Student enterprise season opens with islandwide participation

More than 400 students from across Cyprus gathered at the University of Cyprus for the launch of this year’s JA Cyprus ‘Student Enterprise’ programme, held in collaboration with Coca-Cola HBC ...

By Souzana Psara

Wednesday 10 December | 15:36

HackTech’25 brings Cyprus’ tech community together to tackle wildfire response

Cyprus’ largest open hackathon, HackTech organised by AdTech Holding, concluded its fourth edition in Limassol in November, bringing together more than 100 developers for a 48-hour challenge centred on this year’...

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 09 December | 07:00

Cyprus startup community to meet for exit-themed event

Cyprus’ startup community will gather in Nicosia on December 16, for the second session of From Zero, an event designed to explore what it takes to grow, exit, and rebuild a ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Tourism

Thursday 11 December | 15:07

Cyprus can lead in smart tourism with bold adoption of AI, says Damianou

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, ...

By Souzana Psara

Thursday 11 December | 11:09

Cyprus tourism must focus on winter growth, says association chief

Cyprus’ travel industry needs to treat winter as its next real growth frontier, the president of the Association of Travel and Tourism Agents of Cyprus (Actta), Charis Papacharalambous, told members ...

By Souzana Psara

Wednesday 10 December | 16:37

Cyprus expects 20,000 visitors during EU Council presidency

Around 20,000 visitors are expected to travel to Cyprus during its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. According to the president, visitors ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Property

Thursday 11 December | 12:36

Cyprus ranked world’s best country for buying a holiday home

Cyprus has secured the top spot in a global holiday home index, created and published by Compare the Market’s home loan division. The report, based on an analysis of ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 11 December | 07:40

Cyprus real estate agents call for transparency and equal treatment

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek), which operates under the umbrella of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), released a statement this week addressed to the House, ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Wednesday 10 December | 11:51

Association calls for private fund involvement in affordable housing initiative

Cyprus’ property valuers association has recommended that investment funds, including the social insurance fund and other private schemes, participate in the construction of 500 new affordable housing units. The association argued ...

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 09 December | 16:45

Nearly 2 in 5 property sales in Cyprus go to foreign buyers

Sales of property to foreign buyers surged in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) report published on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Energy

Friday 12 December | 07:40

Cyprus among lowest in EU for renewable electricity share

Eurostat reported that renewable energy accounted for 49.3 per cent of net electricity generated across the EU in the third quarter of 2025, a development that highlights wide disparities among member states ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 12 December | 07:00

EAC launches €5.5m grant for energy efficiency upgrades

EAC Supply, in collaboration with the Cyprus Energy Agency, has announced a new “AHK+” Grant Scheme to support businesses, local authorities, and vulnerable households across Cyprus in their transition to ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 08 December | 12:52

Chevron’s presence ‘a vote of confidence’ in Cyprus and Europe’s energy potential

The presence of American multinational energy corporation Chevron in Cyprus’ maritime exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitutes a “vote of confidence” in the energy potential of both Cyprus and Europe, President ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 15:02

MPs seek clarity on cost and viability of interconnector

The final cost and long-term viability of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) came under scrutiny on Friday during discussions at the House finance committee on the budget of the Cyprus ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Cryptocurrencies

Sunday 14 December | 18:10

Could this $0.035 new crypto deliver a 600% run into 2026? Here’s the breakdown

By CM Guest Columnist

Saturday 13 December | 18:10

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) leads as the top crypto to buy as Ethereum (ETH) rallies past $3,300

Friday 12 December | 18:10

Analysts predict this crypto coin could outpace Solana (SOL) by at least 50x, here is why

Thursday 11 December | 18:10

Comparing Dogecoin (DOGE) & Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which is the best cryptocurrency to invest in for maximum returns

Thursday 11 December | 15:11

WPA Hash empowers BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users with enhanced multi-coin profitability and stable daily income

Wednesday 10 December | 18:10

Ripple (XRP) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which is the best crypto to buy now for a 5,000% profit?

Tuesday 09 December | 18:10

What crypto to buy for max ROI? The sub-$1 coin set to hit $1 faster than XRP

Cyprus 4.0

Tuesday 09 December | 12:30

Cyprus hopes to spearhead digital euro push

One of the lesser known but more ambitious targets set by the Cypriot government in its programme for its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 08 December | 15:30

BoC: The New Era of Banking

The banking sector in Cyprus is undergoing a profound transformation. Recent economic turbulence has highlighted the urgent need for resilience, adaptability and forward-thinking innovation. In response, banks are evolving beyond ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Monday 08 December | 13:30

Banking sector steadies as Cyprus eyes a more resilient future

After a turbulent decade marked by restructuring, regulatory tightening and a gradual restoration of public trust, the island’s banks are entering a new chapter shaped by consolidation, rising profitability ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Wednesday 26 November | 15:00

City Friends Club: Turning ESG commitments into real impact in Cyprus

As global attention shifts and ESG is no longer just a trend, it’s becoming clear who truly acts on sustainability and who treats it as a checkbox. City Friends ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Wednesday 26 November | 13:30

Shop smart, follow the data: the case of digital product passports

By Athina Evagorou As global markets continue to evolve towards greater transparency and sustainability, the European Union’s introduction of the Digital Product Passport marks a pivotal shift in how ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Tuesday 25 November | 15:00

McDonald’s Cyprus: Embracing the expansion of Ronald McDonald House®

McDonald’s™ Cyprus has long been guided by values that go far beyond serving food. Dedication, responsibility, and, above all, genuine care for the communities it operates in form the ...

By CM Guest Columnist

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Business & Finance

Millions exit and enter EU job market despite steady headline data

Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

Millions exit and enter EU job market despite steady headline data

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

From mines to meadows: how science is reviving Europe’s forgotten landscapes

Times are a-changing: debt and investment returns

Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cyprus Business News

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Women in Tech Cyprus to reflect on 2025 and set 2026 priorities

Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

PwC Cyprus elects Andreas Yiasemides as next CEO

Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Leadership meets sailing as Cyprus hosts inaugural Women at the Helm

Fewest new buses in EU for Cyprus though renewal pace tops regional laggards

Banking and Finance

ECB expected to keep interest rates unchanged through 2026

Central Bank of Cyprus keeps countercyclical buffer rate at 1.5 per cent

CBC reports €29.74bn in assets and liabilities

Alpha Bank receives certification for health and safety standards

Bank of Cyprus named best foreign exchange bank

Eurobank takes principal employer role for major Cyprus fund

Shipping

Leadership meets sailing as Cyprus hosts inaugural Women at the Helm

Island Oil strengthens fleet with bunkering vessel, expands commercial team

Cyprus shipping leaders join panel on future of European shipping

Cyprus ports can be key connection point, shipping agents say

Ship manager commits to removing barriers for women at sea

Piraeus holds position in Europe as Cyprus expands its shipping footprint

Startups and Innovation

Cyprus firms slow to adopt AI despite steady improvement

Young Cypriots live online — calls and chat are king

Student enterprise season opens with islandwide participation

HackTech’25 brings Cyprus’ tech community together to tackle wildfire response

Cyprus startup community to meet for exit-themed event

Tourism

Cyprus can lead in smart tourism with bold adoption of AI, says Damianou

Cyprus tourism must focus on winter growth, says association chief

Cyprus expects 20,000 visitors during EU Council presidency

Property

Cyprus ranked world’s best country for buying a holiday home

Cyprus real estate agents call for transparency and equal treatment

Association calls for private fund involvement in affordable housing initiative

Nearly 2 in 5 property sales in Cyprus go to foreign buyers

Energy

Cyprus among lowest in EU for renewable electricity share

EAC launches €5.5m grant for energy efficiency upgrades

Chevron’s presence ‘a vote of confidence’ in Cyprus and Europe’s energy potential

MPs seek clarity on cost and viability of interconnector

Cryptocurrencies

Could this $0.035 new crypto deliver a 600% run into 2026? Here’s the breakdown

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) leads as the top crypto to buy as Ethereum (ETH) rallies past $3,300

Analysts predict this crypto coin could outpace Solana (SOL) by at least 50x, here is why

Comparing Dogecoin (DOGE) & Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which is the best cryptocurrency to invest in for maximum returns

WPA Hash empowers BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users with enhanced multi-coin profitability and stable daily income

Ripple (XRP) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which is the best crypto to buy now for a 5,000% profit?

What crypto to buy for max ROI? The sub-$1 coin set to hit $1 faster than XRP

Cyprus 4.0

Cyprus hopes to spearhead digital euro push

BoC: The New Era of Banking

Banking sector steadies as Cyprus eyes a more resilient future

City Friends Club: Turning ESG commitments into real impact in Cyprus

Shop smart, follow the data: the case of digital product passports

McDonald’s Cyprus: Embracing the expansion of Ronald McDonald House®