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The first central bank meetings of 2025 suggest it will be a year in which policymakers go their own way as economic paths diverge, as the United States holds interest rates ...

Cyprus’ industrial production index dropped by 4.9 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. Specifically, the index stood at 102.7 points, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 points, ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

Mastercard (MA.N) reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as a resilient economy encouraged consumers to ramp up spending during the holiday season, sending the company’s shares up 2 ...

Global arabica coffee prices hit record highs above $3.60 per lb on Wednesday as Brazil, by far the world’s largest producer, has few beans left to sell and as worries ...

Investors punished Microsoft with a 6 per cent share drop on Thursday as hefty AI bets failed to drive a big increase in its cloud revenue, while Meta rose 4 per cent ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced a reduction in its three key interest rates by 0.25 per cent. This brings the deposit facility rate to 2.75 per cent, the main ...

CFA Society Cyprus and the Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). According to the announcement, this aims to “elevate transparency and professional ...

The payments industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with technological innovations like tap-to-pay, blockchain integration, and generative AI shaping its future, according to payments giant Mastercard. The company on Thursday ...

Logistics and tech company BOX NOW, which has set new standards in last-mile delivery across Greece, is also rapidly expanding into Cyprus. With substantial backing from Emma Capital Group, BOX ...

Affordable cities are gaining momentum in real estate as shifting work trends and rising demand reshape the market landscape, according to Ask Wire CEO and co-founder Pavlos Loizou. In a ...

Cyprus saw a substantial increase in loans in December 2024, with a rise of €503.2 million following a decrease the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). At the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The commission explained that the aim is ...

A development in the field of artificial intelligence that staggered asset prices could help set the stage for broader stock strength beyond the narrow group of technology shares that has ...

Cyprus’ Digital Security Authority (DSA), in collaboration with the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), this week hosted a conference on maritime cybersecurity. Titled ‘Charting a ...

As the founder of Panis Media, a growth marketing agency dedicated to propelling startups and tech-enabled organisations to new heights, Panis blends over two decades of experience in digital marketing, ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The commission explained that the aim is ...

Tourism revenue in Cyprus increased by 7.1 per cent in the first eleven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the traveller survey results published on Wednesday by ...

Cyprus’ strong economic performance, including the registration of 2,300 new companies and the relocation of 12,000 employees, was emphasised by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos at an event in Athens, offering Greek businesses ...

Meet the visionaries behind Placy After my meeting with Sotiris Komodromos, it’s clear that the realm of real estate is on the brink of a tech-driven transformation. As the ...

The Bank of Cyprus has announced that Caius Capital has reduced its stake in the bank’s share capital to 4.98 per cent. The announcement was made through the Cyprus Stock ...

Abu Dhabi’s Pure Health Holding has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), valuing the healthcare provider at €2.2 billion, marking a significant expansion into Cyprus ...

The Association of Cypriot Professionals in Greece (ACPG), which aims to promote innovation and foster collaboration between the two countries, was officially launched on Wednesday. According to the announcement, this ...