56 h. ago BoCCF’s FANEROMENI25 fest to offer multi disciplinary arts offerings until September

Once again this summer, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) invites you to its Faneromeni courtyard to enjoy a beautiful arts festival, which will deliver performances of music, dance, theatre, poetry and unique film screenings over June 26-September 11, 2025. Thanks to a unique multidisciplinary programme, the festival will take you on a journey […]

Sport

56 h. ago FANEROMENI25 Arts Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Where History meets Creation!

FANEROMENI25 Arts Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Where History meets Creation!  Cyprus Times

Culture

57 h. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 182,149 shares as part of €30m programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced the repurchase of 182,149 of its ordinary shares between June 6 and June 12, 2025. According to the announcement, the shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens […]

Economics

62 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

Economics

3 d. ago Swimming for Hope: Oncology Centre’s Fantousis to cover 14 km of open water for charity

Georgios Fantousis, a nurse at the Day Care Unit of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, is set to turn a personal athletic challenge into a powerful act of humanity. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, he will participate in the international open-water swimming event Oceanman Italy, covering 14 kilometres across Lake Orta in the Italian […]

Sport

3 d. ago Presidential palace hosts blood donation drive for World Blood Donor Day

The presidential palace held its annual blood donation drive on Wednesday, ahead of Saturday’s World Blood Donor Day. The event was co-organised by the Bank of Cyprus’ SupportCY network, which supports healthcare initiatives and “various needs of the Cypriot society”, as well as the Cyprus blood bank and the presidency itself, and aimed to bolster […]

Politics

3 d. ago Deutsche Bank may return to Cyprus, says bank association president

Merger initiatives have accelerated in Cyprus, according to Aristidis Vourakis, president of the Association of Cyprus Banks and CEO of AstroBank, who also revealed that Deutsche Bank is considering a return to the island. Speaking during his address at the annual general assembly of the Association of Cyprus Banks, Vourakis stated that two major mergers […]

Politics

3 d. ago Financial stability in Cyprus not to be taken for granted, warns CBC chief

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined […]

Events

3 d. ago Eurobank Research earns top macro forecast awards in Greece, Cyprus

Eurobank Research has retained the top spot for overall macroeconomic forecasts for Greece for the second consecutive year. This year, the bank has also achieved first place in Cyprus for the first time, according to the 2025 Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards. Eurobank Research, the Economic Analysis and Research Unit of Eurobank, has been recognised […]

Events

4 d. ago Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute

Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute  Kathimerini.com.cy

Sport

5 d. ago World Bank slashes global growth forecast as trade tensions bite

The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by 0.4 percentage point to 2.3 per cent, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a “significant headwind” for nearly all economies. In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the bank lowered its forecasts for nearly 70 per cent of all economies […]

Politics

8 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: BoC rates, hoteliers association, employment, Vassiliko

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced a fresh reduction in its reference interest rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, in direct response to the ECB’s latest monetary easing. The bank will lower its rate from 2.40 per cent to 2.15 per cent, with the change taking effect from […]

Politics

1 week ago Alpha Bank sets sights on Cyprus insurer Altius in expansion push

Alpha Bank sets sights on Cyprus insurer Altius in expansion push  Kathimerini.com.cy

Politics

2 w. ago New West Bank settlements risk further isolating Israel on world stage

Israel’s government has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied-West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday, a move that could deepen divisions with some allies, who have threatened sanctions over further expansion. Far-right Smotrich, an advocate for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, wrote on X that the new settlements would be […]

Politics

2 w. ago Bank of Cyprus welcomes FIBA EuroBasket 2025 trophy in celebration of sport

As Main Event Sponsor of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Bank of Cyprus welcomed the prestigious trophy of Europe’s top basketball tournament to its headquarters on May 21, 2025. The event offered Bank employees and partners a unique chance to have their photos taken with the trophy, alongside their children. The occasion created moments of joy and […]

Sport

2 w. ago Paphos leads house price growth, Nicosia lags behind as market slows

Cyprus’ housing market continued to cool in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Paphos recording the strongest price growth while Nicosia posted the weakest performance, a marginal annual decline, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The general House Price Index (HPI), compiled by the CBC in cooperation with the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: Hellenic Bank, BoC buyback, Ermes, Cyta acquisition, hotels

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday ratified the suspension of trading in the shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, following a recent meeting of the CSE Council. The ratification was made under Article 184 of the Cyprus Stock Exchange Law and formalises the suspension decision first announced on May 9, 2025. The suspension […]

Economics

3 w. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 339,586 shares as part of €30m repurchase programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday has announced that it repurchased a total of 339,586 of its ordinary shares between May 16, 2025, and May 22, 2025. The shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of […]

Economics

3 w. ago CBC governor outlines strategies for economic resilience and growth

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday used his address at the 4th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit to underline the importance of resilience in the face of global economic uncertainties. At the event, Patsalides highlighted the necessity for strategic reforms and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth. “We […]

Economics

3 w. ago EU to postpone key bank rules, waits on US deregulation plans

The European Union is set to delay new, global rules governing banks’ trading again as it waits for more clarity about the US administration’s plans to deregulate its financial sector, sources told Reuters. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) is a key part the Basel III package devised in the wake of the […]

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