20 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 […]

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39 h. ago Keravnos urges banks to lend more, support startups and green growth

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday called on the Cypriot banking sector to step up lending, support innovation and startups, and embrace cultural change through digital transformation. “The challenges facing the banking sector are significant and require continuous adaptation, innovation and investment,” he said during the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks. […]

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44 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, hospitality, tourism, illicit trade, real estate

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director General of the European Banking Federation (EBF). Speaking to the in an exclusive interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mijs highlighted the substantial reduction of non-performing loans, […]

Economics

58 h. ago Cabinet approves €100 million for depositors hit in 2013 crisis

The cabinet on Wednesday approved the amount of €100,005,000 for the national solidarity fund for the 2025 scheme to compensate losses for former Laiki bank depositors. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the beneficiaries for 2025 were individuals whose deposits and securities had suffered a ‘haircut’ in 2013, due to the implementation of consolidation measures in […]

Events

65 h. ago World scholars converge on Tochni for franchise research conference

The 38th Annual International Society of Franchising (ISoF) Conference, hosted in Cyprus by Frederick University’s School of Business and Law, concluded on May 24, 2025, following four days of academic exchange and professional networking. Held in the scenic village of Tochni, the conference brought together franchise academics and researchers from Universities across Europe, North America […]

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3 d. ago PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Canada & Croatia this month: What’s on agenda?

PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Canada & Croatia this month: What’s on agenda?  Business Standard

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3 d. ago Finalto to Join Global Industry Leaders at iFX EXPO International 2025 in Cyprus

Finalto to Join Global Industry Leaders at iFX EXPO International 2025 in Cyprus  Finance Magnates

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6 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 […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, real estate, tourism, inflation

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the current […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: property market, Jumbo, RIF, tourism, European Commission

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Spring Package under the European Semester. This decision follows a sustained reduction in vulnerabilities related to external and private debt, supported by strong economic growth. At the same time, the European Commission has issued targeted policy recommendations to guide […]

Society

9 d. ago Lidl Cyprus named ‘Retailer of the Year’ for second year running

Lidl Cyprus has been named Retailer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Boussias Cyprus Retail and Sales Awards 2024, which recognise businesses, practices and achievements that are paving the way for retail activity in Cyprus. This distinction comes in a particularly important year, as Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years of dynamic […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: Deloitte, CSE, Keve, Mall of Cyprus, Cyprus Airways

Deloitte Cyprus on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new partners, effective from June 1, 2025, marking an expansion of its leadership team. According to the announcement, Nicholas Theofilou has been promoted to Partner in the Strategy & Transactions team at Deloitte Limited, while Maria Michaelides has been appointed as Partner at Deloitte Actuarial Services […]

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1 week ago payabl. adds virtual business cards to its fintech product suite

Leading European financial technology provider payabl. on Tuesday announced the launch of its Virtual Business Cards service. According to the announcement, the new service enables real-time card issuance, customisable limits, and transparent transaction monitoring. Furthermore, businesses can instantly generate cards, assign them to team members, set spending caps, and freeze or unfreeze them when needed, […]

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1 week ago Cyprus |Business Now: BoC, CIFA, Cyta, retail, startups’ new programmes

Cyta secured four gold and one bronze award at the Cyprus Technology Awards 2024, earning recognition for projects that enhance digital accessibility, sustainability, and user experience across the country. The gold awards acknowledged key initiatives including the full population coverage of Cyta’s 5G network, the modernisation of its mobile network infrastructure, the launch of the […]

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1 week ago Pentakomo port project ‘would have irreversible environmental impact’

The construction of a new port in the Limassol district village of Pentakomo would have “immediate and irreversible environmental impacts”, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus’ campaign coordinator Tasos Shialis said on Monday. He spoke to business news website Stockwatch ahead of the next court hearing of the charity’s legal challenge against its construction, which is due […]

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1 week ago Cyprus Business Now: Daleela ferry, industrial index, fiscal surplus

The Daleela ferry resumes its Cyprus-Greece connection on Saturday, departing from Limassol for Piraeus in the first of 22 scheduled crossings this summer. Now in its fourth consecutive season, the passenger and vehicle ferry remains the only maritime link between the two countries, and demand appears to be holding firm. The 2025 service was jointly […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: properties, investors, financial literacy, unemployment

Cyprus recorded €43.8 million in high-value property transactions in April 2025, marking a 52.8 per cent drop compared to March, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Based on Land Registry data published this week, the ten most expensive transactions nationwide totalled €18.4m. The highest-value deal was the €3.3m sale of a plot in […]

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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 […]

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2 w. ago Why local SEO should be part of every business plan in Cyprus

Effective local SEO has never been more critical to search visibility and should be a major consideration in every business plan. This is particularly the case for Cyprus, where businesses operate in a small but dynamic market. If you have a café in Nicosia, a law firm in Limassol, or a rental car business in […]

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2 w. ago Businessman testifies against Aykut in property usurpation case

Greek Cypriot businessman Savvas Kakos testified as a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Turkish-Israeli property developer Simon Mistriel Aykut at the Nicosia Criminal Court on Wednesday. Aykut, who claims nationality in Turkey, Israel, and the ‘TRNC’, is being tried for the alleged usurpation and sale of €43 million worth of Greek Cypriot property […]

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