Cyprus Business News

Debt management company Themis Portfolio Management this week announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions for vulnerable borrowers who have their primary residence valued ...

Restaurants and bars in Cyprus experienced occupancy rates ranging between 70 and 80 per cent in July, in another disappointing month for local business owners, according to Neophytos Thrasyvoulou, president of the ...

Eurobank Cyprus on Wednesday released its financial results for the first half of 2023, with the figures reflecting a solid performance characterised by strong capital adequacy and profitability. The bank’s ...

In an official statement released by Hellenic Bank this week, it has been confirmed that the bank has retained its position as the most adequately capitalised systemic bank in Cyprus, ...

The housing market in Cyprus experienced a notable upswing during the first quarter of 2023, as property prices continued to soar, particularly in the apartment segment, primarily driven by increased demand. ...

Cyprus’ retail trade boomed in June 2023, with both volume and value seeing a significant increase when compared to the same month in 2022. The Retail Trade Value Index rose by 8.4 per ...

In an unexpected move, Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced that chief executive officer Oliver Gatzke will be stepping down from his position a year early. The decision comes after Gatzke ...

Cyprus has recorded a fiscal surplus of €155.5 million, equivalent to 0.5 per cent of GDP, during the first half of 2023, according to the latest preliminary results, released on Monday by the ...

The Central Government of Cyprus saw its total debt rise to €23.83 billion as of June 30, 2023, according to a report by the state’s Public Debt Management Office. The latest figures ...

The Bank of Cyprus Group on Monday released a statement in which it confirmed that it has successfully completed the EU-wide stress test for 2023. The announcement by the bank explained ...

Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in private debt during the first quarter of 2023, reaching a staggering 218 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), amounting to €60.1 billion, according ...

Cyprus’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate and inflation rate are expected to reach 3 per cent, respectively, for 2023, consistent with the predictions made in May, according to a report released ...

Deposits in the Cypriot banking system experienced a notable surge in June, reaching a total of €52.3 billion, with liquidity, meaning the difference between deposits and loans, in the system amounting ...

Properly training young Cypriot technology professionals is of vital importance, as they are necessary to help protect the digital assets of both public and private organisations on the island, according ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced that the reference interest rate for the purposes of usury has been set at 10.38 per cent for the period of July to ...

Freedom Holding Corp., in collaboration with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Chess Federation of Kazakhstan, has announced the first World School Chess Tournament to be held in Kazakhstan, ...

The value of Cypriot government bonds held in the Eurosystem’s portfolio, through the Public Sector Purchase Programme (PSPP) and the Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP), has reached €7.12 billion and ...

The economic climate in Cyprus witnessed a decline in July 2023, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) dropping by 2.7 units compared to June. According to an announcement from the Centre for ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus this week announced that it is proactively rewarding its customers who remain diligent in repaying their variable-rate housing loans. According to the announcement, in line with its ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday announced its decision to impose an administrative fine of €100,000 on Cyprus Investment Firm BDSwiss Holding Ltd. According to the relevant announcement, ...

The tourism ties between Cyprus and China, the world’s most populous country, took centre stage at the “China-Cyprus Tourism Promotion Webinar”, which was held earlier this week. According to ...

Cyprus’ rental prices across all property types experienced a rise during the second quarter of the year, according to a report released on Thursday by Ask Wire, a Cypriot tech-informed ...

The Gen Y Innovation Network, the youth entrepreneurial arm of the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council (UKCEC), in collaboration with the EPISTEME organisation, recently held an event titled ‘Tech Startups: Opportunities and ...

Debt management firm Themis Portfolio Management on Wednesday released a statement in which it reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with borrowers to find quick, transparent, and consensual solutions for credit ...